About
The Ayala Museum sits in Makati, one of the business districts of Metro Manila, at Makati Avenue. It is also known as the Ayala Museum Manila, and it makes a useful stop for anyone who wants to understand the Philippines before exploring further.
What you will find
The museum offers exhibits that cover Philippine history, culture and art. Its collection is arranged so that a visitor can move from one period to the next and see how the country developed over time. The museum is especially known for its dioramas, which recreate key moments in Philippine history in miniature scenes. For many visitors these are the highlight, because they turn a sequence of historical events into something you can look at closely and take in at your own pace.
Why visit
- A broad overview of Philippine history, culture and art under one roof.
- Dioramas that bring specific historical moments to life.
- A calm break from the busy streets of Makati.
If you are new to the country, the museum gives useful context for the places you will see later. If you already know some of its history, the dioramas and the cultural and artistic exhibits can add detail and new angles to what you have read.
Getting there and planning
The museum is on Makati Avenue in Makati, Metro Manila, so it fits well into a day spent in the business and commercial heart of the city, where shops, restaurants and hotels are close by. To check current visiting arrangements before you set out, you can call the museum on +63 2 8759 8288.
Allow enough time to move through the exhibits without rushing, and plan the visit around the rest of your day in Makati.