LIST: Free events, activities this Museum and Galleries Month
There's so much to celebrate and remember every October—there's Halloween, Oktoberfest, and Breast Cancer Awareness Month. But for art lovers and history geeks, there's Museum and Galleries Month.
This annual celebration, established in 1991 by Presidential Proclamation No. 798, highlights the importance of Filipino culture and heritage. This year's theme, "Exhibits and Reflections: Crafting Opportunities for the New World," emphasizes the importance of art galleries and museums in enriching Filipino culture in modern times.
“What a Filipino today gets from museums is a space for conversation, contemplation. It doesn’t matter if they go there on a date or to make content for Instagram or TikTok. Choosing to go to the museum rather than the mall is already a win. It can then be their entry point to local art and culture,” said Jorell M. Legaspi, the National Museum’s deputy director general for museums.
While we know that entrance to most museums comes with a price, many institutions are opening their doors for free to visitors this month. Ahead, check out the museums offering free entrance and activities this Museum and Galleries Month.
UST Museum
Thomasians, take your family and friends with you to the UST Museum this month because it is open to the general public for free until the end of the month!
Explore the museum's collection of coins, memorabilia, religious images, paintings, dioramas. The exhibit "Orasyon - Dasal ng Pamilyang Pilipino" is also open for public viewing this October.
While the museum is closed on Sundays, you can still bring them from Mondays at 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Tuesdays to Saturdays at 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Take note there is a 4 p.m. cut-off time on all operating days.
National Museum of the Philippines
The National Museum of the Philippines has a bunch of events lined up this October.
In the first week alone, the museum has hosted activities such as a mini concert, yoga session, discussions, talks, and more.
Be sure to follow them on Facebook for more updates.
Ayala Museum
It's not all exhibits and shows at Ayala Museum, but a whole lineup for music aficionados and fashionistas, too!
This October, the museum is hosting a series of activities such as a lecture series with historian Ambeth Ocampo on Oct. 14 and 21, a workshop on ikat on Oct. 22, a jazz concert with Mike Guevarra on Oct. 13, and another one with Dan Gil and Bituin Escalante on Oct. 28, and more.
That's not all, Ayala Museum said to stay tuned for further announcements on its free admission day!
Yuchengco Museum
Admission to the Yuchengco Museum is free from Oct. 28 to 31!
"Come and explore the rich tapestry of art, culture, and history at Yuchengco Museum. It's our way of saying thank you for your support and a chance for everyone to experience the wonders of our museum. Mark your calendars and don't miss this fantastic opportunity!" it wrote on Facebook.
Yuchengco Museum is located in RCBC Plaza, Corner Ayala & Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenues, Makati City. It is open from Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.