Here I am again, back for more museum blogs. I've always love going to museums and historical places here in the Philippines, Learning about our very history and be amazed by things we dont see common now. On my trip today I venture once again to a place full of wonderful things that you can see exclusively in the philippines.
Welcome to the Museum of natural history Philippines.
Just a brief overview, The National Museum of Natural History houses 12 permanent galleries that exhibit the rich biological and geological diversity of the Philippines. It includes creatively curated displays of botanical, zoological, and geological specimens that represent our unique natural history. Situated at the center of the museum is a “Tree of Life” structure that proudly connects all the unique ecosystems in the Philippines, from our magnificent mountain ridges to the outstanding marine reefs. google.
this is the place to go where you can see plants, and animals that are indigenous or can only be seen in the Philippines.In the museum, You can also see the ancient artifacts and items used by our katutubo.
The museum is located at 666, Ermita, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines or click the red dot 🔴
By the way, the museum is free of charge and walk-in visitors are accepted, And for groups of 30 to 40 you can book your reservations. remember book at least one day prior to your planned visit because Same-day bookings are not entertained.
Here are the contact information of the museum:
📞 (02) 8298.1100 ext. 3000
✉️ cmvod@nationalmuseum.gov.ph
Here are some guidelines when visiting the museum:
- They are open Tuesday to Sunday between 9:00 to 4:00 ( cut off time 3:30 )
- Baggage counters are available on the museum where you can leave your bags and bottled waters.
- Food and drinks are not allowed in the museum premises.
- No pets allowed.
- cameras are allowed but you cannot use flash
- Keep your voices low and just enjoy the sight
- No touching of exhibits
There are also guidelines posted when entering the museum, so you must read it!
These are the compiled pictures I took while visiting the museum.
These are some of the indigenous birds here in the Philippines
Armors and Weapons of our Natives
More pictures from the museum.
I want to highlight this picture.
This is The Nipa hut, Nipa huts are a significant part of Filipino cultural heritage, reflecting the ingenuity and resourcefulness of its people in adapting to their environment. It is basically made from natural resources like woods and nipa (dried palm leaves) and in what i have seen these nipa huts uses no nails. A short story, back when I was a child, We used to have Nipa house in my mother's provice in antique. It is elevated and spacious. I use to sleep there when we visit antique because its cozy, and the floor is made up of bamboo and have spaces between them, that is why it is cool inside because the air passes through the spaces in the floor. Seeing this hut made me reminisce, how my grandparents would make me lugaw(rice porridge) and ate at the front porch talking about their experiences in life, I wish I could experience it once again.
All in all, it was a fun and great experience visiting a museum where you can reminisce and gain knowledge at the same time. I hope that all of you could visit the museum and experience what I experienced.
“While my interest in natural history has added very little to my sum of achievement, it has added immeasurably to my sum of enjoyment in life.”
-Theodore Roosevelt