Ayala Museum

Happy International Museum Day! 🏛️ This year’s theme focuses on museums as catalysts for connection—reminding us that these are more than spaces of preservation. They are trusted public spaces where we encounter stories, objects, and one another to foster dialogue, inclusion, and peace. To celebrate, we have a line-up of programs this National Heritage Month designed to highlight the traditions, crafts, and forms of artistic expression that connect us all: May 19: Our brand-new textiles exhibition opens, centering around shared weaving and embroidery techniques across different indigenous groups. May 23: The first AMagine Kids Expressive Arts Workshop, giving children a meaningful space to create and express themselves. May 24: An exciting conversation and hands-on workshop with Filipina fashion and heritage icon, Patis Tesoro. Don’t forget our NHM Pass! 🔓 From now until May 28, guests who purchase a 2F exhibition ticket can enjoy Full Museum Access to all our galleries. This special offer is available every Tuesday to Thursday from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Plan your visit and view full details at ayalamuseum.org/events/national-heritage-month-pass

Give your kids a space to slow down and create before the new school year begins. 🎨 On May 23 (Saturday), we’re hosting our very first AMagine Kids Workshop, designed for children ages 6–10. From 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM, participants will enjoy an afternoon of guided expressive arts. What is Expressive Art? Unlike traditional art classes, expressive art focuses on the process of making art rather than the final output. It uses different modalities like writing, painting, dance amongst others, as a therapeutic tool, though it is NOT the same as clinical art therapy. Here, the value lies in the experience of creating. During the session, we’ll ask questions like: 🖌️"How do you feel about the process?" 🖌️"What surprised or challenged you?" 🖌️"If you could speak to your work, what would you say?" Ready to let their imagination lead the way? 🗓 May 23, 2026 | 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM 📍 Ayala Museum 🔗 Register at: bit.ly/amaginekids

SAVE THE DATE: 𝐏𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐨 𝐋𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐬𝐢𝐧. 📅 June 11, 2026 (Thursday) ⏰ 4:30–6:30 PM 📍 Ayala Museum 🔗 Register now: bit.ly/pp-agneslocsin-2026 𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭s: 𝘈𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘵𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘥𝘦 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘦 𝘰𝘯𝘦-𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘺𝘢𝘭𝘢 𝘔𝘶𝘴𝘦𝘶𝘮 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘍𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘴 𝘏𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘓𝘪𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘳𝘺, 𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘥 𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘭 July 11, 2026. 🎟₱𝟏𝟓𝟎 (Students and Educators) 🎟₱𝟑𝟔𝟎 (PWD / Senior / Discounted*) 🎟₱𝟒𝟓𝟎 (Regular) *Discounted rate applies to 𝘈𝘺𝘢𝘭𝘢 𝘎𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘱 𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘺𝘦𝘦𝘴, 𝘈𝘺𝘢𝘭𝘢 𝘔𝘶𝘴𝘦𝘶𝘮 𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘍𝘏𝘓 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩 𝘗𝘢𝘴𝘴 𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴. Please present a valid ID. 𝑃𝑎𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑎𝑛𝑔 𝑃𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑝𝑖𝑛𝑜 is presented by Ayala Museum and Filipinas Heritage Library. It highlights how cultural inheritance continues to shape Filipino identity and offers new ways of understanding our evolving heritage. This event is made possible with the support of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts through the Order of the National Artist program. #PamanangPilipino #AgnesLocsin #NationalArtist #NeoEthnic #Dance #AyalaMuseum #FilipinasHeritageLibrary #FHL #NCCA

Save the date: We’re ending National Heritage Month on a high note! 🧵🌸 Something special is coming your way on Sunday, May 24. Curator Tenten Mina welcomes the celebrated Patis Tesoro—Filipina artist, designer, and heritage conservationist—for a unique conversation and hands-on workshop. With a body of work spanning five decades, Patis Tesoro is most credited with the revival of piña. Her iconic pieces are characterized by her use of heritage textiles and a deep mastery of intricate embroidery and embellishment.Don’t miss this rare chance to learn from a true fashion and heritage icon. Limited slots only. Registration opens this week—stay tuned for details!

What can we say? We have aesthetic walls 🤷‍♀️ But don’t forget that the real magic (and the best lighting) is waiting for you inside the galleries! Whether it’s the pre-colonial gold on the 4th floor or the immersive dioramas, there’s a story—and a shot—around every corner. The NHM Hack: This National Heritage Month (NHM), visit us Tuesdays to Thursdays from 4PM to 7PM and unlock the entire museum for as low as P120 (Discounted) or P200 (Regular-Local). Just follow us on social media and present proof at the reception to claim your all-access pass! Available from May 5 to May 28, 2026. Don’t forget to tag us in your gallery shots! 🏛️🤳

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There’s more to this wood panel than meets the eye... 🔍 Swipe to see the hidden side of this Juan Luna work and how it reflects a turning point in his artistic journey. This piece is part of the “Places of Remembrance” exhibition, on view on the 2F only until May 31, 2026. Beyond Juan Luna’s stories, you can explore even more of our Philippine heritage this month with our National Heritage Month pass. 🎟️ National Heritage Month Pass: From now until May 28, 2026, every 2F exhibition ticket automatically gives you Full Museum Access to all galleries! This admissions option is available every Tuesday to Thursday, from 4PM-7PM. 📍 The museum is open Tue–Sun | 11AM–7PM

What’s on at the Ayala Museum this National Heritage Month! Swipe to find out! ➡️

Unlock the whole museum this May! 🗝️ In celebration of National Heritage Month, guests who visit the Ayala Museum with a 2F exhibitions ticket can enjoy access to ALL galleries. Have you ever wondered what Philippine culture was like before the Spanish arrived? Or how an icon of Spanish culture came to be known as the "Mantón de Manila"? Now is your chance to see objects that have survived hundreds of years and continue to tell their stories today. From walking through our iconic dioramas to exploring modern art, our country’s heritage is yours to discover in one visit. National Heritage Month Pass Rates: Regular (Local): P200 Discounted (Students/Seniors/PWD): P120 Foreigners: P300 Mechanics: ✅ This admission option is available only from Tuesday to Thursday, 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM until May 28, 2026. ✅ To secure your slot, you may pre-book your visit online at ayalamuseum.org/visit by selecting the National Heritage Month Pass option. Walk-ins are also welcome. ✅ Follow @ayalamuseum and @ayalafoundation on Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok and present your "following" status to our front desk team upon arrival For full details visit: ayalamuseum.org/events/national-heritage-month-pass

Take a Labor Day reset at the museum 🏛️ We're open for those looking to swap the holiday hustle for a quiet walk through our galleries. Spend the first day of National Heritage Month reconnecting with the Philippine art & history! On-view at the Museum: 2F: Dioramas of Philippine History Places of Remembrance: Luna. Amorsolo. Zóbel. 3F: Mezcla: Interwoven Cultures and the Mantón de Manila Protosaeta: Exploring Abstract Language 4F: Reuniting the Surigao Treasure Ceramics and Cultural Currency (Note: Our refreshed textiles exhibition will open on May 19!) The museum is open11:00 AM – 7:00 PM. Book your tickets at: ayalamuseum.org/visit. Walk-ins are welcome!

Please be advised that both the museum and @filipinasheritagelibrary will be closed tomorrow (April 30)!

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