Children's Museum (Manila)

Philippines / National Capital Region / Manila / Roxas Boulevard (N61 / R-1)
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Children's Museum or Museum for Children is the Philippines first and only hands on discovery museum for children. It houses eight theme rooms, Old Manila, Kalikasan, Global Village, BodyWorks, Pamilihang Bayan, Arts and Crafts Room, Career Options Room and the Science thru Discovery Room. Kids from 5 to 95 will definitely have a blast exploring this wonderful place for the whole family. The museum is open Tuesdays to Saturdays 8am to 5 pm and on Sundays at 1 to 5 pm.

Telephone: 63 02 523.1797 to 98
The place is also home to performances from the Anino Shadow Play Collective (1st Saturdays at 10 am), Bayanihan National Folk dance Company (3rd Saturdays at 10 am) and the Alitaptap Storytellers (all Saturdays at 10 am).

Museo Pambata Foundation, Inc.
Roxas Boulevard corner South Drive, Manila, Philippines 1000
Tel (632) 523-1797 / 523-1798 / 536-0595 Fax (632) 522-1246
Mobile: (63)918-3822212
e-mail: info@museopambata.org
website: www.museopambata.org

Museum Hours
Tuesday - Saturday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Aug - Mar)
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Apr - Jul)

The museum is open during lunch.

Sunday
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

The museum is closed on Mondays and other official holidays.

Museo Pambata's Regular Programs

Haraya Storytelling Hour • every Saturday at 10 AM
Volunteer storytellers from the Alitaptap Storytellers Philippines share exciting stories from your favorite Filipino children's books.

Recycling is Fun! • every second Wednesday at 10 AM
Learn how to turn scraps into works of art! Kids will not only enjoy these activities but will also learn the importance of caring for our environment.

Paglaki Ko, Gusto Kong Maging... • every fourth Wednesday, 10 AM
What do you want to be when you grow up? Imagine what you can become someday by listening to successful career men and women whom children can emulate.

The Dentist Is In 10 AM • every last Friday of the month, 10 AM
Want to know how to keep you teeth healthy and strong? Join our dental demonstrations by our friends from the Philippine Dental Association, in cooperation with Kiddie Hapee Toothpaste.

Anino sa Museo • every first Saturday of the month at 10 AM
Light and shadows come to life as the ANINO Shadowplay Collective performs your favorite children's stories, songs and rhymes.

Museo Pambata presents.. the Manila Dance Kids! • every second Saturday at 10 AM
Got dancing feet? Watch and dance with the scholars from the Manila Dance Center! A learn to dance session follows each performance.

Ang Bayanihan sa Museo • every third Saturday of the month at 10 AM
Dance with the Bayanihan! Enjoy lively and colorful performances from the Philippine National Folk Dance Company and join a learn-to-dance session after each performance.

Health and Wellness for Kids • every third Saturday of the month at 2PM
Join storytelling sessions, interactive discussions, games and demonstrations tackling different issues regarding children's health and well-being.

Book On the Spot! • every last Saturday of the month at 10 AM
Get a chance to interact with your favorite Filipino children's book authors and illustrators! Enjoy a whole day of storytelling, arts and crafts and an exhibit of original illustrations from the book.

Maghabi at Matuto • every last Saturday of the month at 2PM
Angel Carbonilla, a deaf Saori weaver from Very Special Arts ng Pilipinas teaches children how to weave simple tapestries and basic sign language.

Museo Pambata Guides Corner • every second and fourth Sundays of the month at 2 PM
Fun and free arts and crafts demonstrations from MP's creative bunch of theme room guides.
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Coordinates:   14°34'44"N   120°58'37"E

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