Crowdsourcing #Manila #Philippines residents: recommend an excellent #museum in Metro Manila to visit on a weekend or a Monday, pleaseโsomething where photography is welcome. I am planning for a BL outside of the house for a change.
@fredc My last visit was in early 2020, just before the lockdown. National Museum of Natural History.Cameras are allowed, but only non-DSLR. If you are going to use DSLR, especially for professional shoots and sessions, you have to get a permit first. The primary reason is, there might be items on display that the owners doesn’t want HQ photos taken.If they don’t allow it today, probably the owner of the latest displays requested it. I haven’t visited since the pandemic started.Oh. One more thing, you may have to check early. Sometimes there are school field trips, and they are given priority when it comes to population control (which rarely happens, since it’s a multi-level museum). But still, a good thing to check beforehand, so no surprises.There are also the National Museum of Anthropology and National Museum of Fine Arts. There is also the National Planetarium. All four are around Rizal Park (Luneta) in the City of Manila (near Intramuros).
@fredc— There is also Ayala Museum, Makati City. There are different sections (free, and those with fees [different prices, too]). Camera/photography also depends on which collections are on display.The free section, it’s always allowed. But, I’m not sure when it comes to photography sessions. But, I haven’t seen them asking people to leave their DSLR cameras.Hmm, as for opening, if I remember correctly, only during weekdays.– Museo ng Makati is another option. But I am not sure if it is open again. Last time I visited, I think 2017 or 2018, it was scheduled for renovation. The items on display there are mostly related to the history of Makati, and the surrounding areas.– Quezon Memorial Museum. At the center of Quezon Memorial Circle, Quezon City. Last time I visited (2019), no camera restrictions or anything. Mostly about the President Manual L. Quezon, and World War II history (that are not in school books).If I remember correctly, they only open from Mondays to Thursdays. But do check, I haven’t visited since 2020.Those are the ones I visited before where cameras are fine (except for some with restrictions on DSLR). Oh, the usual rule, no flashes or custom light sources.Hope it helps!
I love the Ayala Museum. There’s an admission fee though so I usually go when it’s International Museum Day and they have free entrance. The Gold of Ancestors exhibit is a must-see
If I’m not mistaken, the National Museum is okay with it as long as you don’t use flash. I mean…siguro naman you’ve seen people post selfies especially w/ the Spoliarium hahaha. The San Agustin Museum also allows flashless photography. Sayang the CCP Building is under renovation…most (if not all) of their exhibition rooms and galleries allow photos pa naman. Would have been a nice one to visit sana.
@fredc My last visit was in early 2020, just before the lockdown. National Museum of Natural History.Cameras are allowed, but only non-DSLR. If you are going to use DSLR, especially for professional shoots and sessions, you have to get a permit first. The primary reason is, there might be items on display that the owners doesn’t want HQ photos taken.If they don’t allow it today, probably the owner of the latest displays requested it. I haven’t visited since the pandemic started.Oh. One more thing, you may have to check early. Sometimes there are school field trips, and they are given priority when it comes to population control (which rarely happens, since it’s a multi-level museum). But still, a good thing to check beforehand, so no surprises.There are also the National Museum of Anthropology and National Museum of Fine Arts. There is also the National Planetarium. All four are around Rizal Park (Luneta) in the City of Manila (near Intramuros).
@fredc— There is also Ayala Museum, Makati City. There are different sections (free, and those with fees [different prices, too]). Camera/photography also depends on which collections are on display.The free section, it’s always allowed. But, I’m not sure when it comes to photography sessions. But, I haven’t seen them asking people to leave their DSLR cameras.Hmm, as for opening, if I remember correctly, only during weekdays.– Museo ng Makati is another option. But I am not sure if it is open again. Last time I visited, I think 2017 or 2018, it was scheduled for renovation. The items on display there are mostly related to the history of Makati, and the surrounding areas.– Quezon Memorial Museum. At the center of Quezon Memorial Circle, Quezon City. Last time I visited (2019), no camera restrictions or anything. Mostly about the President Manual L. Quezon, and World War II history (that are not in school books).If I remember correctly, they only open from Mondays to Thursdays. But do check, I haven’t visited since 2020.Those are the ones I visited before where cameras are fine (except for some with restrictions on DSLR). Oh, the usual rule, no flashes or custom light sources.Hope it helps!
The BSP money museum. Not sure if photography is allowed though but walkins are
PAF Museum at Villamor
Museums are usually closed on Mondays.
I love the Ayala Museum. There’s an admission fee though so I usually go when it’s International Museum Day and they have free entrance. The Gold of Ancestors exhibit is a must-see
I just want to take pictures of the displays. If using cameras is problematic, Iโll just use my phone.
If I’m not mistaken, the National Museum is okay with it as long as you don’t use flash. I mean…siguro naman you’ve seen people post selfies especially w/ the Spoliarium hahaha. The San Agustin Museum also allows flashless photography. Sayang the CCP Building is under renovation…most (if not all) of their exhibition rooms and galleries allow photos pa naman. Would have been a nice one to visit sana.
Intramuros