Exploring CCP Pasinaya: A Guide to 15 Museums and Galleries to Experience

Embark on an immersive journey with CCP Pasinaya’s Paseo Museo on February 3 and 4, where you can experience the unique hop-on, hop-off museum tours. As the country’s largest multi-arts festival, Pasinaya collaborates with numerous museums in Metro Manila to offer a cultural and artistic exploration, shedding light on Philippine history, heritage, and contemporary arts.

Paseo Museo allows you to explore a variety of museums and galleries by paying and donating what you can. Board the CCP shuttle van and delve into the rich offerings of 15 distinguished museums and galleries:

1. National Museum of the Philippines: Marvel at classical Filipino masterpieces, including Juan Luna’s “Spoliarium” and Félix Resurrección Hidalgo’s “The Assassination of Governor Bustamante.”
2. Fort Santiago and Casa Manila (Intramuros Administration): Trace the footsteps of Dr. Jose Rizal at Fort Santiago and the Rizal Shrine Museum. Explore the historical architectural heritage at Casa Manila with its bahay na bato structure.
3. GSIS Museum: Established in 1996, the GSIS Museum showcases a rich art collection, including Fernando Amorsolo’s “History of Philippine Music” mural and exhibitions from new and upcoming Philippine artists.
4. Galleria Duemila: Founded in 1975, Galleria Duemila is one of Manila’s oldest art galleries, specializing in Filipino and ASEAN contemporary artists, along with modern masters like Fernando Amorsolo and Jose Joya.
5. Asian Institute of Maritime History (Museo Maritimo): Explore Philippine seafaring and marine history through a repository of marine art, ship models, and nautical artifacts.
6. Museo Marino: Honor the experiences of Filipino seafarers through informative displays and exhibitions, showcasing the history of the Associated Maritime Officers and Seamen’s Union of the Philippines-All Japan Seamen’s Union.
7. Manila Clocktower Museum: Transformed in 2022, this museum inside the iconic clock tower offers a multi-sensory experience about the history of Manila, featuring changing exhibitions in visual arts, design, and fashion.
8. PWU SFAD Gallery: Located at the Philippine Women’s University, this gallery holds exhibitions showcasing works of PWU alumni, students, faculty, and organizations, serving as a laboratory for academic study and artistic exploration.
9. Museum of Contemporary Art and Design (MCAD): Explore contemporary art exhibitions and cultural activities that highlight the possibilities of technology and new media.
10. Adamson University Museum: With two wings, the museum exhibits the history of the university and presents the life of its founder, Dr. George Lucas Adamson.

Continue your journey through Destileria Limtuaco Museum, Bahay Tsinoy, CCA Benilde, Iloilo Museum of Contemporary Art, and Film Development Council of the Philippines Cinematheques.

CCP Pasinaya’s Paseo Museo tours start at 9:30 am, with the last trip at 4 pm on February 3 and 4, 2024. Join the multi-arts festival at CCP Complex, Circuit Makati, various partner museums, galleries in Metro Manila, ILOMOCA in Iloilo City, and Tagum City, Davao del Norte. Stay updated by following the official CCP social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.