Nestled amidst the sleek fast-paced modern centre of commerce in Makati, the Ayala Museum is a thriving landmark, which infuses the bustling metropolis with the right amount of culture.
Background
The Ayala Museum was first envisioned by the Spanish – Filipino modernist painter Fernando Zobel. The original building was the brainchild of Leandro Y. Locsin while the new building was designed by Leandro Y. Locsin, Jr. and opened on September 28th, 2004.
Location
The Museum is located at the far end of De La Rosa Street and Makati Avenue and can be easily accessed by many a hotel in Manila, Philippines including the likes of Berjaya Makati Hotel. The museum is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., through Tuesday to Sunday. For guests with special needs, wheelchairs are available with ramps located at the De La Rosa entrance.
Things to See
The main attraction of Ayala Museum are the dioramas, located on the second level which documents the history of the Philippines while the third floor is dedicated to a visual art collection.
Things to Do
A visit to the Museum shop is a must, guests can browse through a selection of art books, exhibition catalogues, creative home décor and gift items among other novelties. If one is interested in pottery and ceramics, head over to the fourth floor to take in more than 2,000 ceramic objects and over 700 publications on the history and art of ceramics.
