Chinatown Museum
I love museums! I could not believe there are still museums in the metro I have not visited yet, and this is an easy one for a lazy afternoon. There's not much people when we went which gave us more time to roam around as well.
If you wish to visit, Chinatown Museum is conveniently situated inside the Lucky Chinatown Mall at Binondo, Manila. I am not sure if it's there forever (as long as the mall stands anyway) but I do hope it is.
The museum is thoughtfully designed. It tells a story as you move along, an immersion of sorts when you walk from one space to another. The props are outstanding and very much detailed and the layout is excellent. There is no crowding of pieces nor were there areas that looked neglected.
The museum not only holds antiques, there are also displays that celebrate the Chinoy culture, from bakeries to calligraphy stores to Chinese food and school. The cohesion of the displays promote the feeling that you're actually walking in the streets of Binondo. They even had a sample wagon in the middle of one of their halls.
I encourage everyone to visit. The entrance fee is quite cheap and you could spend a half day inside even if the space is not as big as other museums in Manila do. Kudos to the designers!
Entrance Fee: 150 adults | 120 seniors/pwd | 100 students
Opening Hours: Tuesday - Sunday, 10AM - 6PM
The museum is thoughtfully designed. It tells a story as you move along, an immersion of sorts when you walk from one space to another. The props are outstanding and very much detailed and the layout is excellent. There is no crowding of pieces nor were there areas that looked neglected.
The museum not only holds antiques, there are also displays that celebrate the Chinoy culture, from bakeries to calligraphy stores to Chinese food and school. The cohesion of the displays promote the feeling that you're actually walking in the streets of Binondo. They even had a sample wagon in the middle of one of their halls.
I encourage everyone to visit. The entrance fee is quite cheap and you could spend a half day inside even if the space is not as big as other museums in Manila do. Kudos to the designers!
Entrance Fee: 150 adults | 120 seniors/pwd | 100 students
Opening Hours: Tuesday - Sunday, 10AM - 6PM
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