National Museum of Natural History - What to See When You Visit

Museums play a big role us Filipinos of how we grow as a people. Through arts, installations, and precious artifacts, our history, and our environment, which make up our national identity. 

Located in the Agrifina Circle of Rizal Park, the structure housing the museum was originally built in 1940 to house the Ministries of Agriculture and Commerce. It is actually a twin to the Finance Building which now houses the National Museum of Anthropology, as both buildings were designed by architect Antonio Toledo who was also behind the design of the Manila City Hall.

What are the operating hours of the National Museum of Natural History?
Tuesday-Sunday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. It’s closed on Mondays.

How much is a ticket?
It’s FREE for all. Filipinos, foreigners, students, adults, children. 

How do we get in?
Go to the registration area. If there’s a queue, wait for your turn. Register your name. If you are a group, just register one name. Count the total number of male and female in your group and write it down the log sheet. Deposit your bag, along with all the prohibited items that you might have brought with you, at the baggage counter. Get your baggage claim number. Do not lose it.
Enjoy!

A Look Inside the National Museum of Natural History 

Spot-billed Pelican

Philippine Brown Deer

Replica Dinosaur Bones

Tabon Scrub Fowl

Long-Tailed Macaque

Mangrove Crab

Collared Kingfisher

Giant Honey Bee

Philippine Duck

Rufous Night-Heron

Little Egret

Little Heron

Hawksbill Turtle

Corals

Philippine Serpent Eagle

Philippine Eagle Owl

Philippine Scops Owl

Fungi

Butterflies

Beetles

Polished Muffin

Gian River Prawn/Paddler Crab

Asian Rat

Balicassiao

Malayan Civet

Philippine Pangolin

Red-Crested Malkoha

White Earned Brown Dove

Palawan Hornbill

Tamaraw

Marbled Water Monitor

Philippine Warty Pig

Pitcher Plants

Philippine Ducks

Crocodile (Lolong)

Philippine Eagle

Rudist Bearing Limestone

Jurassic Sandstone

Chert

Team Expandables with Vienne, Jepoy and Xtian

How to get to the National Museum of Natural History in Manila?

• The National Museum of Natural History is located along Agrifina Circle, Rizal Park, T.M. Kalaw Street, corner General Luna Street, Manila.
• Nearest train station: U.N. Avenue Station (LRT 1)
• From EDSA, ride the MRT to Taft Avenue Station.
• Transfer to LRT 1. There’s a footbridge connecting MRT Taft Station to LRT 1 EDSA Station.
• Board the train and alight at U.N. Avenue Station.
• The museum is just a few minutes walk from the station.