National Museum of Natural History
Why it ranks
Natural-history museum opened to the public on 18 May 2018 in the neoclassical former Agriculture and Commerce Building, with twelve permanent galleries around a central Tree of Life structure.
Don't miss: Stand under the Tree of Life and walk the twelve galleries from mountain ridge to reef.
Best for: Families with children, nature lovers and anyone wanting an indoor, air-conditioned afternoon in Manila.
Good to know: Weekend and school-holiday afternoons are busiest; arrive at opening for the quietest galleries.
Key facts
| Type | museum |
|---|---|
| Entry fee | Free (National Museum admission policy; not stated on the page opened) |
| Best season | Year-round |
| How to get there | Same Rizal Park block as the Fine Arts and Anthropology museums; LRT-1 United Nations station is the nearest rail stop. |
Score breakdown
| Signal | Points | How it was calculated |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews · 45% weight | 9/45 |
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| Credentials · 15% weight | 0/15 |
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| Track record · 15% weight | 0/15 |
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| Transparency · 25% weight | 13.8/25 |
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| Evidence points | 23/100 | #1 in Museums, Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu, has 54 points |
| Score | 71 | 60 + 39 × (23 ÷ 54)1.5 · How the category score works |
Licences, accreditation & registrations
No licence or accreditation on record yet.
Address
P. Burgos Drive, Rizal Park, Manila · (+632) 8298-1100 (approximate map position)
Evidence & sources
- nationalmuseum.gov.ph/ — National Museum official site lists the Natural History museum as a component museum, with address and contact
- nationalmuseum.gov.ph/our-museums/national-museum-of-natural-history/ — Official page: twelve permanent galleries, Tree of Life, building completed 1940, opened to public 18 May 2018
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FAQ
Where is National Museum of Natural History?
National Museum of Natural History is at P. Burgos Drive, Rizal Park, Manila.
How much is the entrance fee at National Museum of Natural History?
Free (National Museum admission policy; not stated on the page opened). Fees are set locally and change; confirm before you go.
How do I get to National Museum of Natural History?
Same Rizal Park block as the Fine Arts and Anthropology museums; LRT-1 United Nations station is the nearest rail stop.
How is National Museum of Natural History ranked?
National Museum of Natural History has a category score of 71 (23 evidence points) and ranks #5 for museums in the Philippines on our editorial methodology. Payment never affects rank.
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