National Museum of Anthropology
Complete guide to National Museum of Anthropology — hours, entry fee, nearest metro station, nearby attractions, and travel tips.
Timings
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Closed Mondays)
Entry Fee
Free admission
Best Time
Weekday mornings
Nearest Metro
United Nations
About National Museum of Anthropology
Houses extensive cultural artifacts and archaeological finds telling the Filipino story from prehistoric times. Home to the Manunggul Jar (890-710 BC), Lingling-O jade ornaments, and the Laguna Copperplate Inscription, the oldest written document in the Philippines. Covers ethnography, archaeology, maritime heritage, and indigenous cultures.
How to Reach
Take LRT-1 to United Nations Station. Faces Rizal Park.
By Metro
Nearest station: United Nations — 0.7 km on the LRT-1.
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of National Museum of Anthropology
History
Part of the National Museum complex for preserving Philippine cultural heritage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick Information
Opening Hours
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Closed Mondays)
Entry Fee
Free admission
Type
Museum
Best Time to Visit
Weekday mornings
How to Reach
Take the metro to United Nations (LRT-1), then a short jeepney, tricycle, or Grab ride.
Location on Map
Activities
Interesting Facts
Houses the Manunggul Jar
Contains Laguna Copperplate Inscription
Covers 4,000+ years of history
Free admission
Travel Tips
• Essential for pre-colonial culture understanding
• Manunggul Jar is a must-see
• Less crowded than Natural History
• Combine all three museums
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