Best Places to Visit with Family in Manila

The National Museum of Fine Arts is the premier art museum of the Philippines, housed in the neoclassical former Legislative Building facing Rizal Park. Home to the iconic Spoliarium by Juan Luna. The permanent collectio...

Opened in 2018, the newest National Museum building features the Tree of Life, a massive spiral staircase that has become one of Manila's most photographed spots. Exhibits explore Philippine biodiversity, geological hist...

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, t...

One of the Philippines' premier private museums with 60 handcrafted historical dioramas, pre-colonial gold artifacts, and contemporary Filipino artworks. The Gold of Ancestors exhibit displays stunning pre-colonial gold ...

First interactive children's museum in the Philippines, housed in a restored heritage building. Features hands-on exhibits covering human body, Philippine biodiversity, outer space, and Filipino culture. Children can pil...

Housed in the former Augustinian monastery adjacent to the UNESCO-listed San Agustin Church. Contains religious art, colonial-era furniture, ecclesiastical vestments, and historical artifacts. The beautifully preserved c...

Museum dedicated to Chinese Filipino contributions to Philippine history and culture. Traces Chinese migration from pre-colonial period to present through photographs, documents, artifacts, and multimedia presentations. ...

Museum recreating a wealthy Filipino-Spanish colonial home of the 19th century. Features period-accurate furniture, decorations, and household items. Visitors explore the sala, dining room, bedrooms, kitchen, and courtya...

The most iconic public park in the Philippines, named after national hero Jose Rizal. Site of his execution in 1896 which galvanized the independence movement. Spans 58 hectares with the Rizal Monument (containing his re...

A 27-hectare national park and shrine at the center of Elliptical Road in Quezon City. Dominated by the 66-meter Art Deco Quezon Memorial Shrine honoring President Manuel L. Quezon. Features museum, observation deck, jog...

A citadel and fortress within Intramuros at the entrance of the Pasig River. The most significant historical landmark in Manila as the final prison of Jose Rizal before his 1896 execution. Originally a wooden palisade bu...

A beautifully landscaped urban park in the heart of Makati CBD, bounded by Ayala Avenue, Makati Avenue, and Paseo de Roxas. Mature trees, manicured lawns, pathways, and water features create serenity among skyscrapers. I...

A marine theme park and oceanarium behind Quirino Grandstand, along Manila Bay waterfront. Features aquarium with underwater acrylic tunnel, jellyfish exhibit, penguin encounter, sea lion shows, fish spa, and Hotel H2O w...

The premier performing arts venue in the Philippines, designed by National Artist Leandro Locsin. The brutalist concrete structure is an iconic example of modern Filipino architecture. Houses multiple performance halls, ...

A unique circular park originally a Spanish colonial cemetery built in 1820. Features concentric adobe walls that were burial niches. The innermost circle contains a chapel surrounded by gardens. Jose Rizal was secretly ...

Flagship campus of the UP System, the premier state university. Covers 493 hectares in Quezon City. The Oblation statue is the iconic symbol. The Sunken Garden hosts events including the annual December Lantern Parade. K...

A modern planned urban district in Taguig City on former Fort Bonifacio military camp. Features wide tree-lined avenues, skyscrapers, international restaurants, art installations, and pedestrian-friendly streetscapes. Ho...

The Philippines' first integrated resort and casino complex in Newport City, Pasay, opposite NAIA Terminal 3. Features world-class casino, luxury hotels (Marriott, Sheraton, Hilton), restaurants, Newport Performing Arts ...

Manila's most popular amusement park along Roxas Boulevard in CCP Complex area. Offers roller coasters, drop towers, Star Flyer, kiddie rides, Snow World (sub-zero experience), carnival games, 4D theater, and horror hous...

The Big Dome is the Philippines' largest indoor arena (16,500 capacity) and one of Asia's most iconic entertainment venues. Venue of the legendary 1975 Thrilla in Manila between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier. Continues to...