The Best Free Museums in Manila

1. Presidential Car Museum 

This car museum showcases historic presidential rides used by former Philippine leaders, from Emilio Aguinaldo to Manuel L. Quezon, as well as other significant historical vehicles, providing insight into the country’s political history.

Where: Quezon Memorial Circle, Eliptical Road, Diliman, Quezon City

Opening Hours: 9:00AM - 5:00PM (Tuesday - Sunday)

2. NHCP Museo El Deposito

 This modern historical museum is located beneath the grounds of the Pinaglabanan Memorial Shrine in San Juan City. Built around a Spanish-era water reservoir, NHCP Museo El Deposito provides a one-of-a-kind tour of Manila's colonial infrastructure history, specifically the Carriedo Waterworks and the El Deposito underground water reservoir.

Where: 29 Pinaglabanan Street, Corazon de Jesus, San Juan City

Opening Hours: 8:00AM - 4:00PM (Tuesday - Sunday)

3. Museo ng Katipunan

Speaking of the Pinaglabanan Memorial Shrine, Museo ng Katipunan is a history museum that highlights the Philippine Revolution through artifacts, interactive exhibits, and stories of Andres Bonifacio and the Katipuneros.

Where: 29 Pinaglabanan Street, Corazon de Jesus, San Juan City

Opening Hours: 8:00AM - 4:00PM (Tuesday - Sunday)