National Museum of the Filipino People, Manila

No trip to a city is complete without having visited its most prominent museum. The National Museum of the Filipino People which is a branch of the National Museum of the Philippines is the place to visit if you want to learn more about the Filipino history, culture and art. Located in the Agrifina Circle at the Rizal Park, the museum is a perfect place to attend after a long lazy walk in the park.

The Museum houses many archeological, historical exhibits along with displays of art by prominent Filipino as well as international artists. Apart from the artifacts pertaining to history, there are also scientific and anthropological exhibits that are worth your visit. Among the most worthy artifacts the museum has in its possession objects that date back several centuries. In addition, the museum also contains some archeological relics that are believed to belong to the earliest inhabitants of the land, around 24,000 BC.

A large section of the museum is dedicated to pottery, porcelain, coins and jewelry from the yester years. Also within the museum is the stunning Spoliarium, which was painted by Filipino master Juan Luna and bagged a gold medal at the Exposición Nacional de Bellas Artes in 1884. It is the first piece of art that welcomes visitors to the museum.