Allowing members of the public to enjoy various workshops and other activities throughout the entire day.
In a social media post, the National Museum of the Philippines announced on Satirday that it will be having special extended operating hours for the National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) on Monday, May 18.
The said move aligns with the celebration of the International Museum Day, as well as the building’s 8th anniversary since it was opened back in 2018.
For that specific day, the Natural History building will be open from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm, while the National Museum of Fine Arts (NMFA) and National Museum of Anthropology (NMA) will remain open during regular hours only, from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.
ACTIVITIES ON IMD ACROSS THE COMPLEX, OTHER BRANCHES IN THE COUNTRY
There will be aplenty of sights throughout the entire day across the three buildings of the National Museum.
In another social media post, they revealed the full slate of activities for the members of the public to enjoy.
- National Museum of Fine Arts
- 9:00 AM-10:00 AM
Launch of the NMP Passport and Mobile App – Auditorium - 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Museums: Uniting a Divided World Through Diverse Perspectives – Auditorium - 11:00 AM-2:00 PM
Arki Bingo
National Museum of Fine Arts Premises - 3:00 PM-5:00 PM
Art Bridging Divides: A Special Guided Tour and Interactive Activity (Art Quest: Decoding the Masterpiece Edition)
National Museum of Fine Arts Galleries
- National Museum of Anthropology
- 9:00 AM-6:00 PM
Laro’t Pamana: Heritage at Play
3rd and 4th Floors, Southwest Landing Area - 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Saan Ako Nakita? I-map Na Yan!
National Museum of Anthropology Galleries
- National Museum of Natural History
- 9:00 AM-11:00 AM
Wildlife Folds: Exploring the Diversity of Philippine Fauna Through Origami – Courtyard - 5:00 PM-6:00 PM
Blooms and Beyond:
A Flora-Inspired Arts and Crafts Workshop – Courtyard - 4:00 PM-8:00 PM
Night at the Museum: Detective Game at NΜΝΗ – Education Rooms A & B
For the full list of activities in the NMP’s branches in Northern and Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, you may visit their official Facebook page.