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Re-collecting the Past | Re-presenting the Future Envisioned in the 1950s by Filipino abstract painter Fernando Zobel, the Ayala Museum was established in 1967 under the auspices of the Ayala Foundation, Inc. It began as a museum of Philippine history and iconography, and transformed itself into a museum of both fine arts and history as the 20th century drew to a close. Sixty handcrafted dioramas form the core of the museums historical collections and chronicle the rich tapestry of Philippine history. Ayala Museum also has a one-of-a-kind boat gallery showcasing miniatures of the different watercrafts that plied the Philippine seas and contributed to the development Philippine maritime trade and the colonial economy. The historical collection is complemented by archaeological and ethnographic artifacts from the Philippines northern and southern cultural communities, spanning prehistory to the present.

The fine arts collection features important works by three painters considered as pioneers of Philippine art- Juan Luna (1857-1899), Fernando Amorsolo (1882-1972), and Fernando Zobel (1924-1984). The museum also has a collection of genre painting from 19th century Philippines, when liberal ideas from Europe landed on our shores, giving rise to secular themes in art and popularizing neaw modes of expression.

Ayala Museum regularly holds international conferences and intimate gallery talks by local and foreign museum curators, conservators, and scholars, focusing on specific aspects of the collections and special exhibitions. It also offers a variety of programs for children and adults including storytelling and storybook publication art workshops and gallery discussion that are based on their special exhibitions or the permanent collections

PERMANENT EXHIBITIONS

The Diorama Experience exhibition has been synonymous with the Ayala Museum for the past thirty-five years. The sixty dioramas are designed to be a comprehensive visual approach to Philippine history. But more than that, they present the narrative of the story of the Philippine people in a way that compresses extensive research on the events, architecture, costumes, technologies and topographies of the times they represent

History is thus made more meaningful with the sense of immediacy the presentation provides; the sense of being there as it happens. The Ayala Museums collection of finely crafted ship models is a tribute to the boats of yore that were used for everything from warfare to transport and dwelling. This selection includes the local skiffs as well as foreign ships that dropped anchor at Philippine shores. These boats were handcrafted out of baticulin, laniti, and apitong wood and adorned with cloth, string, buntal fiber, bamboo and bronze.

Crossroads of Civilizations The Millennium of Contact exhibition consists of Chinese and Southeast Asian ceramics found in the Philippines and tells the story of how the country forged social and commercial ties with China and its neighbors. The dis- play of more than 500 ceramics provides one of the most comprehensive surveys of Chinese and Southeast Asian trade wares found in the Philippines, spanning a thousand years.

The Gold of Ancestors exhibit celebrates the sophisticated cultures that existed in the Philippines before colonization in the 16th century. Many of the precious objects were recovered in association with tenth to thirteenth century Chinese export ceramics. Similarities in form and iconog- raphy with artifacts of other Southeast Asian cultures affirm regional affinities and inter-island contacts that flourished in these archipelagic crossroads of civilizations

MUSEUM INFORMATION

. Children, Students/ Senior Citizens P 75.00

MUSEUM INFORMATION

OTHER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS & SUPPLEMENTARY ACTIVITIES

Assistance, as well as museum flyers, brochures, diorama guidebooks, events and exhibition schedules are available at the ground floor of the museum ADMISSIONS

Ground Floor to Fourth Floor Non-Residents of the Philippines

Adults P 425.00 Children, Students/ Senior Citizens P 300.00 Local Residents of the Philippines Adults P 225.00 Children, Students/ Senior Citizens P 125.00

Ground Floor to Third Floor Non-Residents of the Philippines Adults P 350.00 Children, Students/ Senior Citizens P 250.00 Local Residents of the Philippines Adults P 150.00 Children, Students/ Senior Citizens P 75.00

a. Local museum workers b. First 30 teachers in a group can avail of free admission to the museum c. Media, must coordinate with the Marketing Department for coverage. d. Children 3 years old and below may enter for free. e. ICOM members

COMPLIMENTARY ADMISSION

Audio Guides (75php)

The Audio Tour of The Diorama Experience is now available through the generous support of Power Mac Center and 50 new iPod Touch devices. Language is in English and Filipino.

Guidebooks & DVDs

Fun and enriching activities for kids. The package includes materials, exclusive space, museum admission, and a guided tour. Minimum of 20 pax.

Adult Activity (2,000 php per head)

An exclusive 2-hour session workshop on live sketching, watercolor or pottery with a professional artist-teacher. Fee includes materials, a professional facilitator, exclusive space, museum admission, and guided tour. Minimum of 20 pax.

Foreign Language Guidebooks (Free)

Foreign Language Diorama Guidebooks are available for lending: Japanese, Korean, Spanish, French

* Identification cards are required when availing of discounts and free admission.

Diorama Guidebook (75php) Gold Of Ancestors Guide Book (50php) Diorama DVD (800php)

Kids Activity (650 php/ student)

Have one of the museum tour guides show you around and explain the important pieces of the exhibition. Minimum of 500php.

Guided Tour (100php/head )

OCULAR VISIT

DOWNPAYMENT

Ocular inspections can be scheduled prior to the museum visit. Kindly send a request letter to Ms. Joy Pena at pena.jd@ayalafoundation.org for approval. A maximum of 3 regular guests are complimentary for ocular inspection. Tour Guides and teachers whould present their agency/faculty IDs at the counter to receive the complimentary ticket.

Regular Tours A thirty percent (30%) down payment should be settled at least 1 week before the tour of 100 pax or more, for guided tours and for groups that require parking. Three buses are allowed to park for free at the Dela Rosa side of the Museum.

Special Tours Thirty percent (30%) down payment of the total should be settled at least 2 weeks before the tour, for the following special tours: For groups touring the museum 1 hour before/after regular museum hours there is a minimum of 350 guests. Special tour on a Monday must include the Building fee of 6,000+vat per hour (per floor) on top of the museum admission fee or 15,000+ vat for all floors. Group viewing at the Lobby can also be reserved. Payments Cash or cheque payment can be made at the museum counter Bank payment may be made to Ayala Foundation, Inc. (account no. 0011-1490-14) at any BPI branch. Deposit slip copies must be faxed at 757 3588 or emailed at tours@ayalamuseum.org Cancellation and Late arrival For cancelled tours, notification must be done 3 days before the reserved date for full cash refund. Refunds are only through issuance of prepaid admission tickets that are valid for one year. Failure to notify museum staff 3 days before the tour will result in the forfeit of any deposit made. For groups that arrive 30 minutes late, the group will be accomodated provided that there is no other group waiting and may be assisted once there are tour guides available or the galleries can accommodate. Reservation in less than 3 days is automatically non-refundable. Reschedule is only upon availability of slot

RULES AND POLICIES

RULES AND POLICIES To ensure the quality and order of the museum tour, the groups guides must also assist the museums in-house tour guides with facilitating the group tours. The following policies must be followed:

Touching of the artworks is strictly prohibited.

Photography is only allowed at the Diorama Section not on the

other galleries

Food and Drinks are not allowed inside the museum.

Pets are not alllowed

All big bags such as backpacks, and umbrellas should be left at the vehicle or deposited at the baggage counter upon

arrival at the museum

The Tour Group will take full responsibility for the loss or damage caused by him, his guests to the Museum equipment, adjoining facilities, building common venues, or building exterior or grounds that may occur during the time of their tour. An immediate payment of P5,000.00 to cover initial costs of repair will be charged by the museum to the school or the tour operator. If the total cost of damage is worth more, Ayala Museum shall prepare a billing statement which will be given 2-3 days after the tour indicating details of loss or damage incurred during the tour period, if any. Payable within 7 days.

Groups can book a field trip with a maximum of 400 pax in one batch. Should the group have more pax, arrangements must be made for the tour to be done in several batches with a gap of at least 2 hours in between. If the museum staff are not notified at least two days in advance of any increase in the number of expected guests, the museum reserves the right to allow their guests in at a staggered pace. Kindly note as well, in the event the group arrives 30 minutes later than scheduled, the museum reserves the right to prioritize other groups.

Firearms must be deposited at the security station

OCULAR VISIT

ACCESIBILITY AND PARKING REGULAR VEHICLE PARKING Pay parking is available at Greenbelt 4 Parking. Street-level entrances are at Makati Avenue corner De la Rosa Street. Parking Fee is around 45php first 3 hours and 10php/hour BUS PARKING Free parking for 3 buses at the Dela Rosa side of the museum, provided that 30% deposit is paid 1 week before to confirm the slot and process the permit.

ACCESSIBILITY From the Ayala station of the Metro Rail Transit, it is a 10-minute walk through restaurants and retail shops towards Greenbelt Park to get to the Ayala Museum. WHEEL CHAIR ACCESS Wheel chair access is available at the ground floor Dela Rosa St. side