See our current exhibits below
SPOLIARIUM
A beautiful replica of the SPOLIARIUM, a renowned painting by Juan Luna was donated to the Philippine Folklife Museum by Margarita Baxter-Lazaro, daughter of the late Dona Esperanza Baxter.
Jose Rizal Manga Kiosk
Manga Story: In the land now known as the Philippines, there was a time when colonial Spain ruled for more than 300 years. During a period when native Filipinos once called Indios were oppressed, exploited, and stripped of their human rights, Jose Rizal was born on the outskirts of Manila. "What does it mean to be a Filipino?" "Is it possible to incite change through knowledge and not violence?" He thought of those every day. A doctor, novelist, and a painter who can speak 15 languages, Jose Rizal is a legendary figure who brought about national revolution through one epic novel!
Andres Bonifacio
A Filipino revolutionary hero who founded the Katipunan, a secret society which spearheaded the uprising against Spain and laid the groundwork for the first Philippine Republic.
History and Origin of Piña
Our Piña Exhibit includes a display of the Philippine fabric made of piña and its origin. A gallery of photos shows the Filipino attire from Barong Tagalog for men to the evolution of costumes for women. The highlight of the exhibit is a private collection of the three gowns made of piña with intricate embroidery – circa 1936. These were gifts from the late Mrs. Aurora Quezon, wife of the late President Manuel L. Quezon, to her friend Mrs. Ann Schinazi.
Highlights of Philippine History
View the unique fourteen panels depicting the History of the Philippines from early Filipinos, to the arrival of the Chinese, Muslim, Spaniards, the fight for Independence, the landing of McArthur inLeyte, the American influence in education and government, thePeople's Power Revolution and Malacanang Palace all carved in baticuling wood by Filipino Artist Luis Ac-ac.
to promote and showcase the Filipino culture and its diverse cultural heritage through the continuous acquisition of Philippine artifacts, cultural and historical materials housed in a more permanent venue for the exhibits.
Josè Rizal
Josè Protacio Rizal Mercado Y Alonso Realonda was born in the town of Calamba, Laguna, Philippines on June 19, 1861 and died at age 35 on December 30, 1896 in Manila, Philippines. He was the [...]