Don't Do It for the TikTok: National Museum Reminds Guests of Decorum
Plus, don't use the art as a phone stand, definitely.
(SPOT.ph) Most museums and art galleries have one main rule: Don't touch the artwork. The rest of their guidelines are plastered all over the entrance or on social media—not to mention the small labels with a "Don't touch" phrase or symbol. And yet, some visitors still forget and go as far as using fragile sculptures as a phone stand while they record a video of themselves. Following this incident, the National Museum of the Philippines reiterated its Visitor Guidelines.
Visitor Guidelines of the National Museum of the Philippines (NMP)
"Recording of videos is strictly prohibited," they indicated in capital red letters in an infographic posted on their Facebook page on February 22.
Photography or taking of pictures is allowed inside the museum premises. Using camera flash is still not allowed.
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"[NMP] prides itself as one of the leading educational, scientific, and cultural institutions that seek to acquire, document, preserve, exhibit, and foster public appreciation of a diverse collection of works of art, natural specimens, and cultural and historical artifacts representative of the unique cultural heritage of the Filipino people. [...] Treat works of art and specimens on display with utmost care and respect," they added.
The National Museum of the Philippines also reminded guests of museum decorum:
- Please keep your voices low inside the galleries.
- Do not touch the paintings, sculptures, and other objects on display.
- Avoid leaning on glass showcases and pedestals.
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The National Museum of the Philippines is open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Walk-ins are allowed, but advance booking is required for groups of 20 to 30 persons. For updates, follow the National Museum of the Philippines on Facebook.