Ayala Museum Offers Free Admission for Juan Luna Exhibit
This is your last chance to see the Juan Luna exhibit before it ends.
(SPOT.ph) Through the exhibit Splendor: Juan Luna, Painter as Hero, Filipinos got the chance to see Juan Luna's long-lost obra "Hymen, oh Hyménée!" after over 130 years. But alas, all good things must come to an end, as the Ayala Museum just announced the end of the run of this much-loved exhibit on March 24. Just in case you haven't seen the show, the entrance fee is waived at the museum on Sunday as the museum says "adios."
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Here's what you need to know about this one-day free entry at the Ayala Museum:
We're saying goodbye to the exhibit Splendor: Juan Luna, Painter as Hero, on Sunday, March 24. The multimedia exhibit features curated and designed works by scenographer Gino Gonzales as a rare opportunity to immerse oneself in the beauty and significance of Luna's long-lost masterpiece depicting a Roman wedding.
More than just featuring "Hymen, oh Hyménée!" as its centerpiece, Splendor also features a catalog of essays by historian Ambeth R. Ocampo, Ph.D., film director Martin Arnaldo, and curators Ditas Samson, Tenten Mina, and Jei Ente. Arnado's documentary film about the recovery of the artwork is also up for screening at the Ayala Museum.
How to book slots for Ayala Museum's Splendor: Juan Luna, Painter as Hero:
Slots to visit on the last day of Ayala Museum's Splendor: Juan Luna, Painter as Hero are limited. You can book your slots for this one-day-free entry and the last showing of the Juan Luna exhibit by registering on the Ayala Museum's website.
Aside from basking in Juan Luna's genius on March 24, guests are also welcome to visit other exhibits, such as the Gold of Ancestors: Pre-colonial Treasures of the Philippines, the Diorama Experience of Philippine History, Imprint exhibition on Fernando Zóbel, as well as a showcase of winning works from the Shell National Students Art Competition.
Note that as of writing, the registration form isn't available yet, but don't worry; we'll keep an eye out for you.
If you can't make it this weekend, you can still visit the other exhibits at the Ayala Museum on other days. Book slots for touring the Ayala Museum on regular days through the website. Note that an online reservation is required to visit the museum. Entrance to the Ayala Museum and to visit the nine exhibits on display are as follows:
- Regular (All exhibitions) - P650
- Discounted Rates for Senior Citizens, PWDs, students, and children aged 12 and below (All exhibitions) - P350
- Splendor exhibition only - P350
What is Juan Luna's "Hymen, oh Hyménée!"?
Regarded as the pinnacle of Philippine art, "Hymen, oh Hyménée!" holds significant historical value, earning a bronze medal at the 1889 Paris Exposition Universelle, alongside the Eiffel Tower's debut. Despite its subsequent disappearance, art collector Jaime Ponce de Leon's decade-long pursuit culminated in its acquisition in 2014. Its unveiling at the Ayala Museum through the exhibition Splendor: Juan Luna, Painter as Hero marks a long-awaited return to public view, showcasing the enduring legacy of the acclaimed masterpiece.
Splendor: Juan Luna, Painter as Hero runs until March 24, 2024. at the Ayala Museum, Greenbelt Park, Makati Avenue corner Dela Rosa Street, Ayala Center, Makati City. Admission is free on June 12, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Slots are limited. For more information, visit Ayala Museum's Facebook page.
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