Museo ng Pagasa Finally Opens Its Doors to the Public and Surprise, Admission Is Free
Tickets for September sold out in the blink of an eye.
(SPOT.ph) It's no secret that during the 2022 Presidential Elections, then-candidate and now former Vice President Leni Robredo collected a massive collection of memorabilia and trinkets of different kinds. Remember that series of funny Facebook lives she did giving thanks for all the gifts? Well, as her team previously announced, they've curated and worked on a museum showcasing these tokens that highlight the spirit of bayanihan, creativity, and craftsmanship from different regions called Museo ng Pag-asa. While we initially got a glimpse of the museum as a work in progress during its blessing back in August, it's been radio silence since then—that is until Saturday when the official Angat Buhay Foundation page announced that the museum will be opening this September 20.
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Here's how you can visit the Angat Buhay museum, a.k.a. the Museo ng Pag-asa:
The Museo ng Pag-asa is located at 84 Cordillera, Santa Mesa Heights, Quezon City. It'll be open Tuesdays to Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Unfortunately, due to the limited space in the area, only 50 guests can be accommodated every hour. As such, the management is implementing a strict reservation entry policy to enter the gallery.
Guests are required to book their visits online. But, don't fret, admission to Museo ng Pag-asa is free. Once done with the booking, a confirmation email will be sent to your registered email address. Screenshot or print this confirmation because you'll be needing this on your visit.
On the day of your visit, you must show the following documents before entering the museum: booking confirmation, identification card, vaccination card, and a filled-up online health declaration form. Guests are also advised to wear their facemasks at all times and that no food or drink may be brought to the museum.
According to a post shared by Robert Alejandro, one of the volunteer artists who lent his talents to creating murals and art for the gallery, we can expect the space to be divided into four main exhibits. There will also be a souvenir shop, a coffee shop, and an outdoor exhibit.
Angat Buhay also acknowledged that no centavo was spent on transforming the space for this museum and that all efforts for it were thanks to the generosity of sponsors and volunteers.
As of writing, all available slots for September have been filled. So be on the lookout, Spotters, for when they open reservations in October.
The Museo ng Pag-asa is located at 84 Cordillera, Santa Mesa Heights, Quezon City. Starting September 20, it will be open Tuesdays to Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit Angat Buhay Foundation's Facebook page.