ICYMI: You Can Explore All of Ayala Museum for as Low as P120 This May

(SPOT.ph) We can always count on Ayala Museum to make cultural outings both fun and as easy-going as can be. Case in point: this National Heritage Month, the Makati landmark is rolling out a special pass that lets you unlock the entire museum for just a fraction of the price.

From now until May 28, visitors can purchase a basic 2/F exhibition ticket and automatically get access to the full museum from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., every Tuesday through Thursday. It’s a great way to save a few hundred pesos while indulging in the Ayala Museum experience. Here’s everything you need to know about locking in that museum date for less.

To keep things flexible, Ayala Museum usually offers single-floor tickets for museum-goers who just want to browse a specific gallery. But for this month's promo, buying that basic P200 ticket (or as low as P120 if you qualify for the discounted rate) automatically grants you full museum access. Considering a standard all-floors pass normally sets locals back P500 and foreign visitors P850, you’re essentially saving more than half the regular price.

As one of the country's main museums, the Ayala Museum is not only a fun day out, but it's also educational. Just on the second floor alone, there’s plenty to enjoy. These include the permanent exhibition, The Diorama Experience of Philippine History and Places of Remembrance, a special exhibition featuring the works of Filipino masters Juan Luna, Fernando Amorsolo, and Fernando Zóbel. Side note: if you’ve been meaning to catch Places of Remembrance, this is your sign to go—the exhibit officially closes on May 31.

But since the pass gives you free rein over the entire building, you definitely want to make the most of your three-hour window and explore the upper floors. You'll find more of the museum’s permanent collections on pre-colonial gold, indigenous textiles, and historic Asian ceramics at the galleries on the third and fourth floor.

You can unlock all of these exhibits with the National Heritage Month Pass, which is priced exactly like a standard second-floor ticket:

• Regular (Local Residents): P200

• Discounted (Students/Seniors/PWD): P120

• Foreign Visitors: P300

While the museum does welcome walk-ins, late-afternoon slots can fill up fast, especially with a discount this good. Your best bet is to book your pass in advance on the official Ayala Museum website; simply select the National Heritage Month Pass at checkout. And a final reminder: make sure you’re following Ayala Museum and Ayala Foundation on Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok before you head over—the front desk will check.

Ayala Museum’s National Heritage Month Pass is available from Tuesdays to Thursdays, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. until May 28, 2026.

If you need even more reasons to drop by the Ayala Museum for National Heritage Month, the museum has a handful of other interactive programs lined up throughout the month.

Ever wonder what goes into preserving centuries-old artifacts? Volunteer conservator Stephen Bonadies will be hanging out in the galleries to chat about his fascinating practice on May 6, 13, 20, and 27, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Meanwhile, if you have young creatives at home, the three-day AMagine Kids workshop is a stellar opportunity for kids ages 6 to 11 to dive into creative play, exploration, and hands-on museum work from May 21 to 23.

And finally, fashion enthusiasts will want to watch out for an exclusive afternoon with the “Grand Dame of Philippine Fashion.” Renowned artist and designer Patis Tesoro is slated to sit down for an intimate conversation with museum curator Tenten Mina. Full program details and registration schedules will be dropping soon, so keep an eye out on social media.

It’s a packed calendar for National Heritage Month. See you at the galleries!

Ayala Museum is located at Makati Avenue corner De La Rosa Street, Greenbelt Park, Makati City. Regular operating hours are from Tuesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, visit the Ayala Museum website.

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