For those planning an artsy escape from the city, the Pinto Art Museum has been a popular choice. It is known for its IG-worthy installations where guests can flaunt their OOTDs while being surrounded by contemporary Filipino paintings and sculptures.
Pinto Art Museum is located at Sierra Madre St. Grand Heights Subdivision, Antipolo City. A brainchild of Dr. Joven Cuanang, this museum is built in a 1.2 hectare property that overlooks Metro Manila. The museum is a six-building art gallery with a white-washed Mediterranean villa theme. Currently, the Pinto Art Museum is run by Silingan Foundation of Arts, Culture, and Ecology, and operates without any financial grants from private and public sectors.
Among the art collections featured in this museum are ritual objects, textiles, jewelry and other beautiful indigenous artwork particularly from the Cordilleras. Art pieces from modern artists are also showcased, and these ranges from canvas to sculptures. On other galleries, wood and/or metal carvings from the different tribes of the Philippines are presented.
Entrance Fee
The regular rate is PHP 200 for adults, PHP 180 for senior citizens and PWD with valid IDs, and PHP 100 for children and students with valid school IDs. Children below three years old are free of charge.
For a museum which is as big and as beautiful as the Pinto Art Museum, this sure is a very good deal.
Where To Eat
Got tired of appreciating the beauty of art installations and taking pictures? Take a break at Pinto Café by Peppermill, an in-house cafe and restaurant.
You may also want to try other nearby restaurants while you’re in Antipolo!
Things To Remember
The Pinto Art Museum is open from Tuesdays to Sundays, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It is also open during the holidays, except when it falls on a Monday.
While taking pictures, also make sure to turn off your flash as it may damage the artworks. Smoking is also strictly prohibited inside the premises. Foods and pets are not allowed inside the museum, and changing of clothes inside is strictly prohibited.
This art haven in Antipolo is a must visit, and while you’re at it, don’t just take photos. Take time and appreciate the art around you.