Discover fossils at National Museum of Natural History
Manila, Philippines • 
Popular
Popular
Best months to visit
Mar, Apr, Dec
23°C – 33°C, dry and warming up, high crowds, peak season
23°C – 33°C, dry and warming up, high crowds, peak season
Walking required
Yes
Museum is wheelchair accessible with elevators, ramps, and ample seating.
Museum is wheelchair accessible with elevators, ramps, and ample seating.
Value for money
High
Free admission and enriching exhibits offer great value.
Free admission and enriching exhibits offer great value.
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Summarised by AI
Fascinating Exhibits
Couples found the diverse fossil displays incredibly engaging and educational. A great date!
Stunning Architecture
The Tree of Life atrium is breathtaking. Couples loved exploring this beautiful museum.
Easy Access
Convenient location and free entry made for a perfect, affordable day out for couples.
Entrance Bottleneck
Some couples noted potential delays at the entrance, especially during peak times.
Weekend Crowds
Weekends can be crowded. Couples should consider visiting during the weekdays for a better experience.
Limited Parking
Parking can be challenging. Couples are advised to take public transport to the museum.
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Hours of operation
Monday
09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Tuesday
09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Wednesday
09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Thursday
09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Friday
09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Saturday
09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Sunday
09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
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When to visit
We've analysed user reviews and geographical data, and identified the best and worst months to visit.
Month
Crowd Level
Weather
Availability
Our recommendation
December
HIGH
23-30°C
Dry season with cooler temperatures and low humidity; mostly sunny.
Dry season with cooler temperatures and low humidity; mostly sunny.
Open
Open except on Christmas and New Year’s holidays; check for special schedules.
Open except on Christmas and New Year’s holidays; check for special schedules.
Recommended
December is one of the best months to visit. The weather is excellent, but the museum can be crowded during the holiday season. Check in advance for holiday hours.
December is one of the best months to visit. The weather is excellent, but the museum can be crowded during the holiday season. Check in advance for holiday hours.
January
MEDIUM
22-30°C
Generally dry and cool, with comfortable temperatures and low humidity. Rain is infrequent as this is part of Manila's dry season.
Generally dry and cool, with comfortable temperatures and low humidity. Rain is infrequent as this is part of Manila's dry season.
Open
Open to the public, but closed on Mondays and select holidays. Standard security screening applies.
Open to the public, but closed on Mondays and select holidays. Standard security screening applies.
Recommended
A comfortable and convenient month to explore the museum’s fossil exhibits, with manageable crowds and favorable weather.
A comfortable and convenient month to explore the museum’s fossil exhibits, with manageable crowds and favorable weather.
February
MEDIUM
22-31°C
Dry, sunny, and slightly warmer than January. Rain is rare, and humidity remains low.
Dry, sunny, and slightly warmer than January. Rain is rare, and humidity remains low.
Open
Open to the public, except Mondays and select holidays. Standard security screening applies.
Open to the public, except Mondays and select holidays. Standard security screening applies.
Recommended
Great month for a visit with pleasant weather and steady, manageable attendance.
Great month for a visit with pleasant weather and steady, manageable attendance.
March
HIGH
23-33°C
Dry and warming up. Start of the hot, dry season but still comfortable indoors.
Dry and warming up. Start of the hot, dry season but still comfortable indoors.
Open
Open to the public, except Mondays and select holidays. Security screening applies.
Open to the public, except Mondays and select holidays. Security screening applies.
Recommended
Museum is busiest this month, but fossil galleries remain accessible. Arriving early in the day is recommended.
Museum is busiest this month, but fossil galleries remain accessible. Arriving early in the day is recommended.
How to get there
Bus
Recommended
Taxi
Recommended
Walking
Recommended
Car
Additional info
Here's what you need to know about this experience
Mobility
Wheelchair Accessible
Walking Required
Stairs Present
Seating Available
Flat Terrain
Hiking Required
Elevator Available
Mobility Scooter Friendly
Ramps Available
Pregnancy
Suitable for pregnancy
Allowed during pregnancy
Pets
Pets not allowed
Driving
Driving License Required
Idp Required