Add to Your List: Free Spots to Visit This Museums and Galleries Month 2026
October is for museum hopping! If you’ve been looking for things to do this Museums and Galleries Month 2026 without spending much, several museums and galleries around Metro Manila are offering free admission or special free-entry schedules.
From contemporary art and Philippine history to heritage houses and stories of Filipino women, here are spots worth adding to your cultural itinerary this month.
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1. UST Museum
📍 University of Santo Tomas, Manila
Free admission: October 5–28
Located inside the historic University of Santo Tomas campus, the UST Museum is a must-visit for anyone interested in Philippine art, culture, and history. Its collection includes works spanning different periods and artistic traditions.
For Museums and Galleries Month, visitors can enjoy free admission from October 5 to 28.
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2. Metropolitan Museum of Manila (The M)
📍 Bonifacio Global City, Taguig
Free admission: Until October 18
Art lovers can make their way to The M in BGC, which features contemporary exhibitions and works from both Filipino and international artists.
Among its current exhibitions is “Traverse: Creativity in Motion,” featuring works by the 2026 Metrobank Art and Design Excellence awardees, finalists, and semi-finalists. The exhibition runs until October 18.
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3. Ateneo Art Gallery
📍 Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City
Free on selected Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays
Located at the Soledad V. Pangilinan Arts Wing of Areté, the Ateneo Art Gallery is another stop for contemporary and modern Philippine art.
Throughout October, the gallery is offering free admission on selected Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, alongside a lineup of exhibitions, talks, screenings, workshops, and other art activities.
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4. Bahay Modernismo
📍 Quezon Memorial Circle, Quezon City
🆓 Free admission
Step into a space dedicated to Philippine modernist architecture and design at Bahay Modernismo.
Located within Quezon Memorial Circle, it offers visitors a chance to explore a different side of the country's design and architectural heritage.
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5. Presidential Cars Museum
📍 Quezon Memorial Circle, Quezon City
🆓 Free admission
For history and automobile enthusiasts, the Presidential Cars Museum offers a closer look at vehicles associated with former Philippine presidents.
It’s an interesting stop for those who want to see how Philippine political history intersects with automobiles, design, and transportation.
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6. Quezon Heritage House
📍 Quezon Memorial Circle, Quezon City
🆓 Free admission
Take a step back in time at the Quezon Heritage House, a reconstructed ancestral home that offers a glimpse into the life and legacy of former President Manuel L. Quezon and his family.
Located within the Quezon Memorial Circle complex, it makes for an easy addition to a museum-hopping day in the area.
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7. Tandang Sora Women’s Museum
📍 Banlat Road, Quezon City
🆓 Free for QC residents | ₱50 for non-QC residents
Discover the stories of Filipino women at the Tandang Sora Women’s Museum, the Philippines’ first-ever women’s museum according to the Quezon City government.
The museum highlights the life of Melchora “Tandang Sora” Aquino while also documenting the contributions of women to Philippine history, culture, leadership, revolution, and nation-building. It features a “HERstorical Philippine Timeline,” rotating exhibits, an audio-visual space, and interactive areas.
For visitors, admission is free for Quezon City residents, PWDs, and senior citizens with valid IDs, while regular admission is ₱50.
Plan Your Museum Day
Whether you're planning a solo museum date, looking for a budget-friendly weekend activity, or simply want to reconnect with Philippine art and history, Museums and Galleries Month is a good excuse to explore the cultural spaces around Metro Manila.
Save this list, pick your stops, and make your own museum-hopping itinerary this October.
Just remember to check each venue’s latest schedule and admission guidelines before visiting, as free-entry dates and operating hours may change.