All the museums and galleries to visit at CCP Pasinaya 2026

This February 7 and 8, CCP Pasinaya 2026: The Open House Festival – Paglikha ng Kinabukasan invites visitors to immerse themselves in the rich artistic landscape of Manila and Pasay.

Through the Paseo Museo hop-on, hop-off museum tour, festival-goers can explore 19 museums and galleries using a free shuttle service provided by the Museum Foundation of the Philippines at the Paseo Museo terminal along Vicente Sotto Street. The festival follows a pay-what-you-can, watch-all-you-can scheme, offering a relaxed and flexible way to enjoy art, culture, and performances across the cities.

Beyond permanent exhibits, venues feature live performances, workshops, and special shows by volunteer artists, blending visual art, music, dance, and theatre into a multi-sensory cultural journey.

Here’s a look at some of the featured venues and performances:

Adamson University

A hub for art and photography since 2005, featuring works from established and emerging artists. Performances on February 7 include choral singing, folk dance workshops, street dance sessions, visual storytelling, and sculpting basics. February 8 highlights include the Brass Band, Adamson Dance Company, Chorale, Acoustic Band, and a Rap Battle.

Asian Institute of Maritime History (Museo Maritimo)

Established in 2012 to showcase the Philippines’ maritime legacy. February 8 performances include poetry, storytelling, and music by Sining Maritimo, Layag Collective, and Pasay Writers.

Bahay Tsinoy

Chronicles the lives of the Chinese Filipino community from pre-colonial times to today. Performances on February 8 include Madre Tierra, folk plays, poetry readings, drama, and a Rondalla ensemble.

Baluarte de San Diego

Manila’s first stone fort, now an archaeological park and event venue. February 8 performances feature the Pasig City Symphonic Band, Banda Kawayan Pilipinas, and Quezon City Symphonic Band.

Calle Wright

A restored 1950s residence in Malate, Manila, that serves as an intimate art space. February 8 highlights include performances by Dulaang Batangan, Mary Melody Remorca, and Mark Ghosn with Ampalaya Monologues.

Casa Manila

A living museum reflecting the lifestyle of affluent Filipino families during the late Spanish colonial period, with European and Chinese furnishings, crystal chandeliers, and gilded furniture.

Centro de Turismo

Offers an immersive look at Intramuros’ history, from pre-colonial roots to its Spanish colonial past and ongoing revitalization. February 7 performances include photojournalism exhibits, storytelling workshops, spoken word, and theater. February 8 features choirs, orchestras, and dance performances.

Museo de Intramuros

Houses the San Ignacio Church and Mission House reconstructions with a vast ecclesiastical collection. February 7 includes workshops in sketching, graphic design, cartooning, and monologues.

GSIS Museo ng Sining

Established in 1996, showcasing works by National Artists and contemporary Philippine artists. February 7 highlights include puppetry, subli performances, and documentary theatre. February 8 features dance, music, and theater performances by schools and arts groups.

Manila Clock Tower Museum

Iconic 100-foot tower designed in the 1930s by Architect Antonio Toledo, now a multi-sensory museum showcasing Manila’s history and changing visual arts exhibitions.

Museo Pambata

The Philippines’ first children’s interactive museum, offering a fun, educational alternative to the classroom. February 8 performances feature youth orchestras, rondallas, storytelling, and literary workshops.

Museum of Contemporary Art and Design (MCAD)

A non-collecting institution under De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, highlighting exhibitions, learning programs, and collaborations with local and international artists.

National Museum – Anthropology, Fine Arts, Natural History

Houses ethnographic collections, Filipino master artworks, and natural history exhibits. February 8 features traditional and contemporary dance, theater, and music performances by various groups.

National Commission for the Culture and the Arts (NCCA) Gallery

A contemporary art space dedicated to showcasing Philippine art and cultural expression.

PWU-SFAD Jose Conrado Benitez Gallery

A studio gallery within Philippine Women’s University for student and alumni exhibitions.

UP Manila Museum of a History of Ideas

Explores intellectual history and the evolution of ideas shaping Philippine society. Performances on February 7 and 8 include workshops in cartooning, zine-making, relief printmaking, and musical and choral performances.

The CCP Pasinaya Paseo Museo tours run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both days. The multi-arts festival extends across the CCP Complex, Circuit Performing Arts Theater, partner museums and galleries in Metro Manila, Roxas City, and returns to Iloilo City (ILOMOCA) and Tagum City via the Musikahan sa Tagum Foundation. The event is held in partnership with CCP Kaisa sa Sining networks.

Stay updated on schedules and performances via CCP’s official Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok accounts.

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