The National Museum of the Philippines is the country's premier museum institution, serving as an educational, scientific, and cultural institution that collects, documents, preserves, exhibits, and fosters scholarly study and public appreciation of works of art, specimens, and cultural and historical artifacts representative of the Filipino people's unique cultural heritage and the natural history of the Philippines .
Located at P. Burgos Drive, Rizal Park, Manila, the museum complex consists of several buildings, including the *National Museum of Fine Arts*, *National Museum of Anthropology*, and *National Museum of Natural History* . The museum also operates regional museums across the Philippines, such as the National Museum Eastern-Northern Mindanao in Butuan and the National Museum Ilocos.
The National Museum's history dates back to 1887 when the Museo-Biblioteca de Filipinas was established by royal decree . Over the years, the museum has undergone several transformations, with its current form established in 1928 . In 2019, President Rodrigo Duterte signed Republic Act No. 11333, officially renaming the institution to the National Museum of the Philippines .
Some of the notable exhibitions and collections include:
- *Archaeology*: featuring historic objects retrieved from various parts of the country
- *Fine Arts*: showcasing 19th-century Filipino masters and National Artists
- *Natural History*: displaying the country's rich biodiversity
- *Ethnology*: highlighting the Philippines' cultural heritage
The museum also offers lectures, workshops, and seminars, although most events are held within Metro Manila .
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