Filipinos no longer need to travel to Singapore or Hong Kong to experience a 3D museum because we have one right here in Metro Manila, conveniently located in Cubao Expo. Art in Island opened its doors on December 24, 2014. If you’re looking for fun indoor activities in Manila, visiting Art in Island should be on your list. The museum features hundreds of paintings created by 15 Korean artists. You can even catch a glimpse of the museum’s creation process at the exit area of the building.
We know that visiting a museum usually comes with strict rules, such as not touching the masterpieces or taking photos. However, Art in Island is quite the opposite. In fact, interacting with the murals is the very essence of the museum’s concept. So go ahead, get artsy-fartsy, and strike your best poses with the paintings!
Art in Island Operating Hours
They are open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 9:30 AM to 9:30 PM, with the last ticket sale at 8 PM. The entrance fee is P400 for students and persons with disabilities (PWD), while the regular rate is P500 (approximately 11 USD).
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Tip Going to Art in Island
I highly suggest that you’d go during weekdays to avoid being a photo bomber or having a photo bomber in your photo. Unlucky us, we visited the place last Sunday.
Shoes are not allowed so that the masterpiece won’t be ruined. I explored the place barefooted but you may also wear socks.
Sometimes, there are shooting points that you would see on the floor suggesting for the best angle pointed on a specific painting.
However, there are times that you would have to figure out how to interact with the painting so be as crazy and think wild!
We roamed around the museum for 3 hours. Imagine how many paintings were there. Moreover, my SLR ran out of batt at the very last end of the museum. Tripods are not allowed.
Take photos of the strangers to test the angles.
It’s been said that this is the biggest 3d Museum in Asia (in terms of the number of paintings). So take the opportunity to emote and feel you’re a model or an actress.
We even act like we’re males.
Do not go alone. It wouldn’t be so fun.
So there, bring your artistic side and take a photo in Art in Island!
Art in Island Address: 15th Avenue, Cubao, Quezon City, Philippines (At the back of Cubao Expo)
Telephone: +632 421-1356
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