| With 7,107 islands in the western Pacific Ocean, the | | | | many of its valuable historical treasures scattered |
| Republic of the Philippines is a truly splendid nation to | | | | around the world is being brought to one place. |
| head for a holiday; and the holiday will beyond doubt | | | | Therefore, both Filipino’s and international travellers |
| be memorable and one of a kind. Philippines is the 12th | | | | can get an up close look at the country’s proud |
| most populated country in the world and its culture is | | | | heritage of culture and art. |
| vibrant as can be with significant influence by | | | | One of the most intriguing features of this impressive |
| American, Indian, Chinese, Spanish, Mexican and even | | | | Museum is its Maritime Vessels. It is a gallery of |
| Islamic cultures. | | | | dexterously crafted ships that entered the Philippine |
| So in case you want to get a clear picture on this | | | | seas and contributed to the country’s maritime |
| vibrant nation’s history, art and culture then drive | | | | trade. Furthermore, the Diorama Experience comprises |
| straight to the Ayala Museum positioned in Makati City. | | | | of 60 hand-crafted dioramas that narrate the vibrant |
| It was a dream of late artist, Fernando Zobel de Ayala | | | | history the Philippines. Other fascinating permanent |
| y Montojo to create the Ayala Museum which soon | | | | exhibitions include Pioneers of Philippine Art, Gold of |
| became a reality in 1967. The museum was initially | | | | Ancestors, Embroidered Multiples and a Millennium of |
| housed in the Insular Life Building on Ayala Avenue. | | | | Contact. |
| However the modern day building that houses the | | | | The museum is also an ideal venue for hosting |
| museum is situated at the corner of De La Rosa | | | | meetings, conferences, concerts and even cocktail |
| Street and was opened in September 2004. | | | | receptions. It also houses a shop where visitors can |
| The Ayala Museum stands by the notion of | | | | purchase various products that have been inspired by |
| recollecting the past and re-presenting it to the future. | | | | the museums vast range of exhibits. The cafe placed |
| Its efforts of recollecting the past has been and is an | | | | at the ground floor of Ayala Museum offers its visitors |
| immense service to the Philippines as a nation since | | | | a succulent menu. |