Immerse yourself in a vibrant artistic journey of Manila and Pasay’s rich cultural landscape through Paseo Museo hop-on, hop-off museum tour at the CCP Pasinaya 2026, The Open House Festival: Paglikha ng Kinabukasan.
On February 7 and 8, visitors who register for CCP Pasinaya can take the free shuttle provided by the Museum Foundation of the Philippines at the Paseo Museo terminal along Vicente Sotto Street and explore 19 museums and galleries across the cities. The CCP Pasinaya follows the pay-what-you-can, watch-all-you-can scheme.
Beyond their permanent collections, these venues will also host special shows by volunteer artists and performing groups, offering visitors an extraordinary opportunity to experience live creativity and performance alongside visual treasures.
Don’t miss the curated tour component of the country’s largest multi-arts festival to celebrate Filipino artistry in all its forms, from paintings and installations to music, dance, and theatre – all in one sweeping cultural adventure in these venues:
ADAMSON UNIVERSITY – serves as a hub for art and photography exhibits, featuring works from both established and emerging artists since its inauguration in 2005. It also functions as a holding area for distinguished guests of the theater, further enhancing its role as a cultural and artistic venue.
Performances on February 7 include: “The Art of Choral Singing: Breath, Blend, and Balance” by Mr. Rufiel Aniceto, Conductor, Adamson University Chorale; “From Steps to Stories: Folk Dance Fundamentals” by Ms. Cecile Obusan-Domingo, Coach, Adamson University Dance Company – Folk & Dancesports; “Beat on the Streets: Dance Workshop” by Mr. Jasper Almario, Members of UPeepz and Coach, Adamson University Dance Company; “From Lens to Story: Visual Stoytelling Workshop” by Mr. Seymour Sanchez, FDCP Representative; and “From Concept to Creation: Sculpting Basics” by Mr. Sven Wilbur Lim, Exhibit Artist, “Living Pages” Exhibit.
Performances on February 8 include: Brass Band of Adamson University, Adamson Dance Company Dance Performance, Adamson University Chorale, Adamson University Acoustic Band, and a Rap Battle.
ASIAN INSTITUTE OF MARITIME HISTORY (MUSEO MARITIMO) – established in 2012 to promote and safeguard the Philippines’ maritime heritage, the museum proudly presents a curated collection of artifacts and exhibits that weave together the intricate narrative of the nation’s maritime legacy.
Performances on February 8 include: “Mga Tula ng Pag-asa” by Sining Maritimo; The Storytelling Project; “Hiraya X L.O.V.E. Track” by Layag Collective; and Pasay Writers.
BAHAY TSINOY – the premier cultural and lifestyle museum depicting the lives of the Chinese in the Philippines from pre-colonial to contemporary periods. Bahay Tsinoy documents, interprets, and communicates to a diverse audience about the evolution of the Tsinoy or Chinese Filipino, in order to propagate and perpetuate the imprint, impact and influence of the Tsinoy ethnic minority in mainstream Philippine society.
Performances on February 8 include: “Madre Tierra” by University of Santo Tomas Legazpi – Junior High School, Special Program for the Arts; “Tatlong Ministrong Pulpol” by Artist, Inc.; Angono Tres-Siete Poetry Society; “Ang Daigdig, Sa Kaniyang Dulang Astig” by UE Drama Company; and “Nahan, Rondo, Bagong Pasadoble, Raindrops, OPM Medley” by De La Salle Zobel Rondalla.
BALUARTE DE SAN DIEGO – the first stone fort in Manila turned into an archeological park. The garden area – which was once the site of a foundry and soldier’s barracks – is today rented out for private functions. The 16th century stone ruins provide a unique backdrop, while the fountain and pergola complete the perfect setting for special events and occasions.
Performances on February 8 include: Pasig City Symphonic Band, Banda Kawayan Pilipinas, and Quezon City Symphonic Band.
CALLE WRIGHT – a distinct art venue and cultural space in Malate, Manila. It is housed in a two-storey 1950s residence that was lovingly restored, maintaining original architectural features like jalousies, grills, and the layout of a lived-in home.
Performances on February 8 include: Philippine Board on Books for Young People with Teacher Portia; “Doon sa Sulok…In the Corner” by Dulaang Batangan; Mary Melody Remorca; and Mark Ghosn with Ampalaya Monologues.
CASA MANILA – a living museum that features the lifestyle of an affluent Filipino family during the late Spanish colonial period. The interior decor of the house reflects the turn of the late 19th century where furniture and furnishings were sourced from Europe and China. Painted walls, crystal chandeliers, carved traceries, Chinese ceramics and gilded furniture show the elegance and luxury of a 19th century Manila house.
CENTRO DE TURISMO – offers an immersive experience into the rich history, vibrant present, and sustainable future of Intramuros. Exhibits and historical artifacts will take visitors on a journey through the Walled City’s pre-colonial roots, its role as a Spanish colonial center, the devastation of World War II, its ongoing revitalization, and its future development.
Performances on February 7 include: Reflections on and Reframing of the Circular Economy Through Photojournalism by Photojournalists Center of the Philippines; Coaching Child-led Machinations by Kolaborador Co; Creative Storytelling by Ang Pinoy Storytellers; “POV: Ikaw ‘yung nasa mic (Gabay sa Mabisang Pagtatanghal ng Spoken Word)” by Titik Poetry; and Eksena ng Paglalaro by EksenaPH.
Performances on February 8 include: Linangan sa Imahen, Retorika, at Anyo (LIRA), Manila Symphony Junior Orchestra, KM 64, Eastern Chamber Singers, Koro Ilustrado, and UE Drama Company with Mark Norman Boquiren.
MUSEO DE INTRAMUROS – comprises two important reconstructions: the San Ignacio Church and the Mission House of the Society of Jesus. As the name denotes, the complex now houses the vast ecclesiastical collection of the Intramuros Administration.
Performances on February 7 include: “Isang Mahabang Latag Para sa Pasinaya” by Urban Sketchers Manila; “The Art of Graphic Design: An Overview” by Edward Nonay; “Basic Cartooning and Character Design” by Samahang Kartunista ng Pilipinas; “The Art of the Monologue” by Mark Ghosn of Ampalaya Monologues; and “Mga Kuwento at Kasanayan para sa Kabataan” by StoryArts with Melody Remorca and Company.
GSIS MUSEO NG SINING – established in 1996, the GSIS Museum showcases their rich art collection of National Artists for Visual Arts such as Fernando Amorsolo’s “History of Philippine Music” mural, as well as exhibitions from new and upcoming Philippine artists.
Performances on February 7 include: “Papet Palihan Basic Puppetry Workshop” by Puppet Pilipinas’ Ernie Sarangaya; “Giri sa Subli” by Manunubli ng Sinala; “From Document to Performance: Whose Story Is It?
(An Introduction to Documentary Theatre)” by Joseph Victor Deseo; and “(I-)Record Natin: Pakikisalamuha sa Buhay at Kasaysayan ng Musika” by UP Center for Ethnomusicology with Lisa Decenteceo and Grace Buenaventura.
Performances on February 8 include: Philippine Normal University’s Kapisanang Diwa at Panitik (PNU KADIPAN). Makabayang Musikero Laban sa Tiwali (MAMULAT-PNU), Philippine High School for the Arts’ Sanghiyas Pangkat Mananayaw; “Dito sa Atin” by Olongapo City National High School Special Program in the Arts; and “Sanlahi” by Bungkos Palay Dance Company.
MANILA CLOCK TOWER MUSEUM – designed by Architect Antonio Toledo in the 1930s, the iconic clock tower is accessible through Manila City Hall and stands at 100 feet high. Transformed into a museum in 2022, the Manila Clocktower Museum features an immersive and multi-sensory experience about the history of Manila, and also features changing exhibitions in the visual arts, design and fashion.
MUSEO DE INTRAMUROS – a major cultural and heritage museum located in the historic Walled City of Intramuros, Manila. Managed by the Intramuros Administration, it serves as a centerpiece for understanding the Philippines’ religious and colonial history through art and artifacts.
MUSEO PAMBATA – Museo Pambata is a children’s interactive museum, the first of its kind in the Philippines. It aims to provide an alternative to the formal classroom environment, engaging the minds of the young, inspiring them to learn more, and revitalizing what child education should be – fun and exciting!
Performances on February 8 include: Makati City Youth Orchestra, Ligao National High School Rondalla, Kuwentistang Laybraryan, 8 Letters, and Cavite Writers Association.
MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART AND DESIGN (MCAD) – a non-collecting art institution under the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde that considers the larger ecosystem of the Philippine art scene, the Museum of Contemporary Art and Design (MCAD) Manila presents exhibitions, learning, and publications programs; as well as other cultural and art-inspired undertakings in collaboration with local and international artists and institutions.
NATIONAL MUSEUM – ANTHROPOLOGY – stages the Philippine ethnographic and terrestrial and underwater archaeological collections narrating the story of the Philippines from the past, as presented through artifacts as evidence of its pre-history.
Performances on February 8 include: “Buhay sa Bukid” by Villamor Banhaw Dance Troupe; “Pagtampil” by Sildab Marcial Performing Group; “Babae: Mukha ng Kultura” by Indak Kustura Dance Co.; “Sayaw Marikit-Na” by Simeona F. Chanyungco Lahing Kayumanggi Mananayaw ng Marikina Inc.; and “Traditional Dances from Bulacan” by Sapang Palay Folkloric Group and Rondalla.
NATIONAL MUSEUM – FINE ARTS – home to 29 galleries and hallway exhibitions of 19th century Filipino masters, National Artists, leading modern painters, sculptors, and printmakers. Also on view are art loans from other government institutions, organizations, and individuals.
Performances on February 8 include: “Pinoy Ako!” by Teatro Assumptionista; “Pluma’t Itak” by Student Theater Artists Repertory; “Batang Rizal Muzikal” by Dulaang Filipino; “She” by Guang Ming Theatre Ensemble; and “Articulo Mortis” by Teatro Dalubaral.
NATIONAL MUSEUM – NATURAL HISTORY – houses 12 permanent galleries that exhibit the rich biological and geological diversity of the Philippines. It includes creatively curated displays of botanical, zoological, and geological specimens that represent our unique natural history.
Performances on February 8 include: “Los Sueños del Estranghero” by University of Santo Tomas (UST) Salinggawi Dance Troupe; Lyceum of the Philippines University (LPU) Concert Singers; “Kapusokan, Kalikasan, Katiwalian” by Saliwindakan Shrine of Jesus Children and Youth Choir; and “Madya! Mag-ogma! Kulturang Bikolano, i-selebrar ta!” by University of Santo Tomas (UST) Legazpi Dance Troupe.
NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR THE CULTURE AND THE ARTS (NCCA) GALLERY – the exhibition space of the NCCA in Intramuros, Manila. It is a public contemporary art venue dedicated to showcasing Philippine art and cultural expression.
PWU-SFAD JOSE CONRADO BENITEZ GALLERY – located inside the Philippine Women’s University, the School of Fine Arts and Design Studio Gallery holds numerous exhibitions that showcased works of PWU alumni, students, faculty and organizations. It is designated as a studio gallery by setting itself as a laboratory for academic study, artistic exploration and inquiry.
UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES (UP) MANILA MUSEUM OF A HISTORY OF IDEAS – a university museum that is designed to explore and interpret intellectual history, particularly the history of ideas that shaped the university and, by extension, aspects of Philippine society.
Performances on February 7 include: “Basic Cartooning and Character Design” by Samahang Kartunista ng Pilipinas; “Nilala: Cultural Revival and Sustainable Impact of Mauban’s Buri Weaving” by Anabelle Calleja; “Zine Workshop” by Ang Ilustrador ng Kabataan; “Kumpas at Kasangkapan: An Exploration on a Philippine Dramaturgy” by Jonas Garcia; and “Explorations in Relief Printmaking using Sintra Board as a Matrix” by Association of PinoyPrintmakers.
Performances on February 8 include: LIMUYAT: Limbagan ng mga Manunulat sa Unyon ng Yugmang Adhika at Tanghalan mula sa Lucena; “Dalaga na ba ako” by Pink Team; Rizal Technological University (RTU) Himig Rizalia; “Pagtan-aw” by Sta. Teresa College Children’s Choir; and “Klasikal” by Tribu.
The CCP Pasinaya: Paseo Museo tours start at 9am, with the last trip at 4pm on February 7 and 8, 2026. The multi-arts festival is simultaneously held at CCP Complex, Circuit Performing Arts Theater, various partner museums and galleries in Metro Manila, and Roxas City. It also makes a highly anticipated return to Iloilo City headed by the Iloilo Museum of Contemporary Art (ILOMOCA) and Tagum City (Davao del Norte) with the Musikahan sa Tagum Foundation, Inc. This is in partnership with the networks of the CCP Kaisa sa Sining.
