The Museum of the Filipino People serves as one of the most significant repositories of the Philippines’ natural and cultural heritage.  Situated next to Rixal Park and also nearby Intramuros in Manila, travellers who come to the museum will embark on a thrilling journey in to the nations past.

There are actually three different structures that are used to houses the museum itself. The original was once the site of the Old Congress Building and now houses the natural sciences and the arts in addition to other support services. Another structure is used to house the museum which is the former Ministry of Finance building. Housed inside this structure are the Anthropology and Archaeology Divisions.

Originally created to serve as an ethnography and natural history museum, it has evolved over time. The museum today is an impressive structure in both from the inside and the outside, is well maintained presenting visitors with the chance to discover an impressive range of exhibits inside.
Housed inside are numerous works of art and treasures including those found from the sunken San Diego galleon in addition to other important archaeological finds from around the Philippines.

The exhibits relate to a range of different themes including the fields of Anthropology, Geology, Botany, Zoology and the Arts. In addition the museum also features a planetarium allowing visitors to learn about the stars and the planets.

Guests of Edsa Shangri-La, Manila will find that they can easily access this destination due to the hotels ideal location in the heart of the city.