Cultural
Centre of the Philippines (CCP)
The Cultural Centre of the Philippines is a
performing arts venue offering shows and events that showcase the diverse
Filipino culture. CCP is located in Roxas Boulevard, Manila.
Ask your Edsa, Shangri-La, concierge about
the CCP schedule of events.
Museum of the Filipino People
The Museum of the Filipino People serves as a significant repository of the Philippines’ natural and
cultural heritage. Situated next to Rixal Park and also near Intramuros,
travellers who come to the museum will embark on a thrilling journey into the
nation’s past.
The museum is housed in three different
structures. One building used to be the site of the Old Congress Building and
now houses the natural sciences, the arts and the support services. The former
Ministry of Finance building is the home of the Anthropology and Archaeology
Divisions.
The exhibits cover 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.
The National Museum of the Philippines
The National Museum of the Philippines
safeguards the natural heritage of the Philippines. It creates awareness of
Philippines’ culture and promotes nationalism through its exhibits covering the
sciences, education and culture.
SM Mall of Asia
The SM Mall of Asia is a large shopping mall with 500 shops. It also has 180 restaurants, an
Olympic-sized skating rink, a 900-seat music hall, a 13,000-square-meter
supermarket, cineplex and IMAX movie theatre.