Est. 1994
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The first and only Filipino children’s museum

ABOUT US

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useo 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!

Through our exhibits, programs, and events, we empower Filipino children to learn by experience about what it means to be an active agent in nation-building.

A cultural playground in the heart of Manila

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oday, the museum is redefining and reimagining its spaces for the 21st century Filipino child by working directly with kids and youth consultants to shape the institution into one that is collaborative and innovative.

mission

To inspire the Filipino child to discover the self, community and environment.

VISION

To be the premier museum celebrating the Filipino child and childhood.

mission

To inspire the Filipino child to discover the self, community and environment.

VISION

To be the premier museum celebrating the Filipino child and childhood.

OUR STORY

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ince 1993, the Museo has been championing Filipino childhood and pioneering cultural education through the five senses.

The space is the dream come true of Nina Lim-Yuson, an early childhood educator and mother. Inspired by the Boston Children’s Museum, she wished for a similar place back home where Filipino youths can learn and have fun at the same time.

Former Department of Social Welfare and Development Secretary, Estefania Aldaba-Lim shared this dream with her, and together, they brought the museum to life — providing children with their own place in the cultural narrative of Manila.

Pearl Anniversary Reading Advocacy Award

“For inspiring the creation of new children’s museums in the Philippines and in Asia.”

Reading Association of the Philippines, 2000

OUR TEAM

We welcome anyone interested in volunteering for the Museo, students included! Send us an email and we’ll get back to you with more details.

board of directors
Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan
Honorary Chairperson
Nina Lim-Yuson
Chairperson
Bambi Mañosa-Tanjutco
President
Sofia Zobel-Elizalde
Vice President
Francesca Colayco
Treasurer
Erwin T. Romulo
Head of Programs & Exhibits Committee
Cristina Rocha-Bernardino
Marketing & Events Committee
Maricel Pangilinan-Arenas
Programs Member
Bubu Andres
Marketing & Events Committee
Elizabeth Chan-Parpan
Admin and Finance Member
Michael Gamo
Admin and Finance Member

Reggie Aguinaldo-Young
Member
STAFF MEMBERS
Alona Felipe
Admin Head
Peter Joseph Natoza
Tour & Events Coordinator
CURATORIAL TEAM
Dayang Yraola
Member
Natasha M. Tanjutco
Member
Alain Camiling
Member
Pat Carranza
Member