A science museum in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, with hands-on galleries on life, the Earth, the universe, atoms and technology. Indoors and interactive, so it is a strong choice for curious kids on hot or rainy days.
An oceanarium on the Manila Bay waterfront behind Rizal Park, with a walk-through tunnel and other marine exhibits. Indoor and air-conditioned, so useful on hot or rainy days.
Part of the National Museum complex beside Rizal Park, with galleries on the Philippines' plants, animals and geology arranged around a striking central atrium. Indoors and family-friendly, it is easy to pair with a park break.
Part of the National Museum complex near Rizal Park, with galleries on Philippine cultures, archaeology and objects from historic shipwrecks. Indoors and best suited to school-age kids and teens interested in history.
Manila's historic walled city from the Spanish colonial era, with old churches, cobbled streets and walls you can walk along. Explore on foot, by bike or by pedicab, and take breaks in the shade during hot hours.
A historic Spanish-era fortress at the northern edge of Intramuros, by the Pasig River, with gardens, walls and a shrine to national hero José Rizal. A focused, walkable stop that brings Philippine history to life for older kids.
A large central park in Manila, also known as Luneta, with open lawns, gardens and the Rizal Monument. Close to the National Museum and Intramuros, it gives kids room to stretch their legs between sights.
A children's museum on Roxas Boulevard near Manila Bay, housed in a historic building and designed for hands-on play and learning about Philippine culture and the environment. Best suited to younger children.
An interactive 3D art museum in Cubao, Quezon City, where painted illusions invite visitors to step into the scenes and pose for photos. Indoors and playful, so it works for all ages and suits a rainy afternoon.
Large animal day outside central Manila.