Museo ng Muntinlupa
Museo ng Muntinlupa also known as the Muntinlupa Museum is a history city museum in Centennial Avenue, Tunasan, Muntinlupa, Metro Manila, Philippines.
Location within Metro Manila Museo ng Muntinlupa (Luzon) Museo ng Muntinlupa (Philippines) | |
| Established | March 1, 2019 |
|---|---|
| Location | Muntinlupa, Philippines |
| Coordinates | 14°23′16″N 121°02′47″E / 14.38778°N 121.04642°ECoordinates: 14°23′16″N 121°02′47″E / 14.38778°N 121.04642°E |
| Type | History city museum |
| Owner | Muntinlupa city government |
Building details | |
| General information | |
| Status | Completed |
| Groundbreaking | April 25, 2017 |
| Inaugurated | March 1, 2019 |
| Cost | ₱180 million |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 5 |
| Grounds | 3,000 m2 (32,000 sq ft) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Beaudon Causapin |
Construction
The construction of the Museo ng Muntinlupa commenced on April 25, 2017 with an allotted budget of ₱180 million by the city government. It was initially projected to be finished within a year in time for the centennial celebration of Muntinlupa on December 19[1][2] but was completed within almost two years. It was opened to the public on March 1, 2019[3] coinciding with Muntinlupa's 24th founding anniversary as a city.[4]
Architecture
The museum standing on a 3,000 m2 (32,000 sq ft) land[4] was designed by Beaudon Causapin,[5] the City Architect of Muntinlupa.[6] The building's facade was designed based on the salakab, a traditional fishing trap made from weaved bamboo sticks and fasted by rattan rope often used by fishers working in Laguna de Bay, as a tribute to Muntinlupa's fishing industry which is a major part of the city's economy. The Museo ng Muntinlupa stands five storeys high.[3] The ochre columns and wire netting of the buildings were devised to manage the building's temperature by absorbing and deflecting heat.[6]
Facilities
The Museum host a main gallery, a mayor's hall, an interactive science center,[3] and a theater with 200 people seating capacity. It features exhibits featuring the city's history from the precolonial era until the modern period. It also features works of the city's contemporary artists as well as temporary exhibitions.[4]
References
- ^ Cabalza, Dexter; Sales, Roselle Ann (30 April 2017). "Muntinlupa building a museum designed like 'baklad' fish trap". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 11 April 2019.
- ^ "Munit LGU to Build Modern "Baklad" Inspired Museum". City Government of Muntinlupa. 7 April 2017. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
- ^ a b c Abuan, Aleia Therese (3 April 2019). "Muntinlupa City launches 'fish trap' inspired museum". Philippine Information Agency. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
- ^ a b c "Museo ng Muntinlupa opens". Manila Times. 16 March 2019. Retrieved 11 April 2019.
- ^ James, Noah (31 May 2018). "Coming Soon: Museo ng Muntinlupa". Muntinlupa News Central (in Filipino). Retrieved 11 April 2019.
- ^ a b "New Muntinlupa museum to open on city's Year 24". Manila Standard. 27 February 2019. Retrieved 11 April 2019.