The building was constructed as the Agriculture and Commerce Building in 1940. It was designed in a neoclassical style by Filipino Architect Antonio Toledo in the late 1930s, having the same dimensions and floor plan as its twin building located at the northern side of the circle, the Finance Building. Both buildings were destroyed in the Battle of Manila during World War II. Both buildings were reconstructed according to the original plans after the war.[2]
At some point in time, the building was occupied by the Department of Tourism (DOT), hence the building became known as the Department of Tourism Building up until 2015. DOT moved its offices to the nearby city of Makati and is planning to return to Manila after the completion of its proposed headquarters located in Intramuros.
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The dome of the building as seen near Agrifina Circle in Rizal Park.
The National Museum Act, which was passed in 1998,[3] mandates the conversion of three civic buildings within Rizal Park, the Legislative Building, the Finance Building, and the Tourism Building, into museums. The Finance Building was the first to be repurposed. In 1998, the building was converted into the National Museum of Anthropology. The Legislative Building was converted into the National Museum of Fine Arts in 2000.[4] The Tourism Building would later become the National Museum of Natural History.
In 2013, preparations were commenced to have the building host the National Museum of Natural History. The National Museum of the Philippines invited five architects to submit proposals for the retrofitting and chose the design of the team from Dominic Galicia Architects and interior designer Tina Periquet. Galicia's design involved the maintenance of the building's facade except for the addition of a glass dome supported by a double helix structure inspired by DNA. The dome and supporting structure was dubbed as the "Tree of Life" and will cover the courtyard of the six-storey building. The project, estimated to cost around ₱1 billion, was initially scheduled to be completed in 2015 in time for the 2015 APEC Summit.[5][6]
A bidding for prospective contractors for the renovation of the building was done in September 2015.[7]
The National Museum of Natural History was officially inaugurated on September 30, 2017.[4] A grand opening for the museum was expected in the later quarter of 2017.[8] The museum opened on May 18, 2018.
^Villalon, A. (30 January 2017). "At long last, Manila now has a museum precinct/complex". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 30 January 2017.
^(PDF). National Library of the Philippines. Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 May 2016. Retrieved 25 July 2016.
^"National Museum Act of 1998". National Museum of the Philippines. 7 February 2017. Retrieved 22 May 2019.
^ abdel Rosario, Ramon Jr. (30 September 2017). "Remarkable gift from government and business". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 4 October 2017.
^Villalon, Augusto (21 January 2013). "DOT building to be transformed into Museum of Natural History". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 25 July 2016.
^. Manila Economic and Cultural Office. Philippine Daily Inquirer. 29 July 2013. Archived from the original on 18 September 2016. Retrieved 25 July 2016.
^"Contractors invited to turn old tourism office into museum". BusinessWorld. 13 August 2015. Retrieved 25 July 2016.
^Carlos, Lawrence (1 October 2017). "The National Museum of Natural History Inauguration". BluPrint.ph. Retrieved 4 October 2017.
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The National Museum of Natural History Filipino Pambansang Museo ng Likas na Kasaysayan is the national natural history museum of the Philippines It is located along Agrifina Circle in Rizal Park Manila 1 National Museum of Natural HistoryNational Museum of Natural History facade in 2019Established2017Coordinates14 34 59 9 N 120 58 55 9 E 14 583306 N 120 982194 E 14 583306 120 982194TypeNatural history museumPublic transit accessUnited Nations 6 17 United Nations AvenueWebsitewww wbr nationalmuseum wbr gov wbr ph wbr our museums wbr national museum of natural history wbr National Museum of the PhilippinesNational Museum of Fine Arts National Museum of Anthropology National Museum of Natural History National PlanetariumBuilding detailsFormer namesAgriculture and Commerce Building Department of Tourism BuildingGeneral informationStatusOpenArchitectural styleNeoclassicalLocationRizal Park ErmitaAddressT M Kalaw Street corner General Luna StreetTown or cityManilaCountryPhilippinesCompleted1941Renovated2015 2018Renovation cost 1 billionTechnical detailsFloor count6Design and constructionArchitect s Antonio ToledoRenovating teamRenovating firmDominic Galicia ArchitectsOther designersTina Periquet Interior design Contents 1 History 1 1 Agriculture and Commerce Building 1 2 Department of Tourism 1 3 National Museum of Natural History 2 Gallery 3 ReferencesHistory EditAgriculture and Commerce Building Edit The building was constructed as the Agriculture and Commerce Building in 1940 It was designed in a neoclassical style by Filipino Architect Antonio Toledo in the late 1930s having the same dimensions and floor plan as its twin building located at the northern side of the circle the Finance Building Both buildings were destroyed in the Battle of Manila during World War II Both buildings were reconstructed according to the original plans after the war 2 Department of Tourism Edit The building when it was still occupied by the Department of Tourism At some point in time the building was occupied by the Department of Tourism DOT hence the building became known as the Department of Tourism Building up until 2015 DOT moved its offices to the nearby city of Makati and is planning to return to Manila after the completion of its proposed headquarters located in Intramuros National Museum of Natural History Edit The dome of the building as seen near Agrifina Circle in Rizal Park The National Museum Act which was passed in 1998 3 mandates the conversion of three civic buildings within Rizal Park the Legislative Building the Finance Building and the Tourism Building into museums The Finance Building was the first to be repurposed In 1998 the building was converted into the National Museum of Anthropology The Legislative Building was converted into the National Museum of Fine Arts in 2000 4 The Tourism Building would later become the National Museum of Natural History In 2013 preparations were commenced to have the building host the National Museum of Natural History The National Museum of the Philippines invited five architects to submit proposals for the retrofitting and chose the design of the team from Dominic Galicia Architects and interior designer Tina Periquet Galicia s design involved the maintenance of the building s facade except for the addition of a glass dome supported by a double helix structure inspired by DNA The dome and supporting structure was dubbed as the Tree of Life and will cover the courtyard of the six storey building The project estimated to cost around 1 billion was initially scheduled to be completed in 2015 in time for the 2015 APEC Summit 5 6 A bidding for prospective contractors for the renovation of the building was done in September 2015 7 The National Museum of Natural History was officially inaugurated on September 30 2017 4 A grand opening for the museum was expected in the later quarter of 2017 8 The museum opened on May 18 2018 Gallery Edit Tarsier Tamaraw Philippine Eagle Ground level Skeletal remains of Lolong A museum hallway Lobby Ramps View towards north west References Edit Villalon A 30 January 2017 At long last Manila now has a museum precinct complex Philippine Daily Inquirer Retrieved 30 January 2017 The American Colonial and Contemporary Traditions PDF National Library of the Philippines Archived from the original PDF on 17 May 2016 Retrieved 25 July 2016 National Museum Act of 1998 National Museum of the Philippines 7 February 2017 Retrieved 22 May 2019 a b del Rosario Ramon Jr 30 September 2017 Remarkable gift from government and business Philippine Daily Inquirer Retrieved 4 October 2017 Villalon Augusto 21 January 2013 DOT building to be transformed into Museum of Natural History Philippine Daily Inquirer Retrieved 25 July 2016 P1 B Museum of Natural History up by 2015 to house PH s richly diverse flora fauna Manila Economic and Cultural Office Philippine Daily Inquirer 29 July 2013 Archived from the original on 18 September 2016 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