From the Ma'i Collection (1981-1985)

We are a certified rice country, but we actually rarely think about how our farmers are doing. Find out how important Agriculture really is in the Philippines in our latest #MagitingShorts

In the premiere episode of ATIN: Stories from the Collection, we’re taking on the question: who and where is the Filipino? Locating the Philippines is a simple task; locating the Filipino is...

Let's travel back to the original days of flirting and courting in the Philippine islands.

An audio-visual presentation on the National Artist for Literature, prepared by Filipinas Heritage Library for the Philippine Graphic Awards in 2012

"Remembering past pandemics shows how disease influenced the way we are and how we process or face disease today." Prof. Ambeth Ocampo talks about disease and culture. What artifacts do we have...

Our beloved Philippine Flag wasn't always like what we see now. It has undergone lots of changes throughout decades and eras. Get to know the origin of its design in our latest #MagitingShorts!

A virtual exhibition about the history of Baguio and the Pines Hotel

The lack of raw materials and the closure of factories led to massive unemployment during the war. The City Cooperative Center, an agency under the office of the Manila mayor, initiated livelihoods...

What do our clothes say about our stories and our history? More than basic clothing, textiles are signifiers of customs and meanings, especially for indigenous groups.

This is an image of a Filipino revolutionary officer in 1899.

Si Andres Bonifacio ay isa sa mga bayaning ating ipinagmamalaki. Hayaan ang mga batang makapagbahagi ng katangian ng isang bayani, at kung sino ang itinuturing nilang bayani sa kanilang buhay.

Many societies highly regard physical beauty because it affords a person admiration, privilege, and status. Sometimes the cost of attractiveness is bodily pain. What did Filipinos have to bear...

A native funeral shelter of the Malipano tribe in Davao. YYY

Burial objects often inspire both dread and fascination.

In our latest #MagitingShorts, let's understand what makes Indigenous People and Communities a vital part of our society and national identity.

This photo shows the proclamation of independence on June 12, 1898 at Emilio Aguinaldo's house in Kawit, Cavite.

Image of an American soldier during the Filipino-American War

Animal print has always been a staple in human fashion. In the Philippines, we coexisted with the crocodile, and it sometimes appeared in what we used and wore. But greedy politicians and...

This photo shows the Guadalupe Church ruins in 1941, during the start of World War II in the Philippines.

It is important, more than ever, to teach our children nationalism and love of country. But it can be hard to make them understand, right? With these tips in our new #MagitingShorts, we can...

There is a lot to unpack about the bag. Straddling between being a container and a garment, it is a functional expression of one’s self. What does a bag's content tell about us? What does the...

Malacañang Palace (1914). This is a front view of the two-storey structure built as an annex to the original building of ``Posesion de Malacañang``

Catigbac was a lawyer and former revolutionary officer who served as municipal president of Lipa, Batangas, from 1905 to 1906. After the war he was appointed municipal treasurer of Lipa and in 1905...

A virtual exhibition showing the stories and experiences of children during World War II

The YMCA established temporary service stores to supply goods to soldiers and civilians

People like CPL. Claro Fornis, our Pulis Magiting awardee, are truly admirable with how they selflessly help other people. But anybody can actually be Magiting, and here are some tips that we can...

Sebastian Munster. Basle, 1554. 25.6 x 34.3 cm. Sebastian Munster (1489-1552) exerted an influence over geographical thinking in the middle of the 16th century as great as that exercised by the...

Preparing for your next shopping spree? Consider going local! Find out the many benefits of supporting local products and businesses in our latest #MagitingShorts!

A virtual exhibition featuring photos of destroyed buildings in Manila due to World War II

The Hanunoo-Mangyan etch their script on bamboo tubes. The inscriptions here are a translation of a Biblical verse. Bamboo tubes are also the medium for the ambahan, a poetic literary form of...

Itinerant Chinese buyers of scrap iron, empty containers, and waste paper who were fixtures on the streets before the war became rice dealers, trade financiers, or proprietors of flourishing...

This interactive module (recommended for ages 10 to 12) presents the rich and colorful culture of select ethnolinguistic groups in the Philippines through the Ayala Museum’s doll collection....

Ang dalawan bayani sa kwento ay may magkaibang paraan ng pakikipaglaban sa mga Espanyol. Hayaang pag-usapan ng mga bata ang pananaw at kaisipan tungkol sa kabayanihan nina Andres Bonifacio at Jose...

This is a photo reproduction of sketches done by Charles D. Lary on board the H.M.S. Centurion on 6 February 1899: 1) American troops drilling on street leading to Santa Ana Church; 2) American...

Maaaring maglaan ng "freedom wall" sa isang sulok ng klasrum o pahina sa notbuk kung saan maaaring isulat ang opinyon o saloobin tungkol sa isyung pinag-uusapan. Huwag kalimutang talakayin sa...

The four mop-topped boys from Liverpool had nothing on the original Betel-mania that swept Asia. In the Philippines, traces of the tradition of betel quid chewing can be found all over the...

We know who our heroes are, or do we? In our new #MagitingShorts explains the supposed requirements to become a hero and whether Jose Rizal is actually one.

The octogenarian widow of Pasong Tamo, Kalookan, better known as Tandang Sora, was a staunch supporter of the Katipunan. This photo was taken on September 2, 1896, before she boarded the Spanish...

Filipinos love a great story, even if it comes from the smallest, most ordinary things. These everyday objects featured hold a unique story, an interesting design, or are just simply one of a kind.

Bukaneg--an orator, musician, preacher, and lexicographer--is considered the father of Iloko literature (1552-1624). His knowledge of Ilocano, Tinguian, and Tagalog languages made him a valuable...

An virtual exhibition about the contributions and experiences of Women during World War II

There are different artifacts from the Ayala Museum collection, but where did they come from? This board game helps kids discover the locations where these objects were found in various parts of...

The Art of War | ATIN: Stories from the Collection War is characterized by ruin, devastation, and bloodshed. Yet, creativity and community are manifest in our weapons, artifacts, and monuments.

he General Roxas was the first ship built by the National Shipyards and Steel Corporation. The local mercantile fleet that took years to develop during the American and Commonwealth years was laid...

This module, for kids ages 9-12 years old, presents significant events in Philippine history through the Ayala Museum’s diorama collection. Students will be introduced to key historical figures and...

What do designs on some Philippine pre-colonial gold say? In this episode, we do a stylistic analysis of two gold objects that reference early cosmology and Genesis stories in the Pre-colonial.

China—the back room of the world. Supplying domestic and international markets their demands for material goods, Chinese manufacture and trade is a titan force in the global economy. In this...

President Ferdinand Marcos (1983) in a nationwide announcement threatens to reimpose martial law measures to prevent a repetition of the riot that left 11 people dead in the worst outbreak of...

What are the poorest areas in the country? Know the places that need our help the most and what we can do about it in the latest #MagitingShorts

In this episode of ATIN: Stories from the Collection, we explore the three main life stages of early Filipinos: life, marriage or alliance, and death.

At a time when people have grown to distrust the gatekeepers of the past: government, media, academe, the church — how do we sift what we see to find truth that kills fake news? This lecture was...

Aquino, a senator and sugar planter from Concepcion, Tarlac, was the acting Senate president whenever Manuel L. Quezon was out of the country. Born September 3, 1894, in Concepcion, Tarlac, son of...

A look into the pre-colonial Philippines' practice of gold-filling the teeth, and what it meant for beauty and power.

Eugenio Eugenio Bayang, 81, is a local priest of dap-ay Bilig in Demang Village, Sagada. He performs rituals in the community. The dap-ay is the Sagada counterpart of the ato.

Did you know that Jose Rizal had his own fortune-telling board game called Rueda dela Fortuna?

Ang Mga Paring Pilipino Sa Kasaysayan Ng Inang Bayan

Spanish mestiza (1895) wearing formal wear

Culture. Big word, right? Everyone seems to know that we should preserve our culture and cultural heritage. But do we know WHY we should do so? Find out in our latest #MagitingShorts