Bahay Tsinoy
Bahay Tsinoy
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1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Closed
Tuesday
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Friday
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Bontaks Travels
Sydney, Australia672 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
The Bahay Tsinoy, Museum of Chinese in Philippine Life, was a revelation for us - we had no idea of the long historic connection between the Chinese and Filipino people of this country. It is a beautifully curated museum with finely crafted mannequins in daily working settings. Spent more time here than planned, which is great. Love a fun and engaging history lesson!
Written April 22, 2024
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644AndreaC
237 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
What an interesting museum. Our first time to visit this museum. Very interesting, learned a lot of facts about the first Chinese settlers that came to the Philippines. Lots of history.Nicely done , the lay outs and all the visuals were very good. A good hour and a half or so is good enough to go through the museum.
Written January 10, 2024
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NinoLeeZhongPing
Makati, Philippines403 contributions
Jan 2017 • Family
Right in the middle of a historical place called Intramuros in Manila. This museum is dedicated to the Chinese heritage in the Philippines.
Great full scale exhibits of Chinese beginnings in the Philippines. From being trading partners during the pre -hispanic times, traders and business men during the Hispanic to being business tycoons after WW2.
A place where Chinese can look back at how the community started here, and as an eye opener to others. This is a must see attraction, on how the Chinese, more often, helped build the nation.
Great full scale exhibits of Chinese beginnings in the Philippines. From being trading partners during the pre -hispanic times, traders and business men during the Hispanic to being business tycoons after WW2.
A place where Chinese can look back at how the community started here, and as an eye opener to others. This is a must see attraction, on how the Chinese, more often, helped build the nation.
Written January 29, 2017
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Atiyadlc
Makati, Philippines260 contributions
Jan 2016 • Friends
Its like ive entered the twilight zone. the displays are horrendous and the place is dirty. no maintenance
Written January 20, 2016
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Hizonfire
Marikina, Philippines788 contributions
Feb 2014 • Solo
If you're a tourist walking inside the Walled City of Intramuros and can't seem to find Bahay Tsinoy, it's because the name isn't on the marquee - the sign says Kaisa Angelo King Heritage Museum, named after its benefactor who'll you get to know, along with other Filipino-Chinese tycoons on the 3rd floor.
Bahay Tsinoy is a well-curated and well-kept museum about the Chinese community in the Philippines. Though it may well be more aptly located in nearby Binondo (Manila's Chinatown), it's location inside Intramuros makes it convenient for tourists and those interested in Philippine History to string together visits to nearby Fort Santiago, San Agustin Museum, Casa Manila and a bit outside the walls, the Museum of the Filipino People, for a whole picture of Philippine history.
The exhibits are a very informative - from the early trades with Pre-Hispanic kingdoms to its economic and artistic influence during Spanish Colonial times to Filipino mestizos' crucial role in the Philippine Revolution to the current economic domination of Pinoy taipans.
The life-sized mannequins about Chinese life during the Spanish Colonial era are well-rendered and will easily give you a picture of how life was back then. There's also a curious exhibit on how a Filipino born Chinese helped in the birth of modern People's Republic.
The only negative about Bahay Tsinoy is that some exhibits, especially those of influential Filipino Chinese, are not updated. Former President Cory Aquino's biography obviously isn't since the date of her death almost 4 years ago wasn't there yet.
Still, it's a must visit for every tourist and local, whether they have Chinese blood or not. It's the best 100 pesos you'll ever spend (60 pesos if you're a student with a valid ID).
Bahay Tsinoy is a well-curated and well-kept museum about the Chinese community in the Philippines. Though it may well be more aptly located in nearby Binondo (Manila's Chinatown), it's location inside Intramuros makes it convenient for tourists and those interested in Philippine History to string together visits to nearby Fort Santiago, San Agustin Museum, Casa Manila and a bit outside the walls, the Museum of the Filipino People, for a whole picture of Philippine history.
The exhibits are a very informative - from the early trades with Pre-Hispanic kingdoms to its economic and artistic influence during Spanish Colonial times to Filipino mestizos' crucial role in the Philippine Revolution to the current economic domination of Pinoy taipans.
The life-sized mannequins about Chinese life during the Spanish Colonial era are well-rendered and will easily give you a picture of how life was back then. There's also a curious exhibit on how a Filipino born Chinese helped in the birth of modern People's Republic.
The only negative about Bahay Tsinoy is that some exhibits, especially those of influential Filipino Chinese, are not updated. Former President Cory Aquino's biography obviously isn't since the date of her death almost 4 years ago wasn't there yet.
Still, it's a must visit for every tourist and local, whether they have Chinese blood or not. It's the best 100 pesos you'll ever spend (60 pesos if you're a student with a valid ID).
Written February 23, 2014
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janettetoral
Quezon City34 contributions
Sep 2011 • Business
A great place to appreciate how much the Chinese have influenced Philippines history and culture through its wax museum, artifacts, paintings, and the likes. Visited the museum twice already. The first one gave me preview on how many Filipinos / Chinese were killed during the Japanese occupation in the Philippines. The 2nd one showcased art work showing the Chinese serving the military in early war times. Definitely an eye-opening place.
Written June 13, 2012
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Stephenbkk20156
Okayama Prefecture, Japan692 contributions
Aug 2016 • Solo
It was raining but still there was a man outside the museum handing out leaflets. I went back later and discovered this treasure of a museum.
The Chinese community in Manila is prosperous but insecure, a privileged minority. Many times, they keep quiet and get on with their business. Yet, there is much to be proud of in their history and contributiion to Filipino society. Their prosperity, insecurity and importance are obvious from every single exhibit here.
I was lucky to be there at the same time as a group of middle school students. Their enthusiastic museum guide was very welcoming, and proud of her heritage, and invited me to join her group. Instead I made my own way around, eavesdropping on her explanations. Her remarks, added to what the exhibit labels said, told a fascinating story.
The museum, in an old merchant house, covers three floors, the third floor containing more publicity of the contribution of individual Chinese-Filipinos to society and public welfare than actual museum exhibits.
Like other successful minorities, the Chinese community in the Philippines has thrived in spite of barriers put in their way by the various rulers of the country. In fact, in many cases the restrictions have made them stronger. Their fascinating story is seldom told. You could spend a long time in Manila and hardly be aware of it. Here it is on proud display.
I was glad I took the museum slowly. Its story is rather subtle and is revealed by careful consideration of what is being said and not said. Try to have a museum guide tell you sttories, too, if you go.
The Chinese community in Manila is prosperous but insecure, a privileged minority. Many times, they keep quiet and get on with their business. Yet, there is much to be proud of in their history and contributiion to Filipino society. Their prosperity, insecurity and importance are obvious from every single exhibit here.
I was lucky to be there at the same time as a group of middle school students. Their enthusiastic museum guide was very welcoming, and proud of her heritage, and invited me to join her group. Instead I made my own way around, eavesdropping on her explanations. Her remarks, added to what the exhibit labels said, told a fascinating story.
The museum, in an old merchant house, covers three floors, the third floor containing more publicity of the contribution of individual Chinese-Filipinos to society and public welfare than actual museum exhibits.
Like other successful minorities, the Chinese community in the Philippines has thrived in spite of barriers put in their way by the various rulers of the country. In fact, in many cases the restrictions have made them stronger. Their fascinating story is seldom told. You could spend a long time in Manila and hardly be aware of it. Here it is on proud display.
I was glad I took the museum slowly. Its story is rather subtle and is revealed by careful consideration of what is being said and not said. Try to have a museum guide tell you sttories, too, if you go.
Written October 9, 2016
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cresil
Manila, Philippines995 contributions
This museums explains and has artifacts of the Chinese people that migrated to the Philippines. Its shows how they started when settling in Manila and how they influenced the life of the Filipinos.
Written July 13, 2012
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Haytham Abu Firas
Qatar21,554 contributions
Nov 2016 • Friends
We entered this museum in a nice light rainy day, so it was our shelter from the rain. Tickets then start watching many statues and wallpaper for the common history among both countries. Third floor is a video show with a famous wallpaper: I am Filipino ...
Nice place we enjoyed it.
Nice place we enjoyed it.
Written November 21, 2016
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healthyeater2013
Ferndale, WA244 contributions
May 2016 • Friends
The exhibits are awesome, lifelike and in great details depicting their life, struggles, prosecutions and their profoundly significant contributions to the Philippines' industry, economy, culture, language and more. Very enlightening.
Written August 10, 2016
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bdecastro00
Batangas City, Philippines
Good Day!
May I know how much is the entrance fee? And how can we get there if we come from Metropoint Mall at Pasay.
Thank you!
Written August 17, 2015
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