I’m sort of a history lover.
Well, I wasn’t an attentive student when it comes to history classes, but I’ve always been fascinated at how people lived in the beforetime. I can tell you the names (in correct order too) of Jose Rizal’s siblings because I had fun reading his biography when I was a younger. Whenever my dad tells stories about the war in 1940s, I’m always all ears. When I was a kid, we had this very big and thick book called the “Tree of Knowledge,” which contains almost all information about the world. My favorite section there is the history part— all about Queen Elizabeth’s era, the Black Death, the Trojan Horse, and more. And when it comes to entertainment, you know I love classic stuff… BW movies and old songs are the best.
That’s why when I got the chance to visit our country’s (Philippines) National Museum last Sunday, I was like a kid all over again. I went there with my dad and little sister for her school assignment, and as soon as I stepped inside, I already felt the museum’s historic presence. Building’s old, slightly dimmed lights, echoing voices bouncing within the walls— I loved it!
The National Museum has many galleries to feast your eyes on, housing a wide variety of art pieces. From old sculptures to paintings to church ruins to art memorabilia, the museum has it all. I had the opportunity to look closely into each art and examine how they were made and what they’re made of. It’s a great experience— to be able to really zoom in on a certain art piece. But, of course, no touching!
(Dad and Joy reading about the sculpture’s history. Cute sighting)
I’m not just gonna talk about it. Here are some snaps instead:
(Dad and me)
(With my little sister Joy)
(Behind me: Juan Luna’s famous “Spoliarium.” The painting’s larger than life! Too bad I wasn’t able to take a full picture)
(Yes, the museum was once a Senate building)
(My favorite art piece there. Just kidding)
(Dead Child by Simon Flores)
(Juan Luna’s self-portrait)
(With the “Prehistoric Man”)
The National Museum is really a happy place for people who love history and art. Best of all, admission’s free every Sunday! Visit their website and Facebook page to learn more.
Happy blogging (and learning)!
Jane
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The first and last time I was at the NM was way back first year high when we had our field trip. Even when I worked in Intramuros for 5 and-a-half years, I never got to go to any museum inside and outside the walled city. Wala kasi makasama, haaays…
Trojan War? Not really historic considering it’s a myth, although there are sites that discuss its history in Homer’s story.
Ako it’s my first time there, though I studied in Intramuros for three years. Ganun din, wala makasama. Hahaha.
OMG, I mean the Trojan Horse! Hahaha gotta edit that. Sorry. 😛
LOL!!! I just checked. You DID write horse, he he heee…sorry
I already edited that. Ngayon ngayon lang din. Hehehe.
you should try walking along Intramuros, nandyan ka na rin lang eh. haha. Or have you already? Medyo nawawala na yung historic vibe, pero marami paring establshments na cooool.
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Hi! Been there, done that actually. Spent my college years in Intramuros; nalibot ko na siya, in fairness. Haha. And I agree with you— hope it’s not too late to preserve Intramuros’ historic feel.
Anyway, sa CvSU main ka rin pala nag-aaral? Nice, I was a BAMC student too (’09-’10)! 🙂 Cool. Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
CvSU? talaga?! patulong sa thesis! (haha. joke lang, sorry for the impulse). Small world. 😀
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Yes, pero 1st year lang. So hindi ako nakapagthesis dun. Hehe. It’s okay. Enjoy CvSU! 🙂
“enjoy CvSU”… parang may something behind there. haha
Hahaha. Nothing. It’s a really awesome school, so enjoy it while you’re still there. Namimiss ko kasi yan from time to time, so I visit whenever possible. Ikaw ha. Hahaha.