pinto art museum

Pinto Art Museum is a surprise after a surprise after a surprise. You'd be amazed in how huge and marvelous this place is. They have outdoor and indoor pieces for viewing. Sculptures, paintings and installations situated on a wide space of a relaxing garden where you can even dine courtesy of Cafe Tanaw. Then entrance fee costs Php 150 per person. I got there by commute from a Php 50 ride of a van from SM Megamall + Php 40 ride from a tricycle once I dropped off from the Ynares Center in Antipolo. We came by at around 2 pm and left at 5pm.. The place is as huge as that it will literally take time before you see everything! And there is even a spot where my friend and I wasn't able to go. Haha. Overall, I love this place! It's serene, thought-provoking and relaxing all at the same time. I also highly recommended this for dates (romantic/family/friendly). Heh. :D

The second time I visited Antipolo, my thoughts is to see this museum. I have heard so much how beautiful this place is. And true enough, I have enjoyed so much my time here. The architecture set-up of the museum, the paintings and the art creations can give anyone a sense of artistry feeling. Surprisingly the place is quite large. I don't know much about art but everything there is so amazing and jaw dropping. Better to take a guided tour, there are stories behind each creations. At least 2 hrs is needed to tour them museum..

we werent really planning to go to the museum when we visited but im sure glad we did. we were just supposed to pick up my sister in law to go to church. The area is 1.2hectares big. There were about 5-6 museums i think. All the artwork were housed in buildings worth to be called works of art themselves. Felt like i was in Greece because of the buildings. We even had the chance to have a sunset view. It was amazing. Brought our infant daughter with us and it was a little bit tiring because the place was so big and the weather was a bit humid (it was past 4pm) but it was still worth the visit. There was also food which was really good. My husband is not a fan of white sauce pasta but when we ordered Tribeca (carbonara with truffle oil), i was surprised that he liked it. And we also had warm bread pudding and 2 glasses of mango shake (in mason jars hehe). It was another addition to our food and art experience.

I came in with a friend to Pinto twice this year already. It was a great experience. The exhibits were of different genre and topics. The place also offers a great art with nature experience. If you crave to have a time of inner peace and also be in tune with the inner artist in you then this is the place to be. I haven't tried their food offerings, but I'll sample it next time.By the way, they more or less add or change the exhibits so it's also great to check what has been there during your last visit and what are the new ones displayed.

Direction: From Farmer's Cubao, take the FX going to Antipolo Church. Fare is at 60-70php. From Antipolo Church, take a tricycle and tell the driver to get you to Pinto Museum. The ride is about 10minutes, it is inside a village. Upon arrival, you will be given a map and there will be a quick orientation. Pay the entrance fee of 150php. You can also buy lemon grass tea or buko juice for a refreshment for 25php.There is a restaurant inside the museum. The area is a bit large, it might take you 2-3 hours to finish the entire exhibit. Not only will you witness different art works but you will also enjoy the surroundings. The view from the roof deck, the cool air in the pond area, the structure of the museum and everything in that area are all picturesque.My friend and I took half-day to finish roaming the whole museum (picture taking included). They also have a guide there, I forgot the name of the guy but he was pleasant. Even if you are not into arts, you'd like the place. Everything in it is interesting. It's a relaxing place to visit on a weekend, great place to chill.:)

It is a place where you will find tranquility and harmony. Art and Nature together.. I hope they can maintain the place. I'm looking forward that someday I can use the chapel for my wedding... Kudos to Pinto Art Museum!

I was able to visit yesterday ( a Sunday.) I wasn't expecting much in the beginning more so there was a entrance free of Php 150. But the moment you enter the 1st gallery and get a view of the complex, you'll definitely know that you are up for something good. It was a huge place with several galleries devoted to contemporary art which was complemented by lush tropical gardens.It was also a good decision that we opted to join the guided tour, whose schedule is posted in their Facebook account.The guided tour comes free of charge. Call ahead to confirm.We were able to have an early dinner at their Tan-aw Cafe which had a view all the way to Manila Bay and saw the sunset. So sunset is definitely a good time to end your visit.Food was good, priced at the mid-range and the servings good for one.I'll definitely go back to enjoy the surroundings and a bottle wine and watch the sunset.Mark D.

Peace, quiet and beauty away from the traffic and pollution of Manila. There is something for everyone here, the buildings, the gardens, the water and most of all the magnificent collection of Philippine art. Amazing!

Arguably the best place to see Contemporary Philippine Art, this museum is perched on a mountain that provides some of the best views of Manila. But that's just half the story, it's probably the best private collection on display of Philippine art. The galleries are airy and spacious in a Spanish colonial pueblo style that snakes beautifully around the property.

I just love the place but I hope that they can maintain it properly. Also add something in the menu which is a bit affordable or the other museum goers. A map of the place will also be very helpful.

As you enter the gate of this museum one wouldnt think that it is seated on a 1+ hectare property. Its huge and multi level pavillions showcase some of the country's top artists such as borlongan, santos, javier, garibay, orencio, escora, etc. the place maybe a bit far from the center of makati or fort bonifacio but the trip is truly worthwhile once you've reached this destination. It will not disappoint. The museum curators will gladly assist you as you go thru the different sections with vast information on the artists and the signifcance of their works in our society.

We had a very relaxing afternoon in this museum. The extensive collection is a mix of traditional and contemporary artworks. You don't need to be an artist to appreciate the artworks curated into sections. We had countless breaks for photo-ops in this santorini-inspired place. If you are not familiar around Antipolo, you can use waze or google maps to locate this place!

The exhibits, the architecture, and the atmospherics make this place an exceptional experience. The theme of death, cruelty, failure, and oppression - intended, I imagine, to confront Filipinos with their country's shameful inequality - instantly throws the visitor off balance. Heat, humidity, and gardens of heavy tropical foliage add another unsettling dimension, to the extent that I felt I was inside a Gabriel Garcia Marquez novel. It's as though the museum's owner and artistic director, Doctor Cuanang, has trapped his submissive countrymen inside a social labyrinth of their own making. But do they know?

Probably the only privately owned art gallery cum art museum in Metro Manila, if not the Philippines. With the recent addition of the art museum section, the place has more than doubled in size and showcases the owner's extensive collection in the museum. The original sections are used for art shows of contemporary artists and the gardens are well landscaped and used to display sculptures and art installations. They also have a cafe which was closed during our visit. It would also help if they could offer guided tours.

This place has an amazing collection of Filipino paintings, sculptures, and art installations. They have been tastefully curated into sections - with underlying themes (like past/present, identity, gender issues, etc). All of these art pieces are displayed among Mediterranean inspired villas, with well manicured gardens and bright spacious vistas at the rooftops. You can spend the whole day here just sitting amongst the grass or admiring any of the art works. There's a good mix of traditional and contemporary art - all of which (I) like to critique myself. It's fun critiquing artworks (or pretending to critique them) at least.The owner is a Filipino neurologist who happens to love art (and we were quite shocked that we didn't notice him that he was actually right beside us one time - and the people at the cafe just told us after the fact. You will see some brain related art also - which are amazing.Overall this was a really excellent/relaxing experience. If you love art or at least some interest in it you will love how lovingly curated the collection is. Every angle of this place is photogenic, you won't make a mistake of taking bad photos in this place!-- As for a downside - this place is quite hard to find from Ynares - so bring Google maps or Waze. Also the Bizu cafe inside serves delicious BUT expensive food. So better be prepared before going - or you may just hit Robinsons Antipolo or any nearby food establishments after your long afternoon stroll.