Eras lectures and free day headline Ayala

Museum's activities for Museums and

Galleries Month
Staying true to upholding 'Faith in the Filipino,' the Ayala Museum created these activities
to highlight the creativity and talent of Filipinos past and present

BY MB LIFESTYLE
Oct 9, 2023 10:20 AM

In celebration of Museums and Galleries Month, the Ayala Foundation is organizing lectures and
immersive activities at the Ayala Museum, with the aim of encouraging people to learn more
about Philippine arts, culture, and history. Staying true to its commitment of upholding "Faith in
the Filipino," the Ayala Museum has designed these activities to showcase the creativity and
talent of Filipinos, both past and present.

The Stories Behind the Artifacts and Luna’s Long-Lost Painting

On Oct. 14, Saturday, the museum will present the first of the History Comes Alive: Eras
Lectures that focuses on Dr. Ambeth Ocampo’s latest work, “Cabinet of Curiosities: Eras in
Philippine History.” The lecture will look at artifacts of Philippine history and the stories they
tell about what it means to be a Filipino.
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The second History Comes Alive: Eras Lectures happens on Oct. 21, Saturday, and focuses on
“The Pursuit of Greatness: Juan Luna Eras.” It will train the spotlight on the national hero’s
long-lost painting, “Hymen, oh Hyménée” and how it affects people’s perception of Luna, his
art, and his time.

The painting was first unveiled to the public at the Ayala Museum last June in time for the 125th
anniversary of Philippine Independence and Nationhood. It is the centerpiece of the museum’s
Splendor exhibit, which runs until the end of the year.

Ikat Technique Demo and Jeepney Jazz Musical Debut

On Oct. 22, Sunday, Ayala Museum joins the celebration of National Indigenous People’s Month
with a demo and walk-through of the “Skeins of Knowledge, Threads of Wisdom” exhibition.
Curator Dr. Patricia M. Araneta will demonstrate the different ikat techniques used in the cotton
and silk textiles of the Cordilleras and Muslim Mindanao and highlight how it is also practiced
throughout insular Southeast Asia and the rest of the world.

Updated Braille Reading Guides, Museum Membership, and Free Admission Day
This October, Ayala Museum is also introducing an all-new Braille reading guide for its
dioramas as part of its efforts to make and art and culture accessible to more people.
It will also encourage guests to renew their membership or sign up for different tiers, such as the
family membership that allows four cardholders (two main and two extensions) unlimited
museum visits, 100 free visits to the Filipinas Heritage Library, and discounts at the Museum
Shop and Museya Kafé.

The museum is also introducing a new tier—the Teens Circle, for guests ages 13-19 years old.
This allows the cardholder to enjoy 12 free museum visits, 15 free FHL visits, and a discount at
the Museum Shop.