National Museum of Anthropology

The National Museum of Anthropology in Ermita, Manila, is one of three main museums in the National Museum Complex at Rizal Park. Housed in the former Finance Building, it preserves the Philippines' archaeological and ethnological heritage. Notable for its extensive collections of pre-colonial artifacts, ethnographic materials, and National Cultural Treasures such as the Manunggul Jar, it offers insight into Filipino cultural diversity and history.

Visitors can expect a multi-floor museum inside a neoclassical heritage building overlooking Rizal Park. Galleries display archaeological finds, ethnographic collections, textiles, and maritime artifacts arranged by region and cultural group. Highlights include burial jars, the Balangay boat, Baybayin scripts, and Cordillera and Mindanao cultural materials. The setting is indoor, air-conditioned, with curated exhibits, interpretive panels, and guided tour options.