National Museum of Fine Arts

The National Museum of Fine Arts is the Philippines' premier art museum located on Padre Burgos Avenue in Ermita, Manila, within the National Museum Complex. Housed in the neoclassical Old Legislative Building (1926), it holds the national art collection spanning the 19th century to contemporary periods. It is most notable for Juan Luna's monumental Spoliarium and works by Félix Resurrección Hidalgo, Fernando Amorsolo and other Filipino masters, showcasing the evolution of Philippine art.

Visitors can expect a neoclassical heritage building with large gallery halls, marble hallways and high ceilings surrounding a central courtyard. The museum displays paintings, sculptures and sketches from the 19th century to contemporary periods, including the Spoliarium on the second floor, halls dedicated to Filipino masters, and galleries for sculpture, portraiture and modern works. The setting is indoor, air-conditioned and organized by period and artist, with informational panels and guided tour options.