This museum is owned by a former Doctor who has built this wonderful place to share his art…read morecollection. It's such a beautiful place. I've never seen anything like it before! Everything about this place is beautiful: the art, the buildings, the decor, the plants, etc. It is a very "instagram-able" worthy place. I can see why people come here to do engagement photo shoots and why they come dressed up as they model around the property. The buildings are white, Spanish style architecture that I would want to build a house like! It is absolutely beautiful. I wish this place was my own personal house. It's surrounded by such beautiful landscape which includes blooming bougainvilleas! They have cafe on site called Cafe Rizal, which is delicious. We went with the pizza and a couple of pasta dishes. Though they do have some Filipino options on the menu as well! The carbonara dish was tasty, and of course, a bit on the heavy side but that's expected with any creamy pasta dish. I highly recommend visiting this place. Anticipate spending at least 2 hours here. If you have any big bags, you will need to check it in front. There's a guard who watches all of your stuff and gives you a claim ticket.

My family and I always enjoy museums-- no matter if they're…read moremodern art or classic, natural history or science/tech; they're all good in their own way. We were finishing up a day trip in the Antipolo area and had to pass by the Pinto MODERN ART Museum. First thing I will say is this museum is NOT for senior citizens. It's a lot of stairs and awkward walking/spaces. My parents and Tias/Tios did not like that. Another negative would be the lack of air flow in the buildings. It was almost stifling in a lot of areas. And we all know that when the air is hot and sticky, the mosquitos come in droves. So even when you're walking around TRYING to appreciate the artwork, you become preoccupied with swatting the mosquitos trying to drain your blood. It was very annoying. Other than that, it's an interesting collection of MODERN art. Definitely NOT for everybody's taste. The architecture of the buildings were amazing though! We really enjoyed imagining the heyday of those houses/buildings. It can be a bit confusing navigating the different buildings; the museum definitely needs to update their signage. Especially during the dusk /evening hours, outdoor signage was greatly lacking and was frustrating many people who were trying to go towards the "exit" --and NOTE, this museum is majority an OUTDOOR/Open-air museum, with a LOT of stairs/steps; NOT good for people with mobility issues. :( The staff were friendly enough and somewhat polite; and for that, they get the 3stars. Otherwise it's an interesting experience and probably NOT for everyone. They do have an eatery on site for those who get hangry when they get lost in the maze. ;)

Very informative museum on Jose Rizal…read more The Museum is also Jose Rizal's childhood home. The grounds his old yard and play area. Now there are sections dedicated to his endeavors and honors. The house itself is really great to venture into. I'm a fan of old homes and getting a glimpse of a time gone by. The rooms all show of an earlier time period and how everyday life might have occurred for him and his family. An exhibit outside shows some of his old possessions and historical accounts. Museum is free to the public.

This museum remind us tk our national hero. Reminding us on how jose rizal peacefully leave there.read more

We often take for granted how beautiful our neighboring provinces are. Metro Manila is such a…read morebustling city, that we forget that rich natural resources and spectacular ruralscapes are just around the corner. Or actually, just around the lake. I'm talking about the beautiful countryside of Rizal and Laguna provinces that you can visit when on a Laguna Lake Loop tour.There isn't any established itinerary, but it is always good to follow the shores of the lake until you go full circle, passing by small towns and villages in the process. Last year, I went on an overnight backpack tour with a friend through Laguna's quaint little towns. We started our trip in San Pablo and traveled to places like churches and underground cemeteries in Nagcarlan and Pila before we settled in a hotel in Pagsanjan. The next day, we woke up early to catch breakfast and to check out a local barong Tagalog factory in Lumban. Then, we proceeded to Paete, where we caught Palm Sunday mass and celebrated with the rest of the town. Paete is known for its sculptures and its beautiful church, and we went around the town center buying papier mache horses and taking photos of interesting sculptures. We also went to Pakil, where there is a really nice church. Then, we took a jeep from Siniloan all the way to Pilillia, which was our last stop. From there, we went to Shaw Blvd. via Binangonan, Rizal. It was a memorable tour. We didn't even need our own car - the jeeps and the tricycles were able to take us places. It might also be a good day trip if you want to get a quick idea of the small Laguna towns' culture. I heard some people also bike the entire route, and I totally see why.The scenic views and beautiful roads would be a great playground for bikers and adventurers.

A trip down childhood memory lane is the perfect offering of Yexel Toy Museum. For the yuppies and…read morethose young-at-heart. Located inside a subdivision, the museum is quite confusing to find, but don't hesitate to ask a tricyle driver (yes, whenever I am in a small street and needs directions, I always ask a tricycle driver. They never failed me!) and they gave the directions already. Parking is not readily available so, be corteous enough to fellow motorists to park your car properly. Also, ask the house owner if you could park in front of their house. Proper decorum is a must, dear friends. Upon entering the house turned into a toy museum, you'd be envied on how the owner of the toy museum actually took care of their toys. Of course not everything in the toy museum was really the toys they played, but you would feel that sense of "I should have cared for my toys" guilt feel. Roaming around the building, you'd be amazed by the sheer number of toys the museum houses. The best part for me was seeing Optimus Prime and the overall drama of the place is that you feel you are in hanger of Optimus Prime. Yexel Toy Museum is still undergoing expansion but if you cant wait to see Baymax, Ranma 1/2, Batman, and other cartoon characters, then head to this place. It surely will make your weekend or weekday trip memorable.

Better known as the brother of late internet sensation, Jam Sebastian (God bless his soul), yet…read moreanother internet sensation turned toy savant, Yexel, has opened this toy haven for you geeks and geeks-to-be. What to see? Well everything that your geeky heart would desire?! From the various heroes and villains of the Marvel and DC universe, to Star Wars, to Middle Earth up to even the contemporary classics such as Game of Thrones, you'd surely get the goosebumps here, the geeky kind that is. One word of advice? Keep your kids and your geeky significant others on a short, tight leash. Need I to explain further?

Beautiful place perfect for students and adults to learn and unwind. I recommend for anyone to…read morecheck out with good photo opportunities and experience something new

Art in Island is a beautiful museum. Featuring an assortment of interactive art and an exhibition…read morearea, there is something for every age and every art lover. Some optical illusions of famous work, shadow walls, a state of the art 360 viewing room, and 3D pieces make this place a phenomenal way to spend a few hours. They have nursing rooms and a lovely cafe with indoor and outdoor seating. Oh yeah, wear sox or you will have to buy some; there are no shoes allowed.

Well this is one of the most obscure museums I have visited. This is literally a collection of…read morehundreds of puzzles of all types. I worth a visit but not worth a large chunk of time. Interesting though.

One afternoon in Tagaytay, my friends and I were looking a place to go for a quick bonding (we had…read moreto leave Tagaytay early to avoid the heavy traffic). We had just eaten lunch so another restaurant with a view was out of the picture. We heard about this Puzzle Mansion but we were hesitant to go because it just sounded boring to most of us. But we were almost halfway out of Tagaytay and we needed to go somewhere before we change our minds and just head home. So we took a left turn going to the Puzzle Mansion. The road going to the mansion was quite steep so we decided to park our car nearby and just go for the jeepney shuttle they offer to guests (for 10 pesos). That was the most fun part of the tour for me. The Puzzle Museum was interesting; they showcase over a thousand of puzzles from the most basic ones (think Disney Princesses and Barbie) to the more elaborate ones. The owner also holds the Guinness World Record for completing the biggest puzzle in the world. At the second floor, there's an area where you can have your picture made into a puzzle, and for those inspired by the museum, there are some tables where you can practice your puzzle-solving skills. They also have a garden where they sell different kinds of plants and we bought around five pots. This place was just okay for me. It would probably be a nice stopover for an educational field trip, but it scores low on the fun meter, and is not a place for friends or family bonding.

A very painful reminder of a very horrific period of Philippine/US history. Over 80,000 military…read moresurrendered here, and many were tortured by forces of Imperial Japan before, during, and after the death march. The museum preserved many artifacts from this horrible day in WWII history to include the latrine turned into a torture chamber. Like Dachau and Buchenwald, this museum must remain for future generations to preserve and prevent recurrence... even though it often feels today like the rest of the world isn't paying attention. There are important lessons here. That freedom is not free, that good people risked their lives to aid other humans under less than human circumstances, and that even evil can be overcome by good once people's hearts are converted. A must visit ... but one that is sobering so prepare yourself. Honor them by respecting their memory and their sacrifice that allows you today to remain free... then...pass the lesson on...

Unfortunately we showed up 1/2 ofter it closed. We were approached by the night watchman…read more He told us to come back the following day. He did show us the small building that the Japanese use to torture the prisoners. And a few other facts were told to us. He was so nice and willing to help. He even told us about a visitor he gets once in awhile . He got chicken skin., thank Sir