National Museum of Natural History, Philippines
Antonio Toledo; later museum conversion team · Manila, Philippines · 1940
The National Museum of Natural History adapts a former government building through a major contemporary interior intervention. A new central structure and roof reorganize the courtyard as an orientation space. The contrast between the preserved civic exterior and the transformed interior makes the project a significant example of museum reuse in Manila. Visiting: General admission to the National Museum of the Philippines is free. Groups may need advance booking and visitor identification is required.