0 MIND MUSEUM | Where Science Comes Alive

I grew up in a remote place which is quite inaccessible to the advancement of educational programs that offers variety of education materials. Audio visual is relatively necessary for programs that helps utilize and enhance the education system. My mind was nurtured through the whiff of the books where each pages packed with just letters, numbers, and still pictures. You must have a clear imagination how everything works depending on how you understand each paragraph. You must have a clear view on how the way teacher teaches you. And you must have a clear understanding what words and terminology used to describe things.

When I attained high school, parents decided to endure my education in Manila. So I was pretty amazed every time I watched Sineskwela, Mathinik, Hiraya Manawari and any other infotainment programs. I don’t need to imagine how things work while it is being shown correctly right before your eyes.

Since then, I always looked forward to visit science museums and exhibits. So everytime there will be field trips I always bugged my sister to allow me join educational activities. We went to different museums and historical places. Until recent year where first ever world-class Science Museum built in the Philippines. March of 2012, The Mind Museum in Bonifacio Global City in Taguig houses five galleries namely the Story of Atom, Story of Universe, Story of Earth, Story of Life and the Story of Technology. It is a project of the non-profit Bonifacio Art Foundation Inc. to provide extraordinary educational experience inspired through the understanding of Science and  Technology.

Thanks to complimentary tickets won from a raffle for two, I was able to experience a real life education. And I should say for low-wage earners like me, ticket price is quite expensive. But they do offer some discounts for students and teachers, persons with disability and senior citizens will also get rebates. Please refer for the prices below.

• Adult - P600
• Child - P450
• Private School Students - P450
• Public School Students - P150
• Private/Private School Teachers - P150
• Children 2ft. and below - Free Entrance
• All Day Pass Ticket - P750

Tickets are also available online and at the gate of the museum. Operating hours comes with three batches, 9AM – 12NOON / 12NOON – 3PM / 3PM – 6PM / from Tuesday going Sunday. Operations extend during Saturday and Sunday so there will be fourth batch from 6PM – 9PM. Closed every Monday.

Upon entering at the museum, you will be welcome by Aedi and will tell you about your expectations inside the Mind Museum. There will be no tour guide so you can go wherever you wanted to at your own excitement. That will absolutely ensure you amusement about Science.

There is also Park outside of The Mind Museum. A thousand-square meter outdoor source of science fascination. Visitors learn science by rediscovering anew, through play, the wonder of nature’s elements: sunlight, wind, water and greenery. The park consists of four main play pockets: Water, Math, Music, and Living. -TMM

The Mind Museum is worth wasting your time. And I would say the price is also worth spending because you will learn a lot. Gladly we have this world-class Science museum to cultivate the knowledge of our kids. Well not just with the kids, even me I learned something new. Each exhibit is designed to be discovered on your own experience. There are also Mind Movers that will available to give guide and answer your questions. Just ask them and you will surely get a very good feedback.

The Mind Museum

Address: 28^th Street Cor. 3^rd Avenue Bonifacio Global City, Taguig Philippines

Website: www.themindmuseum.org

Email: inquiry@themindmuseum.org

Contact: (02) 909 - 6463

How to get there:

MRT: Alight at the Ayala MRT Station, then walk downstairs opposite of SM Makati.

TAXI: Let them know that you're going to The Mind Museum, and you will bring you there.

THE FORT BUS: Go to BGC Terminal, the ride The Fort Bus - West Route. There are two routes - East and West Routes. East Routes which passes Burgos Circle and ends at the Market Market Shopping Center. West Routes brings you near High Street and The Fort Entertainment Center aka Fort Strip. So make sure to ride West Route. Then alight at NetOne Building or NetSquare Bus Stop.

Where to Eat:

No restaurant inside the museum but it has Jollibee outside of The Mind Museum. Along the 2nd street is Burgos Street, which is only 3 minutes walk. Burgos Street houses thirty plus restaurants.