NOTE: Updated April 2023
Typical museums in the country only appeal to history buffs and art enthusiasts. Visitors are expected to just look at artwork hanging on walls or stare at artifacts behind glass cases, learn historical facts, and that’s it. In most museums, photography isn’t even allowed, leaving visitors with no visual proof of their visit.
Art in Island is not your typical museum. It allows visitors not just to look, but to also interact with the museum pieces and become “part of the art.” With our fondness for taking photos and love for humorous pics, this place seems to have been made for Pinoys.
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I first visited this place during Microtel’s media tour around Quezon City while staying at Microtel Acropolis and found myself going back with my family a few weeks later to share the fun when it as still relatively new. When it first opened in December 2014, it used to be a traditional museum with painted 3D paintings.
Like many attractions, it temporarily shut its doors during the pandemic. On December 15, 2022 the museum reopened with a new name, Art in Island: The Media Square, and brand new digital displays.
Now considered as the largest mixed media museum in the Philippines, Art in Island: The Media Square brings art, media, and technology together through projections and audio. The immersive experience was made possible through a collaboration with renowned artists and digital experts from South Korea.
There’s also a new al fresco Korean restaurant called Jeongwon right next to the museum but the place is very near dining establishments in Cubao X. You can find other restaurants like Bellini’s, Tacio’s, Cubao X Brewery, and more nearby.
In case you’re looking for something new to do in Quezon City with friends or family (especially kids), visiting Art in Island: The Media Square could be a good option.
Klook.comWhy you should visit
Visiting Art in Island offers a fun, family-friendly activity that’s an alternative to going to the mall or watching a movie. Unlike typical serious museums, this one allows you to go trigger-happy with the photos. You get to unleash your creativity when it comes to posing. Plus, you end up with lots of cool photos.
How much does it cost (updated 2023)
- Entrance Fee: Regular P850 (book via Klook for a discount)
- Students (w/ ID): P700
- Senior/PWD: P600
New operating schedule
Starting April 1, 2023 – Art in Island will have new business hours:.
- OPEN Tuesdays to Fridays, 11:00 am – 7:30 pm.
- Selling of tickets is until 6:00 pm only.
- OPEN Saturdays to Sundays, 11:00 am – 8:30 pm.
- Selling of tickets is until 7:00 pm only.
- The museum is closed on Mondays except on Holidays.
Tips & useful info
- Allot 1.5-3 hours to visit all of the galleries and take photos especially if there are a lot of people, because you have to wait and take turns at the different spots.
- You will be asked to remove your footwear, so it’s better if you’re wearing socks if you don’t want to go barefoot.
- To get the perfect angle, instruct your photographer to take photos on the designated stickers on the floor.
- Bring friends so you can take photos of each other. Tripods and selfie sticks are not allowed. If you’re visiting the place alone, you can hire a photographer for P300.
- Make sure your camera and phones are fully charged. The place has free WiFi, so it helps to bring a smartphone and Powerbank.
- Be considerate of other people in the museum. Try not to take too many shots in one spot if you see there are other people waiting.
Location and contact info:
Art in Island. #175, 15th Avenue, Barangay Socorro, Cubao, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. You can enter through Cubao X to get to the parking lot.
- Tel. no: 4211356
- Email: artinisland@gmail.com
- Facebook Page: Art in Island