After several trips in Benguet I often receive questions as to what are the things or which places tourists should opt when visiting the area. For those who do not know, the city has been holding to its cultural roots for ages and one way to showcase it is by visiting one of the country's well-known museum - BenCab Musuem.
The BenCab museum is a four storey building, divided into various galleries which houses the exquisite collection of paintings, artifacts, sculptures, indigenous Cordillera artworks, amongst others, of Mr. Benedicto “BenCab” Reyes Cabrera, hailed as National Artist for Visual Arts in the Philippines and a best-selling painter.
Selection of galleries are as follows:
- BenCab Gallery
- Cordillera Gallery
- Erotica Gallery
- Sepia Gallery
- Philippine Contemporary Art Gallery 1
- Philippine Contemporary Art Gallery 2
- Maestro Gallery
- Print Gallery
- Patio Salvador and Larawan Hall.
Below are some of the photos that I took during my trip.
Reception Area
Gallery
Bulul - Rice Harvest God Installation
Exterior & Cafe Isabel
What a rewarding way to end your tour with a sip of coffee, cool Baguio Breeze and an over-looking view.
FAQ's/GENERAL INFORMATION
- BenCab Museum is situated along Asin Road, Tuba, Benguet
- Tuesdays to Sundays 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (last entry at 5:30 pm).
Closed on Mondays, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
Admission to the Museum:
General admission – Php120
Students with valid school ID – Php100
Seniors/ PWD with valid IDs – Php80
Special rates for student & organized groups with minimum of 30 guests
EcoTrail tour – same as above
Note:
- Guided tours of the Museum and Gardens may be arranged at the reception.
- Outside food and drinks are not permitted in the Museum. Food and drinks are permitted only in Café Sabel and may not be carried into the galleries or other areas.
- Smoking is not permitted anywhere in the Museum.
- Still photography for personal use is permitted. No flash or tripods allowed. Videotaping is permitted in the lobby only. No photographs or videotapes may be reproduced, distributed, or sold without permission from the Museum.
- Sketching is permitted in the galleries (pencil only, no ink or paint) with sketchbooks no larger than 8 1/2 x 11 inches (21.6 x 27.9 cm). No easels, stools, or sketching while sitting on the floor is permitted.
TRANSPORTATION ACCESS
Car: 15-minute drive from Baguio City center.
Public transport: Jeep to Asin from jeepney terminal near Baguio market.
CONTACT DETAILS
Km. 6 Asin Road, Tadiangan,
Tuba, Benguet, Philippines
Tel /Fax: (+63 74) 442 7165
Email: [email protected]
That is all for now, I hope you enjoyed reading. :)
With love,
Alyjane 💋
Wow, what a great place for art, I have been able to visit it also same time as you did too. Great guide and information you have provided, will be very useful to other people who might want to visit the place once they go up to Baguio City.
I am a big fan of your travel blogs, keep on creating quality content and Steem on!
Glad you appreciate it. Thanks! 😬
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I wonder how all his art works look like. I wish i have the time and luxury to visit this place. Ben caaaaaab
This was an interesting article with nice pictures! Looking forward to more from you!
Yayyy!!! Glad you like. Will keep on posting! Thanks. 😬😬
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