The Upside Down Museum is a 1,700-square-foot illusion museum with giant exhibits leaning in different angles. The inspiration for this museum came from upside down establishments in other countries, particularly in the United States and Malaysia. The museum has 22 galleries, some with a house, a bridge, and even cars displayed upside down.

Do you remember the heavy coins and paper bills you used to ask your parents for when you were a child? At The Money Museum, you can walk down memory lane and take a look at the bills that once were from several years, even decades back! Launched in 1999, the museum serves as a repository for our local currencies, including the gold artifacts our great ancestors used when trading.

If you are into military aviation history and aerospace science, then the Philippine Air Force Aerospace Museum is perfect for you. Here, you can marvel at the planes on display and other aircrafts that were used in the past. Originally called the Marcos Museum when it was inaugurated in 1974, the museum was built to honor the airmen of the Philippine Air Force.

Photo Credit: Sining Kamalig Facebook page Sining Kamalig features contemporary pieces made by various Filipino artists. It was founded about five decades ago with the aim to democratize fine art and to provide local artists an avenue to showcase their masterpieces. The museum also encourages upcoming artists to further develop their artistic cravings.

The three-storey museum was named afterFundacion Sansó, a Spanish-born Filipino artist who's love for painting pushed him to build his own museum. The museum has multiple exhibits that showcase the artist's life as well as his as influences. It's highly advisable to visit the museum regularly as the first-level displays change based on different themes. Outside the museum is a cafe that was named after the artist, too.

The Marikina Shoe Museum is home to over 700 pairs of Imelda Marcos' shoes - all neatly arranged on shelves. Aside from the extravagant display of footwear, the museum highlights the art of shoe making. This is a great place to go to before or after hunting for affordable shoes in Marikina.

Undoubtedly, there are a lot of museums in Manila, but only a few of them showcase performance art displays and even film screenings. At the Museum of Contemporary Art and Design, you can see various art pieces that may look odd and weird yet interesting. Visit the museum often asit always offers something new to its guests.

From the outside, the museum looks like a regular house that we often see in historical films. However, when you step inside, you can see various Katipunero memorabilia, including the chairs where Rizal, Bonifacio, and Mabini sat when they founded the Liga Filipina. Looking at the museum's walls feels like reading your history book in preparation for an exam. Paintings of Ka Oryang (Nakpil's wife) and other artifacts can also be found here.

Feed your mind and be amazed by our country's rich history by visiting these museums in Manila. Book a hotel nearby with help from Traveloka!]]>