The Silangan Gardens:Pinto Art Museum Antipolo, Rizal

It is typical for us to go to the mall, having a movie night out or clubbing. Why don't you call your friends or families and try to unwind after hard day's work by coming to a museum. One of the beautiful museums I have seen so far is the Pinto Art Museum.

Located in the city of Antipolo,The Silangan Gardens: Pinto Art Museum is one of the best place for art enthusiasts. The place is owned by a neurologist Dr. Joven Cuanang who works in one of the best hospitals not only in the country but also in the world. According to the woman who assisted us, the museum was established way back 2010 while the garden inside was established during the early 1970s.

How did we get there?  If you are coming from MRT drop off to Cubao station. Then walk in the direction of LRT and pay for your ticket bound to Santolan station. From Santolan station, there are a lot of jeeps that would offers you a ride going to Antipolo-Simbahan. The fare will only cost you P22. Then you may drop off either at Ynares or Antipolo Simbahan. Hire a tricycle going to Pinto Art museum. Just inform the driver that you are heading to the museum because they are very familiar about the place.

(Visitors at the entrance of the museum)

Upon entering, you need to register first and pay for the entrance fee. For those who are students, it is advisable to bring your I.D for you to pay only P75 (as of August 2014). For those who do not have the I.D, you need to pay the regular fee cost P150. Rule: The guide told us that repeated changing clothes is strictly prohibited because the place is use for photoshoot. If ever we abide, this will give us another charge. But if you are really sweaty, you can change your clothes as long as it will be once. When everything is settled, you will be given a map and a ticket. So let’s get started :)

THE MUSEUM

Going down to the museum, you will be welcomed by the trees that surround the whole place. You will also see some artworks that were already been displayed outside.

(One of the arts exhibited outside)

Based on the given map, there are a total of 6 galleries and 2 gardens – the lower and the upper garden (for those visitors who already visit the place, kindly correct me if I am wrong. Thank you in advance.) Upon entering the first gallery, you will see the message of the owner to all visitors. See picture below.

(Message of Dr. Joven Cuanang, view image to make it clearer)

Inside the first gallery, a lot of huge artworks are being displayed.

(View in the first gallery that we entered in)

(Karnabal)

The huge mural named as Karnabal by Salingpusa (Rolly Acuña, Elmer Borlongan, Karen Flores, Emmanuel Garibay, Mark Justiniani, Antonio C. Leaño, Erwin C. Leaño, Joy Mallari, Neil A. Manalo, Andy Orencio, Jim orencio, Vincent Paul Padilla, Anthony Palomo, Mikel Parial, Jose Santos III, Geronimo Tapeles).  It stands 144 x 480 inches.

On the other gallery, you will see:

(The second gallery that we entered in)

(Tingga'ng Baluti by Salvador Alonday)

(From left to right: Makiling by Salvador Alonday, Sophia by Riel Hilario in collaboration with Salvador Alonday and I forgot to capture the name of the last one. Sorry)

If you need to fill your empty stomach, there is a café in the lower part of the museum. If you find it a bit costly, there is a small stall at the entrance offering you drinks and foods.

Beside the café, you will find another gallery and below are the things that you can see inside.

 

Artworks on the other galleries:

(Owww)

THE GARDENS

The place is not just a museum. It has gardens which are perfect for picture taking. According to the one of the helpers, some of the area is used for shooting. One of the examples is the meditation garden. 

(This meditation garden is dedicated to the love of Jose Rizal and Leonor Rivera)

(Another garden that you can find inside)

(Ernesta's Garden)

(The big tree)

All pictures above are some of the beautiful spots in the garden. You can see and appreciate more  when you visit the place.

For those who are interested in having a photoshoot, here are the rates posted at the entrance (as of August 2014).

• P 3000       - Upper garden
• P 5000       - Upper and lower gardens
• P 10, 000   - Upper and lower gardens and new museum wing
• 4 hour shoot. P 750/hr in excess
• 5 inclusive pax. P 300/head in excess

I may not be a very good artist or even an artist, but I really do appreciate works of art. The place is a proof that many Filipinos are very talented and they are blessed to have this kind of talent. High five people! :)

I encourage you to visit this beautiful place and you will have one of the great escape and this experience will surely refresh your mind. 

For more details:

Museum hours
      Tuesdays - Sundays | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Entrance ticket rates
       P 150 Regular ticket   |  P 120 Senior Citizens    | P 75 Students with ID

Address: No. 1 Sierra madre Street Grandheights Antipolo City, Rizal

Telephone no: 697-1015

Email: pintoartmuseum@yahoo.com

Disclaimer: All work of arts you seen on this blog is not mine.

Breakdown of expense

LRT to Antipolo Simbahan                       - P 22
Antipolo Simbahan to Pinto Art Museum  - P 60/ride
Entrance fee                                             -P 150