19/10/2026
Happy National Museum and Galleries Month!
𝗢𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝗜𝗦 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗘𝗨𝗠𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗚𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗛 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
This October, the National Historical Commission of the Philippines joins the nation in celebrating Museums and Galleries Month (MGM) 2026 with the theme, “Bridging Divides: Preserving the Present for Tomorrow.”
Observed every October pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 798, s. 1991, MGM celebrates the important role of museums and galleries in nurturing national consciousness, strengthening our connection with our cultural heritage, and carrying the stories of our communities forward. More than repositories of objects from the past, museums are living spaces for learning, dialogue, and discovery.
For the NHCP, these spaces extend across the country through our shrines, museums, and historical landmarks. They preserve the places where history happened, safeguard objects and memories that help tell our national story, and bring Filipinos closer to the lives, struggles, ideas, and communities that shaped our nation.
This year’s theme reminds us that history and heritage can help bridge distances between generations, communities, and different experiences. Museums become meaningful when the histories they preserve are shared, discussed, questioned, and made accessible to the people whose stories they tell.
Throughout October, we celebrate the people and communities who keep these places alive and the visitors who continue to discover something new within them.
Here’s to a month of exploring, remembering, and making history come alive! 🏛️🇵🇭
