{"id":13291,"date":"2019-11-30T18:00:28","date_gmt":"2019-11-30T10:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/?p=13291"},"modified":"2021-03-15T11:53:52","modified_gmt":"2021-03-15T03:53:52","slug":"museo-orlina-in-tagaytay-showcasing-glass-artistry-in-the-country","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/2019\/11\/30\/museo-orlina-in-tagaytay-showcasing-glass-artistry-in-the-country\/","title":{"rendered":"Museo Orlina in Tagaytay: Showcasing Glass Artistry in the Country"},"content":{"rendered":"

Updated as of March 15, 2021<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Long before glass sculptures were popular in the Philippines, glass was only appreciated as a utilitarian function. Today, glass transformed the sculpting medium into a dazzling art that showcases the immense potential of it.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Discover art, life, and nature come together at Museo Orlina<\/strong>, a five-level glass museum that showcases the artistry of the internationally acclaimed and pioneer of glass sculptures in the country\u2014Mr. Ramon Orlina<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Upon entering the museum, you will immediately be greeted by the reception lobby and museum shop located at Level 2 called Ningning.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ningning gallery<\/strong> contains two galleries, one that exhibits the early pieces and the other, with more of his recent works.<\/p>\n

\"\"Ningning gallery<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

The Lower level is the Reflections gallery<\/strong> where the interactive touch screen display system is located. Here, guests may browse and view a selection of Orlina\u2019s images, files, videos, documents, and other data. <\/span><\/p>\n

It also opens up a doorway to the sculpture garden. Level 1 or Naesa<\/strong>, on the other hand, is the devoted space for changing exhibitions.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Level 1 or Naesa for changing exhibits<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Level 3 is Anna<\/strong>, named after the youngest of Orlina\u2019s daughters. Here, guests may find Orlina\u2019s photographs and some of his preliminary models.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Level 3 or Anna gallery<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

The last floor opens up to the roof deck where guests can enjoy a nice view of the Taal volcano.<\/p>\n

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The entrance for adults is Php 130<\/strong>; for students, senior citizens and PWD,\u00a0Php 100<\/strong>. Still photography for personal use is permitted but flash, monopods, tripods, stabilizers, drones and other similar devices are not allowed in the museum unless with prior approval from the museum.<\/span><\/p>\n

No photographs or videotapes may be reproduced, distributed or sold without permission from the museum. Outside food and drinks, as well as pets, are not allowed in the museum.<\/p>\n

However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the museum is prioritizing those who are booking online.<\/p>\n

Interesting parties\u00a0may do so by visiting this link<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Also read:\u00a05 Must-Visit Open-Air Museums in the PH<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

How to get here:<\/strong><\/p>\n