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Lopez Museum

Lopez Museum
Lopez Museum

Lopez Museum is an art museum in Pasig, Philippines. 1 work from its collection is in this catalog, including Juan Luna.

About Lopez Museum

The López Museum and Library, also known as simply the Lopez Museum, is a Philippine art and history museum and library. It previously was located in Pasig, Philippines at the ground floor of the Benpres Building, Exchange Road corner Meralco Avenue, Ortigas Center.

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Founded
1960

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Overview

The Lopez Museum and Library is a Philippine art and history museum and library located in Metro Manila. Established in 1960, it holds a significant collection of Filipiniana materials, rare books, and artworks by prominent Filipino artists. The institution plays a crucial role in preserving and providing access to Filipino heritage and historical artifacts.

Notable holdings

Among the most notable holdings of the museum is the painting España y Filipinas by Juan Luna, which was acquired during the tenure of the first curator, Renato Constantino. The museum also holds significant artworks by Felix Resurreccion Hidalgo, complementing its extensive collection of Filipiniana books, maps, and Jose Rizal memorabilia.

Building & site

The museum was originally housed in a four-storey building designed by architect Angel Nakpil on Lancaster Street in Pasay, which was later demolished after the institution moved. Its subsequent and most recognized location was on the ground floor of the Benpres Building, situated at the corner of Exchange Road and Meralco Avenue in Ortigas Center, Pasig. Future spaces for the institution include a building at the Rockwell Center in Makati and the Eugenio Lopez Center in Antipolo, Rizal.

Visiting

The Lopez Museum and Library is located in Metro Manila, Philippines. The museum has been closed since 2017 as part of preparations for its relocation. Its collections are currently being prepared for a split between the Eugenio Lopez Center in Antipolo, Rizal and The Proscenium at Rockwell in Makati. In the interim, the institution is organizing off-site exhibitions, such as the scheduled display at the University of the Philippines Visayas Main Building in Iloilo City from November 2024 to April 2026. Information regarding the institution can be found on its official website.

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Artworks shown from Lopez Museum are in the public domain; images via the open-access programs of their source collections. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.