MCAD Manila (Museum of Contemporary Art and Design)
About
Free, cool and always changing! MCAD is the contemporary art museum on the ground floor of De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde's Design and Arts Campus in Malate. It keeps no permanent collection, so every visit means a new show of installations, new media and design. Until November 15, 2026 it hosts Olafur Eliasson's "Your curious journey", the last stop of the artist's international tour. Entry is free with timed slots, so register online before you go!
Opening hoursSee the week
- MondayClosed
- Tuesday10 AM–6 PM
- Wednesday10 AM–6 PM
- Thursday10 AM–6 PM
- Friday10 AM–6 PM
- Saturday10 AM–6 PM
- Sunday10 AM–2 PM
Closed on holidays; timed entry, so register for a slot on the MCAD website
From mcadmanila.org.ph, checked Oct 2026
- 1 to 2 hrsTime to spend
- Weekday mornings for the quietest rooms; Sundays close early at 2 PM.Best time to go
- Free entryEntrance and budget
- Train, then a short walkNo car needed
What to do here
- Until November 15, 2026: walk through Olafur Eliasson's "Your curious journey"
- Book a timed slot online, then come back for the next show
- Check the MCAD site for free talks, screenings and workshops
Know before you go
Leave large bags and bigger-than-standard backpacks with the guard at the entrance.
Hours can change without notice in bad weather, so check MCAD's page before heading out in a storm.
Do not touch the artworks unless a sign says you can.
Visitors who feel sick are asked to reschedule their visit.
The museum lists both free and paid parking spaces nearby.
Free admission (official MCAD site). Register for a timed entry slot on the website.
Where it is
G/F De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde Design and Arts Campus, Dominga St., Malate, Manila
No car neededRide the LRT-1 to Vito Cruz station, then walk a few minutes to the Benilde Design and Arts Campus on Dominga St. and P. Ocampo St. Grab and taxis can drop you at the campus gate.
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FAQ
Is MCAD free?
Yes. Admission is free, but entry is timed, so register for a slot on the MCAD website first.
What are the opening hours?
Tuesday to Saturday 10 AM to 6 PM and Sunday 10 AM to 2 PM. Closed on Mondays and holidays.
Until when is the Olafur Eliasson show?
"Your curious journey" runs until Sunday, November 15, 2026. After that MCAD moves on to its next exhibition.