At the entrance of Grand Heights subdivision in Antipolo City, Rizal, Pinto Art Museum stands majestically, bustling with visitors from every age. We were one of those lucky to have the opportunity to witness what the museum has to offer one fine Sunday afternoon this November.
The Weekend Crowd
Upon entering the subdivision, we saw a group of students exiting the museum and walking towards the tricycle terminal. We were then directed by the parking attendant towards the parking spot about 100 meters from the entrance of Pinto Art Museum. There we saw lines of cars parked along the pavement.
We knew right there and then that the museum was packed with eager and excited visitors like us.
Pinto Art Museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 am to 6:00pm and should you wish to avoid the crowd, we recommend scheduling your visit there on a weekday. The museum does not require reservations prior to visits.
What to do in Pinto Art Museum
Marvel at the various art exhibit
Pinto Art Museum boasts of various type of arts exhibited in their 7 galleries. The museum houses paintings, sculptures, installations, mixed media from different artists. You will feast your eyes on a variety of arts telling stories, conveying beliefs and convictions as well as inviting you to give your own interpretation.
Capture beauty in photos
The museum is quite popular for its landscape and architecture. With unmistakably Greek influence in its buildings, garden and amphitheater, every nook and cranny are haven for visitors who seek gods and goddesses-like photos.
The museum is also open for prenuptial shoots.
Satisfy your cravings
After walking around, it is nice to rest and enjoy good food. Café Rizal is the museum’s in-house restaurant strategically located near the chapel. This is the main café where you can dine in inside or al-fresco. A smaller one is located between Galleries 3 and 4.
Café Dionysus is another café in the complex located in the roof deck just above the Pinto Academy for a more spectacular view.
Watch the sunset
Since we visited Pinto Art Museum in the afternoon, we were able to watch the sunset at the roof deck near the pool and upper garden. The towering trees provide a wonderful accent to the orange sky as the sun sets.
Overall, it was a good and visually stimulating experience. No wonder Pinto Art Museum
is a favorite post in every Instagram and Facebook. Despite the crowd, we totally
enjoyed our visit and had full hearts and tummy upon going home. It was indeed a fine
Sunday afternoon in Pinto Museum!
