Pinto Art Museum is an art museum in Antipolo that showcases some of the best of the Philippines’ contemporary artists. This lovely museum is one of the top spots to visit in Antipolo, a hilly city just east of Metro Manila.
With art galleries housed in Mediterranean-inspired villas, sprawling gardens, and modern Filipino art exhibits, Pinto Art Museum offers a unique mix of art and culture in a secluded space just an hour or so from the busy city.
Since it opened in 2010, this museum has become a favorite among weekend travelers, art lovers, and photography enthusiasts. The first time I visited, I was amazed by the architecture and design of the place. It’s one of the places I’d recommend to anyone interested in art and culture if they’ve already visited the National Museum of the Philippines circuit in Manila and have a day to spare.
I’ve revisited this museum several times with different companions over the years and checked it out again recently to see what’s new.
In case you’ve never been to Pinto Art Museum (or haven’t visited it lately), you can find all the essential information, including updated admission fees, museum highlights, where to eat nearby, how to get there from Manila and other practical tips to help plan your visit as of June 2025.
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Admission hours
Pinto Art Museum is open to the public from Tuesdays to Sundays from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm. The museum is closed on Mondays.
Admission fees
Effective June 1, 2025, Pinto Art Museum has new admission prices:
- P300: Adult (18 years old and above)
- P240: Senior citizens and PWDs
- P150 : Student (with valid ID)
- FREE: 3 years old and below
Accessibility issues: While wheelchair access is available in some galleries, the museum is located in a hilly area with stairs.
What to expect from Pinto Art Museum
Pinto Art Museum is pretty big and can take you a couple of hours to explore. It contains six galleries, several outdoor art installations, and an indigenous arts wing. The galleries are set in a series of interconnected Mediterranean-style villas set in a 1.3-hectare property, with open-air pathways, courtyards, lush gardens, and a mini chapel adding to the serene atmosphere.
Aside from the wonderful art pieces, the setting itself within beautifully landscaped grounds and an Arboretum of Philippine plants on site makes this museum a welcome escape from the city. You’ll want to take it slow here.
Visitors can find work by artists such as BenCab (National Artist for Visual Arts), Elmer Borlongan, Mark Justiniani, Rodel Tapaya, Emmanuel Garibay, Don Salubayba, Marina Cruz, Leeroy New and more.
One of the newest wings, the Museum of Indigenous Art, focuses on artwork and sculptures from Filipino indigenous communities. There are a few interactive exhibits and activities for guests in some galleries.
For school field trips and events, you can find the Pintô Academy of Arts and Sciences, an educational center where visitors can watch a short video about the beginnings of Pintô before exploring other galleries.
Pop-up: Get a traditional Kalinga tattoo
Pinto Art Museum occasionally hosts pop-ups and events. This June 2025, the museum is offering visitors a rare opportunity to experience traditional hand-tapped Kalinga tattoos right in Metro Manila. If you’ve always wanted to get a minimalist contemporary Filipino tattoo but don’t have time to go to the Cordillera region in North Luzon, then this might be a good option for you.
According to the museum’s social media page, guests can “experience the art of hand-tapped Kalinga tattoos with Den Wigan, a traditional mambabatok.” The tattoo artist is said to come from a lineage of tattoo artists, whose father is a relative of Whang-od, the renowned Kalinga tattooist based in Buscalan village in the Cordilleras.
For more information or to reserve a tattoo session, send contact Jerine at 0906-5990737, (02) 8697-1015 or email pintoartmuseumph@gmail.com
Arboretum
Nature lovers will be happy to know that the museum now contains an Arboretum that highlights indigenous Philippine plants and trees. According to news reports, the arboretum, curated by visual artist and ecologist, Ronald Achacoso, is a 2000-sq.meter arboretum or botanical garden that houses 500 species of indigenous plants.
It serves as a rescue center and resource for endangered indigenous plants and trees, with a worthy goal of educating the youth about the richness and diversity of Philippine flora.
Museum shop
If you want to take home souvenirs, Pinto Art Museum now has a museum shop right that carries art books, merch, and clothing, including souvenir t-shirts with some of the museum’s most popular artwork.
The gift shop also sells modern clothing made of traditional woven fabrics and textiles.
Where to eat in or near Pinto Art Museum
Pinto Art Museum has several cafes inside the museum complex, so there’s no need to go out if you want some refreshments or a full meal.
Element Cafe
Element Cafe specializes in freshly brewed coffee and pastries. According to their FB page, they’re open from Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 am to 6:30 pm .
Cafe Dionysus
A Greek-inspired cafe located at the Pinto Academy Roofdeck that offers another spot for a relaxing break or snack. They serve mainly pasta, salad, sandwiches, drinks and desserts, including Carmen’s Best Ice Cream.
Café Rizal by Peppermill
Pinto Art Museum’s main restaurant, which serves artisan pizza, pasta, main courses and more. If you want a full meal and fancy ambiance, this is the main restaurant to try.
Antipolo is a popular food trip destination, so you could also combine your museum trip with visits to other notable cafes in the area that are nearby or a short drive away. Here’s where else to eat in Antipolo.
- Burrow Cafe (vegan-friendly)
- Katsu House Japanese Fusion Restaurant (vegan)
- Crescent Moon Cafe
- Tahanan Bistro
- Vieux Chalet
- Palpitate Antipolo
- Cafe Agusta
- Tyvo Overlooking Grill & Cafe
- Casa Mellifera Apiary & Restaurant
How to make the most of your visit
The best time to visit Pinto Art Museum is on weekdays (Tuesday to Thursday) rather than weekends. I recommend visiting in the morning when they open and trying one of the restos for lunch or a snack. To make the most of your trip, you can explore other places in Antipolo as well. Check out my previous post on things to 10 things to do in Antipolo.
Location and address
Pintô Art Museum and Arboretum is located inside Grand Heights Subdivision, 1 Sierra Madre Street, Antipolo City
How to get to Pinto Art Museum from Manila
By private transportation
- The easiest way to get to Pinto Art Museum from Manila is by private transport. If you’re driving a car or motorcycle, simply plot the location on GoogleMaps or Waze and follow the suggested route. Depending on where you’re coming from, there are two possible routes you can take:
- Via Ortigas Avenue Extension: Drive past Tikling Junction, then continue along Ortigas Avenue Extension toward Antipolo. Turn right at Unciano Medical Center into Grand Heights Subdivision
- Via Marcos Highway: Head through Marikina and take the Sumulong Highway. Watch for signs pointing to Antipolo Church or Grand Heights.
- Private vehicles need to pay a P20 road user’s fee to enter the subdivision. There’s no parking fee at the museum.
By taxi
- For tourists not familiar with the place, I highly recommend taking a rideshare service like Grab or a taxi. This takes about an hour and will cost you around P450-P500 each way, coming from cities like Quezon City or Makati.
- If you’re feeling adventurous and want to save some cash, you can also use motorcycle taxis like Angkas, JoyRide or MoveIt, but be prepared for some twisty roads.
- You’ll be dropped off right outside the subdivision’s gate, which is very near the museum entrance.
- It’s hard to hail a taxi from there, so you’ll want to book a pickup to get back to the city.
By public transportation
- The nearest train station to the museum is Antipolo Station, but it’s still far and requires multiple transfers.
- Ride the LRT-2 to Antipolo Station. You can transfer from the MRT Cubao to LRT-2 Cubao or from the LRT-1 Recto to the LRT-2 Doroteo Jose.
- Ride a jeep going to the Antipolo Church or Shopwise, and get down at the Ynares Center. Take a tricycle to Pinto Art Museum or Grand Heights Subdivision.
- Alternatively, from Cubao or Pasig, ride a jeepney, FX or public van bound for Antipolo. Get off at the Ynares Center and take a short tricycle ride to Pinto Art Museum.