If you love art, then a visit to the BenCab Museum is a must when you’re in Baguio City. The museum is named after Filipino national artist Benedicto “BenCab” Reyes Cabrera, and features both his own work and that of other contemporary Filipino artists.
Planning to visit? This guide will tell you everything you need to know about the BenCab Museum, including entrance fees, how to get there, and opening hours.
About BenCab Museum
The BenCab Museum was established and opened to the public in 2009. It is located in Tuba, Benguet which is about 20 minutes from Baguio City by car. The museum features art exhibits, galleries (of BenCab’s work and other various artists), displays and houses a cafe – Cafe Sabel.
Entering the museum, you’ll start on the third floor going down to the first floor where you’ll find the cafe with a view overlooking the fish pond, farm and gardens.
Opening Hours & Entrance Fees
The museum is open from 9AM to 6PM and is closed on Mondays, Christmas, & New Years. Last tickets are sold at 5:30PM.
And entrance fee is:
- P150 – general admission
- P120 – students with a school issued ID
- P100 – senior citizen or person with disability (PWD) with valid ID
- Children below 42″ are free
How to Get There
Via Commute
Ride a taxi or jeepney from Baguio City to BenCab Museum. If you’re on a budget, take a jeepney bound to Asin and ask the driver if they will pass by the museum.
Via Private Car
Search for “BenCab Museum” on Waze or Google Maps. Travel time is approximately 20 – 30 minutes from Baguio City proper. Parking space is available near the museum.
What to Expect
Gallery
There are several galleries in BenCab Museum: the BenCab gallery, Cordillera gallery, Erotica gallery, Sepia gallery, Maestro gallery, Philippine Contemporary Art gallery, and more. Each one is filled with beautiful artworks. We took our time going from gallery to gallery – all the paintings were beautiful and they sure did inspire us to be more creative (Johanes wanted to try painting).
Cafe Sabel
After exploring the galleries, we recommend grabbing a bite at Cafe Sabel. The cafe has a gorgeous view of the fish pond, farm and gardens. They serve all-day breakfast meals, sandwiches, salads, pastas, pizzas and more. But the food is a bit expensive.
Gardens & Farm
The BenCab Museum is set against a stunning landscape of gardens and a farm. You’ll find various kinds of plants, flowers and trees, as well as animals. It’s the perfect place to take a break from all the art appreciation and just relax in nature.
We especially enjoyed feeding the fish in the pond. You can buy fish food from the cafe.
You have the option to go on an eco-trail tour of the farm and gardens. Fees for the tour are as follows:
- P150 – general admission
- P120 – students with a school issued ID
- P100 – senior citizen or person with disability (PWD) with valid ID
- P100 – guide fee per group of 15 or less
Contact Details
You can contact BenCab Museum at:
- Tel /Fax: (+63 74) 442 7165
- Email: bencabartfoundation@gmail.com
- http://www.bencabmuseum.org/contact-us/
Tips & Reminders
- Children must be supervised at all times.
- Still photography for personal use is permitted.
- Pets are not allowed.
- Flash photography, video recording, drones, tripods, monopods/selfie sticks or any other stabilizing equipment or extension for cameras or cellphones are not allowed. Selfie-sticks are only allowed in the farm and gardens.
- Touching of any artwork or artefact are strictly prohibited.
- Always keep a 12-inch safe zone between you and a work of art to avoid accidental touching or bumping.
- Outside food and drinks are not permitted.
- Smoking is not allowed in the property.
- Large bags and other oversized items need to be left at the reception counter.
