Via Judgefloro via Wikimedia Commons (public domain), Kaisa Angelo King Heritage Center / Bahay Tsinoy building, Intramuros
Museums & Culture
Bahay Tsinoy
- Address
- Kaisa Heritage Center, 32 Anda corner Cabildo Street, Intramuros, Manila
- Hours
- Tuesday to Sunday 13:00 to 17:00; closed Monday
Museums & Culture
Bahay Tsinoy tells the story of the Chinese in Philippine life, from early traders to the Tsinoy community of today. It is a focused, well-documented museum inside the walled city of Intramuros. The dioramas and artefacts cover a thread of Manila history most visitors miss.
Why go
- 01One of the few museums in Southeast Asia devoted to Chinese-Filipino heritage
- 02Detailed dioramas and a strong artefact collection
- 03Easy to fold into a wider Intramuros walk
Good to know
- Best time
- Early afternoon, soon after the 1pm opening
- Good for
- Understanding the Chinese thread in Manila's history
- Reservations
- No booking needed; walk in
- Noise
- Quiet
Also worth knowing
- Price
- ₱
In our guides
Bahay Tsinoy is one of our picks in Galleries & Museums Worth Crossing Town For.
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