Last updated: August 2026
The mind museum at JY Campos Park in Bonifacio Global City is the Philippines’ first world-class science museum, with over 250 interactive exhibits spread across five themed galleries. One entrance fee covers everything in the permanent collection, with no separate ride tickets to buy. A focused three-hour visit covers the highlights, while an all-day pass lets you go at a slower pace and step outside for breaks.
The Mind Museum Quick Guide
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Park | The Mind Museum |
| Location | JY Campos Park, 3rd Avenue, Bonifacio Global City |
| City / Province | Taguig, Metro Manila |
| Type | Interactive Science Museum |
| Pricing Model | Entrance Fee Only (one ticket covers all permanent galleries) |
| Cost to Enter | PHP 550 to PHP 750 (adult standard); PHP 350 early bird promo |
| Operating Hours | Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM; closed Mondays |
| Best Day to Visit | Tuesday or Wednesday morning (smallest crowds) |
| Time Needed | 3 hours minimum; 4 to 5 hours with outdoor Science-in-the-Park |
| Parking | Crescent North lot nearby; PHP 50 flat rate with validated museum receipt |
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Where Is The Mind Museum Located?
The Mind Museum is located at JY Campos Park, 3rd Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines. It sits on the western side of BGC’s grid, roughly 0.6 kilometers from Bonifacio High Street and about 0.5 kilometers from the One McKinley Place residential area. The surrounding park is fully pedestrianized, which means once you get off the bus or park your car, the approach to the entrance is a pleasant, shaded walk rather than a chaotic drop-off scramble. The Manila American Cemetery is just 1.3 kilometers away if you want to add a historically significant stop to your day.
How to Get to The Mind Museum
By public bus (cheapest route): Take the MRT to Ayala Station, then transfer to McKinley Exchange and board the BGC West Route Bus. Alternatively, head to the Market! Market! terminal and take the BGC Central Bus. Both buses stop at the Net One 3rd Avenue bus stop, which is about 262 meters from the museum entrance, a straightforward three-minute walk through wide, shaded sidewalks. A BGC bus ride costs around PHP 12 to PHP 15, and you will need a beep card to board. The Arca South Express from the Market! Market! 26th Street terminal is another option at a flat fare of PHP 30.
By Grab or taxi:Â The most convenient option for groups with kids. Tell the driver to drop off at the museum driveway on Rizal Drive, accessed by turning left off 30th Street. Budget PHP 80 to PHP 200 from Makati, depending on traffic.
By private car:Â BGC has four main entry points: Lawton Avenue, McKinley Road, Kalayaan Avenue, and C-5. From Lawton, drive down until it becomes 5th Avenue, turn left on 26th Street, then right on 3rd Avenue, and the museum comes up on your left. For the drop-off point, turn left on 30th Street and then left again on Rizal Drive.
Parking: The Mind Museum has no dedicated on-site parking lot for general visitors. The designated lot is Crescent North, with its entrance near the intersection of 30th Street and 3rd Avenue. Present your validated museum ticket or official receipt at the booth and you pay only PHP 50 for the entire day, which is an extraordinary deal given how expensive hourly parking normally runs in BGC. Keep that receipt safe.
For more things to plan around your BGC day, this complete guide to BGC covers the full district.
Ticket Prices and Passes at The Mind Museum
One entrance fee covers all five permanent galleries and the outdoor Science-in-the-Park area. There are no separate ride tickets and no coupon-based systems to worry about.
| Ticket Type | Price (PHP) | What It Covers |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (3-Hour Pass) | P625 | One 3-hour time slot: 9 AM–12 PM, 12 PM–3 PM, or 3 PM–6 PM |
| Child / Private School Student (3-Hour) | P550 | Same 3-hour slot access |
| Philippine Public School Student | P230 | 3-hour access; valid school ID required |
| Adult Companion of Public School Student | P230 | Up to 3 adults per 1 qualifying student |
| Philippine School Teacher | P230 | Valid teacher ID or certificate of employment required |
| All-Day Pass (Adult or Child) | P750 | Unlimited entry/exit throughout full operating day |
| Early Bird 9 AM Promo | P350 per person | 9 AM to 12 PM slot only; valid through August 30, 2026 |
| Science Jumpstart Promo | P2,000 for 5 passes | 5 all-day passes used by a group on the same day |
| USAP Individual Membership | P3,000 | Year-round all-day access, plus BGC Arts Center discounts |
| USAP Family Membership | P2,750 per person | Two or more members; same benefits |
Senior citizens and PWDs receive the standard government-mandated 20% discount on published rates. You do not pay this upfront online. Instead, pay the regular rate, then go to the ticket booth and present your valid senior citizen ID or PWD ID, and the discount is refunded to you on the spot.
Student rates require a current, valid school ID. Public school students must enter together with their adult companions, and the discounted adult companion rate of P230 applies to a maximum of three adults per one public school student.
Playtales (the early childhood zone for kids aged six and under) requires a separate add-on: P150 for one child plus one free adult companion, or P100 for an additional adult or child aged seven and above entering the space. All-day passholders can add Playtales for P300.
Note on child admission: Admission is free only for children under 2 feet tall. A baby who is taller than that, even if very young, pays the standard rate. This is a firm policy worth knowing before you arrive.
The museum sells tickets through its official website at themindmuseum.org/buy-tickets, at the ticket booth (cash accepted), and through Klook, where the All-Day Pass is listed at approximately PHP 648. When using a Klook voucher, you cannot scan it at the turnstile directly. You must present it at the ticket booth first to exchange for a physical printed ticket. GCash, Maya, and major credit/debit cards are accepted at the booth.
Klook ticket buyers should also check this Art in Island guide for tips on booking Philippine museum tickets via third-party platforms, since the redemption steps are similar.
Operating Hours at The Mind Museum
The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It is closed every Monday for cleaning, exhibit maintenance, and software updates on the interactive nodes.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
The museum operates on a strict three time-slot system for standard pass holders: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM, and 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. If you have a 3-hour pass for the midday slot, you cannot enter at 11:00 AM and stay until 3:00 PM. The timing is enforced. All-day pass holders move freely in and out throughout the day.
For public holidays, large group bookings occasionally affect the schedule. Email inquiry@themindmuseum.org or call 7796-0189 before your visit if you are going on or around a national holiday.
Galleries and Exhibits to See at The Mind Museum
The museum contains five permanent galleries organized across interconnected levels, with the conceptual arc moving from the sub-atomic to the cosmic. There are over 250 interactive exhibits total across roughly 5,000 square meters of exhibition space.
The Atom Gallery
This is the most exhibit-dense zone in the entire building. The Atom Gallery makes invisible forces, things like gravity, electromagnetism, and nuclear dynamics, physically tangible through hands-on stations. The famous Van de Graaff generator here is the exhibit that makes your hair stand on end, and it reliably delights both kids and adults. The gallery sets the conceptual foundation for everything else in the museum, so it rewards slow, curious visitors.
The Life Gallery
The Life Gallery moves from physics into biology, tracing planetary biodiversity from single-celled organisms to complex mammalian structures. The standout installation is a massively scaled brain model that maps neural pathways and cognitive processing in a format anyone can follow. The design aesthetic shifts noticeably here, from clinical precision to warmer, more organic visuals.
The Earth Gallery
The Earth Gallery is where the museum earns its reputation for showmanship. The centerpiece is “Stan,” the country’s first permanent exhibition of a 40-foot Tyrannosaurus rex fossil cast, and it genuinely stops people mid-stride. It is enormous in a way that photos do not communicate. Beyond Stan, the gallery features a 3D animated theater produced entirely by a Filipino animation crew, covering 4.6 billion years of planetary history with a specific focus on the tectonic events that formed the Philippine archipelago. I found this film genuinely surprising; it contextualizes global science through a local lens in a way that no other exhibit in the country does.
The Universe Gallery
The Universe Gallery scales the experience outward to astrophysics and orbital mechanics. A dedicated planetarium runs scheduled shows where you lie back and watch the cosmos projected onto a domed ceiling. It serves as the best quiet break in the whole building, especially mid-afternoon when the interactive galleries get louder. The Space Zone explores the central idea that the elements in your body were forged inside stars.
The Technology Gallery
Physically elevated on the second floor mezzanine, the Technology Gallery overlooks all four ground-level galleries below. The placement is intentional: technology rests on top of atoms, life, earth, and the universe. The space is divided into five thematic zones: How We Live, Who We Are, How We Know, How Things Work, and Here to There. It is the largest single exhibition room, and the framing of technology as a human values question rather than a gadget showcase keeps it interesting for adults.
Playtales and Science-in-the-Park
Playtales is on the second floor, designed specifically for children aged six and under. It runs on 1.5-hour time slots and requires that add-on ticket. The space uses storytelling and roleplay rather than raw interactivity, and the pacing is calmer than the main galleries. The outdoor Science-in-the-Park area is complimentary for all ticket holders. Show your pass to the security staff at the outdoor entrance. The park has themed zones for music, math, living, and water, plus a Möbius strip climbing slide and soap bubble enclosures that children will refuse to leave. Budget an extra 45 minutes to one hour for this zone.
Guided Tours and Visitor Experience at The Mind Museum
The museum does not offer guided tours. This is a deliberate choice: the institution’s philosophy is that self-directed exploration is more rewarding than a scripted walkthrough. There are no audio guides either. Exhibit signage is clear and written at an accessible reading level, so you do not need to feel rushed or lost without a guide.
Photography and video for personal use are fully encouraged. Flash photography is prohibited throughout the building, both to protect sensitive optical sensors in the tech exhibits and to prevent bleaching of organic materials in the dioramas. Tripods and light stands are not allowed without prior authorization, and commercial recording equipment requires administrative clearance.
The recommended route follows the museum’s own conceptual sequence: Atom, then Life, then Earth, then Universe, then Technology. That said, nothing stops you from going in any order. If you have young children, going straight to the Earth Gallery first to see Stan tends to buy you significant parental goodwill for the quieter exhibits that follow.
There are no lockers available inside the museum. Do not bring large backpacks or oversized bags; they will create problems at the narrow exhibit aisles and may be flagged by staff at the entrance. Leave bulky luggage at your hotel. Strollers are permitted in the building, and the architecture accommodates them well, but very large strollers are difficult in the more compact exhibit clusters.
Dot Coffee, located steps from the museum entrance along 3rd Avenue, is a solid spot for a coffee or snack before or after your visit. Since no food or drink is allowed inside the galleries, finishing your meal before entering is not optional.
Best Time to Visit The Mind Museum
Weekday mornings from Tuesday to Thursday are consistently the quietest windows. The 9:00 AM slot on a weekday gives you the best ratio of interactive stations to people waiting to use them. Saturdays and Sundays fill up quickly, especially around the 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM window when school groups and families overlap.
The Early Bird 9 AM promo, valid through August 30, 2026 at PHP 350 per person, is the single best deal available and it happens to align with the quietest time of day. Two reasons to arrive first thing.
In terms of the calendar, the museum’s 14th anniversary fell in March 2026 and brought a headline P14 promo that generated significant walk-in traffic. Expect similar promotional surges around special dates. If you have schedule flexibility, avoid these and treat them as useful discounts only if you were already planning to go.
BGC’s climate is Metro Manila’s climate: hot, humid, and prone to afternoon rain between June and October. The museum’s air-conditioning handles this well indoors, but the Science-in-the-Park outdoor zone gets uncomfortable after 2:00 PM on sunny days. If you have kids who want the outdoor area, do that either at the start of your visit or during a cloudy window.
How Long Do You Need at The Mind Museum?
A focused visitor covering all five galleries can complete the permanent collection in three hours. That is not padded; the museum’s own standard pass is built around that duration, and it is accurate. Three hours is tight but doable if you do not linger more than ten minutes per exhibit cluster.
A relaxed visit with young children, including Playtales and the outdoor Science-in-the-Park area, takes 4.5 to 5.5 hours. Toddlers will slow down the Life and Universe galleries significantly, and the outdoor zone will eat an hour minimum.
Sample time plan for a family (all-day pass):
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | Arrive, collect tickets, enter Atom Gallery |
| 9:30 AM | Life Gallery (brain model) |
| 10:15 AM | Earth Gallery (Stan + 3D theater) |
| 11:15 AM | Universe Gallery + planetarium show |
| 12:00 PM | Exit for lunch at nearby BGC restaurants |
| 1:00 PM | Re-enter, Technology Gallery |
| 2:00 PM | Playtales (if applicable) |
| 3:00 PM | Science-in-the-Park outdoor zone |
| 4:00 PM | Depart or explore BGC |
Full Budget Breakdown for a Day at The Mind Museum
| Expense | Cost (PHP) |
|---|---|
| Admission (Adult, 3-hr pass) | P625 |
| Admission (Child, 3-hr pass) | P550 |
| OR: Adult All-Day Pass | P750 |
| Playtales add-on (optional) | P150 per child + 1 adult |
| BGC Bus (one way) | P12 to P30 |
| Grab / taxi (one way from Makati) | P80 to P200 |
| Parking (Crescent North, full day) | P50 with validated receipt |
| Pre-visit meal (casual BGC cafe) | P200 to P500 per person |
| Post-visit dinner (BGC restaurant) | P300 to P800 per person |
| Museum souvenir / merchandise | P100 to P500 |
| Realistic daily total (family of 4) | P4,000 to P7,000 |
The Early Bird promo at P350 per person versus the standard P625 saves a family of four PHP 1,100 on admission alone. For that savings, arriving at 9:00 AM is a very easy trade.
For other family-friendly attractions to add to your Metro Manila itinerary, the Manila Ocean Park guide covers another solid option on the bay side of the city. You can also browse a broader list of theme parks and attractions in the Philippines to compare options.
What to Bring to The Mind Museum
| Item | Needed? |
|---|---|
| Valid ID (for discounts) | Yes, senior, PWD, student, or teacher rates require one |
| School ID (if claiming public school rate) | Yes, mandatory |
| Printed or digital Klook/online voucher | Yes, exchange at ticket booth for physical ticket |
| Beep card (if commuting by BGC bus) | Yes |
| Comfortable, closed-toe shoes | Yes, you will walk and stand for 3 to 5 hours |
| Small day bag (no large backpacks) | Light bag only |
| Water bottle | Bring one; drink before entering galleries |
| Light jacket or sweater | Recommended; the air-conditioning is effective |
| Camera (no flash, no tripod) | Personal use photos are fine |
| Cash and e-wallet (GCash / Maya) | For parking, transit, food outside the museum |
Tips and Rules for Visiting The Mind Museum
Book ahead. Slots fill, particularly on weekends and during promo periods. The online booking system at [OUTBOUND LINK: themindmuseum.org/buy-tickets] is straightforward and accepts card payments.
No food or drink inside the galleries. This includes gum and candy. Eat your full meal before entering. The restriction is not a formality; staff enforce it, and it protects the interactive exhibits from liquid damage and pests.
No flash photography. Flash degrades optical sensors and bleaches exhibit materials. Use your phone’s standard camera mode.
No pets. Leave them at home.
No smoking or vaping inside. This includes electronic cigarettes. The chemical aerosols from vapes can leave a film that degrades display materials over time.
Do not lean on partitions or tap protective glass. The distinction between interactive exhibits (buttons, levers, touchscreens) and static displays is usually clearly marked. When in doubt, look before you touch.
Senior citizens and PWDs:Â Pay the standard rate online or at the booth, then claim your 20% refund at the ticket booth with your valid ID.
Bringing a baby:Â Admission is free only for children under 2 feet tall. If your child exceeds that height, they pay the child rate regardless of age.
Crescent North parking subsidy:Â You must keep your museum receipt and present it at the parking booth to get the PHP 50 flat rate. Losing the receipt means paying regular BGC parking rates, which are significantly higher.
What I’d Do Differently Next Time
I went in on a Saturday midday slot, which was the wrong call. The Earth Gallery around Stan gets extremely crowded between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM, and the wait to use certain interactive stations in the Atom Gallery stretched to ten minutes per station. The 3D theater in the Earth Gallery also had a line.
Next time, I would book the 9:00 AM weekday slot using the Early Bird promo, go straight to the planetarium show schedule in the Universe Gallery first to lock in a good seat time, and save the Technology Gallery mezzanine for last, since it tends to stay calmer throughout the day. I would also leave the outdoor Science-in-the-Park for the very end rather than mid-visit, because once kids hit the soap bubble machines, getting them back inside is a negotiation you will not win quickly.
One more practical note: I underestimated how long the Earth Gallery’s 3D film would run in my time budget. It is around 15 to 20 minutes. Factor that in when planning your slot.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Mind Museum
How much is the entrance fee at The Mind Museum in BGC?
The standard adult ticket for a 3-hour pass is PHP 625, and the child or private school student rate is PHP 550. The All-Day Pass costs PHP 750 for either adult or child. Philippine public school students pay PHP 230, with the same discounted rate available for up to three adult companions per student. An Early Bird promo at PHP 350 per person is valid for the 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM slot through August 30, 2026.
Is The Mind Museum open on Mondays?
No. The Mind Museum is closed every Monday without exception. Operating days are Tuesday through Sunday, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The Monday closure is used for deep cleaning, exhibit maintenance, and software updates on the interactive installations.
How many hours do you need at The Mind Museum?
A focused visit covering all five galleries comfortably takes three hours, which matches the museum’s standard pass duration. Families with young children who also want to use Playtales and the outdoor Science-in-the-Park area should plan for 4.5 to 5.5 hours and book an All-Day Pass.
Can I buy Mind Museum tickets online in advance?
Yes. Tickets are available on the museum’s official website (themindmuseum.org/buy-tickets) and through Klook, where the All-Day Pass is discounted to approximately PHP 648. If you buy through Klook, present your mobile voucher at the ticket booth to exchange it for a physical ticket before entering. Online booking is strongly advised for weekends and promotional periods, as physical slots are capped by the building’s capacity.
Are there discounts for students and senior citizens at The Mind Museum?
Yes. Philippine public school students (up to college) pay PHP 230, and up to three adult companions may accompany them at the same discounted rate with a valid school ID. School teachers also pay PHP 230 with a valid academic ID. Senior citizens and PWDs receive a 20% discount on the published rate, applied as a refund at the ticket booth upon presenting a valid senior citizen or PWD ID.
Final Verdict: Is The Mind Museum Worth Visiting?
The Mind Museum in BGC is one of the best-value, highest-quality attractions in Metro Manila, earning a 4.5 out of 5 for families, school groups, and curious adults alike. The breadth of genuine science content, from sub-atomic physics to cosmology, is unmatched anywhere else in the country, and the interactive design means the exhibits actually work rather than just sit behind glass. The one caveat is crowd management: go on a weekday morning or book the Early Bird promo, because a packed midday Saturday significantly diminishes the hands-on experience that makes this museum worth the trip.
