A celebration of the people and institutions shaping the future of our museums and cultural heritage. Ang Museo: Gawad ng Museum Foundation of the Philippines was held last October 22, 2026 at The National Museum of Natural History.
The museum community came together to celebrate excellence, dedication, and outstanding contributions to the field! Ang Museo: Gawad ng Museum Foundation of the Philippines honored this year’s remarkable individuals and institutions who continue to enrich our understanding of history and the arts.
Recognizing institutions and honoring the people behind our museums who continue to make a lasting impact! Congratulations to the awardees of the first-ever Ang Museo: Gawad ng Museum Foundation of the Philippines:
Davao Oriental Subangan Museum
GAWAD SA NATATANGING PAMANA NG BAYAN: LUNSOD O MUNISIPALIDAD (Local Museum of the Year)
National Museum of the Philippines: Cebu
GAWAD SA SANGAY NG PAMBANSANG MUSEO
(NMP Satellite Museum of the Year)
Center for Kapampangan Studies – Manansala Gallery
GAWAD SA PAMANANG TANGHAL
(Permanent Exhibition of the Year)
Juan Luna: Painter as Hero – Ayala Museum
GAWAD SA NAPAPANAHONG TANGHAL
(Temporary Exhibition of the Year)
Center for Kapampangan Studies – Holy Angel University
GAWAD SA MUSEO NG INSTITUSYONG PANG-EDUKASYON
(Educational Institution Museum of the Year)
Bulacan PASS-yal Museo – PHACTO
GAWAD SA NATATANGING PROGRAMA NG MUSEO
(Museum Program of the Year)
METROBANK Foundation, Inc.
GAWAD NG TAGAPAGTAGUYOD NG KULTURA AT SINING
(Patron of Culture and Arts – Institution)
Dr. Lourdes Reyes-Montinola
GAWAD NG TAGAPAGTAGUYOD NG KULTURA AT SINING
(Patron of Culture and Arts – Individual)
Purita Kalaw-Ledesma
HALIGI AT TANGLAW NG PAMANA
(Posthumous Distinction of Honor)
Ayala Museum Gold of Ancestors: Pre-Colonial Treasures of the Philippines
PAGKILALA SA KAHALAGAHANG-GAWA
(Permanent Exhibition of the Year Citation)
Notre Dame Jolo College – Coordinated Investigation of Sulu Culture (CISCUL)
PAGKILALA SA KAHALAGAHANG-GAWA
(Educational Institution Museum of the Year Citation)
