What you'll see inside MindSpark, the Philippines' largest science museum
MANILA, Philippines — The country’s largest science museum, Mindspark, has opened at Ayala Malls Manila Bay in Parañaque City, offering 9,000 square meters of interactive STEM-themed exhibits for students and the public.
The Department of Education led the facility’s grand opening on Tuesday, with Education Secretary Sonny Angara saying the museum should become a go-to venue for school exposure trips, particularly in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
“Volcano experiments? Rocket launches? AI-powered robotics? Lahat ‘yan hindi na imposible dito sa Mindspark,” Angara said in a statement at the opening of the museum on Tuesday, August 12.
“Sa mga museo na kagaya nito, binibigyan natin ang kabataan ng direksyon tungo sa pagbabago, at ng paraan para mag-innovate hindi lang sa paaralan kundi sa komunidad,” he added.
Interactive learning. Mindspark features 100 interactive exhibits and 30 themed rooms. Some of these are:
- a giant walkthrough human heart
- a real-life hospital laboratory
- large-scale anatomy displays
- animated insect life cycle.
Other areas cover bubble science, robotics, artificial intelligence, fire safety, engineering design and gemology.
Angara said the museum can turn students’ curiosity into innovation, developing creativity and problem-solving skills beyond the classroom.
“A curious mind is the seed of a promising tomorrow. Our children hold the key to solving the emerging challenges of the future, armed with creativity, resilience, and the power of their innovative thinking,” he said.
How much are the tickets? The museum, managed by the Philippine Amusement and Entertainment Corp., is now open to the public and offers tour programs for schools and other organizations.
Pre-opening rates until August 14 are at P699 for the All-Access Pass, after which regular tickets will be available for P999 each.
