Museo de Intramuros

Museo de Intramuros is managed by the Intramuros Administration and is a legacy agency project. It opened publicly in May 2019. The religious art displayed in this gallery is seen as a zone of contact and a vehicle of translation. It contains images of the Saints that belong to each order.

Museo de Intramuros is managed by the Intramuros Administration and is a legacy project of the agency. It is a product of 40 years of hard work which finally opened its doors to the public in May 2019. In our virtual tour, let’s first take a look at the physical structure.

By Presidential Decree No. 79, the Intramuros Administration became a reality. 1616. MANDATE It is the responsibility of the IA to restore and develop Intramuros, a monument to our Hispanic history. It will ensure that Intramuros' appearance conforms to Philippine-Spanish architecture from the 16th through the 19th centuries. MISSION IA's mission is to preserve and protect the historic and cultural significance and value of Intramuros, while encouraging and guiding the urban development within the city. This will contribute to strengthening the Filipino nation s sense of belonging and pride.

IA sees Intramuros as a model urban location that preserves and sustains people and their lives, while contributing to socio-economic and national heritage. As amended, FUNCTIONS include the ability to formulate, coordinate, or implement policies regarding all programs, projects, and activities of government that affect or relate to Intramuros. This power includes the power of delegating any government official to any specific function or activity. Initiate and plan the restoration, maintenance, and upkeep of Intramuros' walls including the Sunken Garden, ravelins and moat.

Enter into agreements with private persons or agencies, domestic and foreign, to discharge its duties and responsibilities to the development of Intramuros.