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About NHCP Museo El Deposito

Museo El Deposito is made of volcanic tuff and is underneath the Pinaglabanan Memorial Shrine in San Juan City. The underground reservoir held water pumped from Santolan and flowed to various hydrants and fountains in Manila. 
It was part of the larger Carriedo waterworks design built from 1878 to 1882 by Genaro Palacios. The infrastructure project was named after a Spanish official who bequeathed a grant to the City of Manila in 1733, Francisco Carriedo y Peredo.
It was also used during American and Japanese rule as an armory, a firing range, and a hospital for tuberculosis patients. It was chosen and inaugurated as the site of a national shrine in 1973.

A history museum featuring the El Deposito underground water reservoir. It conducts public programs like online exhibits, webinars, art workshops, and training that promote Philippine history.

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Hours of operation

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
9AM - 4PM
Wednesday
9AM - 4PM
Thursday
9AM - 4PM
Friday
9AM - 4PM
Saturday
9AM - 4PM
Sunday
9AM - 4PM
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on Sun Mar 12 2023
It smells. It has a smell that resembles a canal.
on Wed Dec 28 2022
You must visit this historical site
on Sat Dec 17 2022
Excellent information and style. We would love to see more museums that are free of charge.
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on Sat Dec 17 2022
If you are a history lover, El Deposito is one of the most interesting museums in Lalo na. It displays the water system that was used during Spanish colonization.
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on Sat Dec 10 2022
It was my first time here, and it won't be my last. There is no entry fee. However, if the route you choose from Google Maps shows you how to get there from J Ruiz LRT Station it will be a lengthy walk to the museum. If you find a better option like a jeep or trike ride let me know.
on Fri Dec 02 2022
The tour and the guide are free.
on Sun Nov 27 2022
It is so nice and helpful to have a guard on duty. Bring your bike lock to this location. The underground water storage floor is slippery, so please be cautious while you walk. Although it smells of sewer, the place is manageable.
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