Events

REGULAR PROGRAMS

MONTHLY EVENTS

REGULAR PROGRAMS

Museo Pambata Guides Corner • every second and fourth Sundays of the month at 2 PM Fun (and free!) arts and crafts demonstrations from MP's creative bunch of theme room guides.

Ang Bayanihan sa Museo • every third Saturday of the month at 10 AM Lively and colorful performances from the Philippine National Folk Dance Company plus a learn-to-dance session after aech performance.

Storytelling Hours • every Saturday at 10 AM Volunteer storytellers share exciting stories from your favorite children's books.

Recycling is Fun!
Learn how to turn scraps into works of art! Kids will not only enjoy these activities, but will also learn the importance of caring for our environment.

Museo pambata presents... The Manila Dance Kids!
Got dancing feet? Watch and dance with the scholars from the Manila Dance Center! A learn to dance session follows each performance.

Health and Wellness for Kids
Museo Pambata aims to increase the children’s awareness on health issues through a film showing session featuring various topics on health.

The Dentist is In!
Want to know how to keep your teeth healthy and strong? Join our dental demonstrations by our friends from the Philippine Dental Association, in cooperation with Hapee Kiddie Toothpaste.

Book on the Spot!
Get a chance to interact with your favorite Filipino children's book authors and illustrators! Enjoy a whole day of storytelling, arts and crafts and an exhibit of original illustrations from the book.

2009 MONTHLY EVENTS

January
Chinese New Year

10 – Anino sa Museo: John Lennon's “Imagine” and Joey Ayala's “Tutubing Bakal”, 10 AM
11 – MP Guides Corner: Cool Party Hats, 2 PM
17 – Paglaki Ko, Gusto Ko Maging..., 2 PM
23 – Chinese New Year: Lion Dance, 10 AM
24 – Ang Bayanihan sa Museo, 10 AM
25 – MP Guides Corner: Balloon Twisting, 2 PM
31 – Book on the Spot: Grace D. Chong's “Big Brother”, illustrated by Beth Parrocha Doctolero, 10 AM

February
National Arts Month, Oral Health Month

7 – Anino sa Museo: “Mandala Suite” and “Kwentong Bilog”, 10 AM
8 – MP Guides Corner: Palm Flower, 2 PM
11 – Recycling is Fun with Tetra Pak, 10 AM
14 – Valentine Cookies, 10 AM; Paglaki Ko, Gusto Ko Maging..., 2 PM
21 – Ang Bayanihan sa Museo, 10 AM
22 – MP Guides Corner: Buzzing Bee, 2 PM
27 – The Dentist is In, 10 AM
28 – Book on the Spot: Dr. Luis Gatmaitan's “Aruy! Namamaga ang Tonsil ni JM!”, illustrated by Hubert Fucio, 10 AM; Dulaang Pambata, 2 PM

March
Fire Prevention Month, Women's Month

2 – We CAN do it! Earth Day can collection campaign
6 – Firefighting Demo, 10 AM
7 – Anino sa Museo: “Kokoy Apoy”, 10 AM
8 - MP Guides Corner: Colorful Butterfly, 2 PM
11 – Recycling is Fun with Tetra-Pak, 10 AM
14 – Museo Pambata presents... the Manila Dance Kids!, 10 AM; Paglaki Ko, Gusto Ko Maging..., 2 PM
18 – Kids Yoga, 9 AM
21 – Ang Bayanihan sa Museo, 10 AM
22 – MP Guides Corner: Decorated Sunglasses, 2 PM
28 – Book on the Spot: Dr. Rose Torres-Yu's “Ang Hardinerong Tipaklong”, illustrated by Jomike Tejido 10 AM
31 – Art's Cool Orientation

April
Earth Defenders, Art's Cool

4 – Anino sa Museo: “Nag-iisang Mundo” and “Maglakad”, 10 AM
8 – Recycling is Fun with Tetra Pak, 10 AM
9 – Araw ng Kagitingan
10 – Good Friday
11 – Black Saturday
12 - MP Guides Corner: Caterpillar, 2 PM
13 – Art's Cool starts (classes: Basic and Integrated Art
and Painting (MWF)
14 – Paglaki Ko, Gusto Ko Maging..., 2 PM
18 – Ang Bayanihan sa Museo, 10 AM
22 – Earth Defenders, 9 AM
24 – The Dentist is In, 10 AM
25 – Book on the Spot: Eugene Y. Evasco's “mariang Sinukuan”, 10 AM
26 – MP Guides Corner: Air Power Pop-ups, 2 PM
29 – Art's Cool ends

May
Fiesta sa Museo
Mother's Day
Museolympics

1- Labor Day, Holiday
3 – Anino sa Museo: “Fiesta” and “Hayop na Combo”, 10 AM; Art’s Cool Culminating Activity, 10 AM
4 – 6 – MP Outing (?)
9 – Paglaki Ko, Gusto Ko Maging..., 10 AM; Musikahan sa Museo, 2 PM
10 – MP Guides Corner: Picture Frame for Mother’s Day 2PM
13 - Recycling is Fun with Tetra Pak, 10 AM
16 – Ang Bayanihan sa Museo, 10 AM
23 –Book on the Spot: Genaro Gojo-Cruz's “Ang Bahaghari”, 10AM, Dulaang Pambata, 2 PM
24 – MP Guides Corner: Hungry Henry, 2 PM
29 – The Dentist is In, 10 AM
30 – Museolympics, 9AM

June
6 - Anino sa Museo: “Andres” and “Evolution of the Philippine Flag”, 10 AM
10 - Recycling is Fun with Tetra Pak, 10 AM
12 – Independence Day, Holiday
13 – Paglaki Ko, Gusto Ko Maging..., 10 AM; Musikahan sa Museo, 2 PM
14 – Father's Day, MP Guides Corner: Paper Bag Fish, 2 PM
20 – Ang Bayanihan sa Museo, 10 AM; Manila On the Spot Art Contest, 9 AM
24 – Manila Day
26 - The Dentist is In, 10 AM
27 - Book on the Spot: Iris Gem Li's “The Boy Who Touched Heaven”, illustrated by Sergio Bumatay III
28 – MP Guides Corner: Colorful Peacock Fans, 2 PM

July
Bloodletting
National Disability Week

4 - Anino sa Museo: “Bunso” and “Ang Pipit”, 10 AM; Bloodletting
4, 11, 18 – Establishing Reading Centers Workshop
7 - National Disability Week celebration
8 – Recycling is Fun with Tetra-Pak, 10 AM
11 - Museo Pambata presents... the Manila Dance Kids!, 10 AM; Paglaki Ko, Gusto Ko Maging..., 2 PM
12 – MP Guides Corner's 8th Anniversary Party
14 – National Children's Book Day Celebration
18 – Ang Bayanihan sa Museo, 10 AM
25 - Paglaki Ko, Gusto Ko Maging..., 10 AM; Book on the Spot: Nanoy Rafael's “Naku, Naku, Nakuuu!”, illustrated by Sergio Bumatay III, 10AM
26 – MP Guides Corner: Floppy Flora, 2PM
31 – The Dentist is In, 10 AM

August
Linggo ng Wika

1 - Anino sa Museo: “Nang Yumabang si Araw”, 10 AM
8 – Paglaki Ko, Gusto Ko Maging..., 2 PM
9 – MP Guides Corner: Jumping Frog, 2PM
12 – Recycling is Fun with Tetra Pak, 10AM
15 – Ang Bayanihan sa Museo, 10 AM; Parenting Workshop, 2 PM
22 –Book on the Spot: Alice Mallari's “Apolakus!”, illustrated by Leo Agtuca, 10AM, Dulaang Pambata, 2PM
23 – MP Guides Corner: Paper Duck Puppet, 2PM
28 - The Dentist is In, 10 AM
29 – Linggo ng Wika, 10 AM
31 – National Heroes Day

September
Grandparents Day

5 - Anino sa Museo: “Maglakad” and “Bata Batuta”, 10 AM
9 - Recycling is Fun with Tetra Pak, 10AM
12 - Museo Pambata presents... the Manila Dance Kids!, 10 AM; Paglaki Ko, Gusto Ko Maging..., 2 PM
13 – MP Guides Corner: Jewelry Box, 2PM
19 – Ang Bayanihan sa Museo, 10 AM; Grandparents Day at Hospicio de San Jose, 10 AM
26– Book on the Spot: May Tobias Papa's “Araw sa Palengke”, illustrated by Isabel Roxas, 10AM
27 – MP Guides Corner: Pastillas Making, 2PM

October
World Animal Day
Children's Month
UN Month
Isang Gabi sa Museo

3 - Anino sa Museo: “Carnival of Animals” and “Hayop na Combo”
10 - Paglaki Ko, Gusto Ko Maging..., 10 AM; Musikahan sa Museo, 2 PM
11 – MP Guides Corner: Pinwheel Power, 2PM
14 – Recycling is Fun with Tetra Pak, 10 AM
17 – Ang Bayanihan sa Museo, 10 AM
24 – UN Day
25 – MP Guides Corner: Sink and Float Sparkle Jars, 2PM
31 – Isang Gabi sa Museo (Book on the Spot: Christine S. Bellen's “Ang Mahiwagang Biyulin”, illustrated by Frances C. Alcaraz), 6 PM

November
Zero-in

1, 2 – Holiday
2 – Start of Toy Drive
7 - Anino sa Museo: “Tutubing Bakal” and “World War III”, 10 AM
8 – MP Guides Corner: Songs in the Wind, 2PM
11 - Recycling is Fun with Tetra Pak, 10AM
14 - Museo Pambata presents... the Manila Dance Kids!, 10 AM; Paglaki Ko, Gusto Ko Maging..., 2 PM
21 – Ang Bayanihan sa Museo, 10 AM
22 – MP Guides Corner: Sand Art 2PM
28– Book on the Spot: Christine S. Bellen's “Rosamistica”, illustrated by Liza Flores, 10AM, Dulaang Pambata, 2PM

December
1 – Paskong Pinoy sa Museo opens
5 - Anino sa Museo: “Kutitap” and “Peace on Earth” 10 AM
9 - Recycling is Fun with Tetra Pak, 10AM
12 - Paglaki Ko, Gusto Ko Maging..., 10 AM; Musikahan sa Museo, 2 PM
13 – MP Guides Corner: Animal Tambourine, 10AM
19 – Ang Bayanihan sa Museo, 10 AM
21 – Giftgiving/MP's 15th Anniversary, MP Xmas Party

STORYTELLING SESSIONS
Mobile Library activities: We conduct outreach activities around Manila every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. In-house activities are held every Wednesday at 10AM.

Haraya-PBBY Storytelling Hour - Listen to storytelling experts Alitaptap Storytellers Philippines every Saturday at 10AM.