Stretch your imagination further and pose your most creative at the Upside Down Museum in Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City. There...
Stretch your imagination further and pose your most creative at the Upside Down Museum in Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City.
There is an increase in the number of interactive museums in Manila - trick-art, money, aircraft, shoes, science museums - plenty of options to visit depending on your current mood or preference.
The most recent addition to the scene is the ‘Upside Down Museum'. With a name like that, you can't help but wonder what is inside of such museum?!
About the Upside Down Museum
The Upside Down museum features – as its name suggests – things that are upside down. The inspiration was taken from Malaysia , Thailand , Taiwan, and the United States. People flock to these museums to see something familiar yet different – houses/ things turned upside down.
Here in the Philippines, the Upside Down Museum management decided to do it "ten- fold bigger and added more illusions to expand the experience". To date Upside Down features 15 more features: the Leaning House, Floating Corner, Upside Down House, Mirror House, Giant Sneaker – Giant Headset, The World of Comfort , The Inverted Steel Bridge. There is also a souvenir shop and a cafeteria just before the exit.
What's Inside
Designed as an interactive exhibit, the museum is arranged like a house, where you move from various rooms like the lounge, kitchen, bedroom to bathroom, followed by a cafe scene and outdoor scenes. It is incredibly well done.
Whilst completely gimmicky, you can’t help but laugh as you enter through to each space, completely amazed that every tiny detail has been thought of and is perfectly arranged – upside down.
Each area has attendants that can take your photo for you. They give you ideas on how to pose correctly to interact with the items, and then take your photo on your various devices.
Whilst I did feel that I was ushered from one area to the next rather quickly, the system works as they hold back the next visitor so you get the space to yourself for those great shots – without random extra legs.
Obviously the main point of visiting is to get some seriously mind-bending photos – without further ado, here are some shots we took/ have taken:
FAST FACTS
How to get there?
The Upside Down Museum is located at CCP Complex, Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City, Metro Manila.
How much is the admission fee?
Entrance fee per adult is P450 – whilst I initially felt that was a bit pricey before going in, once I saw the quality of the museum and how much work had gone in to creating this unique concept – I thought it was really well priced.
You can purchase Upside Down Museum Ticket from ALL SM Ticket Outlet Nationwide or visit this link for an online ticket purchase.
Top tips for your visit:
As mentioned previously, I did feel like I was rushed in my visit – I was only at the museum for half an hour. Check your photos as they’re taken, and think of new angles and positions to try for a more creative image. Don’t feel pushed to move on if you’re not ready – linger back and take more shots, but stay out of the way of the next person in the queue.
If you go on your own, you have no choice but to trust the attendants to take your photos.
Make sure your battery is full, you don't want to miss any shots!
Contact Upside Down Museum Philippines
For Group Tours and Discounts - Please look for "Grace / Pau"
Land Line: (02) 834-8997 / (02) 551-5530 / (02) 506 0080
Cell Phone: 0917 -877-8798 / 0998-334-8363 / 0916-321-1445
Address: CCP Complex, Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City, Metro Manila
Email: upsidedownph@gmail.com
Facebook: Upside Down Museum
Instagram: Upsidedownmuseum_ph
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