Bencab Museum
Painting at the reception counter..
Unknown to most Baguio visitors, the Bencab museum is one of Baguio's beautiful and exciting tourist attractions. It's a place to appreciate both art and nature. Located along the Asin road, this museum houses the permanent collection of Philippine National Artist Benedicto Cabrera (BenCab), his paintings, his collections of indigenous Cordillera art and the works of Filipino masters and contemprary artists.
Aside from the galleries in the museum, there is also a coffee shop called Cafe Sabel at the lower level for those seeking organic treats. A garden with a duck pond backdropped against a hill full of trees will greet you at the back. Also in the area is an organic farm with an aviary of local and imported fowl and a mini-forest with an eco-trail. Souvenirs are available at the Museum Shop.
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The paintings across the entrance which include a portrait of the artist (rightmost painting)..
Museitm facade
This was my second visit to this museum. I accompanied some of my siblings for a quick tour and vacation
The main hall above . .
Another view of the main hall with a view of the ceiling.
The tourists admiring a "Sabel" painting in the mini courtyard.
Entrance to the Cordillera gallery.
The Cordillera gallery houses Bencab's collections of indigenous Cordillera artworks collected throughout the years.
More artworks from the other side
View from the antique bench.
Entrance to the Bencab gallery
This room showcases the artist's masterpieces
A vagrant woman serves as Bencab's iconic muse. Many of his paintings are inspired by her.
If you're lucky, the national srtist might be around and if requested, he will eagerly pose for a picture. Bencab is the one with the blue shirt and hat.
Stairway to the lower galleries
Buloys of different kinds..
The lower galleries exhibits the artworks of masters, contemporary and rising artists
A wooden sculpture serves as the centerpiece and seat in one of the galleries..
The coffeeshop called Cafe Sabel is located near the garden.
Stroll around in the garden at the back. A duck pond with a hut in the middle looks inviting to visit.
Another view of the pond.
The back of the museum as seen from across the pond.
In one of the rooms was an exhibit of bamboo art where samples of creatively carved bamboos fill up the room.
So next time you are in Baguio, make a date to visit this museum and immerse yourself in awe-inspiring local obra maestras.
