NHCP Museo El Deposito — Attraction in San Juan

I spent today at a local museum. Learned a lot. Experienced history with my eyes and soul. Then, a clean, actual park right outside. Kids were playing. Teenagers biking and playing badminton. Families having picnics. This is all there is to it.

We need more museums, more parks. We have more than enough malls.

Give capitalism a rest and give Filipino culture and heritage a good fighting chance.

Kudos to the National Historical Commission of the Philippines for this well-maintained and proper exhibit. And because of the free entrance, kids, couples, and families of all sorts are visiting. I thought it would be a solo trip for us, but there were a lot of fellow Pinoys interested and fascinated by both the NHCP Museo El Deposito and Museo Katipunan in San Juan City.

Being in the ACTUAL first ever water system of the Philippines-- underground! is super cool and something I didn't know I was gonna get to do today. Truly grateful.

HUGE PLUS: ✅️ Really friendly, helpful, knowledgeable staff ✅️ Even friendlier security staff ✅️ The cutest cats in the area, who look healthy and happy and taken care of by the security guards ✅️...

Rated 4 stars only since there are still a lot of on-going constructions in the area to make it even more educational to the people who will visit the place soon.

But overall, its a 5 star rating considering that the place is very informative and yes very educational to all of us. Knowing our origins, our history especially about our Katipuneros is a must to every Filipino.

Make sure to give ample time for your visit and time to read majority of the informations if not everything to really appreciate it ever more. Was not able to do that since we went on an educational field trip with our son and knowing kids, they just always want to play around.

Highly recommended to put on your checklist of places to visit...

Hey everyone! Today, I want to share a hidden treasure beneath the serene Pinaglabanan Memorial Shrine in San Juan City: El Deposito.

Imagine an underground wonder made of volcanic tuff, once the heart of the Carriedo waterworks. It's not just history; it's a living testament to resilience and innovation.

The Museo El Deposito narrates this epic tale, inviting us to appreciate water as a precious resource and honor those who made it accessible to all Filipinos.

Join me on this journey at the Pinaglabanan Memorial Shrine and Museo El Deposito. You'll leave not just with memories but with a deeper respect for our heritage and the importance of water...