BenCab Museum

If you love art, this is a place to be. I found myself staring for minutes at some of the artwork in this place. It is mentally refreshing. I should also mention that I walk here from Baguio City and back (I don't recommend walking back because it's a steady uphill climb). The café overlooking the pond is a very pleasing place to be at. Coffee prices is at a higher-end. Double the Dunkin, around the Starbucks price range. I must mention the biggest con, the distance. If you will commute, depending on the day and time, it's hard to get a ride. You will need a vehicle to be here, if you are not a walker. But if you are, man, you'll enjoy walking the 6KM downhill, you won't even sweat. The view at the roadside is also rewarding in the latter parts. San Luis Rd. is not a pedestrian-friendly road though, so be careful.

This place is beautiful, it is full of artworks by BenCab and also from different artists. It’s quite relaxing and we’re mesmerized by the artworks hey have here. You can also go to the Café they have in which you can inquire about the Eco Trail they have. They also have a pond where the ducks and fishes are in. It’s a great experience.

Very spacious bldg with a lot of exciting art display. There is a cafe at the ground level overlooking the garden trail with a fish pond and ducks. Entrance fee must be paid prior to entry. Nice place for the art enthusiast.

BenCab Museum is still a must visit when in Baguio after all these years ✨❤️ there is a new exhibition too which was great. All the other pieces from different Filipino artists and Bencab if course, are so incredible. It’s P200 fee to get in. Totally worth it! The outdoor area is also great and worth seeing. Wonderful and impressive art pieces by Filipino artists 😍

Impressive collection, organized galleries, and stunning mountain views. The museum is clean, staff are helpful, and the café is a solid bonus. A must-visit spot in Baguio.

Great place to visit if you’re into art and love painting. We visited this art gallery in Baguio because my cousin held a month-long show with his paintings. Owned by the national artists Bencab, it also houses a number of his past paintings. Very spacious inside. What i like most is there are lots of parking spaces in front of the museum.

I really loved the art gallery and the art works, and it also has nice pond garden on the lower floor by the cafe. The only issue is this place has no elevators, that means if you are on wheel chair or cant walk up stairs, then bad luck. At the entrance, you can only pay the entrance fee by cash only. No gcash or card....however I find it really funny that the souvenir shop which is right next the the entrance have card payment device available...the entrance fee here is 200peso.

Interesting museum featuring impressive works by Ben Cab. The ground-floor restaurant has decent coffee and food for a reasonable price.

We are just honestly visiting the restaurant Which is inside the museum so sad to say even if we're just there to eat coz my husband cannot really do all the long walk we will still have to pay for the entrance for the museum which is a no no! We're like 5 so that ₱ 1000 already that we can use for food. Thanks but no thanks !

Wish I planned out my stay due to missing the eco trail tour. There are certain times to go on this trail and it takes an hour in and about the same time back so approximately 2 hours of hiking. I arrived and started on the bottom by the cafe and worked my way up. Unfortunately this place is not friendly with disabled individuals with no elevator on site but on the map provided there is an access ramp on level 3? The wooden carvings were dope from the bed, cabinet, bench, massage chair, tobacco/lunch box holders and more! The glass doors towards the outside patio to take in the view of the mountains were perfect to weave back into the next exhibit. It's sad to see a lot of the "do not touch signs" posted everywhere which is such a distraction to the art itself so I suggest the front desk person should advise given rules to the guests before entering. I need to return with my hiking shoes next time.

Bencab Museum is situated 20-25mins away from the city. Travelers can commute to the museum through Cab or Jeep. Bringing a private car is also a breeze via Daang Asin Road. Exact location is easily searchable in Waze or other GPS applications. Entrance fee is charged at Php 120 per head. This museum encapsulates the rich culture and artistry of the province. Every floor is a culmination of true Filipino talent with different exhibits that broadens the learning experience. Collections include BenCab's amazing works, Orlina's intrinsic Cordillera, ancient artifacts, and contemporary artworks. The museum is a great addition of must-see destinations in Baguio. A breather from the hustle and bustle of city. There is a nature eco-trail that implies an additional entrance of Php 100 each with a minimum of 15-minute walk to reach the end point. This trail is accessible through the bridge that leads to the miniforest that shelters ancient tribal huts. Order food and refreshments at Cafe Sabel. Sip brewed benguet coffee while glancing through the scenic mountain view.

BenCab museum is a must-visit destination if you're looking for an all-out art museum experience here in the Philippines. If you're coming from Manila, it will take you a couple of hours to get here, but I promise you that it will be worth it. Make that trip to Baguio extra educational, and soak up some culture! This museum has several floors featuring Bencab's extensive collection of art from local indigenous artifacts and antiques to this national artist's personal creations, as well as well-curated collections of artworks from other local artists, both traditional and contemporary. Bencab aims to impress, and he surely delivers. If, for some strange incomprehensible reason you can't/don't appreciate art (I saw some people just SITTING THERE on the museum benches, looking bored. WHY?!?!? HOW!?!? Jeezuz!), then you can wander around his impressive landscaped garden that features lush greenery, fish ponds, and even a hanging bridge (if you dare to ignore the "off limits" sign leading here), framed by the beautiful, mountainous backdrop. There is also Cafe Sabel (named after his muse, which of course you already know) that serves local fare and fresh dishes made from produce from his garden, and a souvenir shop with some interesting finds. However, if there's one thing I did not enjoy about this place, it's that it can get PACKED. Well, I went here during holiday season and that's to be expected. I suggest you visit this place on a non-holiday weekday or off-season weekend. I believe the artworks in this place are best enjoyed in solitude.

This is a bit of a stretch from Metro Manila, but hey. Drivable right? PROS: BenCab Museum near Baguio City has given me one of the best museum experiences ever. Aside from the jaw-dropping art that surrounds you, you are surrounded by the mountainous Benguet terrain and a landscaped garden. It feels like the union of natural and man-made art. With the lush forestry outside and immersive works inside, it's so easy to get lost in thought and just spend your whole day there exploring; When you're looking for food, the museum has Café Sabel - named after Ben Cabrera's muse. They have this open-air location where you can enjoy the view. Plus the food and drinks are affordable and delicious; I hear you could hike the trail from their garden to the forest surrounding the museum. We'll be trying that when we get back. CONS: Baguio is quite a drive from Metro Manila, and the museum's location is around 30 minutes from the city center. If you haven't been there before, I suggest taking a cab or jeepney from the city market instead. It's really easy to get lost going there, but it's worth it. TL;DR: This is the must-try experience when going to Baguio City. Forget the crowds and smoke, BenCab Museum could be the only thing you visit when going north and it would be more than enough.

Highly recommended for tourist who loves art, and in this place the weather is perfect

The Baguio city center these days is traffic-ridden and full of people. Not exactly an ideal escape from similarly congested Manila. However, there are still some untouched spots of beauty in Benguet, and the BenCab museum is at the top of that list. Probably the reason the museum is still pristine and its surroundings are uncluttered is because it's rather far from the city proper and very difficult to find without a good map. Still, the drive is totally worth the scenery and art. The museum is 4 whole floors of National Artist Ben Cabrera's art collection and some of his own works as well. All the exhibits are exquisitely beautiful! (One gallery is NSFW/R-18, by the way. Avoid it, or don't. Whatever floats your boat.) It's easy to while away a couple of hours admiring everything. The Cafe Sabel on the lowest floor is amazing! Named after the famous muse, the dishes here evoke the same feelings of inspiration Ben Cab must have gotten from Sabel. I highly recommend the chicken paprika dish and the delicious strawberry shake. Watch out for the lunch rush though, it's insane. The cafe overlooks impeccably landscaped, terrace-like gardens with a duck pond and gabi plants growing in water. I wanted to try going on the walking tour of the forest across the ravine, because goddamn that sounded awesome, but unfortunately there wasn't enough time. When I return then! I surely will, hopefully on a spontaneous Baguio trip with best friends or a date (this would be such an amazing place for a date), I'll drag whoever is with me to the BenCab museum. It's an attraction in Baguio that must not be overlooked.

Had the opportunity to explore this place whilst on my trip this summer. They have a great collection of native and contemporary art. Some of the art subjects may be a bit too mature for young children so let them explore with caution. Despite that, I love how they feature local artists. The outside area is breath taking and perfect for quirky and fun pictures. You have to pay some extra cash if you want to explore the whole area. Unfortunately I can't really saw if its worth the cash. The gift shop is well stocked, but a little pricey, I walked out with their most recent magazine.