Overview
Geronimo de los Reyes Jr. is the chairman and president of Gateway Property Holdings, which owns the 174-hectare industrial estate in Brgy. Jalavera, Gen. Trias, Cavite. His collection of pictures recaptures for the present and future generation of Filipinos the glorious past of the Philippines. The entire collection has a composite collection of photographic works from the 1880s to the 1930s. One of them is the original picture of the execution of Dr. Jose Rizal at the Luneta. Part of the collections on display is the collection of pottery and porcelain ware dating back to the Ming and Sung periods.
The museum features the rich history and culture of the Philippines. It contains about 3,000 vintage photographs.
The goal of the foundation is to preserve and make accessible for this and future generations the Philippines' rich and vibrant national heritage.
Collections
- Books
- Maps
- Prints
- Historical Documents
- Photographs
- Model Airplanes
- Antiques, Ceramics and Glasses
Others
The Museum is open from Tuesday to Saturday every 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. There is an entrance fee but it is very affordable. There are discounts for students, senior citizens, children, and group visits.
Location
Gateway Business Park, C. de los Reyes Avenue, Gen. Trias, Cavite
Accommodations
- Mount Sea Resort
Location : General Trias 163 Marseilla Street, Bagbag II, Rosario, Cavite
- Microtel Hotels & Resorts Cavite
Location : General Trias Amadeo Rd, Eagle Ridge Golf & Country Club, Cavite
- Island Cove Resort & Leisure Park
Location : Cavite City Covelandia Road, Binakayan Kawit, Cavite
How to get there
From Manila, Cavite can be reached by riding a bus. Buses are available in Manila around 5am to 10pm everyday. Ride a bus that has a trip going to Cavite. Buses usually load and unload passengers at Vito Cruz corner Harrison Street, across the Central Bank of the Philippines.
There are also buses and mini-buses in Baclaran offering trips to Tagaytay and other towns in the province. They usually take the route via Parañaque/Las Piñas.
From Metro Manila, it is better to ride a taxi from Harrison Plaza or Baclaran going to your destination. Travel time will take 30-45 minutes depending on the speed and traffic condition.
Tourists can ride a jeep or tricycle when exploring around Cavite. Public transportations are available all throughout Cavite, anytime and anywhere.