Art In Island: Tickle Your Mind, Trick Your Eyes And Be Part Of Art This 2018!

And the long wait is over! Whether you're celebrating it or not, Merry Christmas! Are you enjoying your day today? Let me think, pretty much you still have hangover from last night party or you're still sober because you need to meet your godchildren. Yeah, I feel you, #godfatherduty. Well, the sad part for me is Christmas day always spoils and makes me bloated. Food is good but I need to stay healthy. So, I'll try hard to control my sugar cravings and reduce my carb intake again. It was a busy morning today with a little bit of stress, I had to multitask, cooking while writing this article. Hopefully, I'll be able to finish it tomorrow for me to post it before the year ends. Goodbye for now, netflix marathon.

And the great news is, tantananan(with drum roll), this is my last article for 2017! Yey! I can't wait for the new year to start and before the countdown happens, I'd like to thank God for a great year. It's really way better than 2016. Thank you for all the blessings, as they say to God be the glory. Year 2018 is fast approaching and I'm looking forward to more travel adventures, more food trips and more articles to post on my blog. Oh I forgot! More views on my blog and youtube channel(SuperMarkyMacky MOR) too. I haven't created any new year's resolutions so far but I'm hoping that this new year would give me a lot of good vibes.

Since this will be the last article for this year, I'll try to make it more special and more fun. For sure your kids will love it. Guess what? It's my dream turned into reality, welcome to Art in Island! It’s not a secret that I love going to museums and for this year(2017) I've already visited 7 different museums and galleries in Metro Manila, from the traditional to the 3D(virtual) kind of museum. Do you feel bored? If someone would ask me, I'd definitely answer it with a big "NO". Just say "Yes" for more museum visits. We'll never know, perhaps someday I could be part of Guinness World Records. Call me "The Museum Man". Just kidding! 

It was last March of this year(2017) when I knew about Art in Island and I right away added it on my bucket list. I've been wanting to go to this place ever since I started visiting different museums in the Metro. However, to tell you honestly I thought it was only just a dream to go here because the entrance fee is really higher than the fees I paid to those museums I've been to. Suddenly something happened, an unexpected surprise. Indeed, sometimes things will turn out in your favor. Let me share you the story. Don't worry it'll be a brief story. Scroll down please!

Do you believe in luck? Honestly, I thought I was cursed ever since I was a kid and I always feel like I can't win at anything. But God really makes surprises and like love He moves in mysterious ways. My perception somehow changed when I won a fun contest of Art in Island on facebook. Thank God for the miracle! It was roughly third week of November(2017) when they posted a question on their wall, it's like this "Anong gusto mong matanggap na regalo ngayong Pasko?"( What gift would you like to receive this Christmas?). I don't normally join contests on social media but since I was not working that time, I put an answer on the comment box for fun.

My answer was like this "Everyone is wanting to have free 2 Art in Island passes. Me too! But instead of me using it. I'll just pay for my entrance and let these 2 passes be used by my sister and her son. Christmas is all about giving gifts to your loved ones or someone without expecting in return and that's my goal, a well-spent day in Art in Island with them. Seeing the smile on their faces is already enough for me to say that Christmas is God's gift for me". The answer worked and after a week, Art in Island announced the winner on their fb page. It was me! The positive news has left me totally flabbergasted. I still didn't believe until I received a confirmation from them. That "yahoo moment" is unforgettable.

Many of you would ask "We'd like to go there too but where is it located?". Honestly, that was also our challenge when we went there. Here's a hint, as long as you know Smart Araneta Coliseum aka The Big Dome you won't get lost. 

Address: 175 15th Avenue, Brgy. Socorro, Cubao 1109 Quezon City, Philippines. (At the back of Club Expo)

Operating Hours: Tuesdays-Sundays, 9:30AM-9:30PM(Open on Holidays)

The museum is so big, in fact it it took us more than four hours to interact with all the 3D paintings. Hence, I highly suggest to go there early to maximize your time. One main reasons why you're there is to take pictures and post it on instagram, so make sure to bring either a spare good quality camera or power bank for your smartphone. Enjoy!

They say that "promises are meant to be broken", well it's not all the time if you have guts. As promised, I went to Art in Island with my nephew and my sister, "I meant what I said and I said what I meant"(by Dr. Seuss). As winner of their contest and as their promised also, I got the free 2 passes worth Php 1,000(roughly $20) when we went to the ticket booth, plus gift pack. Thank you again! I only paid Php 400(roughly $8) for my nephew's entrance fee. Somehow, I was able to save money.

Entrance fee for Adults: Php 500(roughly $10)

For students: Php 400(roughly $8) *Don't forget to bring your school ID

*Discounts for Senior Citizen cardholders and PWDs.

*FREE admission for children 3 feet and below.

*They also have events and promotions every month.

Be part of art! This is like the slogan of Art in Island. What I like about this cool museum is, everyone is encouraged to interact with 3D artworks. Guests are free to somewhat break the norm, create more fun and crazy experience and see museum in a more artistic way. As we go towards the museum, we are like entering a fairytale world. Indeed, a very family-friendly museum and one of the best places to hangout with friends. 

Art in Island is one of the biggest 3D art museums in Asia and there are 11 different zones. Let's count!

1. Optical Illusion Zone

2. Object Art Zone

3. Fantasy Zone

4. Religion Zone

5. Masterpiece Zone

6. Central Hall

7. Europe's beauty and wonders

8. Animal Zone

9. Aqua Zone

10. Winter and Christmas

11. Love Zone

Thank you Art in Island for painting a big smile on our faces and tricking our eyes. Hope to visit you again! Whether you're a kid or a kid at heart, this place will surely welcome you and it has a value for money. It's time to tickle your imagination! The staffs are friendly and accommodating.

So friends and countrymen, before you go there you might wanna read few reminders courtesy of Art in Island. 

1. The walls and even the floors are painted, so to protect it before entering the museum, you'll be asked to take off your shoes and deposit them in the shoe counter. You'll be in socks or barefooted while touring the museum.

2. Flash is a big No-No! Using your camera's flash when taking photos will affect the lighting and may change the painting's appearance.

3. No food and drinks allowed inside the museum.

4. Sorry but pets are not allowed too.

5. Make sure you look for the "Photo Point" stickers on the floor when taking pictures. It will give you the best location to get the painting's 3D effect.

6. Forget all those poses you always do when taking pictures! Use your creativity and imagination to make the photo more amusing and memorable.

That's it! Are you ready to be part of art?

For inquiries and reservations, you may contact them at (02) 421 1356 and like their facebook page.

To my readers, thank you so much. Just keep on reading my blog and hopefully next year will be a blast again. Oh! Enjoy your countdown to 2018. Two of my goals are, first is to travel more to share more good vibes and second is to be famous in the world of social media. Just kidding! On a serious note, please help me spread my lifestyle blog by liking and following these accounts. Scroll a bit.

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Guess what? Art in Island has a new attraction, the first ever 3D+Media Art in the Philippines or "Paintings in Motion". It's roughly five minutes show about how God created earth in a very artistic way. To get idea, check it on my youtube channel. Thanks and see you next year!