Makati offers a fantastic selection of curated indoor museums, contemporary art spaces, and serene pocket parks, giving guests a relaxing break from the city’s busy financial district. From Philippine history and fine art to skyline-side gardens, family-friendly parks, and quiet walking paths, these nearby attractions are ideal for guests who want to explore Makati at an easy pace from I’M Hotel.
Top Museums in Makati
Galerie Joaquin Rockwell
- Open Hours:
- Monday–Friday, 11:00 AM–9:00 PM;
- Saturday, 10:00 AM–10:00 PM;
- Sunday, 10:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Address: R3 Level, Power Plant Mall, Rockwell Center, Makati
- Distance from I’M Hotel: ~ 1.2 km
Located in Power Plant Mall, Galerie Joaquin Rockwell is a convenient stop for guests combining art browsing with shopping, coffee, or dining in Rockwell. It features collectible artworks in an easy indoor setting – ideal for art viewing, collectors, and Rockwell visitors.
Makati Museum
- Open Hours: Tuesday–Sunday, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Admission: Free
- Address: 986 J.P. Rizal Street, Poblacion, Makati
- Distance from I’M Hotel: ~ 750 m
Makati Museum, also known as Museo ng Makati, gives guests a closer look at the city’s local history and heritage. Housed in an 1881 colonial building in Poblacion, it features historical photos, vintage artifacts, and community art galleries – ideal for guests interested in local culture and nearby exploring from I’M Hotel.
Omniverse Museum
- Open Hours:
- Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM–9:00 PM;
- Saturday–Sunday, 10:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Address: Japan Town, 4th Floor, Glorietta 2, Ayala Center, Makati
- Distance from I’M Hotel: ~ 2.5 km
Omniverse Museum is a pop culture-focused museum inside Glorietta 2. It features memorabilia, movie sets, comic book-inspired displays, and interactive science exhibits – ideal for families, casual museum visitors, pop culture fans, and guests exploring Ayala Center.
Yuchengco Museum
- Open Hours:
- Monday–Saturday, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Closed on Sundays
- Admission: ~ ₱100
- Address: RCBC Plaza, corner Ayala Avenue and Senator Gil J. Puyat Avenue, Makati
- Distance from I’M Hotel: ~ 2.4 km
Yuchengco Museum is an art and heritage museum located inside RCBC Plaza. It features fine art collections, historical artifacts, and contemporary works inside a sleek architectural facility – ideal for guests looking for a refined indoor cultural stop within Makati’s business district.
Ayala Museum
- Open Hours: Tuesday–Sunday, 11:00 AM–7:00 PM
- Admission: ~ ₱425 for adults; ~ ₱300 for students
- Address: Makati Avenue corner Dela Rosa Street, Ayala Center, Makati
- Distance from I’M Hotel: ~ 2.6 km
Ayala Museum is one of Makati’s leading cultural destinations, located near Greenbelt in Ayala Center. It features pre-colonial gold treasures, historical dioramas, traditional Filipino fine arts, and changing exhibitions across multiple floors – ideal for first-time visitors, culture lovers, and guests who want to combine a museum visit with shopping or dining nearby.
Top Parks & Green Spaces in Makati
Jaime C. Velasquez Park
- Open Hours: Daily, 5:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Address: H26F+247, Tordesillas Street, Salcedo Village, Makati
- Distance from I’M Hotel: ~ 1.8 km
Jaime C. Velasquez Park, also known as Salcedo Park, is a family-focused community square in Salcedo Village. It features a secure off-leash dog park, playground equipment, shaded areas, and open community space. Every Saturday morning, it also hosts the famous Salcedo Weekend Market – ideal for families, dog owners, weekend food trips, and relaxed neighborhood visits.
Washington SyCip Park & Legazpi Active Park
- Open Hours: Daily, 6:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Address: Legazpi Village, Makati
- Distance from I’M Hotel: ~ 2.8 km
Washington SyCip Park and Legazpi Active Park are two interconnected pocket parks tucked into Legazpi Village. They feature shaded walking trails, a children’s playground, a koi pond, greenery, benches, and a bamboo maze – ideal for morning walks, families, light fitness, quiet greenery, and relaxed neighborhood time.
Greenbelt Park
- Open Hours:
- Sunday–Thursday, 11:00 AM–9:00 PM;
- Friday–Saturday, 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Address: Makati Avenue, Ayala Center, Makati
- Distance from I’M Hotel: ~ 2.7 km
Greenbelt Park is a tropical garden woven into the Greenbelt shopping complex. It features quiet walking trails, fish and turtle ponds, outdoor restaurants, landscaped paths, and the iconic Greenbelt Chapel – ideal for relaxed walks, garden-style dining, light photography, and a calm break while shopping.
Ayala Triangle Gardens
- Open Hours: Daily, 6:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Address: Paseo de Roxas Street, corner Makati Avenue and Ayala Avenue, Makati
- Distance from I’M Hotel: ~ 1.9 km
Ayala Triangle Gardens is the central green oasis of Makati, surrounded by towering skyscrapers and major city roads. It features paved jogging paths, expansive lawns, pet-friendly spaces, shaded areas, and nearby coffee shops – ideal for walking, jogging, casual breaks, city photography, and outdoor time between appointments.
Makati Poblacion Park
- Open Hours: Daily, 7:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Address: Riverside J.P. Rizal Street, Poblacion, Makati
- Distance from I’M Hotel: ~ 900 m
Makati Poblacion Park is a neighborhood park near the historic center of Poblacion. It is a simple and convenient stop for guests who want a short walk, a quick outdoor pause, or a closer look at the local area around the I’M Hotel – ideal for short walks and local exploring.
Note: Operating hours may change without prior notice. Guests are encouraged to check directly with each establishment before visiting.
Book your stay at I’M Hotel and explore Makati from the heart of Poblacion.
