Operating Hours | Visitor Information | Admission Fees | Collections & Facilities | Library Etiquette | Booking Procedures

🕒 Operating Hours

Tuesday – Saturday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 NN & 1:00 – 6:00 PM

Closed on Sundays, Mondays, and holidays*
Inclement weather may also affect library hours.
Check out this page or our social media for our holiday schedule and more updates.

*Closed on May 1, 2024

Visitor Information

The Filipinas Heritage Library is open for onsite visits and virtual consultation for a fee.
Interested guests are welcome for a quick 15-minute ocular visit free of charge, subject to availability.

Advance Booking

Guests are highly encouraged to book an appointment in advance. This allows us to:

• reserve your slot and preferred seating
• ensure that the books you request are accessible
• assist in your research by recommending related titles

Limited slots are available for booking. Please refer to our booking procedures below. Please read our Terms and Conditions before booking.

Admission Fees

Access to the library collections and facilities, inclusive of Wi-Fi connection and charging of devices. 
 

Library Day Pass

One day access (up to 7 hours).
Rates valid until September 2024.

• Regular – PHP 300 
• Student – PHP 150* 
• Senior/PWD – PHP 210* 
• Discounted – PHP 240* 

*Must present applicable valid ID or proof of eligibility
*Student rate applicable up to college level
*Discounted rate applicable to Ayala Museum members, AGC employees, teachers, cultural workers, and graduate students

Library Research Pass (2-month access) 

Unlimited library visits within a period of two months.
10% discount on reproduction fees, Meeting Room use, and succeeding Research Passes.
Non-transferable.
Rates valid until September 2024.

• Regular – PHP 3,750 
• Student – PHP 2,000* 
• Senior/PWD – PHP 2,600* 
• Discounted – PHP 3,000* 

*Must present applicable valid ID or proof of eligibility
*Student rate applicable up to college level
*Discounted rate applicable to Ayala Museum members, AGC employees, teachers, cultural workers, and graduate students

Click here to purchase a Library Research Pass for 2-month access.

Ayala Museum Membership 

• Teens Circle Membership – 15 free library appointments
• Personal Membership – 60 free library appointments
• Family Membership – 100 free library appointments

* Valid for one (1) year. Click here to become a Member.

Free Admission

• Ayala Museum Members – first 15 (Teens Circle), 60 (Personal membership) or 100 (Family membership) onsite visits 
• Children 3 years old and below 
• Legally blind 
• Guests eligible for special offers (Check out our social media pages for announcements) 
• Onsite viewing of the 8-part documentary series “The Philippine Story” by Hugh Gibb (Digitization of six films made possible in part by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts)

Collections & Facilities

Our collection is focused on Filipiniana — books and materials on the Philippines or by Filipinos, particularly on Philippine history and culture. Click here to learn more.

Search our Catalog

To maximize your appointment, search our online catalog here and send us your book list prior to booking so we can confirm the availability of requested materials.  Some materials may be in offsite storage and may not be readily available.

You may also email us for assistance.

Access to Collections

• Library materials are for room use only and may not be taken out of the premises
• Materials from open shelves may be freely accessed, but must be returned at the front desk after use
• Ask assistance from librarians to access materials from closed shelves
• Reproduction services are available, subject to copying limits

Reproduction and Printing Services

(Subject to copying limits)

• Photocopy – PHP 2.00 per page
• Printing (document) –  PHP 5.00 and up, per page
• Printing (photo) – PHP 50.00 and up, per page
• Scanning (midsize) – PHP 20.00 per page
• Scanning (high-res) – PHP 50.00 and up, per page
• Himig Collection music reproduction – PHP 30.00 per track
• Retrato photo reproduction – PHP 200.00 per image

Meeting Room 

FHL’s Tanáw Room offers a scenic view of Makati and is ideal for study, work, and discussion. Good for small groups of up to six, as well as individual visitors

Rate: PHP 200 per 2 hours, on top of Library Day Pass/Library Research Pass/Ayala Museum Membership*
*Discounted rate applicable to Ayala Museum members, Research Pass holder, AGC employees, teachers, cultural workers, and graduate students

Accessibility for visitors with limited mobility

• The museum is wheelchair accessible via De La Rosa and Makati Avenue entrances.
• Wheelchair-accessible restrooms are available at the ground floor and 3rd floor .
• Pets are not allowed but service animals are welcome.

*All rates are subject to change without prior notice.

Virtual Library Tour

Take a sneak peek of our library space:

Library Etiquette

Prohibited items

• Guns, knives, and all categories of weapons and ammunition.
• Any explosive, flammable, or volatile substance.
• Tools, in particular craft knives, screwdrivers, wrenches, hammers, all blunt objects, and neutralizing objects.
• Any excessively heavy, cumbersome, or foul-smelling items.
• All animals, except for guide dogs or assistance dogs accompanying persons with motor or mental impairment.

Booking Procedures

• Please fill out the pre-booking form.
• Booking requests will be acknowledged and confirmed via email.
• For urgent requests or concerns, you may contact us via email or chat. We’ll do our best to respond as soon as possible, within business hours.

*By booking through our portal, you agree to the above guidelines and our Terms and Conditions.
*Rebooking is only allowed once and must be requested no later than 3:00 PM the day before your scheduled library visit.