Gallery VIII (Freshwater Wetlands)

Gallery VIII (Freshwater Wetlands) of the National Museum of Natural History features scaled models of some noteworthy freshwater wetlands in the country such as Taal Lake (Batangas), the seven lakes of San Pablo City (Laguna), Balinsasayao Twin Lakes (Negros Oriental), Paoay Lake (Ilocos Norte) and Lake Sebu (South Cotabato).

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Balinsasayao Twin Lakes (Negros Oriental)

Taal Lake (Batangas)

Paoay Lake

Unique species of plants and animals associated to freshwater ecosystems are presented in the form of preserved specimens, videos, photographs and models.

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Rails and Allies

One of a kind specimens exhibited here include the Kabauing-bauing Isoetes philippinensis (a species of freshwater plant found only in Lanao Province and nowhere else) and the Bucal freshwater crab (Sundathelphusa sp.), a newly described species of cavernicolous freshwater crab in Luzon.

Brahminy Kite

Philippine Duck

Sixteen graphic panels (Agro-Biodiversity and Beneficial Insects, Conservation and Protection of the Philippine Crocodile, Endemism on Philippine Freshwater Wetlands, Plant Resources from Freshwater Wetlands, Wetlands and Migration, Threats to Inland Freshwater Ecosystems, Seasons – Wet and Dry, Plant Resources from Freshwater Wetlands, Marshes and Swamps, Rivers, Lakes, etc.) showcase freshwater ecosystems, conservation activities, species and habitats.

Marbled Monitor Lizard

Philippine Crocodile

The gallery also highlights the Philippine crocodile (Crocodylus mindorensis) and Philippine duck (Anas luzonica) which are both unique to the country’s freshwater wetlands.

Gallery VIII (Freshwater Wetlands): Megaworld Exhibition Hall, 4/F, National Museum of Natural History:  Agrifina Circle in Rizal Park, T.M. Kalaw Street, corner General Luna Street, Manila. Open Tuesdays – Sundays,   9 AM to 12 noon (cut off time is 11 AM) and 1 to 4 PM (cut off time is 3 PM). Tel: 82981100 local 3000 and 85277889.  E-mail:  cmvod@nationalmuseum.ph or inquiry@nationalmuseumph.gov.ph. Visitors shall be limited to 100 per museum per session. Visitors are required to pre-book online at https://reservation.nationalmuseum.gov at least a day before the visit. Confirmation of booking will be sent through email.Group reservations are limited to five (5) persons only.  Walk-in visitors will NOT be accommodated.  Coordinates: 14°34′59.9″N 120°58′55.9″E.