SM Mall of Asia to build museum
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The SM Mall of Asia and Museo del Galeon are set to launch the Manila-Acapulco Galleon Museum in Pasay City in the third quarter of 2016.
The dome-shaped museum will feature the history of the 250-year old global trade route where the Philippines and Mexico played major roles. Its main feature is a replica of the galleon ships used for trade.
“The new museum will be a game changer as we see this significantly contributing to education and tourism. We are very excited to take part in bringing back to life this importance piece of our trade heritage and history,” Edgar Tejerero, president at SM Lifestyle Entertainment, the entertainment solutions company of SM Prime Holdings.
The museum will highlight the galleon trade’s impact on today’s commerce, banking, travel, and cultural exchange. The dome will showcase the actual process of building a galleon, while exhibiting relics such as porcelain, gold and other goods that were traded in the Spanish era.
SM Mall of Asia’s ongoing redevelopment, which includes the museum, will expand its floor space from the current 406,962 sqm to a gross floor area of around 700,000 sqm. Upon completion in 2017, SM Mall of Asia will regain its status of being the largest mall in the Philippines, a status currently enjoyed by SM North EDSA which has a GFA of 497,912 sqm.
Museo del Galeón Inc is a non-stock non-profit corporation tasked to preserve historical artifacts pertaining to the galleon trade.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the primary purpose of the new museum?
What is the primary purpose of the new museum?
The museum aims to feature the history of the 250-year-old global trade route between the Philippines and Mexico. It will highlight the galleon trade's impact on modern commerce, banking, travel, and cultural exchange.
Q.What will be the main attraction inside the museum?
What will be the main attraction inside the museum?
The main feature of the museum will be a replica of the galleon ships used for trade. The dome will also show the actual process of building a galleon and exhibit historical relics.
Q.How will the museum contribute to SM Mall of Asia's redevelopment plans?
How will the museum contribute to SM Mall of Asia's redevelopment plans?
The museum is part of SM Mall of Asia's ongoing redevelopment, which will expand its floor space significantly. This expansion aims for the mall to regain its status as the largest in the Philippines upon completion.
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