Ready to set sail? Go on an immersive nautical journey at Museo del Galeón for less

If you’re a history buff, an art lover, or simply a curious explorer, you’d be happy to know there’s a hidden gem within the SM Mall of Asia complex in Pasay City that you can marvel at and learn from in between shopping or running errands.

Welcome to the Museo del Galeón—the country’s first maritime heritage museum featuring the Manila-Acapulco galleon trade, which is arguably an under-explored chapter in our history. The museum opened on May 1, 2026, and is housed in a four-level, dome-shaped structure spanning about 9,000 square meters, even boasting a full-scale representation of a galleon.

Know the ropes

Museo del Galeón does more than store and display objects tied to our longstanding seafaring culture. It constructs an environment where guests can experience, rediscover, and deepen their understanding of our nautical identity, leaving you with a changed relationship to this underrated yet significant piece of our collective narrative.

The crowning glory of the museum is the Galeón Espíritu Santo, a full-scale reconstruction of a 17th-century ship that once sailed between Manila and Acapulco, Mexico. Alongside galleries, learning spaces, and interactive experiences, the museum gives visitors a tangible avenue to encounter the scale, craftsmanship, and historical significance of the galleon era.

It also highlights our seafaring ancestors and the role of Filipino shipbuilders, sailors, dockworkers, and traders in global cultural exchange—especially from 1565 to 1815 where Manila galleons connected Asia and the Americas in carrying goods such as silver, porcelain, and spices across the Pacific.

Sailor’s delight

You and your crew can take a trip at Museo del Galeón for less via the SM Malls Online app, with three admission ticket deals running simultaneously until September 30, 2026.

1. Get 20% off on one regular museum admission ticket
(now P480 from P600)
   
2. Buy two, get one free museum admission ticket for NEW SM Malls Online app users (now P1,200 from P1,800)
   
3. Enjoy 25% off on regular museum admission for groups of at least three with a minimum single spend of P600 at the SM Malls Online app (now P450 from P600)

All e-vouchers are valid for one week and can’t be combined with other ongoing promos or discounts.

SWIPE to take a trip

Explore Museo del Galeón with these exclusive deals from the SM Malls Online app by following these easy steps.

1. Download the SM Malls Online App and register.
2. Go to the Deals and Shop section to discover the Museo del Galeón Exclusive Discounts.
3. Select your chosen SWIPE Coupon and Swipe to Redeem or Save for Later.
4. Store staff will then input the unlock code or scan the unlock QR code to complete the SWIPE Coupon.
5. Claim and present to store cashier for payment.

Have a maxed-out day at the SM Mall of Asia complex when you check out the many shops, restaurants, and attractions offering exclusive discounts and special deals via SM Malls Online.

Download the SM Malls Online app today, available on Google Play and the App Store for SM Malling Made Easy.