TAGUIG CITY — The Department of Energy (DOE) has opened an Energy Museum designed to educate the public about the Philippines’ energy resources, power systems, emerging technologies, and transition toward a sustainable energy future.

Inaugurated by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on July 29, 2026, the museum occupies 1,100 square meters within the DOE compound in Taguig City. It features 11 modular exhibition pods, each highlighting different aspects of energy, from traditional sources to renewable technologies.

Amy de Guzman, museum curator, said the project was conceived to address the lack of a museum dedicated exclusively to energy, despite its importance to everyday life and national development.

“When you work in the energy sector, there is no museum dedicated to energy,” de Guzman said, explaining that existing science and natural history museums typically discuss energy only as part of broader subjects.

She said the project received support from Energy Secretary Sharon S. Garin, which helped bring the museum from concept to completion.

The exhibition space was developed from an underutilized area within the DOE compound. Unlike conventional museums housed in a single building, its 11 modular pods use lightweight steel structures to present different energy-related themes.

The museum also brought together major energy companies and institutions as partners in developing the facility. The initial partners are recognized on its commemorative plaque.

Among the museum’s key attractions is the Journey of Electricity, which traces how power moves from generation to transmission and distribution before reaching consumers. An interactive Philippine Energy Map also highlights the country’s diverse energy resources.

Visitors can explore scale models of the Malampaya natural gas platform and Angat Dam, as well as exhibits on the National Power Corporation’s contributions to dam development and rural electrification.

The museum’s energy mix exhibits feature solar, geothermal, wind, hydropower, natural gas, battery energy storage systems and emerging nuclear energy technologies.

A Smart Home and Efficiency Zone demonstrates energy conservation practices and smart home technologies, while the Evolution of Energy and Learning Hub traces humanity’s use of energy, from the discovery and control of fire to modern renewable energy systems.

The displays also feature scientific instruments used in energy exploration, connecting the development of energy technologies with advances in science and engineering.

The DOE said the museum is intended to serve as a center for education, collaboration and public engagement, helping visitors better understand the country’s energy resources and the technologies shaping its future.

The facility was made possible through the support of First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos, Secretary Garin, participating energy companies, the National Museum of the Philippines, and DOE officials, employees and partners. (PR)