The Mansion (Baguio Mansion House)
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About
The Mansion (Baguio Mansion House) is the official summer residence of the President of the Philippines, commissioned in 1908 as the official residence of the US Governor-General and reconstructed in 1947 after heavy WWII damage. Originally built under Governor-General William Cameron Forbes — who named it Mansion House after the summer home of his family — its architecture mixes Spanish Colonial Revival touches with a grand gate often likened to the one at Buckingham Palace, and it was declared a National Historic Landmark in 2009. Just across from Wright Park, its most photographed feature is that stately gate. In September 2024 it opened its gate to the public as a Presidential Museum, where before then visitors could only view it from behind the gate. Inside, the museum showcases rooms of presidential memorabilia, portraits, and artifacts chronicling the lives and legacies of the leaders of the country; it is open Tuesday to Sunday, 8 AM to 5 PM, admission is free, and guided tours are available by reservation through the official website, with walk-ins accommodated based on availability. The manicured lawns and gardens are open to wander, and it pairs naturally with Wright Park next door and the Botanical Garden nearby.
Amenities
- Iconic grand gate (Buckingham-inspired)
- Presidential Museum (memorabilia, portraits, artifacts)
- Manicured lawns & formal gardens
- Colonial-style Mansion House
- Views toward the pine forest & Wright Park
- Free guided tours (by reservation)
- Parking · Restrooms
Facilities
- Parking
- Restroom
- Outdoor seating
Good to know
Good forGroupsSolo-friendlyFamily-friendly
Today's Hours
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Address
C.P. Romulo Drive, Baguio City, Benguet 2600 (across from Wright Park)
Landmark: The grand black gate and the colonial-style Mansion House, across from Wright Park
Typical Visit
45 minutes
Typically busy
Usually busy at these times — based on typical patterns, not live crowd data.
- Weekend daytime
- Holiday peak
Plan your visit
Best time to visit
Early morning to beat the crowds (busiest in peak season and late afternoons). The Presidential Museum is open Tuesday to Sunday (closed Mondays). Reserve a guided-tour slot online ahead of time.
What to bring
A camera, a jacket, and a valid ID; dress appropriately. Arrive about 30 minutes early for the orientation.
Things to do
- Photograph the grand, Buckingham-inspired gate (the iconic shot)
- Tour the Presidential Museum inside (memorabilia, portraits, artifacts)
- Stroll the manicured lawns and formal gardens
- Learn the history of the presidents and the summer residence
- Take in views toward the pine forest and Wright Park
- Combine with Wright Park (right across) and the Botanical Garden nearby
Getting there
On C.P. Romulo Drive, eastern Baguio, directly across from Wright Park (near Mines View and the Botanical Garden), about 10 to 15 min from Session Road. By jeepney: from Lower Mabini Street, the Baguio-Plaza-Mines View Park or Pacdal-Mines View route passes it; or a taxi or Grab (about ₱80 to 120). From Session Road it is about a 20-minute uphill walk along Leonard Wood Road.
Rules & notes
Free admission to the grounds and the Presidential Museum (opened to the public on September 8, 2024). The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday, 8 AM to 5 PM (closed Mondays); guided tours by online reservation, walk-ins as available. Photography in designated areas only; no video inside; no food or drinks inside; dress appropriately. Hours and access can change when the President is in residence.
Where
Landmark: The grand black gate and the colonial-style Mansion House, across from Wright Park
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