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In 1902, Burnham designed a U-shaped government complex within Luneta. Only three buildings were however constructed: the Executive House occupied by the National Museum, the Department of Finance Building which now houses the Museum of the Filipino People, and the Department of Tourism Building envisioned to become the future Museum for Natural Sciences. When we visited the National Museum we saw beautiful paintings and sculptures made by our great artists. We will never forget the huge great work of art of Juan Luna's Spolarium the very famous one. The tour has been inspiring, educational, and well worth it. We really enjoyed the tour and also with the help of Ochie's father. He is the one who tour us inside the museum. Behind the paintings and sculptures we know that it has a lot of stories and insights that they want to express. We appreciate and learn how this masterpiece inspired our brave Filipinos including our national heroes Jose Rizal to alter their lives and helped in the formation of our nation.

In 1902, Burnham designed a U-shaped government complex within Luneta. Only three buildings were however constructed: the Executive House occupied by the National Museum, the Department of Finance Building which now houses the Museum of the Filipino People, and the Department of Tourism Building envisioned to become the future Museum for Natural Sciences. When we visited the National Museum we saw beautiful paintings and sculptures made by our great artists. We will never forget the huge great work of art of Juan Luna's Spolarium the very famous one. The tour has been inspiring, educational, and well worth it. We really enjoyed the tour and also with the help of Ochie's father. He is the one who tour us inside the museum. Behind the paintings and sculptures we know that it has a lot of stories and insights that they want to express. We appreciate and learn how this masterpiece inspired our brave Filipinos

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