Filipinos will soon have a dedicated space to learn how energy shapes daily life and the nation’s future, as the Department of Energy (DOE) on February 13, 2026 marks the groundbreaking of The Energy Museum, a purpose-centered energy education facility envisioned to strengthen public understanding of the Philippine energy sector.
Designed to help close gaps in energy literacy, the museum will translate complex concepts into accessible, hands-on learning experiences for students, educators, and communities, including exhibits on the history of energy and the country’s evolving power system.
The groundbreaking, held at the DOE Energy Center in Taguig City, was led by Energy Secretary Sharon S. Garin and attended by industry and institutional partners that will contribute exhibits and modular learning pods to the 1,164-square-meter facility. The exhibit pods will be built using environmentally friendly materials such as recycled composites, natural fibers, and low VOC paints or paints that emit fewer fumes, and will follow energy efficient and sustainable building principles. Construction will begin immediately, with the opening date in May this year.
“Now more than ever, we need an informed public about energy,” Secretary Garin said. “This museum will make energy easy to understand for every Filipino. It will show the journey of electricity from source to socket and help learners and communities see how everyday choices on efficiency and safety contribute to a stronger energy future. We want this to be a launchpad for education, curiosity, and innovation.”
Located near schools and learning institutions in the area, the museum is designed to serve K–12 learners, universities, and the public through interactive offerings such as hands-on displays, virtual learning content, and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) career workshops, including initiatives aimed at encouraging greater participation of girls in science.
To broaden support and participation, the DOE is deepening collaboration with the National Museum of the Philippines and the Philippine Foundation for Science and Technology and drawing on benchmarking to adopt proven museum practices in interpretive design, accessibility, educator integration, and learning-impact measurement, to become visible, inclusive, and continuously relevant to Filipino people.
The museum will center Philippine-specific storytelling, highlighting local power projects, DOE programs, and the realities of delivering reliable and affordable power across an archipelagic nation. The visitor experience is designed to move from everyday energy use to long-term energy goals, while the facility itself will apply sustainability practices through efficient systems, eco-friendly materials, and flexible exhibit designs that can be updated over time.
Moving forward, the DOE aims for The Energy Museum to become a leading national hub for energy education, expand outreach to underserved communities, and serve as a model for accessible energy learning in the region. Regular exhibit updates, virtual access options, and sustained partnerships with industry and academia are intended to help keep the museum relevant in the years ahead.
“Energy is the lifeblood of our nation, and when every Filipino understands how electricity flows from our resources to the grid and into our communities, we turn knowledge into confidence and curiosity into capability,” Secretary Garin added. “This museum will be where our energy story is learned, shared, and advanced for generations.”
