Bonifacio Art Foundation, Inc.

What Bonifacio Art Foundation, Inc. does

Bonifacio Art Foundation, Inc. (BAFI) is a Philippine nonprofit organization founded in November 1996 and headquartered at JY Campos Park, 3rd Avenue, Bonifacio Global City in Taguig City. Its flagship operating asset is The Mind Museum, a world-class science museum that opened on March 16, 2012, after roughly P1 billion in private-sector founding donations from conglomerates including Ayala Corporation, Ayala Land, Bank of the Philippine Islands, Globe Telecom, Jollibee Foods, ABS-CBN, Del Monte Philippines, Sun Life Financial, and Fort Bonifacio Development Corporation. The museum features 250+ interactive exhibits across five permanent galleries (Atom, Life, Earth, Universe, Technology), plus outdoor Science-in-the-Park, a Botanical Garden, and a Planetarium, and in 2014 became the first science museum in Asia and the first Philippine institution to receive the Thea Award from ASTC.

BAFI operates a portfolio of programs beyond the core museum: BGC Arts Center (performing-arts venue), Mind S-Cool (digital education marketplace including Mind S-Cool TV on One PH Channel 1, Mind S-Cool Online subscription e-learning platform, workshops, and offline Plug-and-Learn USB kits), BGC Public Art Program (urban art installations), plus add-on experiences such as Playtales (early-childhood exhibition), Travelling Exhibitions, school workshops, Junior Mind Mover summer camp, Science Sleepovers, and Astro Camp (co-created with Pinto Art Museum). The foundation also runs a venue-rental business across Mind Pods, Auditorium, Special Exhibition Hall, Canopy Plaza, Lobby, and Botanical Garden for corporate events, team building, and birthday parties.

Revenue is generated through three-hour time-slot tickets (~P625 adult), all-day passes (P750), the USAP annual membership (P3,000 individual / P2,750 family per person, including reciprocal access to 300+ ASTC museums globally), educational programs, venue rentals, Mind S-Cool Online subscriptions, corporate sponsorships (including named virtual exhibits and community installations such as Flights of Imagination), and individual donations. Customer segments span families and general visitors, K-12 and university schools, corporate clients, and underserved public-school communities served through the digital/offline distribution channel. BAFI has 33 employees and is governed by a Board of Trustees chaired by Joselito D. Campos Jr. (also Del Monte Philippines executive director and Fort Bonifacio Development Corporation chairman).

Name

Bonifacio Art Foundation, Inc.

Legal name

Bonifacio Art Foundation, Inc.

Website

https://themindmuseum.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bonifacio Art Foundation, Inc. is a Philippine nonprofit that operates The Mind Museum, a 250-exhibit interactive science museum in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, complemented by Mind S-Cool digital learning, BGC Arts Center, and educational programs for families, schools, and corporate sponsors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Science Museum & Educational Services

NAICS

Museums (71211)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Science & Technology Museums (THAJADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Makerspaces & Fab Labs (Open Build Studios) (EDAMADAC), Science Camps & Field Programs (Nature, Space, Marine, Geology) (EDAMABAB), Robotics, Engineering & Makers Camps (EDAMALAE)

Keywords

• Interactive science museum
• Science education exhibits
• Educational venue rental
• Curriculum learning programs
• Digital science subscription

Headquarters

HQ city

Taguig City

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Admission Tickets: Revenue from museum entry tickets including three-hour time slots and all-day passes. Ticket categories include adult, child/private school student, public school student (subsidized), and teacher rates.
2. Membership Program (USAP): Unlimited Science and Art Pass annual membership providing year-round all-day admission, discounts on programs and merchandise, and free admission to 300+ international science museums via ASTC Passport Program
3. Venue Rental and Event Hosting: Revenue from renting museum spaces including Mind Pods, Auditorium, Special Exhibition Hall, Canopy Plaza, Lobby, and Botanical Garden for corporate events, team building, and birthday parties
4. Educational Programs: Revenue from school add-on programs including workshops (Blast Off, Garden Explorers, Tiny Worlds, CSI Academy), shows, and Makerspace activities. Also includes Junior Mind Mover summer science camp and Astro Camp overnight stargazing program.
5. Corporate Sponsorship and Donations: Corporate sponsorships and individual/family donations supporting museum operations and educational programs. Named virtual exhibits and community installation (Flights of Imagination) fundraising.
6. Mind S-Cool Digital Platform: Digital subscription platform offering science and art videos aligned with K-12 curriculum. Offline Plug and Learn kits and Science Wonder Kits for sale.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Bonifacio Art Foundation, Inc. operates The Mind Museum, a world-class interactive science museum with over 250 hands-on exhibits spanning five interconnected galleries (Atom, Life, Earth, Universe, Technology), plus planetarium shows, science demonstrations, Playtales (early childhood exhibition), travelling exhibitions, and the BGC Arts Center performing arts venue. The foundation also runs Mind S-Cool digital learning (TV broadcast, online subscription, and offline kits) and educational programs including school add-ons, makerspaces, science sleepovers, summer camps, and membership (USAP), supplemented by venue rental, corporate sponsorship, and donations.

Product overview

Bonifacio Art Foundation, Inc. operates The Mind Museum as its flagship science museum initiative, complemented by Mind S-Cool digital education products and BGC Arts Center. The core museum features five permanent galleries (Atom, Life, Earth, Universe, Technology) with 250+ interactive exhibits, supplemented by special exhibitions like Playtales for young children and travelling exhibitions. Educational programs include School Add-Ons workshops and shows, Makerspace Pilipinas maker programs, Science Sleepover and Astro Camp overnight experiences, and Junior Mind Mover summer camps. Digital offerings comprise Mind S-Cool TV broadcast programming, Mind S-Cool Online subscription e-learning platform with offline MSCO PAL Kits. The organization also offers venue rental services for events and corporate functions, operates a membership program (Unlimited Science and Art Pass), and runs donation programs including Virtual Exhibits and Community Installation. All programs support the foundation's mission to champion arts and sciences for community and national development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Mind Museum World-class interactive science museum in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, featuring over 250 hands-on exhibits in five permanent galleries (Atom, Life, Earth, Universe, Technology), plus outdoor Science-in-the-Park and Botanical Garden, planetarium shows, science demonstrations, and the only permanent T. rex exhibit (Stan) in the country. Open Tuesdays to Sundays, 9am-6pm.
• Playtales Exhibition A special exhibition add-on within The Mind Museum designed for children ages 2-6, focusing on early childhood development through play, storytelling, and imagination with interactive exhibits. Tickets are sold as an add-on to museum admission.
• Travelling Exhibitions Portable/hosted science exhibitions including Playtales: Reimagining Tomorrows, Dino Play, Biodiversity Crisis Escape Room, and Space Adventure that travel to different venues and partner locations. Available by time slot or all-day passes when hosted externally.
• School Add-Ons (Workshops and Shows) Curriculum-aligned educational programs for school groups including workshops (Blast Off into the Universe, Garden Explorers, Tiny Worlds, Earthly Imprints, Sub-zero Science, Egg Science, CSI 101 Academy), science shows (Rainbow Reactions, Science with a Bang, Frozen Science, Our Changing Climate, Fun Physics, Playing with the Universe, Stargazing 101), and Makerspace Pilipinas modules. Targeted at K-12 public and private school field trips.
• Makerspace Pilipinas Creative maker space with modules, materials, tools, and mentors for tinkerers, hobbyists, and inventors, including Squishy Circuits, BrushBot Maze, Mbot Robotics Challenge, Game Design with Scratch, Drawing with ArtBot, and Basic Electronics Projects.
• Science Sleepover Overnight themed science experiences in the museum including Night at the Circus, Space Adventure, and Monsters in Pajamas sleepover programs featuring after-hours gallery exploration.
• Astro Camp Overnight science and stargazing camp co-created with Pinto Art Museum featuring constellation learning, telescope viewing, arboretum exploration, plant identification, arts and crafts activities, and camping under the stars. Held at Pinto Art Museum in Antipolo, Rizal.
• Junior Mind Mover Summer Science Camp Seven-day summer science camp for children ages 4-9 featuring hands-on activities, daily science missions, workshops, and a graduation ceremony. Full Adventure (7-day program with all kits, activities, graduation) and discounted Chosen Mission (selected weekend) options available. PWD IDs honored for discounted rates.
• Mind S-Cool TV Family educational TV show broadcast on One PH Channel 1 on Sundays at 11am and 4:30pm, with free streaming on Cignal Play and full episodes available on YouTube. Explores connections between sciences and arts through questers (Mind Movers Pecier, Mikee, Mario, Megan) and resident genius guard Manong G.
• Mind S-Cool Online Digital e-learning subscription platform of science and art videos aligned with the Philippines DepEd K-12 curriculum's Most Essential Learning Competencies, featuring quizzes, experiment guides, and workbooks. Accessible at mindscoolph.org.
• MSCO PAL Kit (Plug and Learn Kit) Offline learning kit containing four USB flash drives (10 science videos each) and workbooks with quizzes, activity sheets, and experiment guides for public school students without internet access. Deployed to underserved schools via pooled donations (typically batches of 300 students).
• Unlimited Science and Art Pass (USAP) Membership Annual membership providing year-round all-day museum admission, discounts on programs and merchandise, BGC Arts Center access, and free admission to 300+ international science museums via the ASTC Passport Program. Individual at PHP 3,000/year and Family/Group at PHP 2,750/person/year.
• Event Hosting and Venue Rental Venue rental for corporate events, team building, family days, and birthday parties across Mind Pods (50 capacity), Auditorium (200), Special Exhibition Hall (200), Canopy Plaza (400), Lobby (80), and Botanical Garden (80). Includes birthday party and team building packages.
• Group Tours Guided and self-guided tour packages for school groups, corporate events, and family days with customizable science shows and workshops available.
• BGC Arts Center Premier performing arts venue in Bonifacio Global City promoting Filipino artistry, hosting local and international productions as a creative space and learning center to nurture homegrown talent. Operated as a wholly-owned program of Bonifacio Art Foundation, Inc.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 250 interactive exhibits providing hands-on science learning experiences
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• The Mind MuseumflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012The Mind Museum is BAFI's flagship project - a world-class science museum in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. Opened March 16, 2012, it is building a culture of scientific literacy in the Philippines with over 250 interactive exhibits across five galleries. First science museum in Asia to receive the Thea Award.
• BGC Arts CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier home for performing arts in Bonifacio Global City. Promotes the breadth and depth of Filipino artistry as a creative, life-giving force in community and national life. Serves as creative space for local and international productions and a learning center to nurture homegrown talent.
• BGC Public Art ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBAFI's art program that infuses everyday experiences with creative art transforming public perception of space. Focuses on evocative visual and performing arts through outdoor sculptures, murals, street performers, art fairs, and community theater.
• Mind S-CoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBAFI's digital marketplace of art-and-science ideas featuring Mind S-Cool TV (family educational TV show), Mind S-Cool Online (K-12 curriculum-based digital subscription), and science/art workshops and webinars.
• Mind S-Cool Online (MSCO)coreTechnology or IntegrationDigital platform of science videos aligned with DepEd's K-12 curriculum's Most Essential Learning Competencies. Includes quizzes, experiment guides, workbooks. Available offline as Plug and Learn Kits for rural areas. Partnership supports underserved public school communities.
• Pinto Art MuseumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-created partner for Astro Camp overnight stargazing program. Camp includes arboretum exploration, plant identification, arts and crafts activities. Located in Antipolo, Rizal.
• Asia Pacific Network of Science & Technology Centres (ASPAC)minorOthersBAFI's curator is the current president of ASPAC and sits on the Global Council of ASTC. Membership provides networking and collaboration opportunities with science centers across Asia Pacific.
• Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC)minorOthersMember of ASTC. Provides access to the ASTC Passport Program allowing members free admission to over 300 international science museums worldwide.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Science Centre Singapore: Singapore's flagship interactive science centre with permanent and travelling exhibits, schools programming, and IMAX/digital theatre offerings. Closest regional analogue to The Mind Museum in scale, mission, and Asian-market science-education positioning.
• Hong Kong Science Museum: Government-operated interactive science museum with 500+ exhibits, school programs, and themed special exhibitions across biology, physics, and technology. Comparable scale of permanent galleries plus rotating special exhibitions in an Asian dense-urban market.
• Petrosains, The Discovery Centre: PETRONAS-affiliated interactive science discovery centre in Kuala Lumpur with hands-on exhibits, school programs, and corporate sponsorship. Operates as a corporate-backed nonprofit science museum within a Southeast Asian oil-and-gas conglomerate, mirroring BAFI's structure.
• ArtScience Museum: Marina Bay Sands-operated museum in Singapore combining art and science exhibitions, including interactive exhibits and curated thematic shows. Comparable business model of blending family entertainment, curated exhibitions, and corporate sponsorship in a premium urban location.
• Questacon - National Science and Technology Centre: Australian government's national science centre with 200+ interactive exhibits, school programs, and a strong ASPAC affiliation. Operates travelling exhibitions across Australia and the region, closely matching BAFI's travelling exhibitions strategy.
• National Science Museum Thailand: Thailand's principal interactive science museum in Pathum Thani with permanent galleries, planetarium, and school programming. Closest direct geographic comp within ASEAN as a national-scale interactive science museum with curriculum-aligned education programming.

Regional players

• Museo Pambata: Manila-based children's museum focused on early-childhood interactive exhibits, founded as a nonprofit. Competes for the same school and family market in Metro Manila, particularly for the under-6 age band that overlaps with Playtales.
• National Museum of Natural History (Manila): Government-operated natural history museum located in the Philippines, sharing the same domestic audience and educational market as The Mind Museum. Different ownership model and thematic focus, but competes for school field trips and family visitation in the same geography.

Broad incumbents

• Ontario Science Centre: Toronto-based long-established interactive science museum with 500+ exhibits, school programs, and travelling exhibitions marketed globally. Comparable mix of permanent galleries, OMNIMAX theatre, and curriculum-aligned K-12 programming.
• Exploratorium: Pier 15-based San Francisco interactive science museum and global pioneer of inquiry-based learning, with a much larger permanent facility, endowment, and international programming footprint. Serves as a strategic benchmark for BAFI's exhibit design and educator training.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/MindSCoolPh/playlists
• Instagraminstagram.com/themindmuseum
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bonifacio-art-foundation-inc

Compliance5 records

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Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries4 records

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