Vision and Mission

VISION

The University of the Philippines Manila- Museum of a History of Ideas (UPM-MHI) is a public museum that will advance the appreciation and understanding of the University’s history vis-à-vis the emergence of the Filipino nation and the Filipino citizen.

MISSION

• To represent using its curatorial prerogative the University’s histories as it intimately intertwines with nation-building.
• To challenge and push transdisciplinarity by creating and providing a space where the university’s academics can engage in dialogues to tackle the problematics, as well as potentials and possibilities, in the generation of progressive ideas and the production of knowledge.
• To explore, articulate, and disseminate creative representations of the university’s multifaceted roles in social reform and transformation, privileging the plight of the poor and underserved sectors of society.
• To strengthen its organizational structure and curatorial leadership, build upon the affection, engagement, and knowledge of its university constituents, as it identifies and taps increased sources of income to facilitate the maintenance of its facilities and cutting-edge technological systems.