The Rizal Shrine, also known as the Museo ni José Rizal Fort Santiago () is a museum dedicated to the lifework of

José Rizal José Protasio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda (, ; June 19, 1861 – December 30, 1896) was a Filipino nationalist, writer and polymath active at the end of the Spanish colonial period of the Philippines. He is considered the national he ...

. It is located inside Fort Santiago in Intramuros, Manila, Philippines, beside the Plaza de Armas. Fort Santiago served as barracks for Spanish artillery soldiers during Spain's colonization of the islands. The museum is located in the building where Rizal spent his final night and hid his famous poem '' Mi último adiós'' (My Last Farewell) in an oil lamp later given to his sister, Trinidad. The shrine is home to various memorabilia such as the shells he collected in Dapitan, books, manuscripts and artwork. In 2014, the

National Historical Commission of the Philippines The National Historical Commission of the Philippines ( fil, Pambansang Komisyong Pangkasaysayan ng Pilipinas, abbreviated NHCP) is a government agency of the Philippines. Its mission is "the promotion of Philippine history and cultural herita ...

renovated the museum in order to attract younger audience.

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Shrine Museums in Manila National Shrines of the Philippines Buildings and structures in Intramuros Cultural Properties of the Philippines in Metro Manila Landmarks in the Philippines History museums in the Philippines Biographical museums in the Philippines 1953 establishments in the Philippines {{philippines-struct-stub

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