Since opening its doors in 1974, the Ayala Museum has stood as a center for Philippine art and history in the heart of Makati City—a bustling business centre in the nation’s capital region and most fondly remembered by generations for its iconic dioramas of Philippine history. However, as institutions in service of the public, museums have and continue to face increasing demands from different sectors to re-examine how might we remain relevant amid technological divide, political agendas, and the call for re-examination of the ethics of collecting and presenting cultures and histories. This paper examines the curatorial challenges faced during the process of fully re-opening in 2022, including a series of COVID-19 lockdowns. It will focus on the expanded exhibition features and permanent displays, in particular, the Dioramas of Philippine History, textiles from Indigenous Peoples of the Philippines, and the Roberto T. Villanueva Collection of Chinese and Southeast Asian trade ware ceramics on long-term loan to the museum.