Highlighting the celebration of the National Museum of the Philippines’ 111th anniversary on October 29, 2012, then President Benigno S. Aquino III graced the occasion for his inauguration of the restored old Senate Session Hall. The two-year restoration project aimed to deliver back its pre-war architectural glory that Art Galery is supposed to be part of the learning excursions of museum visitors. Decorative entablatures lie above the columns and pilasters surrounding the complete wall.