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Culture There
are many ways to define Culture. Culture is social heritage, or tradition, that
is passed on to future generations. It is a "wardrobe" of signs people
put out to each other, indicating where they are coming from and what they are
about. It marks what makes us different from one another. Culture
involves at least three components: human behavior (what people think, what they
do), and the material products they produce. Thus, mental processes, beliefs,
knowledge, and values are parts of culture. Culture
in the Philippines
The culture of the Philippines is one of the most unique
and diverse among the nations in Southeast Asia. It is marked by a true blend
of East and West. The original ethnic background of the people is Indonesian and
Malay. However due to migration and other historical occurences, there are Chinese
and Spanish elements as well. Later American rule and
contact with merchants and traders culminated in a unique blend of East and West,
both in the appearance and culture of the Filipinos. Hospitality,
a trait displayed by every Filipino, makes these people legendary in Southeast
Asia. Seldom can you find such hospitable people who enjoy the company of their
visitors. Perhaps due to their long association with Spain and its influence,
Filipinos are emotional and passionate about life in a way that seems more Latin
than Asian. Religion In
the Philippines, religion plays almost a daily role in the lives of its citizens,
regardless of belief or affiliation. More than 90% of the people are Christian;
most were converted and Westernized to varying degrees during nearly 400 years
of Spanish and forty years of American rule. Colonial influence may be responsible
for the introduction of Roman Catholicism to the islands as the records of the
Spanish occupation will confirm, however, the indigenous traditions still survive.
Proof of this is that the Negritos, Malay and other tribes had a complex belief
system that predates Spanish and even 14th century Arab Muslim influences and
includes the concept of a Supreme Creator. Upon this indigenous religious base,
a process of cultural adaptation and synthesis began that is still continuing
into the 21st century.
Heritage
Several sites
in the country have been recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites:
- Baroque Churches of the
Philippines
- Historic
Town of Vigan
-
Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park
-
Banaue Rice Terraces
-
Tubbataha Reef Marine Park
I.
Cultural Calendar of Events
To view
the Cultural Events for January - May 2007, please click the
"Culture
Calendar of Events" page.
II.
Libraries III.
Museums in the Philippines - Exhibits (Please click on any area on the map to
see the museum list per Philippine region) 
- Ilocos
Region
-
Benguet
Museum
Capitol, La Trinidad, 2601 Benguet
Cordillera Administrative
Region
Proprietor: Provincial Government of Benguet
Curator: Officer-in-charge:
Ms. Koly Keith Moises
Open Hours: 9am-5pm (Mon-Fri)
Closed: Sat &
Sun
Admission: FREE Provincial
museum containing ethnographic materials relating to the indigenous people of
Benguet. - Divine
Word College Museum
Laoag City
Curator: Ms. Edith Flor
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Kabayan
Branch Museum
National Museum, Kabayan Branch
Kabayan, Benguet
Proprietor: National Museum of the Philippines
Curator: Officer-in-charge:
Ms. Juliet Igloso
Open Hours: 8am-12pm; 1-5pm (Mon-Sat)
Closed: Sundays
Admission: FREE Provincial
branch of the National Museum containing ethnographical geological and ecological
collections including artifacts and the Kabayan Mummies. -
Magsingal National Museum
Branch
Magsingal, Ilocos Sur, Northern Luzon
Proprietor: National Museum
Curator: Officer-in-Charge: Ms. Remedios Palacpac
Open Hours: 9am-5pm
(Mon-Sat)
Closed: Sundays
Admission: FREE Provincial
branch of the National Museum containing archaeological, ethnographical, geological
and zoological collections, including artifacts relating to Ilocos Sur. -
Marcos Museum
Batac,
Ilocos Norte
Proprietor: Marcos Family
By appointment Private
museum containing the memorabilia of Philippine President Ferdinand E. Marcos
and other family heirlooms and mementoes. - Padre
Burgos National Museum Branch
Padre Burgos House, Vigan, Ilocos Sur
Northern Luzon
Proprietor: National Museum of the Philippines
Curator:
Officer-in-Charge: Ms. Teresita Ponsoy
Open Hours: 9am-5om (Mon-Fri)
Closed: Sat-Sun
Provincial branch of the National Museum containing archaeological,
ethnographical and historical collections from Ilocos Sur, including the memorabilia
of Philippine national hero Padre Jose Burgos.
- Resurreccion
Memorial Museum (Ilocos Museum of Music & Fine Arts)
21 El Calle Real,
Luna, La Union
Northern Luzon
PO Box 3016 Manila
Proprietor: Teodoro
R. Resurreccion Family
Curator: Teodoro R. Resurreccion, Jr.
Open Hours:
10-12pm, 2pm-5pm (Wed - Sun)
Closed: Mon. & Tues.
Private museum
containing the memorabilia of the Resurreccion family, historical relics, liturgical
and musical instruments of the region.
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Sarrat
Museum
Sarrat, Ilocos Norte
Northern Luzon
Proprietor: Marcos Family
Curator: Administrator : Cong. Ferdinand R. Marcos, II
Open Hours: By
appointment
Private museum containing memoroabilia of President Ferdinand
E. Marcos and the family heirlooms and momentoes. -
St. Louis University Museum
of Arts and Culture
St. Louis University, PO Box 71
Baguio City 2600,
Cordillera Administrative Region
Tel: (6374)442-3043, (6374)442-2793 loc.
260
Proprietor: St. Louis University
Curator: Mr. Isikias T. Picpican
Open Hours: 7:30-11:30am; 1:30-5:00 (Mon-Sat)
Closed: Sundays &
Holidays
Admission: FREE
University museum containing ethnological
and historical collections, books and documents, folklore, and natural history
specimens from the Cordillera Region. -
Vigan
House (Crisologo House and Memorabilia)
Vigan National Museum Branch
Vigan, Ilocos Sur
Proprietor: National Historical Institute
Open Hours:
9:00am. - 5:00pm. (Mon-Sat)
Closed: Sundays
Contains archaeological,
ethnographical, geological, and zoological collections, including artifacts relating
to Northern Luzon, memorabilia and household heirlooms of Congressman Floro Crisologo
and his wife. Governor Carmeling Crisologo with her private collection of religious
statues. - Cagayan
Valley Region
-
Cagayan
Museum & Historical Research Center
EXPO Bldg. Capitol Compound, Tuguegarao
Cagayan
Tel: 446-1574
Proprietor: Provincial Government of Cagayan
Curator: Ms. Primitiva Talla
Open Hours: 8am-11:30; 1:30-4:30pm (Mon-Fri)
Closed: Saturdays & Sundays
Admission: FREE Provincial
museum containing archaeological, ethnographical, historical, and liturgical art
collections relating to the Cagayan Valley. -
Tuguegarao
National Museum Branch
Tuguegarao, Cagayan
Tel: 4461514
Proprietor:
National Museum of the Philippines
Curator: Office-in-charge Cresencion Oandasan
Open Hours: 8:30-11:30am; 1:30pm-4:30pm (M-F)
Closed: Sat-Sun
Admission:
FREE
Provincial branch of the National Museum containing archaeological,
ehtnographical, geological and zoological collections, including artifacts relating
to Cagayan Valley. - Cordillera
Autonomous Region
-
Bontoc
Museum
Bontoc, Mountain Province, Cordillera Autonomous Region
Proprietor:
I C M Sisters
Curator: Director: Sr. Nieves Valdes, I C M Private
museum containing the material culture of the Ifugao people. -
Kiangan National Museum
Branch
Kiangan, Ifugao, Cordillera Administrative Region
Proprietor:
National Museum of the Philippines
Curator: Officer-in-charge: Mrs. Rosario
Guinid
Open Hours: 8am-12pm, 1pm-5pm (Mon-Sat)
Closed: Sunday
Admission:
FREE Provincial
branch of the National Museum containing archaeological, ethnographical, geological
and zoological collections, including artifacts relating to Benguet. - Central
Luzon Region
- Barasoain
Church Historical Landmark Museum
Malolos, Bulacan
Proprietor: National
Historical Institute
Curator: Mrs. Corazon Sitjar
Open Hours: 8am-12pm,
1pm-5pm (Mon-Fri)
Closed: Saturday, Sunday and Holidays
Ecclesiastical museum located
within the Barasoain Church built during the Spanish Period containing artifacts
and regalila illustrating the ecclesiastical history of Central Luzon, also historical
objects, photographs and documents relating to the "Malolos Congress"
which drafted the Constitution of the First Philippine Republic in 1899.
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Bulacan Museum, Library
and Cultural Center Hiyas Ng Bulakan
Provincial Capitol Compound, Malolos,
Bulacan
Proprietor: Pronvincial Gov't of Bulacan
Curator: Founder/Honorary/Dir.
Jose P. Tantoco
Open Hours: 8am-12pm, 1pm-5pm (Mon-Fri)
Closed: Sat
& Sun
Admission: FREE Provincial
museum containing geological, archaeological, historical, and ethnographical materials
relating to Bulacan province, artistic and literary works and musical compositions
of illustrious citizens and national heroes from this province. -
Casa Real Shrine
Paseo
del Congreso, Plaza Rizal
Malolos Bulacan
Tel: 791-27-16
Curator:
Mr. Alex Balagtas
Open Hours: 8am-5pm daily, including holidays
Admission:
FREE A government
museum consisting relics of the First Philippine Republic, memorabilia of Gen.
Emilio Aguinaldo, family trees of provincial class in Malolos, period furnitures,
old books, stamps and paper money and coin. -
Casa
San Miguel
San Antonio, San Miguel, Zambales
Proprietor: Ramon L. Corpus
Family
Curator: Alfonso Corpus Bolipata
Open Hours: By appointment Established
in 1921 by Ramon L. Corpus, it was once the Corpus Family summer retreat, a multi-purpose
hall, theater and gardens, Art Gallery, Libraries -
Marcelo
H. Del Pilar Historical Landmark
Bulacan, Bulacan
Curator: Mr. Alex
Balagtas
Open Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm. (Monday-Friday)
Admission: FREE
A memorial to
Marcelo H. del Pilar, one of the greatest propagandists in Philippine history.
As a final resting place, the mortal remains of the hero transferred here from
the Mausoleum of the Veterans of the Philippine Revolution in North Cemetery.
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Museo
De Tarlac
Capas, Tarlac
Proprietor: Provincial Gov't of Tarlac Province
Curator: Officer-in-charge Bobby Blanco
Open Hours: 8Aam-12pm; 1pm-5pm
(M-F)
Admission: FREE Provincial
Museum depicting the Death March in Capas, Tarlac during World War II through
illustrations and paintings by local artist based on the data information from
local historian. -
National
Food Authority Grains Industry Museum
Central Luzon Regional Office
McArthur Highway, Cabanatuan Office
Nueva Ecija
Tel: 463-1233/463-1167
Fax: 044-463-1167
Proprietor: Administrator: Romeo G. David
Open
Hours: 8:00am.-5:00pm. (Mon-Fri)
1pm-5pm (Mon-Fri) The
NFA Grains Industry Museum was established in September 1983 under the supervision
of former Extension Director, Mr. Abe Rotor. The museum showcases a modest collection
of period pieces and dioramas depicting the various stages of development of the
grains industry. It traces the evolution of the industry and its development through
various artifacts focusing on production, post harvest, processing, storage and
marketing of rice and other cereals, with their geographical, historical and cultural
variations. The museum serves as the Agency's valuable contribution to the rich
cultural heritage of the country. It is dedicated to the Filipino farmer whose
labor and toils we wish to thank and honor. -
National
Food Authority Grains Industry Museum
Central Luzon Regional Office
McArthur Highway, Cabanatuan Office, Nueva Ecija
Tel: (6344)463-1233/463-1167
Fax: (6344)463-1167
Curator: Romeo G. David
Open Hours: 8:00am
-5:00pm (Mondays-Fridays)
The NFA Grains Industry Museum was established
in September 1983 under the supervision of former Extension Director, Mr. Abe
Rotor. The museum showcases as modest collection of period pieces and dioramas
depicting the various stages of development of the grains industry. - Metro
Manila
- Apolinario
Mabini Shrine
Pandacan, Manila
Curator: Ms. Asuncion Pido
Open
Hours: 8:00 am - 5pm (Monday to Friday)
Admission: FREE (Donation is welcome)
Birthplace
of Apolinario Mabini and a memorial to the "Sublime Paralytic." Original
memorabilia on display and replica of the nipa hut where Mabini was born found
at the exact site within kthe premises. Municipal library facilities, integrated
souvenir shop and reading facilities available.
- Archdiocesan Museum Of
Manila
121 Arzobispo St., Intramuros, Manila
Fax: (632) 5304815
Proprietor: Archdiocese of Manila
Curator: Monsignor Jose Abriol
Open
Hours: 9:00 am - 11:30 am
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm ( Mon-Thurs)
9:00 am - 11:30
am (Friday)
Closed: Sat to Sun & Public Holidays
Admission: FREE
(Donation accepted)
Private
museum containing ecclesiastical art and regalia illustrating the history of the
Diocese. - Ateneo
Art Gallery
Rizal Library Bldg., Ateneo de Manila University
Katipunan
Rd, Loyola Heights, Quezon City
Metro Manila
Tel: (632)924-2601
Proprietor: Ateneo de Manila University
Curator: Prof. Emmanuel Torres
Open Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Mon-Fri)
8:00 am - 12:00 pm (Saturdays)
Closed: Sundays and Public Holidays
Admission: FREE
University art museum containing,
paintings, sculptures, prints and drawings by Filipino artists
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Ayala Museum Of Phil. History & Iconographic Archive
Makati Ave., Makati,
Metro Manila
Tel: (632) 8121191/97 ext 31
Proprietor: Filipinas Foundation
Curator: Ms. Sonia Ner
Open Hours: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm (Tues - Sun)
Closed: Mon, Sun. & Holidays
Admission: Walk-in students P10, Adults
P30 (Children P30, Adults P60) a flat rate of P100 will be charged
Private museum containing
paintings by Filipino artists from the 19th century to the present, ethnographic
and archaeological materials, sixty dioramas depicting Philippine history, 62
dolls portraying the evolution of the Filipino dress; 20 models of watercrafts
and vessels; rare and contemporary books and periodicals.
- Bangko Sentral Ng Pilipinas
Money Museum
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, Security Plant Complex
East
Ave., Quezon City
Fax: (632)921-74-34
Proprietor: Ms. Daisy Navarro
Bank Officer II
Open Hours: 9am-12pm, 1pm-4pm (Mon-Fri)
Closed: Sat.,
Sun. & Holidays
Corporate
museum of Philippine coins and paper money; primitive money, international currency,
medals from over 175 countries, tokens and gold artifacts.
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Bayanihan Folk Arts
Museum
Philippine Women's University, Taft Ave.
Makati, Metro Manila
(632)5217829
Proprietor: Philippine Women's University
Curator:
Administrative Officer Ms. Violy Sabareza
Open Hours: Temporarily closed
University museum
containing a range of ethnological artifacts illustrating the cultural heritage
of various ethnic groups of the Philippines. -
Carlos P. Romulo Collection
4/F National Historical Institute Bldg.,
TM Kalaw St., Ermita, Manila
Proprietor: National Historical Institute
Curator: Mrs. Teresita L.
Pagulayan
Open Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Tues-Sun)
Closed: Mondays
Admission: FREE Government
museum containing the memorabilia of General Carlos P. Romulo, one of the most
outstanding statesmen of the country. -
Casa
Manila Museum
Intramuros Admin, Gen. Luna St., Intramuros, Mla.
Proprietor:
Intramuros Administration Ms. Eda V. Henson
Curator: Architect Rene Luis
S. Mata
Open Hours: 9 am-12 pm, 1 pm-6 pm (Tues-Sun)
Closed: Mondays
Admission: Children P5 (12 yrs old & below w/ valid student ID) Adults
P15 Government
museum located in a reconstructed Spanish period house of the mid - 1800s. Furnishings
and artworks displayed in Casa Manila range from the 17th to the early 20th century.
- CCP Contemporary
Art Museum of The Philippines
Cultural Center of the Philippines, Roxas Boulevard
Pasay City, Metro Manila
Tel: (632) 832-1125/39
Fax: (632)831-3415
Proprietor: Cultural Center of the Philippines
Curator: Ms.Gina Barte
Open Hours: 9am-6pm (Tues-Sun)
Closed: Monday & Public Holidays
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CCP
Museo Ng Kalinangang Pilipino
Cultural Center of the Philippines, Roxas Blvd.
1310 Pasay City, Metro Manila
Tel: (632)8323683,8323702,8321125 ext.
227228
Fax: (632)831-3415
Proprietor: Cultural Center of the Philippines
Open Hours: 9 am - 6 pm (Tues-Sun)
Closed: Mondays & Public Holidays
Admission: Adult - P20 Student - P10 Permanent
exhibition gallery of the CCP extensive permanent collection of works of art,
including paintings, sculptures, prints, jewelry and works in mixed media on all
forms of visual expressions of contemporary artists. -
CCP
Museum of Philippine Humanities
CCP Center of the Philippines, PO Box 1310
Manila
Tel: (632)832-3875
Fax: (632)831-3415
Proprietor: Cultural
Center of the Philippines
Curator: Director Ms. Gina Barte
Open Hours:
9 am - 6 pm (Tues-Sun)
Closed: Mondays and Public Holidays
Admission:
Adult - P20 Student P10 CCP
museum containing ethnographic collections, excavated pottery and jewelry, and
visual art expressions of contemporary Filipino artists; Asian musical instruments
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Children's
Museum and Library
130 Kalayaan Ave., Diliman, Quezon City
Metro Manila
Fax: (632)924-2297
Proprietor: Children's Museum and Library, Inc.
Curator: Gen. Exec. Ms. Emma Mazueta
Open Hours: By appointment only
Admission: FREE Non-profit,
non-stock foudnation museum containing children's artworks. -
Daniel W. Tantoco Jr. Collection
De La Salle University Library Bldg.,
De La Salle University, Taft Avenue,
Manila
Proprietor: De La Salle University
Curator: Daniel W. Tantoco,
Jr.
By appointment 8am-5pm (Mon-Fri.)
Closed: Sat.-Sun. & Holidays
University Museum
containing excavated oriental ceramics and excavated Filipino pottery. -
Earist Museum
Nagtahan,
Sampaloc, Manila
Tel: (632)714-07-52
Fax: (632)714-07-50
Open Hours:
9:00am-4:00pm (Mon-Fri.)
Admission: FREE Memorabilia
of the Late Senate President Eulogio Amang Rodriguez -
Iglesia
Ni Cristo Museum and Gallery
INC Central Office, Commonwealth Ave., Diliman
Quezon City, Metro Manila
Tel: (632)924-43-11
Proprietor: New Era
University
Curator: Mrs. Estrallita Peņa Javier
Open Hours: 9am - 11am,
2pm - 4pm (M-T, F & S)
9am - 11:30, 4:30pm - 6pm (Sun)
Closed: Wed-Thurs
& Public Holidays
Admission: Adult P6.00 Children P3.50 Ecclesiastical
museum containing artifacts and regalia relating to the Iglesia ni Cristo religious
denomination; dioramas tracing its history and memorabilia of the founders. -
Jose P. Laurel Memorial
Foundation Museum
Roxas Blvd. cor Pedro Gil St., Malate
Metro Manila
Tel: (632)521-0941, (632)571-551
Fax: (632)521-1796
Proprietor:
Jose P. Laurel Memorial Foundation
Curator: Atty. Beatriz S A Urquiola
Open Hours: 9am - 12pm, 1pm - 4pm (Mon-Fri)
Closed: Saturdays - Sundays
Admission: FREE Private
museum containing memorabilia of Philippine President, Jose P. Laurel Sr. -
Jose Rizal Shrne
Fort
Santiago, Intramuros, Manila
Curator: Ms. Teresita Pagulayan
Open Hours:
8:00am-5:00pm (Monday to Sunday)
Admission: FREE A
memorial to Dr. Jose Rizal. Houses a collection of original relics and memorabilia
from the Rizal family such as personal effects, furniture and other mementoes,
Items of interest are the piece of vertebrae of the hero and the winning entries
to the painting contest conducted by Jose Rizal National Centennial Commission
(JRNCC). -
Kaban
Ng Hiyas Ng Lungsod Ng Mandaluyong
c/o Office of the City Mayor
Mandaluyong
City
Curator: Norberto Arcangel -
Lopez
Memorial Museum
G/F Benpres Bldg., Exchange Rd. cor. Meralco Ave.
Pasig,
Metro Manila
Tel: (632)631-2417, (632)631-2425
Fax: (632)631-3156
Proprietor: Eugenio Lopez Foundation
Curator: Ms. Mariles Ebro
Open
Hours: 8:30am-12pm, 1pm-5pm (Tues&Sat)
Closed: Sun, Mon & Public
Holidays
Admission: Adult P15.00 Children P10.00 Private
museum containing 19th century paintings by Filipino artists, Filipiniana books
and documents, archaeological collections, memorabilia of Dr. Jose Rizal, the
foremost national hero. -
Makati
Museum (Museo Ng Makati)
JP Rizal St. cor. A. Mabini St., Makati
Metro
Manila
Tel: (632)818-5223, (632)852442/6, (632)852464
Proprietor: Makati
City Government
Curator: Ms. Lingling Cervantes
Open Hours: 8am-5pm
(Mon-Fri)
Closed: Sat-Sun & Public Holidays
Admission: FREE City
museum containing changing exhibits of native arts and crafts, paintings done
by contemporary Filipino artists, also travelling exhibitions from foreign countries.
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Malabon
Zoo, Dinosaur Museum, Aquarium & Tropical Rainforest
No. 1 Gov. Pascual,
Bo. Potrero, Malabon
Metro Manila
Tel:(632) 3613083
Proprietor:
Director Manny Tangoc
Open Hours: 8am (daily)
Admission: P15.00/per
head Collection
of Philippine Fauna in a tropical rainforest environment to give people of first
hand exposure to nature -
Malacanang
Heritage Foundation
JP Laurel St., San Miguel
Metro Manila
Tel:
(632)521-2301 ext. 6671, 6608
Fax: (632)742-16-44
Proprietor: Malacaņang
Heritage Foundation
Curator: Exec. Dir. David Baradas
Open Hours: Guided
only 9am - 3pm (Tues & Wed.)
Public viewing 11pm-3:30pm (Thurs)
9am-3:30 (Friday & Sat)
Closed: Sundays & Mondays
Admission:
P200.00 w/tour guide, P20 adult; P10 children Memorabilia
and period pieces during the tenure of different President of the Philippines
(from President Quezon to President Aquino), ethnograph arts and crafts of indigenous
peoples, paintings by Filipino artists. -
Manila
Zoo & Botanical Garden
Adriatico Street, Malate, Manila
Open Hours:
7:00 am. -6:00 pm. (daily)
Admission: Adult- P6.00 Children - P4.00 -
Manuel Quezon Memorial Shrine
Elliptical Road, Quezon City
Curator: Mrs. Rhodor Sermeno
Open
Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm (Monday to Sunday)
Admission: FREE Birthplace
of Marcela Marino de Agoncillo, the maker of the first Filipino Flag. Collections
include family relics and memorabilia. Evolution of Philippine flag is on display
and a pictorial exhibit on the Agoncillo family. -
Metropolitan
Museum of Manila
Central Bank Complex, Roxas Blvd.
Pasay City, Metro
Manila
Tel: (632)832-3645, (632)505271
Fax: (632)832-3645
Proprietor:
Metropolitan Museum of Manila Foundation
Curator: President Ms. Rita Ledesma
Open Hours: 9am-4pm (Mon-Sat)
Closed: Sundays & Holidays Private
museum containing paintings by Filipino artists and collections of paintings by
Italian masters and Russian icons; features travelling exhibitions from foreign
countries. -
Museo
Recoletos
Mira-Mira House, Tandang Sora, Quezon City
Curator: Fr. Regino
Z. Bangcaya, OAR -
Museum
For Children (Museo Pambata)
Roxas Blvd., cor. South Drive, Ermita, Manila
Tel: (632)522-1246
Proprietor: Museo Pambata Foundation
Curator:
President Dr. Estafania Aldaba-Lim
Open Hours: 9am-5pm (Tues-Fri)
Closed:
Mondays
Admission: (Temporarily closed) A
private hands-on children's museum containing seven theme rooms environment: Old
Manila, Science through Discovery, Carreer Option, Body Works Children in the
Global Village, Resource Center/Recording Room. -
Museum
of Filipino Culture (Museo Ng Buhay Pilipino)
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas,
East Ave., Q.C.
Metro Manila
Tel: (632)922-2191, (632)977071 ext 217
Proprietor: Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
Open Hours: 9am-4pm (Mon-Fri)
&
Admission: (Temporarily closed) Corporate
museum containing a collection of furniture, jewelry, implements, religious images,
and other objects and attire pertinent to the traditional lifestyle of the so-called
"Lowland Christian groups." -
Museum
of Philippine History
National Historical Institute Bldg., TM Kalaw St.
Ermita, Manila
Proprietor: National Historical Institute
Curator: Director
Dr. Serafin D. Quiason
Open Hours: (not yet open to the public;
exhibitions
under preparation
in this new building)
Admission: FREE -
National
Historical Institute (Historical Shrines)
TM Kalaw Street, Ermita,
Manila
National Museum of The Philippines (Pambansang Museo Ng Pilipinas)
Padre
Burgos St., Ermita 1000
Manila
Fax: (632)5300229
Email: nmuseum@webquest.com
Proprietor: Director Father Gabriel S. Casal
Curator: Mrs. Rosario B.
Tantoco (Chief, Education Div.)
Open Hours: 9am-5pm (Mon-Sat)
Closed:
Sundays & Holidays
State museum founded in 1910, containing extensive
botanical, geological, zoological, archaeological, historical, ethnological and
art collections. The museum has branches throughout the country, and is also responsible
for the operation of the Planetarium at the Rizal Park in Manila
- Ninoy
Aquino Parks and Wildlife Nature Center
Quezon Avenue, Diliman
Quezon
City
Tel: (632)924-60-31 to 35
Open Hours: 7am - 6pm (Mon-Sun)
Consists of Philippine species of birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians
open air amphitheater, cottages available used for conferences, meetings, seminar,
etc.
- P.
Jacinto Zamora Historical Landmark
Paco, Manila
Curator: Mrs. Asuncion
Pido
Open Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm. (Monday to Sunday )
Admission: FREE
Birthsite of Father Jacinto Zamora, one of the martyred priests garroted
in February 1872 in Bagumbayan Field. The site is a venue for a historic-cultural
activities.
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Philippine
Air Force Museum
Villamor Air Base, Pasay City
Tel: (632)832-34-98
Proprietor: Director Col Malikil Abdulgapul
Open Hours: 8am-12pm (Mon - Fri)
8am - 12pm (Saturday)
Admission: FREE
Replicas of artifacts
used by the PAF or its predecessor from 1917 to the present, different military
uniform and vintage guns, locally made bombs and photos of PAF heroes and past
commanding generals and artifacts used by Lt. Hiroo Onoda while hiding in the
jungle of Lubang, Mindoro -
Philippine
Army Museum & Library
Mc Arthur Drive, Fort Bonifacio, 1201 Manila
Tel: (632)815-28-99
Curator: Major Normando Dallego
Open Hours: 8:00am.
- 5:00pm. (Mon - Sat.)
Admission: P5:00 Gen. Public P2.00 Military Personnel;
Free for retired Military Personnel
Military museum depicting various
episodes of the Army's evolution pictures of revolutionary heroes medal for the
AFP; Weaponry of the army. -
Philippine
National Police Museum
Camp Crame
Tel: (632)721-85-77/(632)722-06-80
-
Philippine
Science Centrum
U.P. Manila Compound
Pedro Gil Street, Ermita, Manila
Tel: (632)525-87-52
Fax: (632)525-84-18
Curator: Ms. Leticia M.
Zerda
Open Hours: 9:00am.-4:00pm. (Mon-Sat.)
Closed: Sundays & Holidays
Admission: Adult P25.00/Children P20.00/Teachers-Free
Science museum
which provides as venue for learning science and technology principles through
interactive experiential and participatory exhibits and activities. -
Pinaglabanan Memorial Shrine
San Juan, Metro Manila
Curator: Mr. Danta Oquendo
Open Hours: 8:00am.
- 5:00pm. (Mon. to Sun.)
Admission: FREE
A fitting memorial commemorating
the first battle for political emancipation of the Filipino people from Spain.
The Battle of San Juan del Norte which took place between midnight of August 29
and dawn of August 30, 1896 was the major armed clash between the Katipunan Revolutionary
group and the Spanish forces during the Philippine Revolution. -
Postal Museum and Philatelic
Library
Philippine Post Building, Liwasang Bonifacio, Manila
Fax: 530-11-69
Curator: Ms. Elena Cuevas -
Puerta
De Isabel Ii Gallery
5/F Palacio del Gobernador Bldg.
Intramuros, Manila
Proprietor: Intramuros Administration, Ms. Edda V. Henson
Curator: Architect
Rene Luis S. Mata
Open Hours: 9am-12pm, 1pm-6pm (Tues-Sun)
Closed: Mon
and 4 January
Admission: FREE
Government museum containing ecclesiastical
collections. -
Quest
- Center of Earth Science and Discovery
Golderest Bldg. Quad II, Ayala Center
Makati, Metro Manila
Tel: (632)812-09-13/(632)894-42-78; Easy Call 8102111
Fax: Units No. 239362
Proprietor: Mr. Eduardo Legarda; Ms Rosalita R.
Legarda
Open Hours: 10am-8pm (Mon-Sun)
Showcases the most vibrant
and colorful array of living creatures mammals, birds, fishes, reptiles and amphibians.
-
Ramon
Magsaysay Memorabilia
Ramon Magsaysay Centre, Roxas Blvd.
Manila
Tel: (632)504484, (632)521-3166 ext 139
Fax: (632)521-8105
Proprietor:
Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation
Curator: Ms. Angie dela Torre
Open
Hours: 8am-12pm, 1pm-5pm (Mon-Fri)
Closed: Sat-Sun & Public Holidays
Private museum containing the memorabilia of President Ramon Magsaysay,
has an Asian Library. -
San
Agustin Museum
2/F San Agustin Monastery, Gen. Luna St.
cor Real St.,
Intramuros, Manila
Proprietor: Orden of Saint Augustine ( Orden de San Agustin)
Curator: Director F. Pedro Galendo, O.S.A.
Open Hours: 9am-12pm, 1pm-5pm
(daily)
Monastery museum containing ecclesiastical art and regalia illustrating
the history of the monastery and its order. The San Agustin Church, a museum itself,
is listed in the UNESCO World Heritage List as a cultural landmark. -
Science Works
5/L Shangri-La Plaza Complex
Tel: (632)633-45-25
Fax: (632)525-84-18
Curator: Ms. Debbie Sangalang
Open Hours: 10:00am-8:00pm. (Mon-Sun.)
Admission: P75.00/head
A hands on science exhibit which involves
constructive & creative work.
-
University of Santo Tomas Museum of Arts and Sciences
2nd Level, Main Bldg.,
Espaņa Manila
Tel: (632)73131-01 loc. 269 or 327
Open Hours: 8am-12pm
Monday
2pm - 5pm (Tues-Day)
Collection of flora, fauna, rock and
mineral specimens. Also contained physics and medico-legal materials as well as
pharmaceutical specimens, paintings and sculptured religious images and ceramics,
ethnographic artifacts, coins, medals, rare books, and the memorabilia and archives.
-
UP-Jorge
B. Vargas Museum and Filipiniana Research Centre
University of the Philippines,
Diliman Campus
Quezon City, Metro Manila
Proprietor: University of the
Philippines
Curator: Prof. Regalado Jose
Open Hours: 10am-12pm, 2pm-4pm
(Mon-Fri)
Closed: Sat.-Sun & Public Holidays
Admission: FREE
State university museum containing paintings done by Filipino artists from
the Jorge B. Vargas Collection. Changing exhibits of artworks by contemporary
Filipino artists. -
Western
Police District Museum
Gen. Alfredo S. Lim Complex
Felipe II Street,
Binondo, Manila
Curator: Chief Inspector Franklin Gacutan
Open Hours:
8:00am.-5:00pm.
Admission: FREE
Showcases the momentos of a police
officer consists of old uniforms and paraphernalia.
- Southern
Tagalog Region
- Aera
Memorial Foundation
Villa Escudero, PO Box 4, San Pablo City
Tel: (632)
521-0830
Fax: (632) 521-86-98
Proprietor: AERA Memorial Foundtion (Don
Arsenio Escudero)
Curator: Juan Miguel "Ugi" Escudero
Open
Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm (Monday-Friday)
Closed: Saturdays & Sundays
Private
museum containing archaeological, ethnographical, geological, zoological, historical,
ecclesiastical and art collections from the Philippines and samples from different
countries gathered during their travels abroad - Aguinaldo
Shrine
Kawit Cavite
Curator: Ms. Rosalinda Aguinaldo
Open Hours:
8:00-5:00 pm (Mon-Sunday)
Admission: FREE
Houses, the memorabilia
of Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo, Presidnet of the First Philippine Republic. Hedonated
this mansion where Philippine Independence from Spain was proclaimed on June 12,
1898. - Angono
National Museum Branch
Angono Petrogtyphs Rockshelter, Angono, Rizal
Proprietor: National Museum of the Philippines
Curator: Officer-in-charge:
Mr. Joseph Guillermo
Open Hours: 8am-5pm (Mon-Sat)
Closed: Sundays
Admission: FREE
Provincial
branch of the National Museum established to preserve the petroglyphs inscribed
on cave walls which are dated from the Neolithic Age.
- Bahay Laguna Museum
Barangay Bungkol, Magdalena, Liliw, Laguna
Proprietor: Municipality of Liliw
Curator: Mr. Artemio Barbosa
Open Hours: 9:00am. -5:00pm.
Admission:
FREE
A
newly opened community museum housing the momentos of the Later Governor F. San
Luis of Laguna and Arts and Crafts of the Province.
- Baldomero Aguinaldo
Kawit, Cavite
Curator: Mrs. Brenda Mojica
Open Hours: 8:00 am. - 5pm.
(Monday to Sunday)
Admission: FREE Admission (Donation is welcome)
Houses
relecs and memorabilia of Gen. Baldomero Aguinaldo, first cousin of Gen. Emilio
Aguinaldo and a member of the latter's cabinet. Items of interest include period
furniture and house furnishing. Lectures and guiding service can be arranged.
-
Cavite
City Library Museum
R. Basa cor. R. Samonte Sts., San Roque, Cavite City
Tel: 431-18-35(Res.)/431-04-62 (Mayors Office)
Proprietor: Cavite City
Government
Curator: Ms. Jocelyn R. dela Rosa
Open Hours: 8:00am.-5:00pm
Admission: FREE City
government museum featuring collections of historical relecs, photographs, old
furniture, household objects, and memorabilia of Cavite City's local heroes. -
Coca-Cola Pavillion
Coca-Cola Bottlers Philippines, Inc., Sta Rosa Plant
Pulong, Sta. Rosa, Laguna
Feliza Bldg., 108 Herrera St., Legaspi Village,
Tel: (632) 818-87-41
to 59 loc. 700 or 467
Curator: Ms. Gigi Rivera
Open Hours: 8:30am.-5:00pm.
(Tuesday & Saturday
Admission: FREE A
museum with authentic Coca-Cola memorabilia and equipped with audio visual facilities
and the country's only compact disc jukebox. The entire complex has a first-hand
and state of the art waste water treatment facility. -
IRRI
Ricewold Museum & Learning Center
IRRI College, Los Banos, Laguna 4031
Tel: 812-76-86, 844-3357 to 53
Curator: Mario M. Movilloon
Open
Hours: 8:00am. -5:00pm. (Mondayto Friday) Government
Museum and Learning Center about global rice production and research. -
Jose P. Laurel Monument
Sto. Tomas, Batangas
Curator: Mrs. Azucena Villa
Open Hours: 8:00am.
to 5:00pm. (Mon. to Sun.)
Admission: FREE A
restored house in colonia style memorializing Filipino painter & patriot Juan
Luna. Parts of the original structure are preserved. Main attraction is the heroes
original bed. Photographic reproductions of Luna's including local artifacts related
to the history of the town. A small library and painting whorkshop are still on
the planning stage. -
Jose
Rizal Shrine
Calamba Laguna
Curator: Ms. Malou Valeza
Open Hours:
8:00am-5:00pm.
Admission: FREE Birthplace
of Jose Rizal, the Philippines' National Hero. A reconstruction of the orignal
Rizal ancestral house. Found inside are original personal mementoes of th hero
and the replica of Rizal's family, furniture, and other items of interest. Souvenir
shop is available. Lectures and guiding services can be arranged. -
Leon Apacible Historical
Landmark
Taal Batangas
Curator: Mrs. Anne Marie Moreno
Open Hours:
8:00am-5:00pm. (Monday to Sunday)
Admission: FREE The
anestral house of Leon Apacible with the family collections of relics and memorabilia.
Items of interest include several sets of glassware, chinaware, earthenware, original
pieces of furniture and house furnishings collected by the family from their trips
abroad. Also on display are artifacts typical in the Province of Batangas. -
Miguel Malvar Historical
Landmark
Sto. Tomas, Batangas
Metro Manila
Curator: Ms. Azucena
Villa
Open Hours: 8:00am-5pm. (Monday to Friday)
Admission: FREE A
memorial to Gen. Miguel Malvar, the last Filipino general to surrender to the
American authorities. Pictorial exhibit on Filipino-American War (1898-1902) on
display. Including oil paintings, entries to the painting contest for the Malvar
Birth Centenary. -
Monsignor
Yatco Ecclesiastical Museum
Batangas City, Batangas
Proprietor: Msgr.
Yatco Foundation
Curator: Ms. Milagros Clemente Ecclesiastical
museum containing religious artifacts regalia relating to the ecclesiastical history
of Southern Tagalog. -
MPG
Town Gallery
Poblacion Centro, Odiongan, Tablas Island, Romblon
Curator:
Ben Gonzales
Open Hours: 8:00 am. -4:00 pm Modern
Art Crystals and porcelain collectors -
Museo
Ng Batangas
Lipa City, Batangas, Southern Tagalog
Proprietor: Batangas
Historical and Cultural Foundation
Curator: President: - Danny Dolor
Open Hours: 1-5pm (Mon.-Fri.)
Closed: Sat.-Sun. Private
museum containing arhaelogical and ethnographical collection relating to Batangas
and the Southern Tagalog Region. -
Museo
Ng Katipunan
Bulaklakan, Lipa City, Batangas
Tel: 911-55-90 c/o Ms.
Carolina Inigo Winebrener
Proprietor: LVHR & Kablahi
Curator: Ms.
Merle Merrell Domingo
Open Hours: 8:00 am.-to 4:00pm. (Fri.,Sat.& Sun
Closed: Monday to Thurday & Holidays
Admission: P5.00 A
local museum which showcases artifacts, and other momentos during the katipunan
era which is highlighted by original KKK Flag, 17th century furniture & others. -
Nagcarlan Underground Cemetery
Historical Landmark
Nagarlan, Laguna
Curator: Mrs. Agatona Bugia
Open Hours: 8:00am.-5:00pm. (Monday to Sunday)
Admission: FREE
The only underground cemetery in the Philippines which served as meeting place
for the revolutionary leaders in Laguna. The baroque structure is being converted
into a cultural enter where cultural, historical and religious presentation can
be held. -
Palawan
Museum
Old City Hall Building, Mendoza Park, Puerto Princesa City
Tel:
(045) 433-29-63
Proprietor: Natural & Historical Foundation of Palawan
Curator: Mrs. Princilla M. Yap
Open Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm.
Closed:
Wednesdays
Admission: Adults-P5.00 Children-P2.00
Contains archaeological,
ethnographical, and historical collections of the province of Palawan. -
Palawan National Museum
Branch
Quezon, Palawan, Southern Tagalog
Proprietor: National Museum
of the Philippines
Curator: Ms. Vivian A. Brown
Open Hours: 8:00am.-5:00pm.
(Mon-Sat.)
Closed: Sundays
Admission: FREE
Provincial branch
of ;the National Museum containing archaeological, ethnographical, geological
and zoological collectios, including artifacts relating to Palawan Povince. -
Palawan State University
Museum
PSU Complex, Tiniguiban Heights, Puerto Princesa City,
Palawan,
Southern Tagalog
Tel: 433-23-79
Proprietor: Palawan Teacher's College
Curator: Mr. Evangelista Jagmis
Open Hours: 9:00am-5pm. (Mon-Fri.)
Closed: Saturdays & Sundays
University museum containing ethnographical
materials from the different ethnic groups in Palawan with mini zoo and orchadarium. -
Palawan Teacher's College
Museum
Tiniguiban Heights, Puerto Princesa City
Palawan, Southern Tagalog
Proprietor: Palawan Teacher's College
Curator: Officer-in-charge Ms.
Priscilla Yap
Open Hours: 9am-5pm (Mon-Fri)
Closed: Sat - Sun
College museum containing ethnographical materials from the different ethnic groups
in Palawan. - Pila
Museum
Rizal St., Pila Laguna
Southern Tagalog
Proprietor: Pila
Municipal Government
Curator: Officer-in-charge Ms. Felicidad Laquindanum
Open Hours: 9am-5pm (Mon-Fri)
Closed: Saturdays - Sundays
Municipal museum containing archaeological artifacts from the municipality of
Pila and some historical collections relating to Southern Tagalog.
- Philippine Navy Museum
Fort San Felipe Naval Base Cavite, Cavite CIty
Open Hours: 9:00am-4:00pm.
(Mon-Fri.)
Closed: Holidays
Admission: FREE
-
Puerto Galera National
Museum Branch
Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro
Proprietor: National Museum
Curator: Mamerto Contreras
Open Hours: 8:00am.-5:00 pm.
Closed:
Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays
Admission: FREE
Regional Branch
of Museum of National Museum, showcases assosrted 15th to 16th century porcelains
from the local parishioners collections. - Rizal
Technological and Polytechnic Institute Museum and Archives
Morong, Rizal
Tel: 653-10-82
Curator: Dr. Corazon Soriano
Open Hours: 8:30am.-4:30pm.
(daily)
Admission: FREE
Ethnographical collections.
-
UP Los Baņos Sining
Makiling Gallery
Auditorium Basement, University of the Philippines
Los Baņos, Laguna, Southern Tagalog
Tel: 2402,2320 (no IDD available)
Proprietor: University of the Philippines at Los Baņos
Curator: Ms. Teresa
N. de Vera
Open Hours: 9am-5pm (Mon-Fri)
Closed: Saturdays & Sundays
University art museum containing works for Filipino artists. -
UPLB Museum of Natural History
Los Banos, Laguna
Curator: Dr. Augusto Sumalde
Open Hours: 8:00am.-5pm.
(Mon-Sat.)
Admission: Children -P5.00 / Adult -P10.00
A government
College Museum consists of preserved biological and zoological specimens, wood
samples; by-products of micro-organism, the museum also keeps thousands of living
plants/trees in separate location. -
UPLB
Museum of Natural History
Los Baņos, Laguna
Open Hours: 8am-5pm (Mon-Sat)
Collection of flora and fauna of Mount Makiling in Laguna, Mycological Forestry
and botanical Herbarium, Microbiological Cultural Collection & Hortorium. -
Vicente Manansala Historical
Landmark
Binangonan, Rizal
Curator: Mr. Alex Ondevilla
Open Hours:
8:00am-5:00pm. (Mon to Fri.)
Admission: FREE
Houses the relics
and memorabilia of the late national artist Vicente Manansala. Features some of
;the original works and painting paraphernalia of the artist. Lectures, guiding
services and painting workshop on a regular basis are being organized.
- Bicol
Region
-
Casagwa
National Museum Branch
Daraga, Albay, Bicol
Proprietor: National Museum
of the Philippines
Curator: Ms. ALice A. Alaurin
Open Hours: 8:00am.-5:00pm.
(Mon-Sat.)
Closed: Sundays Provincial
branch of the National Museum containing archaeological, ethnographical, geological
and zoological collections, including artifacts relating to the Bicol region.
-
Colegio
De Sta. Isabel Museum
Colegio de Sta Isabel, Naga City
Camarines Sur
Bicol
Proprietor: Colegio de Sta Isabel
Open Hours: 9am-5pm (Mon-Fri)
Closed: Saturdays & Sundays College
museum containing historical collections relating to the college -
Daraga National Museum Branch
Daraga, Albay,
Bicol
Proprietor: Officer-in-charge Ms. Alice A.
Alaurin
Open Hours: 8am-12pm, 1pm-5pm (Mon-Sat)
Closed: Sundays Provincial
branch of the National Museum containing archaeological, ethnographical, geological
and zoological collections, including artifacts relating to the Bicol region.
-
Jorge
Barlin National Monument
Baao, Camarines Sur
Curator: Mr. Victorino
Bigay
Open Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm (Monday to Sunday)
Admission: FREE A
memorial to Msgr. Jorge Barlin, who was the country's "First Filipino Bishop
under the American Regime" and the first Bicolano churchman to have been
elevated to the episcopacy. -
Holy
Rosary Minor Seminar Museum
Holy Rosary Minor Seminary, Naga City
Bicol
Proprietor: Holy Rosary Minor Seminary
Curator: Ermelo Almeda
Open
Hours: 9am-5pm (Mon-Fri)
Closed: Saturdays & Sundays Ecclesiastical
museum containing religious artifacts and regalia relating to the ecclesiastical
history of the Bicol Region, archaeological and ethnographical collections of
E. Almeda. -
Legaspi
City Museum
Legaspi City, Bicol
Proprietor: City Government of Legaspi
Curator: Ms. Erlinda Belleza
Open Hours: 8am-5pm (Mon-Fri)
Closed:
Saturdays & Sundays City
museum containing historical collections on the city and archaeological and ethnographical
materials from the Bicol region. -
Museo
Del Seminario Conciliar De Nueva Caceres
Holy Rosary Minor Seminary, Naga
City, Bicol
Proprietor: Holy Rosary Minor Seminary
Curator: Ermelo Almeda/Rodolfo
San Diego
Open Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm. (Mon-Fri.)
Closed: Saturdays &
Sundays Ecclesiastical
museum containing religious artifacts and regalia relatling to the ecclesiastical
history of the Bicol Region, archaeologicla and ethnographical collections of
E. Almeda. -
University
of Nueva Caceres Museum
Jaime Hernandez Ave., Naga City
Camarines Sur
Bicol
Proprietor: University of Nueva Caceres
Open Hours: 9am-5pm
(Mon-Fri)
Closed: Saturdays & Sundays
University museum containing
archaeological, ethnographical, historical, and ecclesiastical collections relating
to the Bicol Region. -
Vinzons
Historical Landmark
Vinzons, Camarines Norte
Proprietor: National Historical
Institute
Open Hours: 8am-5pm (Mon-Sun
Admission: FREE
Wenceslao
Vinzon Historical Landmarks
Vinzons, Camarines Norte
Curator: Mrs. Norma
A. Mago
Open Hours: 8:00am.-5:00pm. (Mon - Sun.)
Admission: FREE
Houses relics and memorabilia of the late Wenceslao Q. VInzons, A Wold War
II hero. Family mementoes and pictorial exhibits on Philippine history are on
display. Municipal library is integrated into the landmark. - VISAYAS
- Western
Visayas Region
- Balay
Negrense Museum
5 de Noviembre St., Silay City
6116 Negros Occidental
Proprietor: Donated by Msgr. Guillermo Gaston
Curator: Exec. Dir Lynell Espiritu
Gaston
Open Hours: 10am-9pm (Tues-Sun)
Admission: P5 Students with ID
& children 12 years old & below P10 Adult
Ancestral house of the Gaston
Family containing period furniture and heirloompieces of the family, showing the
lifestyle of the Negrense in the late 19th century.
-
Bernandino Jalandoni
Ancestral House
Rizal Street, Silay City 6116 Negros Occidental
Proprietor:
Silay Heritage Foundation
Curator: Mr. Jonas O. Adelantar
Open Hours:
9:00am-5:00pm. (Mon-Sat.)
Closed: Sundays
Admission: P10.00 Adults P15:00
A typical opulent
house at the turn of 20th century with antique furnitures -
Ford Museum
Dumalag,
Capiz
Proprietor: Thomas Ford, Jr.
Open Hours: By appointment Private
museum containing ethnographic and archaeological artifacts, Spanish Period religious
statues and art, and biological specimens relating to the Western Visayas; memorabilia
of the Ford Family. -
Jalandoni
Ancestral House
Rizal St., Silay City
6116 Negros Occidental
Proprietor:
Silay Heritage Foundation
Curator: Office-in-charge: Mr. Jonas O. Adelantar
Open Hours: pam-5pm (Mon-Sat)
Closed: Sundays
Admission: P10 Adults
P5 Students (children & students of Silay City Schools P2.00) A
typical opulent house at the turn of 20th century with antique furniture -
Kalantiaw Shrine
Batan,
Aklan
Curator: Mr. Felipe Rosles
Open Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm. (Monday
to Friday)
Admission: FREE A
memorial of Datu Bendahara Kalantiaw, the First Law giver. It houses a pictorial
exhibit on Philippine history from pre-spanish times to the contemporary period.
Local relics and memorabilia are added attractions. -
Miag-Ao
Historical Landmark
Miag-ao Historical Landmark
Miag-ao Church Iloilo
Proprietor: National Historical Institute -
Museo
De Rosendo Mejica
251 Lopez Jaena St., Baluarte Molo
Iloilo City, Iloilo,
Western Visayas
Proprietor: National Historical Institute
Curator: Mrs.
Carolina Mejica
Open Hours: 9am-5pm (Mon-Fri)
Closed: Saturdays &
Sundays Government
museum containing furniture household objects and memorabilia of the Mejica family
-
Museo
De Sta. Monica
Capiz
Western Visayas
Proprietor: Sta. Monica Church,
Panay Parish Council
Curator: Director Father Josel Beltran
Open Hours:
9am-5pm (Mon-Fri)
Closed: Saturdays & Sundays Church
museum containing artifacts and regalia relating to the ecclesiastical history
of the Western Visays. -
Museo
Iloilo
Bonifacio Drive, Iloilo City
5000 Iloilo, Western Visayas
Proprietor: Museo Iloilo Management Foundation Inc.
Curator: President: Carolos
L. Jalandoni, Sr.
Open Hours: 9am-5pm (Mon-Sun) Private
museum containing archaeological, historical, ethnographical and craft and tribal
folk arts relating to the Western Visayas. -
Museo
It Akean
S. Martelino St., Kalibo, Aklan
Proprietor: Archbishop Gabriel
Reyes Memorial Foundation
Curator: Ms. Sumra I. dela Cruz
Open Hours:
8-12pm; 1-5pm (Daily) Private
museum containing the memorabilia of Archbishop Gabriel M. Reyes, pina textiles,
jars, potteries, religious relics, furniture, crafts, tools and artifacts from
the Spanish era, literature of Aklan. -
Museo
Negrense
Institute of Social Research and Development
University of
St. La Salle, Bacolod City
Negros Occidental, Western Visayas
Proprietor:
University of St. La Salle
Curator: Officer-inc-charge Dr. Cecilia Nava -
Negros Cultural Foundation,
Inc.
Pronvincial Capitol Bldg., Bacolod City
Negros Occidental, Western
Visayas
Tel: (6334)29065
Proprietor: Negros Occidental Provincial Government
Curator: Officer-in-charge Ms. Lyn Gamboa
Open Hours: By appointment
only
Currently in store, the Foundation's historical collection will
be transferred to a permanent home in the old Capitol Bldg. once current renovations
are complete. -
Negros
Provincial Museum
Provincial Capitol Bldg., Bacolod City
Negros Occidental
Western Visayas
Proprietor: Negros Occidental Provincial Government
Curator: President: Ms. Marilyn Gamboa
New provincial museum currently
under construction. -
Rosendo
Mejica Historical Landmark
Molo, Iloilo
Curator: Ms. Socorro Mallorca
Open Hours: 8:00am--5:00pm. (Mon.-Fri.)
Admission: FREE
Birthplace
of Rosendo Mejica, pioneer printer-publisher in Hinigaynon, ournalist, educator,
labor leader and well known philanthropist in the province of Iloilo. The house
exhibits books printed and published by Rosendo Mijica including printing machines
and other family memorabilia.
- Silay
City Arts Association, Inc.
Balay Negrense, 5 de Noviembre St.
Silay
City, Negros Occidental
Western Visays
Proprietor: Silay City Government
- Central
Visayas Region
- Baclayon
Church Museum
Immaculate Conception Parish, 6301-Baclayon
Bohol
Proprietor: Baclayon Parish Church
Curator: Pedro R. Ugat
Open Hours:
8:00-11:30; 1:30-5:00 pm (daily)
Admission: P10 Adults; P5-College students;
P3-High School Students
Parish
church museum containing ecclesiastical collections relating to the Central Visayas.
-
Basilica
Del Sto. Nino Museum
Basilica del Sto. Nino, Osmena Blvd., Cebu City
Basement, Pilgrim's Center, Cebu City
Fax: 255-0608
Proprietor: Agustinian
Friars (OSA)
Curator: Fr. Agustin Ty
Open Hours: 8:30 - 6:00pm. (Fridays
& Sundays
Admission: P10.00/Students, Senior Citizens P5.00 Collection
of Sto. Nino costumes, such as ceremonial capes and jelwelries, pictorial exhibit
of "Sinulog" and "Pit Senior" celebration. - Bohol
Museum (Balay Hipusanan Sa Mga Bililhong Butang Sa Bohol)
10 Rocha St., Tagbilaran
City, Bohol
Central Visayas
Proprietor: Bohol Provincial Government
Curator: Ms. Salome Ramos
Open Hours: 8-12pm; 1-5pm (Mon-Fri)
Closed:
Saturdays & Sundays
Provincial museum containing art objects, botanical,
zoological and archaeological materials from Bohol Province; memorabilia of Philippine
President Carlos P.
Garcia, a native son.
-
Cap Art Center and President
Osmeņa Memorabilia
60 Osmeņa Blvd., Cebu City
Proprietor: College Assurance
Plan (CAP) Inc.
Curator: Ms. Mary Faelmer-Abad Private
museum containing the paintings, bust sculpture of Don. Sergio Osmeņa, books of
Don. Sergio, Cadillac car, suits, chandeliers, shoes, hats, eyeglasses, attache
case, luggage, amplifier, historical photos, books, mazine, poster, old newspaper,
Don Sergio Osmeņa Stamps, Ms. Arthur Room Elevator (Otis) -
Casa Gorordo Museum
35 Lopez Jaena St., Cebu City
Proprietor: Don Ramon Aboitiz Foundation
Curator: Ms. Socorro Rigor
Open Hours: 9-12pm; 2-6pm (Mon-Sat)
Closed:
Sundays Museum
containing 19th century period furniture, ceramics, pottery and other household
objects used by the peoples of Cebu in the past; periodic art exhibits and varied
cultural activities. -
Cebu
Archdiodesan Museum
Metropolitan Cathedral, Cebu City
Curator: Msgr.
Virgilio Yap
Admission: Adult P10.00/Students P5.00 Cardinal
Julio Rosales, the first Cardinal of Cebu, and the pieces of pre-hispanic christianity.
-
Clarin
Ancestral House
Loay, Bohol
Central Visayas
Proprietor: Clarin
Family
Curator: Oligario L. Clarin, Jr.
Open Hours: By appointment Private
museum containing 19th century household furniture and family heirlooms. -
Fort San Pedro National
Museum Branch
Fort San Pedro, Cebu City, Central
Visayas
Proprietor:
National Museum of the Philippines
Curator: Officer-in-charge Vicente Secuya
III
Open Hours: 8am-5pm (Mon-Sun)
Closed: Sundays
Admission: FREE
Provincial branch
of the National Museum containing archaeological materials from the 1600 San Diego
galleon and other sites in Cebu Province. -
Jumalon
Museum, Butterfly Sanctuary and Art Gallery
20 D Macopa St., Basak, Cebu
City
Central Visayas
Proprietor: Prof. Julian N. Jumalon
Curator:
Prof. Julian N. Jumalon
Open Hours: By appointment Private
museum containing preserved butterfly specimens; a butterfly sanctuary of live
butterflies and of Prof. Jumalon, as artist. -
Rizal
Memorial Library & Museum
Osmeņa Blvd., Metro Cebu
Central Visayas
Proprietor: Salvador and Pilar Sala Foundation, Inc.
Curator: Officer-in-charge:
Ms. Tonette Peņares
Open Hours: 9am-12pm (Mon-Fri)
Other house by appointment
only
Private museum containing Mrs. Ingrid Sala Santamaria's extraordinary
collection of some 700 miniature pianos made of wood, porcelain, metal, glass
and crystal; also various objects with piano designs. -
Sala
Piano Museum
415 Gorordo Avenue, Cebu City, Central Visayas, Phlippines
Proprietor: Salvador and Pilar Sala Foundation, Inc.
Curator: Ms. Tonette
Panares
Open Hours: 9:00am-12:00pm (Mon-Fri.)
Other hours by appointment
only
Private museum containing Mrs. Ingrid Sala Santamaria's extraordinary
collection of some 700 miniature pianos made of wood, porcelain, metal glass and
crystal also various objects with piano designs. -
Siliman
University Anthropology Museum
Siliman University, Dumaguete City
Negros
Oriental, Central Visayas
Proprietor: Siliman University
Curator: Director
: Rev. Samaon L. Bangcas
Open Hours: 8am-5pm (Mon-Fri); Sat & Holidays
by appointment
University museum containing archaeological and ethnographic
materials; paintings done by contemporary Negrense artists. -
Southwestern University
Museum
Southwestern University, Metro Cebu
Central Visayas
Proprietor:
Southwesterm University
Curator: Officer-in-charge: Ms. Tonette Peņares
Open Hours: 8am-5pm (Mon-Fri)
Closed: Saturday & Sundays
University
museum containing archaeological, ethnographic, ecclesiastical and art objects
relating to the Central Visayas.. - St.
Theresa's College Museum
St. Theresa's College, Ramon Aboitiz St.
Cebu
City, Central Visayas
Proprietor: St. Theresa's College
Curator: Director:
Sister Marie Delia Coronel, L.C.M.
Open Hours: By appointment only
College museum containing ecclesiastical artifacts plus ethnographical collections
relating to the folklife of the Central Visayas some artifacts of other Asian
countries in the Orientalia collection.
-
University
of San Carlos Anthropology Museum
University of San Carlos, P. del Rosario
St.
Cebu City, Central Visayas
Tel: 211-0001 loc. 191
Proprietor:
University of San Carlos
Curator: Ms. Marilou Delparine
Open Hours:
8:30am-12pm;1:30-5:30pm (M-F)
8:30am-12pm (Saturday)
Closed: Sundays
University museum containing archaeological, ethnographical, historical,
ecclesiastical and art objects relating to the Central Visayas, together with
natural history specimens from the region. -
University
of San Carlos Biological Museum
University of San Carlos Biological Museum
Department of Biology, Talamban, Cebu City
Tel: 461-128; 850121-24 (local
508 or 507)
Curator: Ms. Mila M. Mahilum
Open Hours: 8am-12pm;12:45-4:45pm
(M-F)
8-12pm (Sat)
Admission: FREE
College Museum containing
ethnological, marine and herbarium collection. - Eastern
Visayas Region
-
Christ
The King College Museum
Christ the King College, Magsaysay Blvd.
Calbayog
City, Samar 6710
Proprietor: Christ the King College
Curator: Officer-in-charge:
Fr. Gene Wegner, OFM
Open Hours: 9am-5pm (Mon-Fri)
Closed: Saturday
& Sundays College
museum containing archaeological and ecclesiastical materials relating to Samar
Province. - Price
Mansion and Cap Art Center
Justice Romualdez cor. Sto. Niņo St., Tacloban
City
Leyte, Eastern Visayas
Proprietor: College Assurance Plan (CAP)
Inc.
Open Hours: 8-12am; 1-5:30pm (Mon-Fri)
8-12am (Saturday)
Closed:
Sundays
Private museum containing the memorabilia of Commonwealth President
Sergio Osmeņa and General Douglas Mac Arthur who used the house during the American
Period; mansion built on 1908 is named after its original owners Walter Scott
Price and his Filipino wife Semeona Kangleon Price.
-
Sto. Nino Shrine and Heritage
Museum
Real, Tacloban City, Letyte
Eastern Visayas
Proprietor:
Family of Mrs. Imelda Romualdez Marcos (lot owner)
Curator: (sequestered
bythe Phil. Gov't after the 1986 PR)
Open Hours: 8am-5pm (Mon-Fri)
Closed:
Sundays
Museum containing a chapel which enshrines a replica of the Sto.
Niņo de Leyte, ecclesiastical and art objects from Mrs. Marcos collections; some
decorative arts from France, Italy and Germany. -
Zaldivar
Museum
Sto. Rosario cor. Hilario Barte St., Albuera
Leyte, Eastern Visayas
Open Hours: By appointment only
Private museum containing the owner's
collections of household objects, furniture, ceramics, coins, stamps, religious
articles, souvenir items, and old Spanish books.
- MINDANAO
- Western
Mindanao Region
-
Jose
Rizal Shrine
Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte, Region IX
Curator: Mr.
Gabriel Cad
Open Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm. (Monday to Sunday)
Admission:
FREE The Place
where Rizal spent four years in exile. The ten hectare area features replicas
of various improvements undertaken by the hero when he stayed in the place. A
pictorial exhibition on th life and contribution of Dr. Jose Rizal to Philippine
history is on display. -
Notre
Dame College Museum
Capitol Site, Jolo Island, Sulu
Western Mindanao
Proprietor: Notre Dame of Jolo College
Open Hours: 7:30am-11:30pm (Mon-Sat)
Closed: Sun and Public Holidays
College museum established in 1969,
containing 18th and 19th century jars, vases and other artifacts from the far
south Western Sulu Islands group. -
Jolo
National Museum Branch
Capitol Site, Jolo Island, Sulu Western Mindanao
Proprietor: Sulu Provincial Government
Curator: Museum Administrator Ms.
Oswalda A. Cabel
Open Hours: 8-12pm; 1-5pm (Mon-Fri)
Closed: Sat, Sun
& Public Holidays
Provincial museum established in 1982, containing
historical and ethnological artifacts (notably in connection with the performing
arts) from the South-Western Sulu islands group. NB: plans are currently underway
to transfer this museum to the proprietorship of the National Museum of the Philippines,
with a view of establishing it as a National Museum branch in Sulu. -
Tawi-Tawi Ethnological
Museum
Sulu Collge of Technology and Oceanography
Mindanao State University,
Bongao
Tawi-Tawi Islands, Sulu, Western Mindanao, Phil.
Proprietor:
Mindanao State University
Curator: Officer-in-charge: Julian N. Jumalon
Open Hours: 9-12pm, 1pm-5pm (Mon-Fri)
Closed: Sat, Sun & Public Holidays
Located in the southernmost Tawi-Tawi island group close to the east
coast of Borneo, this college museum contains ethnographical artifacts relating
to Tawi-Tawi and the wider Sulu islands group. -
Zamboanga
National Museum Branch
Fort Pilar, Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur
Western Mindanao
Proprietor: National Museum of the Philippines
Curator:
Officer-in-charge: Ms. Eufemia B. Catolin
Open Hours: 8am-12pm, 1pm-5pm (Sun-Fri)
Closed: Saturdays
Provincial branch of the National Museum containing
archaeological, ethnographical, geological and zoological collections.
-
Western Mindanao State University
Ethnological Museum
Western Mindanao University, San Jose Road,
Zamboanga
del Sur, Western Mindanao, Philippines
Proprietor: Western Mindanao State
University
Curator: Francis C. Jumala
Open Hours: 9:00am-4:00pm. (school
days)
University museum establish in 1972 which contains ethnological,
ethnographical and archaeological artifacts from the region. - Northeastern
Mindanao Region
- Aga
Khan Museum Of Islamic Arts
Mindanao State University, Marawi Campus
Islamic City of Marawi
Proprietor: Mindanao State University
Curator:
Director Macmod Maguindanao
Open Hours: 9am-11:30am, 2pm-4:30pm (Mon-Fri)
Admission: FREE
University
museum originally opened in 1962 which was moved to its present site and renamed
in 1963 following a donation from His Royal Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV.
It contains ehtnographical artifacts Mindanao, particularly those connected with
the folk arts. - Balangay
Archaeological Site Museum
Liberta, Butuan City, Agusan del Norte
Proprietor:
National Museum of the Philippines
Curator: Officer-in-charge: Bernandinito
Galpo
Open Hours: 9am-4:30pm daily (Mon-Fri)
Sat. open upon request
Closed: Sundays & Holidays
Archaeological
museum which displays artifacts unearthed at the Balangay site.
- Butuan
City Museum
Magallanes cor. Cabadbaran St., Butuan City
Agusan del Norte
Tel: 82041 (Cruztelco)
Proprietor: Butuan City Government
Curator: Officer-in-charge
Mrs Liwliwa Esguerra
Open Hours: 9am-5pm (Mon-Fri)
Closed: Saturdays
& Sundays
-
Butuan
Diocesan Museum
St. Joseph Cathedral Parish Rectory, La Immaculada
Conception
St. 8600 Butuan City
Proprietor: Diocese of Butuan
Curator: Fr. Joesilo
C. Amalia
Open Hours: 8am-4pm every Sunday Diocesan
museum containing liturgical & church artifacts and regalia illustrating the
history and development of the see. -
Butuan
National Museum Branch
Doongan, Butuan City, Agusan del Norte
Northern
Mindanao
Proprietor: National Museum of the Philippines
Curator: Bernandinito
Galpo
Open Hours: 9am-12pm; 1pm-4:30pm (Mon-Fri)
Saturday open upon
request
Closed: Sundays & Holidays Regional
branch of the National Museum containing archaeological, ethnographical, geological
and zoological collections, including artifacts relating to Northern Mindanao.
-
Central
Mindanao State University Historical Museum
Central Mindanao State University
Musuan, Bukidnon, Northern Mindanao
Proprietor: Central Mindanano State
University
Curator: Ms. Nemsio V. Betanio
Open Hours: 8:30am-12pm, 2:30pm-5pm
(Tue-Fri)
Admission: Highschool & Elem. Student - P3.00, Prof/other -
P10.00 Private
museum containing ethnological and archaeological collection, historical and ethnological
archives. -
Panaddaman
(Cagayan State University Museum)
Cagayan State University
College of
Medicine & Surgery Bldg.
Tel: 844-4740/844-1949
Fax: 844-1949
Proprietor: Director : Prof. Erlinda S. Cortes
Curator: Admin. Officer Ms.
Martina L. Villanueva
Open Hours: 9am-4:30pm (Mon-Fri)
Sat & Sun
(by appointment)
Admission: P5 (Adult); P3 (Students/Pupils)
University
museum containing Ibanag customs and traditions (Ethnographic presentation) -
Urios College Museum
3/F Urios College Bldg., Urios College
San Francisco St., Butuan City, Agusan
del Norte
Northern Mindanao
Proprietor: Urios College
Curator:
Casiana C. Torralba
Open Hours: 8am-11:30am, 2pm-4:30pm (Mon-Fri)
8am-11:30am
(Saturday)
Closed: Sundays & Public Holidays
College museum
established in 1975 containing ethnographical and archaeological artifacts from
Northern Mindanao. -
Xavier University Museum (Museo De Oro)
Xavier University, Corrales Ave.
Cagayan de Oro City 9000, Misamis Oriental
Northern Mindanao
Tel:
723818, 726069 (no IDD available)
Proprietor: Museum de Oro Foundation
Curator: Director: Father Francisco R. Demetrio, SJ, Ph D.
Open Hours: 8:30am-11:30am;
2:30pm-5pm (Tues-F)
8:30am-11:30am (Saturdays)
Closed: Sun, Mon. &
Public Holidays
University museum containing collections of ethnological
and archaeological materials and other artifacts illustrating the cultural anthropology
and folk traditions of Northern Mindanao
- Southeastern
Mindanao Region
-
Davao
Museum
Zonta Bldg., Insular Village Phase I, Lanang
Davao City, Davao
del Sur
Proprietor: Zonta Club of Davao/Davao Museum Foundation, Inc.
Curator: Dr. Heidi K. Gloria
Open Hours: 9am-5pm (Mon-Sat)
Closed: Sun
& Public Holidays Private
museum containing archaeological and ethnographical collections relating to Southern
Mindanao. - Central
Mindanao Region
-
Cotabato
National Museum Branch
Shariff Kabunsuan Cultural Center, LTP 12 compound
Cotabato City, Autonomous Region in
Muslim Mindanao of the Philippines
Proprietor: National Museum of the Philippines
Curator: Officer-in-charge:
Daniel L. Lacena
Open Hours: 8:30am-11:30am, 1:30pm-4:30pm (M-F)
Closed:
Sat, Sun & Public Holidays Provincial
branch of the National Museum established in 1982 and opened to the public in
1984, containing collections of ethnographical materials collected from the different
indigenous peoples in the region, along with other artifacts of anthropological
interest. - Iligan
Museum
Nicollete D. Dela Cruz, Badelles St.
Iligan City 9200, Lanao
- Iligan
Museum (Laya Ancestral Home)
Nicolete dela Cruz, Bertelles St., Iligan City
Tel: 881-34-26
Proprietor: Ms. Anita Sison
Open Hours: 8:00am.
- 6:00pm. (Mon.-Fri.)
-
Mindanao
State University Natural Science Museum
2nd Floor Aga Khan Museum Building
Mindanao State University, Marawi City,
Lanao del Sur, Central Mindanao
Proprietor: Mindanao State University
Curator: Mr. Apolinario Alicante
Open Hours: 8-12pm 1-5 pm (Mon-Fri)
Closed: Saturdays & Sundays
University museum
established in 1967 with the personal biological collection of Dr. Dioscoro S.
Rabor, focusing on the flora and fauna of Mindanao Sulu and Palawan. - Natural
Science Museum
2nd Floor Aga Khan Museum Bldg.
Mindanao State University,
Marawi City
Proprietor: Director: Dr. Macmod Maguindanao
Curator: Mr.
Apolinario A. Alicante
Open Hours: Open Daily except Holidays
9am-11:30am;
2:00pm-4:30pm
University museum containing biological specimens.
-
Normisist
Folk Inventions
Ampayon, Butuan CIty
Curator: Ms. Sonia Solivar
Open Hours: by appointment
Admission: FREE
Ethnographic and Historical
materials of the schools and athe community
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