he National Museum is the primary government
agency tasked with the preservation, conservation
and protection of movable and immovable cultural
properties for the safekeeping and for the enjoyment
by present and future generations. It is assisted in this
endeavor by numerous private and government outfits
engaged in museum work and archaeological activities
in varying levels.
MUSEUMS
Following is a detailed list of museums in the Philippines:
Aera Memorial Foundation Villa Escudero, PO Box 4, San Pablo City, Southern Tagalog,
Tel: (632) 521-0830
Fax: 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.
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.
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.
Apolinario Mabini Shrine Pandacan, Manila
Tel: 59-29-52
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.
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 the premises. Municipal library facilities, integrated souvenir shop and reading facilities available.
Archdiocesan Museum Of Manila 121 Arzobispo St., Intramuros, Manila
Tel: (632)492161/6 ext. 222
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
Ayala Museum Of Phil. History & Iconographic Archive Makati Ave., Makati, Metro Manila
Tel: (632) 8121191/97 ext 31
Fax: 0
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.
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.
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.
Balangay Archaeological Site Museum Liberta, Butuan City, Agusan del Norte
Northern Mindanao
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.
Balay Negrense Museum 5 de Noviembre St., Silay City
6116 Negros Occidental, Western Visayas
Tel: 52-263
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.
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.
Bangko Sentral Ng Pilipinas Money Museum Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, Security Plant Complex
East Ave., Quezon City
Tel: 99-39-58
Fax: 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.
Barasoain Church Historical Landmark Museum Malolos, Bulacan, Central Luzon
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.
Basilica Del Sto. Nino Museum Basilica del Sto. Nino, Osmena Blvd., Cebu City
Basement, Pilgrim's Center, Cebu City
Tel: 97660/97668/97669
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.
Bayanihan Folk Arts Museum Philippine Women's University, Taft Ave.
Makati, Metro Manila
Tel: (632)583187, (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.
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.
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.
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.
Bolinao National Museum Branch Bolinao, Pangasinan, Northern Luzon
Proprietor: National Museum of the Philippines
Curator: Office-in-charge: Gina de Vera
Open Hours: 8am-12pm, 1pm-5pm (Mon-Sat)
Closed: Sundays
Admission: FREE
Provincial branch of the National Museum containing archaeological, ethnographical, geological and zoological collections, including artifacts relating to Pangasinan
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.
Bulacan Museum, Library and Cultural Center Hiyas Ng Bulakan Provincial Capitol Compound, Malolos, Bulacan
Central Luzon
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.
Butuan City Museum Magallanes cor. Cabadbaran St., Butuan City
Agusan del Norte, Northern Mindanao
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
Tel: 72321 (Cruztelco)/449091 (Butelco)
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.
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.
Cap Art Center and President Osmeņa Memorabilia 60 Osmeņa Blvd., Cebu City
Central Visayas
Tel: 217-519
Fax: 218-102
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)
Carlos P. Romulo Collection 4/F National Historical Institute Bldg.,
TM Kalaw St., Ermita, Manila
Tel: (632)509952, (632)572644
Fax: (632)590646
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 Gorordo Museum 35 Lopez Jaena St., Cebu City
Central Visayas
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.
Casa Manila Museum Intramuros Admin, Gen. Luna St., Intramuros, Mla.
Tel: (632)461240, 461166, 461266, 461196
Fax: (632)461188
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
Central Mindanao State University Historical Museum Central Mindanao State University
Musuan, Bukidnon, Northern Mindanao
Tel: (8822)72-2680
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.
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.
Christ The King College Museum Christ the King College, Magsaysay Blvd.
Calbayog City, Samar 6710
Eastern Visayas
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.
Clarin Ancestral House Loay, Bahol
Central Visayas
Tel: 6303 (no IDD available)
Proprietor: Clarin Family
Curator: Oligario L. Clarin, Jr.
Open Hours: By appointment
Private museum containing 19th century household furniture and family heirlooms.
Coca-Cola Pavillion Coca-Cola Bottlers Philippines, Inc., Sta Rosa Plant
Pulong, Sta. Rosa, Laguna
Feliza Bldg., 108 Herrera St., Legaspi Village,
Tel: 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.
Colegio De Sta. Isabel Museum Colegio de Sta Isabel, Naga City
Camarines Sur
Bicol
Tel: 635421
Proprietor: Colegio de Sta Isabel
Open Hours: 9am-5pm (Mon-Fri)
Closed: Saturdays & Sundays
College museum containing historical collections relating to the college
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.
Daniel W. Tantoco Jr. Collection De La Salle University Library Bldg.,
De La Salle University, Taft Avenue, Manila
Tel: (632) 50-46-11
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.
Daniel W. Tantoco, Jr. Collection De La Salle University Library Bldg.,
De La Salle University, Taft Avenue, Manila
Tel: (632)5046-11
Proprietor: De La Salle University (collection donated)
Curator: Daniel W. Tantoco, Jr.
Open Hours: By appointment 8am-5pm (Mon-Fri)
Closed: Saturdays-Sundays & Holidays
University museum containing excavated oriental ceramics and excavated Filipino pottery.
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.
Davao Museum Zonta Bldg., Insular Village Phase I, Lanang
Davao City, Davao del Sur, Southern Mindanao
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.
Divine Word College Museum Laoag City
Curator: Ms. Edith Flor
Earist Museum Nagtahan, Sampaloc, Manila
Tel: (632)714-07-52
Fax: 714-07-50
Open Hours: 9:00am-4:00pm (Mon-Fri.)
Admission: FREE
Memorabilia of the Late Senate President Eulogio Amang Rodriguez
Ford Museum Dumalag, Capiz, Western Visayas
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.
Fort San Pedro National Museum Branch Fort San Pedro, Cebu City, Central
Visayas
Tel: (6332)
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.
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.
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.
Iligan Museum Nicollete D. Dela Cruz, Badelles St.
Iligan City 9200, Lanao, Western Mindanao
Tel: (6376)
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.)
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.
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
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.
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 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
Tel: 545-201-10
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.
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.
Jose Rizal Shrne Fort Santiago, Intramuros, Manila
Tel: 47-39-30
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).
Jumalon Museum, Butterfly Sanctuary and Art Gallery 20 D Macopa St., Basak, Cebu City
Central Visayas
Tel: (632) 9-10-29
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.
Kaban Ng Hiyas Ng Lungsod Ng Mandaluyong c/o Office of the City Mayor
Mandaluyong City
Curator: Norberto Arcangel
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Malabon Zoo, Dinosaur Museum, Aquarium & Tropical Rainforest No. 1 Gov. Pascual, Bo. Potrero, Malabon
Metro Manila
Tel: 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: 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.
Manuel Quezon Memorial Shrine Elliptical Road, Quezon City
Tel: 97-44-20
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.
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.
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.
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.
Miag-Ao Historical Landmark Miag-ao Historical Landmark
Miag-ao Church Iloilo
Proprietor: National Historical Institute
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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
Tel: 2472 (BUTEL)
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
Tel: 21973 (no IDD available)
Proprietor: University of St. La Salle
Curator: Officer-inc-charge Dr. Cecilia Nava
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.
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
Tel: (632)509952
Fax: 587016, 590646
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
Government museum containing historical relics and documents.
Source: National Commission on Culture and the Arts
Posted: 22 June 1998
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