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:
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.
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: 463-1233/463-1167
Fax: 044-463-1167
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.
National Historical Institute (Historical Shrines) TM Kalaw Street, Ermita,
Manila
Tel: 50-99-52
Fax: 50-06-46
National Museum of The Philippines (Pambansang Museo Ng Pilipinas) Padre Burgos St., Ermita 1000
Manila
Tel: (632)494450, 494440, 481427
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
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.
Nayong Pilipino (Philippine Village) NAIA Rd., Pasay City
Metro Manila
Tel: (632)8314373, 832-3760/3, 8310303, 8310328/9
Fax: (632)832-0593
Proprietor: Nayong Pilipino Foundation (attached to the DOT)
Curator: Exec. Dir. Bai Moniera Pendatun
Open Hours: 9am-6pm (Tues-Sun)
Closed: Mondays
Government-operated 46-hectare park containing replica buildings and landmarks from six different Philippine regions- Cordillera, Ilocos, Mindanao, the Visayas, Bicol and Tagalog - together with regional arts and crafts displays. The park also includes an Orchidarium, a Cultural Performance pavilion (in which the resident Nayong Pilipino Dance Troupe gives daily performances), plus the following museums.
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.
Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Nature Center Quezon Avenue, Diliman
Quezon City
Tel: 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.
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
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.
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 th martyred priests garroted in February 1872 in Bagumbayan Field. The site is a venue for a historic-cultural activities.
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.
Palawan Museum Old City Hall Building, Mendoza Park, Puerto Princesa City
Tel: (045) 433-29-63
Fax: 045-212-732
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 min 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.
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)
Philippine Air Force Museum Villamor Air Base, Pasay City
Tel: 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: 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 Crafts Museum Nayong Pilipino, NAIA Rd., Pasay City
Tel: (632)8310128, 8323760/3, 8310303, 8310328/9
Fax: (932)832-0593
Proprietor: Operations Manager Ms Lydia Samaniego
Open Hours: 7am-6pm (Mon-Sun)
Closed: Holidays
Housed in the bahay na tisa, the museum mounts changing exhibits of handicrafts from many different ethnic groups in the country.
Philippine Museum of Ethnology Nayong Pilipino, NAIA Rd., Pasay City
Tel: (632)8310128, 8323760/3, 8310303, 8310328/9
Fax: (932)832-0593
Proprietor: Operations Manager Ms Lydia Samaniego
Open Hours: 7am-6pm (Tues-Sun)
Closed: Holidays
Ethnological museum containing displays of ethnic costumes from many different regions, together with artifacts connected with woodcarving, weaving, weaponry and the making of personal ornaments.
Philippine National Police Museum Camp Crame
Tel: 721-85-77/722-06-80
Philippine Navy Museum Fort San Felipe Naval Base Cavite
Cavite City
Tel: 50-20-61 ask for Sangley Operator loc. 6670
Proprietor: Naval Historian Commander Cesar P. Estrada, PM
Open Hours: 9am-4pm (Mon-Fri)
Sat-Sun - on special arrangement
Closed: Holidays
Admission: FREE
A government museum containing naval relics such as naval uniforms weapons, plaques, uniforms, anchors, etc.
Philippine Navy Museum Fort San Felipe Naval Base Cavite, Cavite CIty
Tel: 50-20-61 loc. 6670
Open Hours: 9:00am-4:00pm. (Mon-Fri.)
Closed: Holidays
Admission: FREE
Agovernment museum containing naval relcs such as naval uniforms weapons, plaques, uniforms, anchors, etc.
Philippine Science Centrum U.P. Manila Compound
Pedro Gil Street, Ermita, Manila
Tel: 525-87-52
Fax: 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.
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.
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
Tel: 48-47-88
Fax: 530-11-69
Curator: Ms. Elena Cuevas
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 Kalingag Price.
Puerta De Isabel Ii Gallery 5/F Palacio del Gobernador Bldg.
Intramuros, Manila
Tel: (632)461194, 461240, 487759
Fax: (632)487412
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.
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.
Quest - Center of Earth Science and Discovery Golderest Bldg. Quad II, Ayala Center
Makati, Metro Manila
Tel: 812-09-13/894-42-78; 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.
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.
Rizal Memorial Library & Museum Osmeņa Blvd., Metro Cebu
Central Visayas
Tel: (6332) 311-341
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.
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
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.
Sala Piano Museum 415 Gorordo Avenue, Cebu City, Central Visayas, Phlippines
Tel: (6332) 311341
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.
San Agustin Museum 2/F San Agustin Monastery, Gen. Luna St.
cor Real St., Intramuros, Manila
Tel: (632)470917, (632)473679
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.
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.
Science Works 5/L Shangri-La Plaza Complex
Tel: 633-45-25
Fax: 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.
Silay City Arts Association, Inc. Balay Negrense, 5 de Noviembre St.
Silay City, Negros Occidental
Western Visays
Proprietor: Silay City Government
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. 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.
St. Theresa's College Museum St. Theresa's College, Ramon Aboitiz St.
Cebu City, Central Visayas
Tel: (6332)21637
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
University of San Carlos Anthropology Museum University of San Carlos, P. del Rosario St.
Cebu City, Central Visayas
Tel: 211-0001 loc. 191
Fax: 54341
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)
Fax: (63-32)460351/54341
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.
University of Santo Tomas Museum of Arts and Sciences 2nd Level, Main Bldg., Espaņa Manila
Tel: 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 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.
UP-Jorge B. Vargas Museum and Filipiniana Research Centre University of the Philippines, Diliman Campus
Quezon City, Metro Manila
Tel: (632)9760-61 loc. 407
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.
UPLB Museum of Natural History Los Banos, Laguna
Tel: (109) 2864
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
(109)2864
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.
Urios College Museum 3/F Urios College Bldg., Urios College
San Francisco St., Butuan City, Agusan del Norte
Northern Mindanao
Tel: 41-52-66/52545
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Western Police District Museum Gen. Alfredo S. Lim Complex
Felipe II Street, Binondo, Manila
Tel: 210-650
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.
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
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.
Zamboanga National Museum Branch Fort Pilar, Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur
Western Mindanao
Tel: 3029 (no IDD available)
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,
Source: National Commission on Culture and the Arts
Posted: 22 June 1998
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