{"id":13892,"date":"2024-02-28T06:44:07","date_gmt":"2024-02-28T06:44:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cebu101.com\/national-museum-of-the-philippines-cebu-city\/"},"modified":"2026-11-11T12:15:45","modified_gmt":"2026-11-11T12:15:45","slug":"national-museum-cebu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cebu101.com\/en\/national-museum-cebu\/","title":{"rendered":"National Museum Cebu: Visitor Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the midst of the city\u2019s modern skyline and everyday bustle, the National Museum of the Philippines stands as the guardian of a rich heritage that stretches back centuries. Its exhibitions and collections offer a window into the cultural evolution of Cebu Island and the Philippines as a whole. From prehistoric artifacts to contemporary art, the National Museum in Cebu draws a fascinating arc through the history and artistic development of this region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h3>In this guide<\/h3><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#lage-offnungszeiten-national-museum-of-the-philippines-cebu-city\">Location &amp; opening hours: National Museum of the Philippines Cebu City<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#informationen-zum-national-museum-of-the-philippines-cebu-city\">About the National Museum of the Philippines Cebu City<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#was-gibt-es-im-national-museum-of-the-philippines-in-cebu-zu-sehen\">What can you see at the National Museum of the Philippines in Cebu?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#eintritt-national-museum-of-the-philippines\">Admission to the National Museum of the Philippines<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#anfahrt-national-museum-of-the-philippines\">Getting to the National Museum of the Philippines<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"lage-offnungszeiten-national-museum-of-the-philippines-cebu-city\">Location &amp; opening hours: National Museum of the Philippines Cebu City<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The National Museum of the Philippines Cebu City is located right on <strong>Quezon Boulevard<\/strong> near Pier 1, <a href=\"https:\/\/cebu101.com\/en\/fort-san-pedro-cebu-city\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"9013\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fort San Pedro<\/a>, and Plaza Independencia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Opening hours:<\/strong> The National Museum of the Philippines \u2013 Cebu is open Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. It is closed on religious holidays.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Address:<\/strong> 7WR3+PQ6, A. Pigafetta Street, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu, Philippines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\t\t\t<div \n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-uagb-google-map uagb-google-map__wrap uagb-block-d9ff536b     \"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"\" >\n\t\t\t\t<iframe\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"uagb-google-map__iframe\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"Google Map for \"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=National%20Museum%20of%20the%20Philippines%20Cebu&#038;z=15&#038;hl=en&#038;t=m&#038;output=embed&#038;iwloc=near\"\n\t\t\t\t\twidth=\"640\"\n\t\t\t\t\theight=\"250\"\n\t\t\t\t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t><\/iframe>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"informationen-zum-national-museum-of-the-philippines-cebu-city\">About the National Museum of the Philippines Cebu City<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The building that houses today\u2019s National Museum was formerly known as the Aduana (Customs) Building and was originally <strong>built in 1910<\/strong> to accommodate the Bureau of Customs (BOC) office at the Port of Cebu City. It was designed by William E. Parsons, who served as Consulting Architect to the Philippine government from 1905 to 1914. Parsons was chosen by Daniel H. Burnham to carry out the plans for the cities of Manila and Baguio. Parsons also drew up his own development plan for Cebu City, and the <strong>customs house<\/strong> was the first building erected according to that plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over the years there were a number of disputes over how the building should be used, until it was <strong>structurally badly damaged by an earthquake<\/strong> in 2012. The damage was not repaired until 2016, and a path toward a future for the historic building could slowly be laid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2019 the building was declared a <strong>National Cultural Treasure<\/strong>. The former customs house was then converted into the National Museum Central Visayas. The museum was <strong>inaugurated on July 28, 2023<\/strong> and opened its doors to the public on August 1, 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6af724d6d46af&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6af724d6d46af\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1921\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/cebu101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/National-Museum-Philippines-Cebu.jpg\" alt=\"Cover image for the National Museum of the Philippines in Cebu\" class=\"wp-image-12622\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cebu101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/National-Museum-Philippines-Cebu.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/cebu101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/National-Museum-Philippines-Cebu-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cebu101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/National-Museum-Philippines-Cebu-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cebu101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/National-Museum-Philippines-Cebu-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cebu101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/National-Museum-Philippines-Cebu-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cebu101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/National-Museum-Philippines-Cebu-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cebu101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/National-Museum-Philippines-Cebu-450x450.jpg 450w, https:\/\/cebu101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/National-Museum-Philippines-Cebu-1200x1201.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cebu101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/National-Museum-Philippines-Cebu-250x250.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"was-gibt-es-im-national-museum-of-the-philippines-in-cebu-zu-sehen\">What can you see at the National Museum of the Philippines in Cebu?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Discover the captivating history and culture of Cebu at the National Museum of the Philippines \u2013 Cebu. With permanent and temporary exhibitions presenting the island\u2019s rich and diverse biodiversity, geology, archaeological treasures, art, and ethnographic and maritime traditions, the museum offers a memorable experience for visitors of all ages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Kinaiyahan \u2013 Cebu\u2019s Natural Wonders<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This exhibition presents the unique geological, botanical, and zoological heritage of Cebu and the neighboring islands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ang Karaang Sugbo ug ang mga Kabiling Bahandi<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This exhibition presents various archaeological finds from Cebu, including a golden death mask and a jar, both from Plaza Independencia, as well as a lidded secondary burial urn from San Remigio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Paglawig \u2013 Cultural Movement Across the Seas<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This exhibition displays artifacts from shipwrecks. It also presents Cebu\u2019s enduring boat-building and fishing traditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Philippine Center New York Core Collection of 1974<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This exhibition presents a selection of artworks carefully chosen for the Philippine Center New York to embody Philippine national identity in keeping with the dominant style of the global art scene of the 1970s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Temporary exhibitions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to the permanent exhibitions, the National Museum of the Philippines in Cebu also presents a rotating selection of temporary shows that highlight different aspects of Cebu\u2019s history and culture. Because these exhibitions change regularly, visitors are advised to check the museum\u2019s website or social media for the latest updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For younger visitors the museum has its own <strong>children\u2019s area<\/strong>, where kids can learn more about Philippine history and culture through fun, interactive activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"eintritt-national-museum-of-the-philippines\">Admission to the National Museum of the Philippines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Admission to the newly opened museum is <strong>free<\/strong>. Donations to help maintain the exhibitions are, however, very welcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"anfahrt-national-museum-of-the-philippines\">Getting to the National Museum of the Philippines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The museum is easy to reach by taxi from anywhere in the city. The fare should be around 150 PHP. Alternatively, it works well to go to Fort San Pedro first and then walk over to the museum in just a few minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Still have questions about the National Museum in Cebu City? Leave a comment!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>History lovers will enjoy the National Museum of the Philippines in Cebu City. 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