May your coffee be strong, and your day be beautiful! Good day, Hives! It's me again, Ace26, your Gwapo (handsome) blogger from the Philippines.
Today this blog is the continuation of my latest blog, Whether you're a history buff, an art enthusiast, or simply curious about the Queen City of the South, the National Museum offers a captivating experience for everyone. So, come along with me as I explore the wonders within Sugbo's Hidden Treasure!
Since it was my first time visiting a historical place like Fort San Pedro I thought our adventure would end in Fort San Pedro but my wife decided to visit The National Museum of the Philippines in Cebu I asked him where it was since our motorcycle was been parked near the Basilica de Menore de Santo Nino but she just pointed the Museum that I thought it was the City Hall of the Cebu City.
anyway if you plan to visit the Museum don't forget to buy some coconut juice for Kuya it was worth buying it for him, his coconut juice is so refreshing since the weather today is like burning the place before entering the Museum.
The Museum was built in 1910 and it was a Cebu Customs House before it became a Museum, An America Architect Named William Parsons Designed The National Museum of the Philippines also Known as the Aduana.
The Museum focuses on the History and heritage of the Visayas Region most especially Cebu's Rich History and Culture, The museum’s collection includes artefacts, artworks, and other cultural materials showcasing Cebu’s rich history and heritage of the Visayas region. Some of the highlights of the collection include the Cebuano painter Martino Abellana and cities around Cebu's rich history and heritage.
The National Museum of the Philippines – Cebu's interior is just as impressive as its exterior. The museum’s galleries are arranged thematically, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Cebu and the surrounding Central Visayas region. The museum’s collection includes artefacts, artworks, and specimens illustrating the region’s history, culture, and natural environment.
Exhibit
on the second floor will see the Paintings of Martino Abellana also known as Noy Tinong who came from the family of artistic family in Carcar Cebu, his father was a sculptor and his brother was Ramon Abellana is a renowned composer and sculptor, his use of Bright colours and focus on landscapes. However, Abellana had a distinct style with more expressive brushwork and a preference for depicting Cebu's specific scenery, including its majestic mountain ranges and captivating seascapes.
“Family Group Seated on a Piece of Earth,” painted under the pseudonym Lapu-Lapu. 26″ x 36″ oil on canvas. Image courtesy of Mulong Galicano ( Based on Google)
This exhibition features the unique geological, botanical, and zoological heritage of Cebu and its neighbouring islands. a stratigraphic column featuring the Lutopan Diorite, they also exhibit the different kinds of pigeons and butterflies.
Where my son enjoyed the way he posed on camera whenever I took photos of him I saw that he enjoyed our adventure here in the museum.
I took a photo of him with the fake Alimango ( Crab ) in actuality you would think that this crab was real and also that butterfly did a great job.
They also have this whale shark as big as the real whale shark we are amazed at how that artist does and how long it takes to make this one.
this also includes the Cebu tamaraw which also showcases the tamaraw's bones. And there is a Touchscreen TV where you can search or zoom the entire Cebu Province.
In this Gallery,you will see some of the archaeological artefacts found in Cebu that were placed in the National Museum of the Philippines,
including the gold death mask and the ewer which was recovered in Plaza Independencia also you will some of the artillery collections.
Here they showcase the boatbuilding and fishing tradition one of the models that have been showcased is the baroto a non-motorized boat used by fishing from Alcoy Cebu. a fishing cage and fishing tools from Bantayan Cebu.
The National Museum of the Philippines in Cebu also offers drawing materials for those kids who will visit the museum and will surely gonna love the kids.
They also have a souvenir shop inside the Museum where you can buy for a remembrance. They offer Baybayin T-shirts, keychains, mugs jewellery and many more so don't miss out on checking for a souvenir for your loved ones.
They are usually open from Tuesday to Sunday and they are closed on Monday, they will open at around 7 in the morning till 5 in the afternoon.
Please observe silence as you enter the premises, before you explore the Museum they have some orientation on what you can and don't do while you are inside the Museum.
And that's for our day in Cebu City so see you in my next blog and thank you for reading ☺️
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I like the painting depicting the battle of Mactan, it's the most famous history of the country.
Yes, it is, actually this is also the best part of my journey at the museum. The colour that chosen how he painted it amazed me
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Your writing is delightful brother, you have a great personality. I'm glad you shared these pictures, they are great and I can tell you had a great time on your trip. I send you a hug!...
Thank you for giving me a chance to see those wonderful and unique artifacts. I long to go to the museum and want to see the various artifacts and designs and because of your blog, I finally saw how amazing the museums in the Philippines are. 😀