National museumS and national CULTURAL treasures ph

The Bolinao Skull is an archaeological artifact excavated at the Balingasay Archaeological Site in Bolinao, Pangasinan in the Philippines. The Bolinao Skull is considered to be a one-of-a-kind find due to its… Read more “Bolinao Skull “

In 1991, the National Museum archaeological team discovered anthropomorphic secondary burial jars in Ayub Cave, Barangay Pinol, Maitum, Sarangani Province, Mindanao, Philippines. The jars are commonly known today as Maitum jars. They… Read more “Maitum Anthropomorphic Pottery”

The Manunggul Jar is a secondary burial jar excavated from a Neolithic burial site in the Manunggul cave of the Tabon Caves at Lipuun Point in Palawan. It dates from 890–710 B.C.[2] and the two… Read more “Manunggul Jar”

This museum is the repository of historical and cultural materials and artifacts that proves Butuan’s prehistoric existence and rich cultural heritage. There are two exhibit galleries. The… Read more “Butuan National Museum”

This historic hall was the site of the 1934 Constitutional Convention chaired by Claro M. Recto, as well as of many other significant events. It houses one… Read more “Spoliarium by Juan Luna Y Novicio”

The Planetarium was planned in 1970’s by former National Museum Director Godofredo Alcasid Sr. with the assistance of Mr. Maximo P. Sacro, Jr. of the Philippine Weather… Read more “National Planetarium”

The National Museum of Anthropology, formerly known as the Museum of the Filipino People, is a component museum of the National Museum of the Philippines that houses… Read more “National Museum of Anthropology”

The National Museum of Fine Arts, formerly called the National Art Gallery, is housed in the old Legislative Building. The building was originally intended as a public… Read more “National museum of fine arts”

It was recently announced that the third building of this museum complex — the one presently occupied by the Department of Tourism, shall be developed into the… Read more “National Museum of Natural History”