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National Museum of the Philippines - Cebu

Name: National Museum of the Philippines - Cebu
Address: Former Malacañan sa Sugbo (Old Customs House), A. Pigafetta Street, Cebu City, 6000, PH
Telephone: +639190779877
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21/06/2026

Your holds the final 𝗞𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘆𝗮 𝗟𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 this June 2026!

Before we close the Classics of Philippine Cartography by the Philippine Map Collectors Society (PHIMCOS) at Gallery 5 this June 2026, your will hold a special lecture exploring the country’s maritime history in relation to the map exhibition.

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀:

👨🏼‍🏫 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻: 𝗗𝗿. 𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘇𝗮𝗿 𝗥. 𝗕𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀, 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻
🗒 𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰: 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱
🗓🕐𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 𝟯𝟬 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟭:𝟬𝟬 𝗽𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝟱:𝟬𝟬 𝗽𝗺
📍𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲: 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗼𝗯𝗯𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗠𝗣-𝗖𝗲𝗯𝘂

To join the in-person lecture, you may register through this link: https://forms.gle/mzrQZ7PKDqhGnxfZ9

Do not miss your chance to visit the exhibition before it ends and register to save your seat!

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19/06/2026

𝑪𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝟏𝟔𝟓𝒕𝒉 𝑩𝒊𝒓𝒕𝒉 𝑨𝒏𝒏𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝑫𝒓. 𝑱𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝑷. 𝑹𝒊𝒛𝒂𝒍

Every 19th of June, we celebrate the birth anniversary of Dr. José P. Rizal and honor his lasting contributions to Philippine history.

𝑱𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒕𝒂𝒔𝒊𝒐 𝑹𝒊𝒛𝒂𝒍 𝑴𝒆𝒓𝒄𝒂𝒅𝒐 𝒚 𝑨𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒐 𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒂, was a scientist, physician, author, and artist, among others. His ideas remain relevant today as they encourage us to be informed, responsible and active members of our communities. His legacy reminds us that positive change begins with learning, integrity, and a willingness to contribute to the common good

Featured in this post is the artwork 𝘙𝘪𝘻𝘢𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘙𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘵, by Cebuano artist Martino Alcoseba Abellana as his entry to the 1960 Rizal Centennial International Art Contest in Manila. The artwork portrays Rizal as a reformist who believed in the power of education, reason, and peaceful means of reform.

Want to see this painting in person? Visit us here at your !

We are open everyday from 9AM to 5PM. Last admission is at 4:30PM. Walk-in visitors are welcome, and
best of all, 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘!

Magkita-kita 'ta diri sa NMP-Cebu!

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18/06/2026

🏳️‍🌈There is !🏳️‍🌈

This , let’s explore the diversity of sexes across species at your !

Join us for another scientific lecture at your titled “Kinaiyahan: Understanding S*xual Diversity of Philippine Fauna through Dimorphism and S*x Reversal” this 25 June 2026, Thursday, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, at the 2nd Floor Lobby of the NMP-Cebu with Cebu Provincial Veterinarian, Dr. Mary Rose Vincoy.

You may register as in-person participant through this link: https://forms.gle/9ZTVW4mNBhntwpcp9

Together, let’s learn what species adapt reproductively through the biological phenomena they experience, contributing to its sexual diversity.

𝐾𝑖𝑡𝑎-𝑘𝑖𝑡𝑎 𝑡𝑎 𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑦𝑜 𝑝𝑢ℎ𝑜𝑛!

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12/06/2026

Malipayong Adlaw sa Kagawasan! 🇵🇭

Niining ika-12 sa Hunyo, atong gisaulog ang kaisog, panaghiusa ug paghigugma sa nasud nga gipakita sa kaniadto sa atong mga bayani.

Hinaut nga magpadayon kita sa paggahin ug importansya sa atong kagawasan pinaagi sa responsableng pagpanerbisyo ug pag-alagad sa katilingban.

Mabuhi ang Pilipinas! Padayon sa pagpalambo sa nasod alang sa umaabot nga mga henerasyon.

𝐏𝐚𝐡𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐧𝐨 𝐬𝐚 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐨:
Abri ang
karon 12 Hunyo 2026 gikan sa 9AM hangtud sa 5PM.

Abri kita para sa tanan ug libre ang pag-sulod

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09/06/2026

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 #𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗼𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝗗𝗮𝘆! 🇵🇭🤝🇨🇳

June 9 is declared as Filipino-Chinese Friendship Day through Proclamation No. 148. As your celebrates this special day with the , we honor the shared history of friendship, commerce and cultural connections that have enriched both nations through generations.

One significant testament to this enduring relationship is this blue-and-white porcelain Ewer recovered from the , a vessel accidentally discovered by fishermen in the waters of Busuanga, northern Palawan, in early 1996.

Dating to the 15th century, this exceptional ewer was crafted at the famed kilns in Jiangxi province, . It features a motif of plantain leaves and floral designs. This ewer serves as a tangible reminder of the centuries-old maritime trade networks that connected the Philippines and China, fostering cultural exchange and mutual understanding across the seas.

See this and several other fascinating trade wares from various shipwrecks at Gallery 3: 𝑷𝒂𝒈𝒍𝒂𝒘𝒊𝒈: 𝑪𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒍 𝑴𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑨𝒄𝒓𝒐𝒔𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒆𝒂𝒔 of NMP-Cebu.

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08/06/2026

Your enjoyed taking part in !

Museum Week is a global celebration of museums organised by Culture For Causes and supported by UNESCO in 2016. More than recognizing museums as spaces for learning and discovery, it highlights how museums continuously adapt, transform, and contribute to shaping our shared future. From June 1 to 7, museums around the world participated through daily themes with hashtags that showcased diverse stories, experiences, and perspectives: , , , , , , and .

This year’s celebration notably explored the growing role of Artificial Intelligence in museums. As museums embrace new technologies to enhance operations, analyze collections and visitor data, and develop innovative ways of engaging audiences, your remains committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI. We recognize the varied perspectives surrounding this rapidly evolving technology and continue to ensure that all information is carefully reviewed, validated, and contextualized before dissemination.

also reminds us that museums are more than repositories of objects. They are spaces that foster dialogue, promote peace and inclusivity, inspire curiosity, and encourage environmental stewardship and sustainable futures.

What is your museum story?

Join the conversation and share your thoughts in the comments. How have museums shaped your life, and how can they help shape the future we hope to build together?

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07/06/2026

For the last day of , the theme is . 🤲

We have weathered so many storms, yet we remain resilient. ⛈️

Just like the we nurture and protect so they can shield communities from waves, floods and the uncertainties of the future, also play a role in safeguarding what matters. 🏛️

At your , takes the form of care and stewardship. Through preventive conservation, we proactively protect collections by managing light, dust, temperature, humidity, handling, and storage conditions to reduce the effects of time and deterioration. 🧹🌡️

Whether caring for a living ecosystem or preserving a cultural treasure, every action we take today is an investment in tomorrow. 🌅

We do this because hope is more than simply preserving the past. It is ensuring that future generations can continue to learn from, connect with, and be inspired by our shared natural and cultural heritage. 👫

𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗻. 🌱

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06/06/2026

𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂

Please be advised that your will be temporarily closed to the public on 𝟎𝟖 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 for preventive maintenance.

Regular museum operations will resume the following day, 09 June 2026, Tuesday.

Thank you for your kind understanding.

06/06/2026

Who says museums are boring? 🏛️🤨

At your , learning goes beyond the galleries. Connect with Cebu's heritage through our engaging activities for visitors of all ages. We believe that education and enjoyment can go hand in hand, turning every museum visit into a fun and meaningful journey of discovery.

This , explore our interactive stations below:

🎨 Express your creativity at our 𝘔𝘢𝘣𝘶𝘭𝘶𝘬𝘰𝘯 coloring area
🖍️ Join our 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘺𝘢𝘮 museum hunt and bring home museum tokens.
📝 Share your thoughts and reflections on our Museum Freedom Wall
🗺️ Explore stories and connections through our Memory Mapping zone
📸 Capture fun moments at our Photobooth

Finally, wander through our galleries and uncover fascinating stories of art, culture, history, and heritage and take home unique souvenirs from our Museum Shop. 🛍️

Every corner in the museum is your space to learn more about , spark your curiosity, and share lasting and meaningful moments with family and friends.

𝘋𝘢𝘭𝘪 𝘯𝘢 𝘮𝘰 and have fun at your ! 💛

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05/06/2026

𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘆𝗼 𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗮 𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗶𝘆𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗻!

On this day of , we highlight Museums for the Planet. We look back on the preservation journey of , a leatherback sea turtle (𝘋𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘰𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘺𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘢) that was stranded along the coast of Bogo City, Cebu in May 2025. What began as a discovery of a critically endangered marine species evolved into a story of collaboration, conservation and shared responsibility for our natural heritage. 🐢

More than preserving a specimen, Chelo’s journey helped raise awareness about and the importance of protecting the natural environment that sustains us. It also demonstrated how museums and communities can serve as active partners in environmental stewardship. 🌏

Through the collective efforts of local communities, government agencies, experts and museum professionals, Chelo was carefully documented and preserved through taxidermy to become the third leatherback specimen in the National Zoological collection, following the specimens from Camarines Sur and Bohol.

To date, Chelo is in its last stage of preservation – the drying phase, yet the spirit of collaboration continues as our interns assist your in its regular monitoring and preventive maintenance activities, helping ensure its preservation for future generations.

Chelo’s preservation journey reminds us that protecting our planet is a shared responsibility. Through cooperation, dedication and a commitment to conservation, museums can help inspire meaningful action for biodiversity and .

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