The 1730 Jesuit House Museum

21/08/2026

Please take note of our adjusted museum hours today. Thank you for your understanding, and we hope to see you at the 1730 Jesuit House Museum!

📢 Museum Advisory

Please be advised that the 1730 Jesuit House Museum will be open tomorrow only until 12:00 noon in observance of Ninoy Aquino Day.

We encourage everyone to plan their visit accordingly. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to welcoming you!

20/08/2026

📢 Museum Advisory

Please be advised that the 1730 Jesuit House Museum will be open tomorrow only until 12:00 noon in observance of Ninoy Aquino Day.

We encourage everyone to plan their visit accordingly. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to welcoming you!

07/08/2026

A warm welcome to our friends from Bukas Palad Music Ministry! 🎶✨

Thank you for visiting the 1730 Jesuit House Museum and taking the time to discover the stories, heritage, and history preserved within one of Cebu’s historic landmarks.

It was a pleasure having you with us as we shared the legacy of the Jesuits, the rich history of Cebu, and the many stories that continue to live within these walls.

May your visit be a meaningful encounter with Cebu’s past, and a reminder that history is something we continue to experience, share, and preserve together. ❤️

Daghang salamat, Bukas Palad Music Ministry. We hope to welcome you again soon!

06/08/2026

Welcoming heritage experts to the 1730 Jesuit House Museum.

Last August 5, the 1730 Jesuit House Museum had the pleasure of welcoming Dr. Rohit Jigyasu, Programme Director of the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Regional Centre for Archaeology and Fine Arts (SEAMEO SPAFA), and Ms. Junko Mukai, UNESCO Co-Chairholder and Associate Professor at the Institute of Disaster Mitigation for Urban Cultural Heritage (DMUCH), Kinugasa Research Organization, Ritsumeikan University, for a tour of the museum.

Their visit provided an opportunity to explore one of the Philippines' oldest surviving residential structures, exchange insights on cultural heritage preservation, and appreciate the enduring significance of safeguarding historic places for future generations.

We are grateful to Dr. Jigyasu and Ms. Mukai for taking the time to visit the museum and for their continued dedication to advancing heritage conservation and disaster resilience across the region. We look forward to future opportunities for collaboration in preserving our shared cultural heritage.

06/08/2026

📢Important Advisory

In celebration of Cebu Province's Charter Day, the 1730 Jesuit House Museum will be open only until 12:00 NN today.

Regular museum operations will resume on our next scheduled opening day.

Thank you for your understanding, and we wish everyone a meaningful celebration of Cebu Province's Charter Day!

03/08/2026

Last August 1, 2026, the 1730 Jesuit House Museum was delighted to welcome members of the Barangay Sambag II Sangguniang Kabataan (SK), together with several Barangay Councilors and members of the Persons with Disabilities (PWD) community, for a meaningful visit to one of Cebu's most treasured cultural landmarks.

Spearheaded by the Barangay Sambag II SK, the visit served as a wonderful reminder that history is for everyone. At the 1730 Jesuit House Museum, we believe that our shared heritage should be inclusive, accessible, and appreciated by people from all walks of life. Preserving history also means ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to experience, learn from, and connect with it.

The group also had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Jimmy Sy, owner of the 1730 Jesuit House Museum, whose dedication to preserving this important cultural landmark has allowed generations of visitors to discover its remarkable story and enduring legacy.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Barangay Sambag II SK for organizing this meaningful initiative, as well as to the participating Barangay Councilors and members of the PWD community for sharing this memorable day with us. We look forward to welcoming you again as we continue to celebrate and preserve Cebu's rich cultural heritage for everyone.

03/08/2026

Last Friday, July 31, 2026, on the Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the 1730 Jesuit House Museum warmly welcomed the high school students of Sacred Heart School – Ateneo de Cebu together with their exchange students from Japan.

It was a meaningful occasion to celebrate the legacy of St. Ignatius by sharing the rich Jesuit heritage and history preserved within one of Cebu’s most treasured cultural landmarks. We hope that your visit offered not only a journey through the past, but also a deeper appreciation of the enduring spirit and mission of the Society of Jesus.

Thank you for spending this special feast day with us. We are honored to have been part of your cultural and historical experience, and we look forward to welcoming you again to the 1730 Jesuit House Museum!

03/08/2026

31/07/2026

𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐃𝐀𝐘 | 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐭. 𝐈𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐨𝐲𝐨𝐥𝐚

On this day, we celebrate the Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus, whose life of faith, service, and dedication to education continues to inspire generations. The 1730 Jesuit House Museum joins the universal Church in commemorating his enduring legacy and the profound influence of the Jesuits on the history, culture, and heritage of Cebu.

As one of the oldest surviving residential structures in the Philippines and a lasting testament to centuries of Cebuano and Jesuit history, the house continues to serve as a bridge between past and present. Its preservation reminds us of the importance of safeguarding our shared cultural heritage and ensuring that the stories of those who came before us continue to inspire future generations.

In the spirit of St. Ignatius, may we continue to find God in all things and remain committed to preserving, sharing, and celebrating our collective memory.

Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam.

Image from: https://mycatholic.life/saints/saints-of-the-liturgical-year/july-31-saint-ignatius-loyola-priest/

19/07/2026

Welcoming the Delegation of Professor Emeritus Paul D. Hutchcroft

On July 18, 2026, the 1730 Jesuit House Museum had the distinct honor of welcoming the delegation of Professor Emeritus Paul D. Hutchcroft of the Australian National University, together with distinguished guests from the University of the Philippines Cebu, as part of their heritage tour of Cebu.

The delegation was warmly received by our owner, Mr. Jaime "Jimmy" Sy, who shared the remarkable story of how the historic Jesuit House was rediscovered and preserved, ensuring that one of the Philippines' oldest surviving residential structures continues to inspire future generations.

Their visit was further enriched through a guided tour by Mr. Christian Bonpua, one of the museum's former guides and a CHAC Commissioner, who led the guests through the rich history, architecture, and enduring legacy of the 1730 Jesuit House.

We are deeply grateful for your visit and for your shared commitment to preserving, studying, and promoting Southeast Asia's rich cultural and historical heritage. We hope to welcome you back to the Jesuit House Museum in the future!