National Museum of the Philippines - Iloilo

21/08/2026

𝗛𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬𝗔 𝗚𝗜𝗞𝗔𝗡 𝗦𝗔 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗘𝗢

According to Kaufmann’s Visayan-English Dictionary, historya means history, story, or event. At the National Museum of the Philippines - Iloilo, every artifact, specimen, artwork, and object has a historya (story). Without it, they become items stripped of meaning.

Each gallery presents the many different historyas (events) that have shaped Western Visayas. Fossils tell the story of ancient life, animal specimens show the wounds of our biodiversity, archaeological finds reveal how our ancestors lived, ethnological collections preserve enduring traditions, works of art reflect the region’s identity, and the Fernando “Nanding” Lopez Memorabilia Gallery chronicles a life of public service. Even the museum building itself is part of this continuing historya.

By documenting, preserving, and sharing heritage stories to the public for free, NMP Iloilo advances SDG 4: Quality Education in the form of accessible and inclusive learning and SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities in the form of people-centered and people-driven heritage work.

Visit NMP Iloilo today and uncover the stories that assemble, weave, and paint Western Visayas. Everything before us has a historya (history).

NMP Iloilo is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Old Prison of Iloilo, Bonifacio Drive, Iloilo City.

𝗧𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗽𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗡𝗼.: (333) 327 3782
𝗘𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀: [email protected]
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21/08/2026

THANK YOU, PARTNERS AND PARTICIPANTS. The National Museum of the Philippines - Iloilo would like to thank our partners and participants for their active involvement in the Museum Sketch Up activity. We truly appreciate your support and enthusiasm.

Please take a moment to watch the video showcasing the compilation of our talented sketchers from the activity. Your creativity shines through every piece—don't miss it!

21/08/2026

ONE DRAWING AT A TIME. Participants were encouraged to explore the galleries and seek inspiration both within and outside the museum. Some opted to sit outside and sketch the facade. Some individuals decided to illustrate a species that is found in mangrove forests, while others opted to draw the museum dome. Today is indeed a creation day!

21/08/2026

ILOILO CITY SKETCHERS. Thank you everyone for participating in Museum Sketchmeet at . A huge shout out to our partner, Iloilo City Sketchers for enriching the experiences of our participants. Your presence and creativity made this event exciting and fun. We hope you enjoyed capturing the beauty and inspiration around you.

21/08/2026

MUSEUM SKETCHMEET. Participants were deeply immersed in the sketching activity here at the National Museum of the Philippines - Iloilo.

21/08/2026

SKETCH NA TA! Participants in the Museum Sketchmeet gathered at the National Museum of the Philippines - Iloilo today, August 21, to immerse themselves in the museum's culture and creativity. The participants were warmly welcomed by Ms. Maricyn De Los Santos, the supervising administrative officer, who encouraged them to sketch and draw inspiration from the museum collections located in . Ms. De Los Santos also shared the importance of the activity, as these artworks might be utilized as archival documents for future scholars to study the Iloilo community. Mr. Reychimar Arguelles, an illustrator and member of Iloilo City Sketchers, shared that participants should enjoy themselves and allow their imaginations to soar as they capture the beauty around them, regardless of whether they are seasoned artists or are just beginning to use a pencil for the first time.

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20/08/2026

THANK YOU to Bukidnon Provincial Government Employees for taking their time to visit National Museum of the Philippines - Iloilo. The guests were given a comprehensive tour by Ms. Yoel Suyo, museum guide, on different burial practices in Panay Island. They were also invited to try the different hats inspired by museum collections such as Rafflesia speciosa and Rufous-headed hornbill. We hope you had a great time here!

20/08/2026

WELCOME TO MUSEOLANDIA. Grades 1 to 6 pupils of Filipino-American School Town enjoyed their tour and visit to National Museum of the Philippines - Iloilo Museolandia. Through the identification of their shapes and colors, pupils were introduced to certain endemic species, including the Visayan warty pig and Rafflesia speciosa. They were actively participating in different guessing games about museum collections, the patadyong race, and the museum object hunt. Throughout the activities, winning groups were given limited edition bookmarks and pins as prizes.

20/08/2026

WHAT A CROWD! Thank you, Filipino-American School Town students for visiting National Museum of the Philippines - Iloilo.