This museum was originally designed by the Ralph Harrington Doane, the american consulting architect of the bureau of public works and his assistant Antonio Tolendo. Construction began in 1918 and it was inaugurated on 16 July 1926 then had cost 4 millions pesos.
Gallery 1,2,3,5, ( San Diego I, II, III, IV )
It is artifacts and how it appeared when discovered by the archeologists at a depth on 54 meters underwater. San Diego a spanish trading vessel built in Cebu by European builders. it is known as "San Antonio". In Gallery II and III, there are traces the history of the battleship "San Diego" when it collided with the Dutch Ship, "Mauritius" on 14 Dec 1600 shores of the Nasugbu, Batangas bringing down 14 cannons, armaments and navigational instrumentals. In galley IV, there are showcases treasures retrieved from the ill-fated ship, include jars, porcelain, jewelry, silver coins and pottery.
Gallery 4 ( the five centuries of maritime trade before the arrivals of the west)
One of the major links in the maritime trade among the East Asian countries before the arrivals of spaniards to the Philippine archipelago.
gallery 6 (Pinagmulan -the origin)
Present information on the origin of the Philippine islands and the Filipinos as a whole. Interactive displays and hands on gadget are installed to make the visit more enjoyable and meaningful.
Gallery 7 (Kaban ng Lahi - archeological treasures)
The potray burisl practices of ancient Filipinos and shows sample of burial jars as well as utilitarian pottery excavated in different cave sites. There are shaped in human figures and facial expressions.
Gallery 8 (Kinahinathan - The filipino Today)
It focuses on the material culture of the different ethno-linguistic groups in the country. it is divided into 4 section which the Filipino People, The Ecological Zones, The National treasures and The National Living Treasures.
Gallery 9 ( cloth traditions)
Features of the colorful and interesting Philippines traditional Textiles as early 20th century.
Entrance fees = Adult : p100.00 each
Children : p30.00 with upon presentation of ID
Exhibit days = Daily except Monday and Tuesday
Hours = 10.00 am - 4.30 pm
Free admission = Sunday for walks ins only.
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