Museo Dabawenyo
Museo Dabawenyo
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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jblaza
Marikina, Philippines714 contributions
Mar 2016 • Couples
The Museo Dabawenyo is located in the city center, very near the Davao Cathedral and Sangguniang Panlungsod ng Davao.
Entrance to the two-storey museum is free. Despite being free, it is air-conditioned and there are guides who tour the guests along the displays and highlight items of interest. Our guide patiently waited as we read the write-ups of each display, and gladly answered our questions.
If you want to learn about Davao City and its people, this is the place to go to. The first gallery highlights the ethnographic history of Davao. The next section describes Davao City during the colonial period. The last section focuses on contemporary Davao City from the time when it was given its own charter as independent city.
Photography is allowed in limited sections of the museum, such as outside the display rooms and at the staircase. We were asked to refrain from taking photos inside the main galleries.
There was a gallery that features exhibits of local artists. The exhibits in this gallery changes from time to time. During our visit, Anoy Catague, a Mindanaoan of Karay-a descent, was being featured—the tarp said that Catague’s display was from 01 March to 02 April 2016. Photography was allowed here, too, but I am not sure if that will be the case for future exhibits.
The museum is small, though; the aisles will fit two people side by side comfortably while walking through the aisles in some of the rooms. We were lucky that there were only two of us visiting that day. A class of 40 students will crowd the main display areas.
Entrance to the two-storey museum is free. Despite being free, it is air-conditioned and there are guides who tour the guests along the displays and highlight items of interest. Our guide patiently waited as we read the write-ups of each display, and gladly answered our questions.
If you want to learn about Davao City and its people, this is the place to go to. The first gallery highlights the ethnographic history of Davao. The next section describes Davao City during the colonial period. The last section focuses on contemporary Davao City from the time when it was given its own charter as independent city.
Photography is allowed in limited sections of the museum, such as outside the display rooms and at the staircase. We were asked to refrain from taking photos inside the main galleries.
There was a gallery that features exhibits of local artists. The exhibits in this gallery changes from time to time. During our visit, Anoy Catague, a Mindanaoan of Karay-a descent, was being featured—the tarp said that Catague’s display was from 01 March to 02 April 2016. Photography was allowed here, too, but I am not sure if that will be the case for future exhibits.
The museum is small, though; the aisles will fit two people side by side comfortably while walking through the aisles in some of the rooms. We were lucky that there were only two of us visiting that day. A class of 40 students will crowd the main display areas.
Written December 7, 2016
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John T
Cebu City, Philippines1,039 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
Arrived here at the end of April and this was on my museum list to see. There was a large CLOSED banner across the metal gate. I thought that since it was lunchtime, maybe they were just closed for that, since it was not a holiday either, but start of business Monday. Came back to see it remained closed and inquired - reply was that they are RELOCATING to another building and this building will be used for another purpose. I'm posting this just as an FYI. I never saw any exhibits there, so no options on their holdings.
Written April 29, 2019
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evol68
Las Pinas, Philippines36 contributions
Jan 2017 • Family
Staff or volunteers here are helpful! Nica was our guide. Small museum but entrance is free so I didn't mind even if they did not allow picture taking inside the museum. Only picture we have is the same as everybody's, the one by the stairs.
Written January 20, 2017
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Martin K
3 contributions
Feb 2022 • Family
Museum does not exist on given address any more. There is construction site. Moved to 7.0551679N, 125.5940747E but even there musem is not opened for a visit. Ensure well about actual location and REAL open time before your visit.
Written February 27, 2022
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Jo B
Davao City, Philippines1 contribution
need more bigger space / congested! original Bagobo family name should be printed on, big Tarpolin pic not advisable for a small space , bigger art space, need a big garden space for functional art/performances ect.......
Written February 6, 2012
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trondolav
Finnoy, Norway103 contributions
Apr 2011
this museum focuses on the ethnic history and religion colonization by the Portuguese, Spaniards and Americans until their independence to the present day.
museum has a rich selection of art from today's local artists.
guiding takes about 1 hour, is completely free and is absolutely worth a visit.
museum has a rich selection of art from today's local artists.
guiding takes about 1 hour, is completely free and is absolutely worth a visit.
Written April 28, 2011
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NiniBau
Manila, Philippines38 contributions
Nov 2018 • Couples
Drop by thie museum to know more of Davao's history. its FREE!!! there are tourguides to show you around the museum and discuss history. Its a small museum, 2 floors, but its well worth to come and visit.
Written April 1, 2019
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John S
Wichita, Kansas, United States36 contributions
Sep 2017 • Couples
Museo Dabawenyo is a place that every Davawenyo should visit...it's small, but the docents are friendly and informative. Great place to learn..or re-learn our history!
Written June 22, 2018
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STCast25
Kawit, Philippines126 contributions
Nov 2016 • Business
The museum is housed in a converted old house. The collections were not that extensive. I appreciate, however, the attempt of the local government to present Davao's culture and history to its visitors. Best of all, entrance is free and there are guides per each room of the museum.
Written December 2, 2016
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Liza A
San Jose City28 contributions
Jul 2014 • Friends
We can glean the history and culture of the Davao's 10 recognized tribes and Muslims.
Traditional attires and crafts are displayed, along with the snippets of culture and the way the royal clans and soldiers lived which have been immortalized through their artilleries and ornaments that dated back several decades ago.
Traditional attires and crafts are displayed, along with the snippets of culture and the way the royal clans and soldiers lived which have been immortalized through their artilleries and ornaments that dated back several decades ago.
Written July 16, 2014
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hi there!
Museo Dabawenyo has the following schedule of opening and closing:
Tuesday 9:00AM–12:00PM, 1:00–6:00PM
Wednesday 9:00AM–12:00PM, 1:00–6:00PM
Thursday 9:00AM–12:00PM, 1:00–6:00PM
Friday 9:00AM–12:00PM, 1:00–6:00PM
Saturday 9:00AM–12:00PM, 1:00–6:00PM
Sunday close
Monday 9:00AM–12:00PM, 1:00–6:00PM
Reference: Museo Dabawenyo Website
Written August 2, 2016
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