About Cagayan de Oro City Museum
The Cagayan de Oro City Museum is a heritage museum housed in the historic 1922 water tower building on Fernandez Street in Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental. Built during the American colonial period as the city's waterworks, the structure was converted into a museum in 2008. It displays photographs, artifacts, and memorabilia documenting the city's history, culture, and notable personalities, serving as a center for local heritage preservation.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a small, two-storey museum inside the restored American-era water reservoir building near Gaston Park and the City Hall complex. The interior features exhibition halls with historical photographs, documents, artifacts, memorabilia, and displays on Cagayan de Oro's history and culture. The setting is compact and educational, with curated collections, informational panels, and preserved architectural elements of the original waterworks structure.
Key highlights
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Historic 1922 American colonial-era water tower building that formerly served as the city waterworks
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Exhibits of historical photographs, artifacts and memorabilia documenting Cagayan de Oro's history
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Displays dedicated to notable local personalities and cultural heritage
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Preserved architectural features of the original water reservoir structure