About Candon City Museum (Carino Ancestral House)
The Candon City Museum is housed in the Cariño Ancestral House in Barangay San Antonio, Candon City, Ilocos Sur. The early 20th-century heritage house was the residence of the prominent Cariño family and has been preserved as a city museum. It displays historical artifacts, photographs, memorabilia and cultural objects related to Candon's history. The museum serves as a heritage landmark showcasing Ilocano architecture and local history for visitors.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a well-preserved ancestral house with traditional Ilocano architectural features, wooden floors, capiz windows and period furnishings. Inside are exhibition rooms displaying historical photographs, documents, antique furniture, household items and memorabilia related to Candon City and the Cariño family. The setting is a quiet residential area near the city center, with guided viewing of heritage collections and interpretive displays about local history and culture.
Key highlights
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Historic Cariño Ancestral House preserved as city museum
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Collection of photographs, documents and artifacts related to Candon City history
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Traditional Ilocano architecture with wooden structure and capiz shell windows
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Period furniture and household memorabilia of the Cariño family