About Museum of Three Cultures
The Museum of Three Cultures is a cultural museum located inside Capitol University on Corrales Extension in Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental. It preserves and presents the heritage of the three peoples of Northern Mindanao — the Maranao, the Higaonon, and the Christian lowlanders. The museum displays ethnographic artifacts, traditional attire, crafts, and historical photographs documenting inter-cultural coexistence in the region.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a compact indoor museum within the Capitol University campus featuring curated galleries with traditional costumes, brassware, musical instruments, weapons, household items, and photographs representing Maranao, Higaonon, and Christian settler cultures. Exhibits are arranged by cultural group with explanatory labels. The setting is academic and quiet, suitable for self-guided viewing or guided tours led by museum staff.
Key highlights
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Ethnographic collections representing Maranao, Higaonon, and Christian lowlander cultures
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Traditional attire, textiles, and adornments of the three cultural groups
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Brassware, weapons, and musical instruments from Mindanao
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Historical photographs and documents on Cagayan de Oro and Northern Mindanao
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Curated exhibits inside Capitol University campus