About National Museum of the Philippines - Bohol
The National Museum of the Philippines – Bohol is a regional museum housed in the restored former Bohol Provincial Capitol along Carlos P. Garcia Avenue in Tagbilaran City, Bohol. Opened in 2018, it showcases Bohol's natural history, geology, archaeology, and cultural heritage. Notable for its heritage architecture and exhibits on the Chocolate Hills, local biodiversity, and the 2013 Bohol earthquake, it serves as a central educational and cultural attraction in the provincial capital.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a heritage government building converted into modern museum galleries in central Tagbilaran. The museum displays geological specimens, fossils, archaeological artifacts, natural history dioramas, and cultural exhibits related to Boholano history and biodiversity. Interiors are air-conditioned with curated exhibition halls, interpretive panels, and guided tour options. The setting is urban, within the city center, surrounded by government buildings and easily explored on foot.
Key highlights
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Restored former Bohol Provincial Capitol heritage building
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Geology and natural history exhibits including Chocolate Hills formation
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Archaeological and ethnographic collections of Bohol
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Exhibits documenting the 2013 Bohol earthquake and restoration