About National Museum of the Philippines - Ilocos Regional Museum Complex
The National Museum of the Philippines - Ilocos Regional Museum Complex is a museum complex in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur, within the UNESCO World Heritage historic center. It comprises the Padre Burgos House and the former Provincial Jail (Old Carcel). It serves as the regional museum for the Ilocos Region, showcasing Ilocano history, ethnography, natural history, and cultural heritage through permanent exhibitions and preserved heritage structures.
Visitors guide
Visitors can explore two heritage buildings: the Padre Burgos House, the birthplace of Father Jose Burgos, displaying Ilocano history and memorabilia, and the Old Carcel, a former colonial jail now housing ethnographic, archaeological, and natural history galleries. Expect well-curated exhibits on Ilocano culture, traditional crafts, and regional biodiversity, period architecture with brick and wood details, courtyard areas, and guided tours within the historic district of Vigan.
Key highlights
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Padre Burgos House - birthplace of Father Jose Burgos of Gomburza
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Old Carcel (former Provincial Jail) converted into exhibition galleries
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Ethnographic and archaeological collections of the Ilocos Region