Palawan Museum

The Palawan Museum, also known as the Palawan Heritage Center, is a provincial museum in Mendoza Park along Rizal Avenue in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. It preserves and displays the natural and cultural heritage of Palawan, including archaeological finds from the Tabon Caves, ethnographic collections of indigenous groups, and historical artifacts. It is notable for its Tabon Man exhibit and comprehensive overview of the province's history and biodiversity.

Visitors can expect a compact two-storey museum building within Mendoza Park with indoor galleries organized by archaeology, ethnography, and natural history. Exhibits include replicas and artifacts from Tabon Caves including Tabon Man, traditional crafts, musical instruments and tools of the Tagbanua, Batak and Palaw'an peoples, ceramics, and historical photographs. The visit is self-guided or with a guide, with display cases, dioramas and informational panels in air-conditioned halls.

The museum was established to preserve archaeological and cultural materials recovered from excavations in Palawan, notably the Tabon Caves excavations led by Dr. Robert B. Fox in the 1960s which uncovered the Tabon Man remains. It serves as the provincial repository for artifacts documenting prehistoric settlement, trade ceramics, and the colonial and post-war history of Palawan.

The museum showcases the cultural heritage of Palawan's indigenous groups including the Tagbanua, Batak and Palaw'an, displaying traditional attire, crafts, musical instruments and everyday tools. It provides an educational overview of the province's diverse cultural traditions and natural heritage for visitors and local communities.