About Silliman Hall
Silliman Hall is the oldest building of Silliman University in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, located along Hibbard Avenue facing the sea. Built in 1903 in American colonial stick-style architecture, it originally served as classrooms and offices for the early Protestant missionary school. Now housing the Silliman University Anthropology Museum, it displays cultural artifacts and is recognized as a National Historical Landmark, symbolizing the city's educational heritage.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a two-storey American colonial wooden structure with wide verandas located near the seafront within the Silliman University campus. Inside, the hall houses the Anthropology Museum with ethnographic and archaeological artifacts, cultural materials from indigenous groups, and historical exhibits about the university. The surroundings include the university campus, acacia-lined grounds, and views toward Rizal Boulevard and the sea. Access is typically via guided viewing of museum galleries and exterior photography.
Key highlights
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Oldest building of Silliman University built in 1903
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American colonial stick-style architecture with wooden structure and wide verandas
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Houses the Silliman University Anthropology Museum with ethnographic and archaeological collections
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Declared National Historical Landmark by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines