Cebu City, Philippines
731 M. J. Cuenco Ave
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+63 322395626
Good for kidsToiletsNo restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible car parkWheelchair-accessible entranceWheelchair-accessible liftWheelchair-accessible toilet
Museo Sugbo ... is the Cebu Provincial Museum , located in the former Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center ( Prison ) This Cebu City Historical Museum , is found over a kilometre up the same road , from Plaza Independencia The historical prison , now museum was built from coral stone ... some of this stone is from a demolished church , in the late 1870 A few of this museums collection are :- • The Pre-Colonial Gallery • The Spanish Colonial Gallery • The Katipunan Revolution and the American Colonial Gallery • The War Memorial Gallery • The Museum of Philippine Political History The Prison housed not only criminals in its 135 year history - from 1870 to 2004. * During the revolution many of the Katipuneros ( revolutionist against Spanish Rule ) were incarcerated here without trial & many of them were eventually executed in nearby Carreta cemetery * During the Japanese occupation WW2 , guerrillas were imprisoned here , after enduring torture under the hands of the Kempeitai ( the Japanese secret police ) * After the war , many of the collaborators in Cebu were also imprisoned here Was offered self tour ... thanks for the offer , as this was my second time to this Cebu Museum
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It was fun to see some of the history of Cebu and the Philippines. It would be nice if they provided more information about what you are seeing than just little cards. But it was free to visit and it's a neat little place to learn about some of the history. They have parking also there if you go down the little side road and honk your horn. Everyone was very friendly.
I highly recommend this place to learn about the ancient history of Cebu as well as the American colonial period. The museum offers free guided tours. There is a unique Thomasite exhibit. You can learn a lot.
If you want to know the history of Cebu, then this is a good place to go... The time I went there was the entrance fee was still waived... There is also a souvenier store where you can have locally made items at a lower price
Actually im not that historic fan but i like to see a bit of history or some historical places where will i go.. And yesterday i visited this area.. . And i learned... Plus the tourist guide who explained it all is kinda funny and a nice one.. To sir dan.. Thank you very much... Im. Blessed that once in my lofe our path crossed.. Thank you and to kuya (i dont know his name, his the information desk.) who helped me find my direction.. Thank you.. My stay in cebu is so memorable..
The building itself has a fairly dark history, since it housed not only criminal but also used as other purposes during occupation by Spanish, American and Japanese. It exhibits over a thousand years of prehistory from Stone Age up to the age of barter with Chinese, Thai and Arabs traders, from Spanish legacy of conquest to Japanese invasion. One galleries shows the information of Philippines presidents since 1898, another galleries shows cultural, important Philippines festivals, the old time fashion style.
Once a prison hall, the museum boasts of various artifacts donated by various families here in Cebu. They give guided tours and the people there are friendly and accommodating. Come in groups and have some look and feel of old Cebu through the Museum's activities and clothes rental services. There's even watercolor painting in the souvenir shop!
Interesting and air conditioned museum with free admission. The history of cebu in respect to the Spanish and American influence and colonization is well explained with English texts as well.
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