The entrance fee for this museum is free. There is no need for you to pay as long as you have an identification card with you. There are rules, and the important ones include, of course, being silent, not taking videos, and also not using flash when taking pictures. When you enter the museum, you can already see many paintings on the wall. These paintings are uniquely made, and they portray history. The color of the walls are like golden hues, which makes it seem more like we are stepping onto the past.
Here, as shown, you can see different types of sedimentary rocks. There are more of these aside from sedimentary, and I am sure you will love what you discover next. The lessons you learned from your science subject, you will see them here.
We also have the preserved leaves of plants that can be rarely seen today, and also digital art to be flashed on this screen. This area is one of my favorite spots because it's very appealing to the eyes of the visitors. The leaves are also giving a glimpse of nature’s timeless beauty.
This one is locally known as the Tamaraw. It is a small wild buffalo that is endemic to the island of Mindoro, Philippines. It is not native to Cebu City or even any other bigger island of the Philippines. But the Tamaraw is an endangered animal that is predominantly found in the mountainous areas of Mindoro, making it a Philippine icon for conservation. Also, even though the Tamaraw is not originally from Cebu, it plays a big part in the protection of species in the Philippines. This species is always used in teaching aids and wildlife protection advertisements across the Philippines, including the island of Cebu, where a lot of awareness is created for wildlife protection.
What's more, I'll let you see here even more of the interesting things that you can see inside.
Built in Cebu, the San Diego was a merchant vessel converted into a warship that sank after a naval battle with the Dutch ship Mauritius on December 14, 1600. The vessel was docked at the Cavite shipyards when commandeered by Don Antonio de Morga as the flagship of a small fleet tasked to engage with the Dutch invaders. She was a large vessel with an estimated capacity of 700 to 800 tons and comparable with the trans-Pacific Manila galleons. The wooden remains were the first evidence of Spanish shipbuilding in the Philippines.
There's more to learn and discover in this museum because it is really huge. Here, you will be able to learn not just about Cebu, but also about the significant events that have happened in the Philippines. So, if you wish to visit the Philippines, don't forget to add this to your bucket list. I am sure you are going to have a lot of fun and discoveries.