Baguio Museum

I visited Baguio Museum a few weeks ago. It provides a very detailed history of Baguio. I was surprised by how detailed the exhibits were. It's not a big museum, but bigger than you'd expect for a city history museum. I think it was only a couple of bucks to enter. I spent about 40 minutes here and I read almost everything. I doubt you'd be here much more than an hour. The top floor had a photo shoot going on so I missed out on a couple of the upstairs paintings. I recommend coming here if you're nearby at Burnham Park or SM Baguio, but I wouldn't go out of my way to visit.

I just walk my way here from Burnham Park. It's not that far. Entrance fee for an adult is 100 pesos. My visit to the Baguio Museum was an impressive experience. Its my first time seeing an authentic mummified body of a human. More of that later. While the entire museum offers a deep and fascinating look into the history and culture of the Cordillera region, what truly captivated me were the incredible dioramas. I was so impressed by the meticulous attention to detail they put into the miniature people and their surroundings. Each tiny figure was expertly crafted, bringing scenes of indigenous life, tradition, and historical moments to life in a way that was both engaging and visually stunning. It’s no exaggeration to say these are some of the best miniatures I have ever seen in a museum. The museum also features a compelling mummy exhibit. This is one of the highlights of the museum's collection, and they are very strict about its preservation. Visitors are reminded that taking photos or videos of the mummy exhibit is strictly prohibited, which helps maintain the respect and integrity of the display. This combination of detailed art and powerful history makes the Baguio Museum a truly must-visit destination.

Located at the heart of the city (near SM Baguio Mall), Baguio Museum (entrance fee: ₱100) is a small museum that makes for a good introduction to the history of Baguio, and the indigenous cultures of the Cordillera region, filled with various ethnographic artifacts, such as clothing, tools, and religious items. The most unique and interesting artifact on display is a centuries-old Ibaloi fire mummy (Visitors are NOT allowed to take photos and/or videos of the mummy, out of respect for the deceased.) On the upper floor, there are scale models on the floor showing how Baguio has grown over the century. I highly recommend visiting this museum together with Museo Kordilyera, another ethnographic museum nearby, located within the University of the Philippines Baguio campus.

The Baguio Museum is an absolute gem! This expertly curated museum offers an unparalleled glimpse into the rich cultural tapestry of the Cordillera region. The carefully selected artifacts and thoughtful displays provide a comprehensive and engaging overview of the area’s history and traditions. The staff’s exceptional kindness and attentiveness truly enhanced our visit, offering personalized guidance that brought the exhibits to life. Without a doubt, this museum stands out as one of the finest we’ve experienced in the Philippines, making it a must-visit destination in Baguio. Highly recommended for an enriching and memorable cultural experience!

The Baguio Museum is definitely an awesome place to go to in Baguio for sure. Not only is it close to Burnham, it's also a very informative museum about the Cordilleras. Teaches you about the origins of the areas, traditions, cultures, and life in general since the beginning of settlement. Definitely would recommend!

I visited the Baguio Museum and found it to be a nice place to learn a bit about Baguio’s history, mostly through exhibitions of historical crafts and artifacts. However, my experience was disrupted by a group of students—apparently senior high school students from STI College—who were talking loudly inside the museum. It was very distracting and felt disrespectful, especially since there were clear signs reminding visitors to keep their voices down. I hope the museum can better enforce its rules to maintain a respectful environment.

We are lucky that the special exhibit from June to July happens to be Kidlat Tahimik's works featured internationally. We enjoyed the museum but we hoped that there is somebody giving a tour. The museum can get a little loud from the staff chatting happily with each other. The museum has four floors. There is no lift. i noticed a senior citizen guest who had to take a break going up to the third floor. The museum is packed with the history of Baguio City and the Cordilleran provinces. They have an actual mummy in this museum which you cannot take a photo of. This is a non-profit organization and not government-owned but for a P100 entrance fee it is a must see place when you're here in Baguio. There is limited parking in front of the museum but it is free. if there's one thing I hope they improve is the state of their gift shop. The board members and Baguio have a wealth of artists but the state of their gift shop is just disappointing. I hope they could offer at least post-cards from the old Baguio time.

There's entrance fee upon entering the Baguio Museum and there's space for car parking. The Museum is full of artifacts from different region of CAR(Cordillera Administrative Region) and a mummy. Cultural learnings and educational tour which is applicable especially to students and tourists. The Baguio Museum shows the values , culture and ethnicity of people in CAR region. It shows also the progress of Baguio from past to present time and the rulers, Mayors of Baguio.