Another ethnographic museum that showcases the rich culture and history of the Cordillerans is the Museo Kordilyera—the three-story museum is located inside the University of the Philippines-Baguio. It was first opened to the public in January 2019 and deemed the first ethnographic museum in the northern part of the country. The place houses collections of unique Cordillera artifacts that represent its people, culture, and tradition. Here, you can see various exhibits like paintings, wood carvings, and ethnographic photographs. Due to the pandemic, the museum is closed, but follow its social media account to get updated!
September 2021 Update: Museo Kordilyera is temporarily closed due to the pandemic but conducts online workshops and webinars. Explore Museo Kordilyera’s 3D virtual space at this website: https://museokordilyera.upb.edu.ph/museo-kordilyera-3d-virtual-museum/. You may also follow them on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/upbmuseokordilyera/,to catch their latest updates.
These are only some of Baguio’s must-visit museums. Discover more spots in Baguio where you can soak up the city’s art and culture at Yoorekka Consumer Magazine!
Don’t forget to list them down for your next museum-hopping trip this holiday season!
This article was originally published in Yoorekka on October 21, 2020.
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