University of Nueva Caceres (UNC) Museum

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J. Hernandez Ave, Naga City
Type: Museum
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The UNC Museum is one of the places a visitor must see when in Naga for its extensive collection of artefacts from different periods in Bicol and Philippine history.

The University of Nueva Caceres (UNC) Museum is an important repository of historical, cultural, ethnographic, and scientific artifacts. It contains a variety of objects such as indigenous body decorations, religious items, household tools, Chinese porcelain, ancient Filipino writings, and others. It is an important research base for the history and culture of the Philippines. The museum has several galleries, including the Archaeological Gallery, the Spanish Gallery, the American-Japanese Gallery, and more, showcasing different aspects of the country’s history and culture.

The UNC Museum opened on October 1, 1952, having as one of its primary aims to collect objects of interest in the arts and sciences. The University of Nueva Caceres is the second educational institution in the Philippines to have a museum.

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Significance

The University Museum is an important venue for the research and visit of the history and culture of the Philippines. It plays an important role in the preservation and promotion of the country’s history and culture.

The museum has a collection of important objects of historical, cultural, ethnographical, and scientific value, to name a few: native’s body ornaments, worship objects, household and hunting tools, and even burial artifacts. Laws of the Indies and ancient Filipino writings which have significant bearings in our history and culture are available for research and investigation. The Archeological Gallery contains Chinese porcelains and earthenware as well as barters from the West Indies.

Centuries-old religious images and Spanish documents constitute the Spanish Gallery. Colonial lifestyle through a collection of books containing riddles, awits, corridos, folksongs, legends and traditions can be accessed through the mini-library of the museum.

The grim result of the Second World War is showcased in the American-Japanese gallery. Military orders, documents, and weaponry complete this gallery.

Recently added is the UNC Gallery, devoted entirely to the history, milestones, and key figures of the oldest and first university in Bicol and Southern Luzon.

Schedule:

Monday to Friday (except holidays); 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Admission Fees:
Free; Guests/Visitors may donate