Davao Museum

• A cultural gem in the heart of Davao City.
• The Davao Museum was established on August 3, 1977 by members of the Zobel de Ayala family alongside Zonta Club members.
• The Davao Museum is one of two public museums in the city.
• Serves as a vault to the cultural heritage of Davao City.
• The museum’s main goal is to preserve the art and artifacts left by the many ethnic groups of Davao’s provinces.

What can you find there?

• Colorful front desk which already showcases stunning needlework and crafts.
• A fossilized giant clam, which was found at Samal Island in 2009, sits at the entrance of the museum.
• Learn more about Davao’s historical timeline at the lower floor of the museum.
• See a replica of the traditional Bagobo house which is constructed from bamboo and rattan.
• View wooden carved drums and other indigenous instruments used by the tribes of Davao.
• Discover the many different types and styles of tribal clothing worn by the indigenous people of Davao.

How to get to the Davao Museum?

J.P. Laurel Avenue, Davao City

• Take a metered taxi or a jeep to the Davao Museum

More information about Davao Museum

• Entrance fees: Adult -- 100PHP Students -- 20PHP
• Monday to Saturday: 9AM-12NN, 1PM-5PM