Bahay na Bato
About This Museum
You know, the old Bahay na Bato isn't just a building; it's a storybook made of wood and stone, standing as a quiet witness to our town's past. Step inside and the air itself feels different, thick with memories of the families who lived and laughed within these walls. You'll find everyday objects from a bygone era—a wooden 'banguerra' for washing clothes, a massive four-poster bed, and sepia-toned photographs staring back at you. It’s a place that doesn't just show you history, it lets you feel it.
Collection Highlights
The heart of the home is the cavernous kitchen with its original clay stove, or 'kalan', and well-used cooking implements. Upstairs, the grand 'sala' is arranged just as it might have been for receiving guests, complete with vintage 'calado' curtains filtering the afternoon light. Don't miss the personal artifacts—a delicate sewing kit, a worn-out pair of 'bakya' (wooden clogs), and handwritten letters that make the past feel intimately close.
Visitor Information
It's right there on Luna Street, easy to spot with its grand facade. Just ring the bell if the main door is closed; someone is usually around to let you in for a small fee. Mornings are best to visit when the light pours through the capiz windows and the place is nice and quiet.
Architecture & Building
It's a classic example of the 'Bahay na Bato' or 'Stone House' style, with its sturdy ground floor made of volcanic rock and an upper level built from rich, dark narra wood. The tell-tale signs are all there: sliding capiz shell windows, ventanillas for letting in the breeze, and a massive roof that seems to sigh with the weight of years.
Contact & Location
Address: Bahay na Bato, Wawa, Pililla, Rizal, Calabarzon, Philippines
Phone: +63 912 672 6099
