Balay Negrense
About This Museum
Tucked away on Cinco De Noviembre Street in the charming city of Silay, you'll find the Balay Negrense, a beautiful window into the opulent era of sugar. Stepping inside this 1897 ancestral home feels like walking directly into the life of a Negros sugar baron. The airy, high-ceilinged rooms aren't just empty spaces; they're filled with meticulously preserved period furniture, from massive four-poster beds to formal dining sets, making it easy to imagine the family's daily rhythms. It’s more than a house—it’s a perfectly preserved story.
Collection Highlights
The main attractions are the home itself and its original fixtures, including elegant capiz shell windows, vintage phonographs, and grand wooden furniture that showcase the affluent lifestyle of the time.
Visitor Information
They run regular tours, so it's best to check their current schedule online before you go. It's located right in Silay, often called the 'Paris of Negros' for its many heritage houses.
Architecture & Building
A classic example of a Filipino 'bahay na bato' or stone house, featuring a distinctive two-story structure with ventanillas (small windows) under the main windows and sprawling verandas.
Contact & Location
Address: Balay ni Víctor Fernández Gaston, Zulueta Street, Poblacion, Barangay III, Mambulac, Silay, Negros Occidental, Negros Island Region, 6116, Philippines
Phone: +63 34 445 4282
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