Silliman Hall
About This Museum
Tucked away on the lush campus of Silliman University, Silliman Hall feels more like a grand, aging family home than a formal museum. Its wide verandas and airy rooms now hold quiet conversations with the past, displaying everything from delicate burial jars dating back to 200 BCE to textiles that whisper of pre-colonial artistry. You get this palpable sense of layers, of history accumulating right here in Dumaguete. It’s a place that invites you to linger, not just look.
Collection Highlights
The real showstoppers are the ancient ceramics, including a stunning Maitum Jar that offers a tangible link to the Philippines' earliest communities. Alongside these are exhibits on the indigenous Tumandok people, featuring intricate bamboo crafts and woven textiles that tell their own rich stories.
Visitor Information
Just head to Hibbard Avenue on the main university grounds; it's hard to miss the charming wooden structure. Pop in during the day—it's a perfect, quiet escape from the city buzz.
Architecture & Building
The building itself is a classic example of American Stick-style architecture, all dark wood and steep gables, looking every bit the stately academic manor it was always meant to be.
Contact & Location
Address: Silliman Hall, Silliman Avenue, Poblacion 5, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Negros Island Region, 6200, Philippines
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