Silliman University Anthropology Museum
About This Museum
People come to this museum not just for the history, but to step inside Hibbard Hall itself, a beautiful old wooden building from 1909 that feels like a trip back in time. Inside, the airy rooms are filled with fascinating things, from intricate textiles and traditional tools used by different Filipino communities to ancient pottery and burial jars unearthed right here in Negros. It’s the kind of place where you can spend an hour just marveling at the details on a single woven basket or a piece of centuries-old jewelry. You leave feeling a much deeper connection to the rich cultural layers of the Philippines, all housed in one charming and unassuming building.
Collection Highlights
Ethnographic displays of traditional textiles, tools, and jewelry from various Filipino indigenous groups, alongside archaeological finds like ancient pottery and burial jars from local sites.
Visitor Information
You'll find it on the ground floor of Hibbard Hall along Rizal Boulevard in Dumaguete; it's easy to spot and has a wonderfully calm and academic atmosphere.
Architecture & Building
A classic early 20th-century American colonial-era wood building, painted white with large windows that flood the interior with natural light.
Contact & Location
Address: Silliman Anthropology Museum, Silliman Avenue, Poblacion 5, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Negros Island Region, 6200, Philippines
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