Cagayan de Oro : MUSEO DE ORO

Located within the Xavier University(formerly Ateneode Cagayan) Campus, it has a collection of pre-historic artifacts and bones dug from a Huluga cave a few kilometers away from the city center. 

It is also a folkloric museum which feature Tribal and Muslim traditions and customs. There are also old photos of Cagayan de Oro and the Philippine-American war. For tour schedules, call Tel. No. (88) 857-4472; 857-4475 local 2401 or 2403. (source: http://cdoguide.com/sights/historical/museo-de-oro.html)

 I want to go to museums. Unfortunately, the city I came from don't have one. So, when I learned that CDO has several here, I grabbed the chance to go to one of the famous museums of the city.  It's inside the campus of  Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan.. The building is just  few steps from the university's entrance gate.  Museo de Oro is one of the must-spots in CDO as well.  


The museum has 3 exhibits. EXHIBIT 1 is all about "Misamis at the time of Jose Rizal".

 A replica of the original Noli Me Tangere by Rizal.

Okay, of all the antiques I saw, two things made me say "hala, haha!".. Number 1 is this below... an old -time FLAT IRON.  Charcoal is placed on top , without cover.

 EXHIBIT 2. The old-time musical nstruments, weapons, and farming tools and equipments. Though some I believe are still used today.

 This is my Number 2 "hala, haha"... An old german piano.... No note stand, instead two candelabras/candle holders, one of each front side. .. Seeing one like this made me happeee.. :)

 EXHIBIT 3. The old-time costumes of natives of Misamis and Bukidnon.

 Note: Entrance fee is P20 only. Sulit na sulit. A gentleman history professor was kind enough to accompany us to tour around the three exhibits. Thank you allowing us to take pictures sir.

Photos taken : July 21, 2012 

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My "must-see CDO spots" list , so far:
1. The MacArthur Memorial Marker
2. Macahambus Cave
3. The Stoneware Pottery
4. Museo de Oro