National Museum of the Philippines Ilocos Regional Complex

one of the highlights of my vigan trip! you should not miss this when in vigan!

i really loved my time walking around here. you can easily spend an hour touring around and not notice it has been that long.

you have like 3 different buildings you can visit. each with various different pieces with very informative descriptions. i loved how the arts and historic things were preserved here. you can really feel like you have gone back in time just by wandering around.

all buildings are air-conditioned (except for the provincial jail) so you would not feel very hot inside the museums. the people manning the place are very friendly and accommodating and would even offer to take pictures even if not asked 😅

overall, rlly loved the place! gave me goosebumps the moment i stepped foot inside. would rlly recommend to people visiting vigan 🫶✨

If you are interested in the Hispanic history of the Philippines, this is one of the places you can visit. Because it is under the care of the national museum of the Philippines, there is no entrance fee that needs to be paid. Two of the famous people in the history of the Philippines are regarded here. Sir Padre Burgos one of the 3 matryrs priest and the 6th president of the Philippines Elpidio Quirino. Their memorabilia can be seen here as well as the exhibit on Basi. The Ilocos Regional Museum Complex is located on Burgos Street, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur, open from 9:30 am to 5 pm, Tuesday to Sunday, with a cut-off time of 4:30 p.m.

The National Museum of the Philippines Ilocos Regional Complex is an exceptional destination for art and history enthusiasts. The museum houses a remarkable collection of artifacts, artworks, and cultural treasures that showcase the rich heritage of the Ilocos region. The exhibits are thoughtfully curated, providing insightful information and a deeper understanding of the local culture. Whether you're a history buff or simply interested in appreciating the arts, a visit to the National Museum of the Philippines Ilocos Regional Complex is a rewarding and enlightening journey into the region's cultural heritage.

Came here with my kids, we rode the kalase for 200 and they will take you here and wait for you till you are finish touring the house of padre burgos, told my kids about the garote, on how GOBURZA died in the hands of the Spanish and the friars, it is sad that deped, dont have curriculum for our history, kids now are not aware of what happened in history. Very nice place. Kalesa only 200 pesos for the ride

Amazing to see those historical memorabilia of the Philippines❤

A space dedicated to some important people and events in Vigan and Filipino history.

1. Father Burgos - his house is here so you get a glimpse of his life. It also commemorates his execution and honors what he and 2 others were executed for, "gomburza." The house is nice, in a classic style appropo for Vigan.
2. President Quirino - The 6th president of the Philippines. You also get a peak into his life and lifestyle. He has quite the taste in clothes and collection of fine things from around the world. He has a thing for wing tips, hats, canes, and nice barong Tagalog ☺🙏🏽
3. Basi and the Basi revolt - Ilokano history of a revolt towards the Spanish by Ilokanos. There are 14 paintings depicting this that you'll want to see. Lastly, Basi, the Ilokano alcohol, and other artifacts of Ilokano culture.

It's free, it's beautiful, it's educational, a great place to learn in Vigan.

Not to much to see but it certainly teaches a few things about the Philippines history and the reagan

The photo exhibition for Filipino food was outstanding. Entrance to the entire museum is free. Learn a lot from the helpful tour guide. Great way to start the visit to Vigan.

The guides were very knowledgeable. especially Leo, who decided to give us a personal tour. Please visit when you can. Today's visit to the Basi Revolution wing really hit home and showed the atrocities of the Spanish to our ancestors. You start off at Padre Burgos' home, then finish it with a visit to Quirino's birth home, which incidentally is also the city jail where his father served as a warden at the time of his birth.

There is NO entrance fee here, all you have to do is register at the entrance counter. Plenty of friendly guide inside and also lots of security guard both inside and outside the vicinity to also assist and guide the tourist. However there is a rule of No Flash, Video recording and using a panoramic shot.

Such a nice place to visit. This has a majestic view, maintained neatly and rare artifacts are preserved with utmost care.

The artifacts are few, but it still created an impact on what life was then. The guard who gave the rules of the museum can add a smile while talking to the tourists.😉 But then I wondered, "Why was the guard explaining the rules? Should it be another staff?" Maybe he was being trained to be the next tour guide.

Historical place, you will experience the time way back great era of lates president, guards are polite, crews inside are organized. Important memorabilia wa well preserved.

the staff is kind and hospitality and they are explains every detail and meaning of the objects and the pictures in the museum.

Always in awe of seeing the locality from a curator's eyes. NM Ilocos Regional Museum is no exception. They gave a glimpse on the art of Inabel–the local weaving, showcased Padre Burgos and his family from Ilocos Sur, exhibited the local city jail from the past, and told the story of the Basi Revolution. There's also a part about Elpidio Quirino, one of the Philippine president that hailed from the area.

The staff, even the guards, can be tour guides! They're very knowledgeable about the topic. Huge kudos!

I hope that in the future, more tour guides will be available, so that everyone can get the local story telling with an expert. More power to NM Ilocos Regional Museum!

Good history of Vigan city. Well preserved and organized. Easy viewing. No admission fee.

There is so much history here of the Philippines here. Don’t miss it on your next trip!

Thoughtfully curated museum that shares bits of the history, historical figures, and culture of both Vigan and Ilocos Sur. The staff and guards are quite friendly and very knowledgeable of the exhibits.

President Quirino's belongings was preserved well here. No entrance fee. We can also see here some old artifacts and paintings during the basi revolt.

Fantastic exhibit of Ilocano culture and heritage focus on wine making as well as textile weaving and embroidery. The Father Burgos House is great and the Quirino exhibit at the jail is also great. A nice twist are the art exhibits, one vintage series about the basi revolt and another by modern artist Neil Colorico.