NHCP Museum of Philippine Maritime History

30/03/2026

𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬

Please be informed that the NHCP Central Office & Museums will be 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 on:

𝟬𝟮 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, Thursday (Maundy Thursday)
𝟬𝟯 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, Friday (Good Friday)
𝟬𝟰 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, Saturday (Black Saturday)

Museum operations resume on Sunday, 𝟬𝟱 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.
Central Office operations resume on Monday, 𝟬𝟲 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

28/03/2026

🌏𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗣 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗘𝗨𝗠𝗦 𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 🌏

The NHCP Shrines and Museums across the country this 2026! Through these small things, we all hope to help create real change!

28/03/2026

Earth Hour started as a symbolic lights-out event. Today it reminds us that small actions can make a big difference.

This 28 March at 8:30 PM, the NHCP Museum of Philippine Maritime History will be joining Earth Hour worldwide.

More than an hour in the dark, we’re taking this moment to switch on habits that help our environment every day.

23/03/2026

Don’t miss this powerful portrayal of womanhood on stage. Come and be inspired.

Interested participants may register here: https://luma.com/n1f3mtaw

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐘 𝐖𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐍’𝐒 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐇 🌼

In celebration of Women’s Month, the NHCP Museum of Philippine Economic History in partnership with 033Playhouse , proudly presents the theatrical production “𝑩𝒂𝒚𝒊 𝑩𝒂𝒚𝒍𝒐” on March 28, 2026 (Saturday), at 2:00 PM & 5 PM.

Bayi Baylo, a Hiligaynon phrase, reflects the ever-changing journey of a woman through different stages of life. Inspired by the powerful short stories of Ilonggo writer Jahleel-An Burao, this production weaves together narratives of the body, memory, relationships, grief, and the many forms of love.

Immerse yourself in a site-specific theatrical experience where spoken word, music, jazz, and multimedia storytelling come alive-capturing the essence of womanhood in all its depth and beauty.

🌼 Don’t miss this unique celebration of women’s voices and stories.
🌼 Register here: https://luma.com/n1f3mtaw

🕘 𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 | 𝟗:𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐌 – 𝟒:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌
🎟️ 𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐈𝐒 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄

𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙮 𝙪𝙥𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙—𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙛𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙥𝙖𝙜𝙚!

18/03/2026

𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬

Please be informed that the 𝗡HCP- Museum of Philippine Maritime History will be 𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗘𝗗 on 𝟮𝟬 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, in celebration of Eid'l Fitr.

Regular museum operations will resume on Saturday, 21 March 2026.

Please be guided accordingly.

09/01/2026

31/12/2025

𝐀𝐃𝐔𝐀𝐍𝐀 𝐃𝐄 𝐈𝐋𝐎𝐈𝐋𝐎: 𝐀 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐓𝐎 𝐃𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐋𝐎𝐏𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓

This year marks the 170th anniversary of the opening of the Port of Iloilo to international trade—a milestone that catalyzed the transformation of the city and province into a global economic hub. Driven by major agricultural exports like sugar, Iloilo quickly rose to become the second busiest and largest port in the Philippines, trailing only Manila.

As trade volume grew, so did the public demand for a larger, modern Aduana to serve the region's needs. In 1916, the American Government's Bureau of Public Works responded by laying the foundations for the Aduana de Iloilo.

This exhibit chronicles the history of the building's construction. Through archival photographs, it demonstrates how the Aduana de Iloilo has stood the test of time, enduring shifting landscapes, natural calamities, and war.

Your feedback is important to us. Kindly rate our online exhibit by answering the evaluation form: forms.office.com/r/2WN9uPPSw5

29/12/2025

𝐁𝐀𝐊𝐀𝐒 | 𝐑𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐥’𝐬 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬

José Rizal was truly a national hero whose influence extended far beyond Manila and his native Laguna. His ideas, legacy, and sacrifices resonated across the archipelago, earning him respect and remembrance in provinces throughout the country—and even beyond its shores.

In commemoration of the anniversary of his martyrdom, the NHCP Interregional Cluster of Museums presents this exhibit, highlighting the connections between Rizal and various regions of the Philippines, as interpreted by participating museums.

You may visit this special exhibit at the Museum of Philippine Maritime History in Iloilo City for free until 31 January 2026.

21/12/2025

❗❗𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬❗❗

𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗣 𝗦𝗛𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦 & 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗘𝗨𝗠𝗦 𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗟𝗘

Please be informed that all NHCP Shrines & Museums across the country will be closed to the public on the following dates:

𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟮𝟰 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 (𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗘𝘃𝗲)
𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟮𝟱 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 (𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆)
𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟮𝟵 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 (𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗠𝗖 𝗡𝗼. 𝟭𝟭𝟭, 𝘀. 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱)
𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟭 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 (𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿'𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆)

They will be 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟮-𝟮𝟯 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, 𝟮𝟲-𝟮𝟴 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, 𝟯𝟬-𝟯𝟭 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 and r𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟮 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 onwards.

Happy Holidays!

❗❗𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬❗❗

𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗣 𝗦𝗛𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦 & 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗘𝗨𝗠𝗦 𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗟𝗘

Please be informed that all NHCP Shrines & Museums across the country will be closed to the public on the following dates:

𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟮𝟰 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 (𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗘𝘃𝗲)
𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟮𝟱 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 (𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆)
𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟮𝟵 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 (𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗠𝗖 𝗡𝗼. 𝟭𝟭𝟭, 𝘀. 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱)
𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟭 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 (𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿'𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆)

They will be 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟮-𝟮𝟯 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, 𝟮𝟲-𝟮𝟴 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, 𝟯𝟬-𝟯𝟭 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 and r𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟮 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 onwards. Happy Holidays!

15/12/2025

𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬

The Museum of Philippine Maritime History will be closed from 16 to 18 December 2025 (Tuesday to Thursday) for the year-end activities of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines

Regular operations will resume on 19 December 2025 (Friday).

Please be guided accordingly.

04/11/2025

𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬: 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗘𝗨𝗠 𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗘

In light of Iloilo City Mayor Raisa Treñas's Executive Order No. 123, which suspends government work within the territorial jurisdiction of the city, the Museum of Philippine Maritime History will still be closed tomorrow, 5 November 2025.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding.

Please stay safe, everyone.

𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐊 𝐒𝐔𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐈𝐍 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐆𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐈𝐋𝐎𝐈𝐋𝐎 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘, 𝐍𝐎𝐕. 𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

In view of the ongoing clearing operations, and the continued care of evacuees in the various evacuation centers in the city, 𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐧 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐠-𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐡𝐨 𝐬𝐚 𝐈𝐥𝐨𝐢𝐥𝐨 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐤𝐚𝐠 𝐦𝐠𝐚 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐢 𝐤𝐚𝐠 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐥𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐛𝐚𝐧 𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐠𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐣𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐥𝐨𝐢𝐥𝐨 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 sa November 5, 2025.

Ini para masiguro naton nga makapadayon ang pagbalik naton sa normal bangud sa paglaslas ni bagyong Tino, kag para sa general welfare and safety man sang tanan.

Padayon kita nga maghalong kag magbuligay sa tunga sining kalamidad. — Mayor Raisa S. Treñas

Ari ang related Executive Order: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17Dd2bn7vP/