Bolinao, Pangasinan
+63 (075) 554-2065
30 April 2010
I am on my last few days of my vacation, and since my cousin's little store is nearly empty, she decided to take me with her so she can also show me other places I can blog about. We first made a short trip to the market, and after leaving her list to some merchants, we hailed a tricycle driver who took us to the National Museum.
The museum opened in 1970s after some excavations. The local government donated the lot and building to house the precious artifacts.
I am on my last few days of my vacation, and since my cousin's little store is nearly empty, she decided to take me with her so she can also show me other places I can blog about. We first made a short trip to the market, and after leaving her list to some merchants, we hailed a tricycle driver who took us to the National Museum.
The museum opened in 1970s after some excavations. The local government donated the lot and building to house the precious artifacts.
Though the museum was a bit bare and didn't have a whole lot of items to show, it certainly was able to show materials used by the locals from centuries back. Most materials on display were used for livelihood - baskets, nets, pots, spears, and a lot more. What took my interest was the paper making machine. My cousin told me, back then the local used the fibers of the Maguey Plant (Agave Cantala) to make paper.
Aside from the objects gathered from different towns in Pangasinan, one that attracts tourists here were the dioramas showing different bird species found in Bolinao. This picture above wasn't a painting... it was one of the dioramas, and these birds were once real. Outside the museum, they have a big cage with live birds, which they took care, too, and is part of the museum tour.
The museum is open Mondays to Fridays from 9AM - 4PM. If you want to visit the museum on weekends and special holidays, you need to contact them for appointment. No entrance fees to pay; everyone is welcome to visit the museum. It is located along the National Highway, fronting Cape Bolinao High School.
*** Jenn ***
