El Museo de Zamboanga | Zamboanga City

The Magellan-Elcano Expedition, the Earliest known to Circumnavigate the World, Reached Zamboanga City in 1521
October 15, 2021
Did you know? The city of Zamboanga became part of the earliest known circumnavigation of the world. And this month, we celebrate the quincentennial of this event. Ferdinand Magellan led a voyage in 1519 and was concluded by a Spanish navigator Juan Sebastian Elcano in 1522. The Magellan-Elcano expedition was the earliest known to circumnavigate... Read MoreRead more
Zamboanga Normal School Building (WMSU, College of Teachers Education Building): A Century-Old Structure
October 1, 2021
During the early years of American colonial rule, the Americans realized the need to train teachers and establish an educational system for the locals. It paved the way to found a Normal School in Zamboanga in 1904 and the construction of its building. The institution offered a course in teaching and an academic curriculum for... Read MoreRead more
Special Day of Remembrance (Zamboanga Siege)
September 9, 2021
Today, the City of Zamboanga remembers and celebrates the stories of people who defended and sacrificed their precious lives for Zamboanga against infamy, of every Zamboangueños who stood firm to fight against the terror attacks, and of the volunteers who courageously faced the fear to help those who are greatly affected by the siege. On... Read MoreRead more
Zamboanga City Medical Center’s 103rd founding anniversary
September 1, 2021
The Zamboanga City Medical Center, located at Dr. Evangelista Street, Sta Catalina, continuously serves the locals as a significant medical facility after its construction in 1918, under the Department of Mindanao and Sulu (1914-1920), up to this date. Its formation responded to the uprising case of poor public health to contain the spread of diseases... Read MoreRead more
Commemorating the foremost local hero: Gen. Vicente Alvarez
May 18, 2021
One of the beautiful attractions in Luneta Park is the statues of the national heroes. Did you know that one of those is Gen. Vicente Alvarez? Who is Gen. Vicente Alvarez? Gen. Vicente Alvarez is first and foremost a Zamboangueño, born on April 5, 1862 to Alejo Alvarez and Isidora Solis. He took his elementary... Read MoreRead more

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While visiting the City Museum today, Mr. Bo Sanchez was delighted to learn about the history and culture of our city, and we are pleased to have him as a guest.It is our commitment to strive to make the museum experience for our visitors satisfying and worthwhile while fostering an appreciation for our local history and culture.If you haven't been to the City Museum yet, visit us now and learn our city's rich and beautiful stories of the past. ... See MoreSee Less

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Ang Pambansang Komisyon para sa Kultura at mga Sining ay nakiki-isa sa pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng Kasaysayan ngayong buong buwan ng Agosto alinsunod sa Proklamasyon Bilang 339 na nilagdaan noong 2012.Ngayong taon, ang Buwan ng Kasaysayan ay isinasagawa temang “Kasaysayan, Kamalayan, Kaunlaran” (History, Consciousness, Development) sa pangunguna ng Pambansang Komisyong Pangkasaysayan ng Pilipinas o National Historical Commission of the Philippines. Layon ng pagdiriwang ngayong taon na tignan ang kasaysayan at ang pag-aaral nito bilang paraan ng pagpapaunlad ng lipunan.Para sa iba pang impormasyon ukol sa mga gawain para sa Buwan ng Kasaysayan, bisitahin lamang ang official website ng NHCP sa#MakeItHistoric #Kasaysayan2022#OurHistoryContinues#MakeItHistoric #KulturaPH ... See MoreSee Less

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3 weeks ago

Educational Tour | The Zamboanga City Library held an educational tour at the City Museum to celebrate the 2nd Year Summer Program. They accompanied thirty (30) grade six students and their parents on the said tour.The City Museum is committed to ensuring that visitors' learning experiences are enjoyable and worthwhile and that they will gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of our local history and culture.If you haven't been to the City Museum yet, you should go now! It is our pleasure to serve you. ... See MoreSee Less

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4 weeks ago

Museum Tour | Today, a large clan from Bohol, Tagum, and Zamboanga paid a visit to the City Museum. The City Museum staffs are pleased to assist our guests, who enjoyed their experience at the museum. It is always our aim that both domestic and international visitors will have a greater appreciation of the history and culture of our city. ... See MoreSee Less

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4 weeks ago

As part of its program on heritage conservation, the Museum Services Division, dedicated to its goal, continually conducts site visits, surveys, and documentation of cultural properties throughout the city. ... See MoreSee Less

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