Bohol National Museum
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Alya H
Metro Manila, Philippines31 contributions
Jan 2020
Excellent refurbishment. Interesting exhibits on the restoration of centuries-old churches after the 2013 earthquake. The current exhibit on works of native son and National Artist for Sculpture Napoleon Abueva is a must-see.
Written January 15, 2020
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TC0241
Lautrec, France1,265 contributions
Apr 2011
I took a 3 day 2 night tour of Cebu and Bohol which was arranged by Livecebu tours which was an excellent trip.
In Bohol the tour includes a riverboat lunch and visit to a local village (all staged but quite good anyway).
Then onto the Chocolate hills which is a unique site and really should be a World Heritage site by now.
Also included were, Compact Blood site, Baclayon Church and museum, Tariser viewing, Large Python, Man made forrest.
Overnight I stayed in Panglao which has lots of hotels from 4 star to backpacker and is a very nice beach resort. Diving boating and dolphin / Whale watching.
All in all a great couple of days and well worth the effort. I used Livecebu tours who organized everything including ferry, hotel, tour guide, transport and boat for the Dolphins. I have to say thay did an excellent job all round and given the number of things to see it is worth getting someone to do all the leg work for you.
Bohol is an easy place to get to from Manila so if you find yourself in the Philippines with a couple of days free this would be and ideal escape.
In Bohol the tour includes a riverboat lunch and visit to a local village (all staged but quite good anyway).
Then onto the Chocolate hills which is a unique site and really should be a World Heritage site by now.
Also included were, Compact Blood site, Baclayon Church and museum, Tariser viewing, Large Python, Man made forrest.
Overnight I stayed in Panglao which has lots of hotels from 4 star to backpacker and is a very nice beach resort. Diving boating and dolphin / Whale watching.
All in all a great couple of days and well worth the effort. I used Livecebu tours who organized everything including ferry, hotel, tour guide, transport and boat for the Dolphins. I have to say thay did an excellent job all round and given the number of things to see it is worth getting someone to do all the leg work for you.
Bohol is an easy place to get to from Manila so if you find yourself in the Philippines with a couple of days free this would be and ideal escape.
Written May 2, 2011
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jajavalB
Lampang, Thailand3,882 contributions
Apr 2019 • Solo
the old white two storeys neoclassical building now open to public as city museum, providing small collections of the city culture, nature, history, way of life of locals. it worths visiting for 1hour.
Written April 8, 2019
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anadalumpines
Makati, Philippines1 contribution
Jun 2011
it's true what they say in most travel forums about bohol- people there are out to wriggle every penny out of you. In RIO VERDE floating restaurant, my 7y/o girl is considered an adult so we had to pay for her full which is PhP350 excluding the municipal tax, even though she's small enough to pass for a 5 y/o. don't ask for consideration- they do not know what the word means! there goes honesty for you. we should have lied through our teeth about her age.
Written July 6, 2011
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Ten P
Paranaque, Philippines191 contributions
Feb 2015 • Friends
Museums are among my favorite places. It speaks a lot of the place's history, culture, traditions, and ancient technology.
It excited me to know there's one in the City of Tagbilaran, and so we paid a visit. I was touched by the staff's sincerity - including the guard - trying to explain to us the displays. They even tried to recall the common names of the bird in Boholano and Tagalog. They were sorry that there were no labels.
As I went around and made a closer look at each piece in the museum, I was silently wishing that there be captions, explanations, background of each piece... some had, most had nothing.
It was good to see paintings of local heroes but wished there were more writings and stories about them. I am hoping that the government would invest to improve the place - and all the other museums nationwide.
It excited me to know there's one in the City of Tagbilaran, and so we paid a visit. I was touched by the staff's sincerity - including the guard - trying to explain to us the displays. They even tried to recall the common names of the bird in Boholano and Tagalog. They were sorry that there were no labels.
As I went around and made a closer look at each piece in the museum, I was silently wishing that there be captions, explanations, background of each piece... some had, most had nothing.
It was good to see paintings of local heroes but wished there were more writings and stories about them. I am hoping that the government would invest to improve the place - and all the other museums nationwide.
Written April 16, 2015
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sexyhoney
Quezon City, Philippines53 contributions
Mar 2011
well, i find bohol very relaxing place and a beautiful place to have fun dive snorkle..we stayed there in bohol for 3 days and 2 nights i should say that it was great fun and probably we will go back there for kids to experience the dolphin watching,island hopping snorkling and diving is great in balisag island swimming in virgin island seafood is great at affordable YUMMY! city tour in tagbilaran is also great it reaaly amaze nd cant stop saying that philippines is such a beautiful country...
Written May 5, 2011
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Germai
Quezon City, Philippines92 contributions
Aug 2012 • Solo
Bohol museum is close during saturday and sunday so, suggest try visit here weekdays so that you will not regret staying your day here. Best that i love museum is the skinning view at night, the color change to blue yellow, pink and other colors. Its facing the church and park. Love it.
Written August 24, 2012
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lexbonife
Taguig City, Philippines72 contributions
Jun 2012 • Friends
Without Bohol museum, I would not be able to appreciate the "Chocolate Hills", the "tarsier" and all other unique experiences in Bohol.
The written text and diorama were very helpful.
The written text and diorama were very helpful.
Written June 8, 2012
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teacherk6
Bankstown, Australia1,056 contributions
Mar 2022
This attraction currently closed as of mid March 2022 due to renovation work. We were not able to enter. I'm hoping someone from TA will update the site when it's open again.
Written March 15, 2022
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Wanda R
Niles, MI59 contributions
Feb 2019
Seeing these little guys was one of my favorite things when I recently visited Bohol. We was able to see several of them. It was such a beautiful thing! Wanda Richard
Written February 15, 2019
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Is this near the airport? Our check-out from our hotel is at 11AM, our flight is at 3:30PM. Probably have a bit of time to spare before we board. :)
Written September 11, 2018
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