Bontoc Museum
An ethnographic museum in Bontoc, capital of Mountain Province, displaying headhunting-era artifacts, historical photographs and reconstructed traditional village houses.
The Bontoc Museum was founded by Belgian nuns and presents the culture of the Igorot peoples of Mountain Province. Its displays include weapons and skulls from the headhunting era, tattoo photographs, clothing, pottery and ritual objects, as well as precious ethnographic photographs from the early 20th century. In the courtyard, traditional houses of the Bontoc, Ifugao and other groups have been reconstructed. Bontoc lies between Sagada and Banaue and is the transfer point for travel between the two, so you can stop for an hour to visit. Photography is not permitted inside the museum.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–12:00, 13:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Maligcong Rice Terraces
- Kiltepan Viewpoint
- Marlboro Hills & Blue Soil
- Sagada Hanging Coffins (Echo Valley)
- Sagada Weaving
- Bokong Falls
- Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Sagada
- Lumiang Burial Cave & Cave Connection