Museo Dabawenyo
A municipal museum showcasing Davao's history and the culture of 11 indigenous groups, with rich displays of clothing, instruments, and handicrafts.
The museum is housed in a former courthouse. Its permanent exhibition traces Davao's development from indigenous peoples, Moro peoples, and Spanish colonization to its present role as a migrant city. It also explains the origins of the Kadayawan Festival. Entry is free. The museum is closed on Mondays and is generally open from 9:00 to 18:00. Photography is prohibited in some areas. It is located in the city center and can be visited together with the People's Park.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 09:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- People's Park
- Roxas Night Market
- San Pedro Cathedral
- Davao Crocodile Park
- Magsaysay Park & Fruit Stands
- Lon Wa Buddhist Temple
- Jack's Ridge
- Shrine of the Holy Infant Jesus of Prague