Museo Sugbo, Historical museum in Cebu City, Philippines
The museum occupies a former provincial detention center built from coral stone blocks, located four blocks from Plaza Independencia.
The building, designed by Domingo de Escondrillas in 1869, served as the Carcel de Cebu prison for the Visayas District from 1871.
Ten galleries display collections spanning pre-colonial times, Spanish rule, American administration, and World War II, documenting Cebuano heritage.
The museum, managed by the Cebu provincial government, opened its first four exhibition spaces to visitors on August 5, 2008.
The facility contains a Spanish-era water source named the Well of Good Fortune and Happiness within its stone walls.
Location: Cebu City
Inception: August 5, 2008
GPS coordinates: 10.30361,123.90639
Latest update: May 11, 2025 05:33
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