Bernardino Jalandoni House Museum, Heritage house in Silay, Philippines
The Bernardino Jalandoni House Museum is a raised residential building with pink exterior walls and large windows filled with traditional capiz shell panes for daylight. Inside are original furnishings, period instruments, and vehicles that belonged to the family who lived here.
The house was built in 1908 as a residence for a wealthy sugar farming family and received national heritage protection in 1993. This designation marked an important moment in protecting local historical sites.
The house reflects how wealthy sugar farming families lived through displays of period furniture, musical instruments, and carriages from their daily life. These objects show the social world and daily habits of prosperous households in early 20th century Philippines.
The museum is located on Rizal Street and is open most days, with guided tours available to help visitors understand the layout and history. The building has stairs and rooms designed for residential use, so visitors move through the space at a leisurely pace.
The ceiling is decorated with embossed steel panels specifically imported from Hamburg, showing the family's connection to European craft techniques. The frame uses balayong hardwood from Mindoro island, chosen for its strength and durability.
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