Subangan Museum

Subangan Museum is a local museum in Mati spread across two floors that displays regional artifacts and natural history specimens. The interior features archaeological finds, objects from daily life, and skeletal remains of marine creatures found in the region's waters.

The museum was founded in 2014 following the discovery of a stranded sperm whale in a nearby area. The discovery became a significant event for the province and prompted the creation of the institution to preserve the region's natural history and heritage.

The exhibits display objects and works from the Mandaya and Kalagan peoples, two ethnic groups of the region. Visitors can see traditional clothing, tools, musical instruments, and ceremonial pieces that reflect how these communities lived.

The museum opens daily and provides a relaxed visiting experience with easily accessible exhibition areas. Visitors should expect soft lighting and air-conditioned interior spaces that feel pleasant on warm days.

Davor, the skeleton of a beached sperm whale, is the museum's centerpiece and one of the country's largest whale specimens. This discovery drew significant attention at the time and made the site a place of scientific and local importance.

Location: Mati

Inception: January 8, 2014

GPS coordinates: 6.94425,126.24833

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:00