Main dining room of Fr. Jose Burgos' ancestral house in Vigan City which is now a museum.
Because of his significant contributions toward the struggle for Philippine independence, the people of Vigan commemorate the noble deeds of Padre Jose Burgos and keep his memories alive with the establishment of the Padre Jose Burgos National Museum.
This museum is the ancestral house and birthplace of priest patriot Fr. Jose Burgos. Known as Padre Burgos House, it is one of the notable historic structures of Vigan, the capital of the province of Ilocos Sur. It is a two-story structure located near the Provincial Capitol and close to St. Paul’s Metropolitan Cathedral. It was renovated by the Filipinas Foundation, Inc. and inaugurated on May 3, 1975. In January 1989, a Contract of Lease was executed by the Ilocos Sur Historical and Cultural Foundation, Inc. leasing the memorabilia for 50 years, and turning over the administration to the National Museum.
Vigan is strategically located at the delta of Abra River and was the center of political, religious, economic, social and cultural activities in Northern Luzon for more than three centuries. This city became the hotbed of social unrest against colonial abuses. Among those who led the cause for patriotism were the Bigueños Fr. Jose Burgos, the poetess Leona Florentino, her son Isabelo de los Reyes (father of Philippine Labor Unionism) and Elpidio Quirino, the second President of the Republic.
The historic city of Vigan was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site on December 2, 1999.
Planning to visit?
The museum is open from Monday to Friday and by appointment on weekends and holidays. Museum hours are 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. then 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Admission fee is P10.00 for adult and P5.00 for 12 years old and below.
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How to get there
Manila to Vigan is 405 kms. and approximately a seven-hour ride by bus from companies like Maria de Leon, Partas Trans., Dominion and Fariñas.
Laoag International Airport is the nearest airport from Vigan City. Laoag City is 80 kms. or two hours drive away from Vigan. Mini-buses and jeepneys provide transportation from Vigan to other municipalities and neighboring provinces.
Accommodations
There are many inns, pension houses and hotels in Vigan. My Vigan Home Hotel and Gordion Hotel are two of which will give you better accommodations during your days in Ilocos Sur.
My Vigan Home Hotel is located at 14 Plaridel corner Bonifacio Streets, Vigan (Ilocos Sur), Ilocos Region, Philippines 2700. Gordion Hotel is located at V. Delos Reyes corner Salcedo Sts., Vigan (Ilocos Sur), Ilocos Region, Philippines.