It is the living museum of a spirited past of Ilocos region – Gameng Museo (Museo Ilocos Norte).

A visit to Laoag will never be complete without a glance at the Gameng Museo or Museo Ilocos Norte. The museum is well maintained for the benefit of the future generations of the province. It showcases the history of Ilocos Norte. Gameng means "treasure" and the museum is a tribute to the wealth of the province.

Exhibits and Collections

The Museum is open on Monday-Saturday from 9AM to 5PM. Entrance fee is 20 pesos.

• Tabacalera Building or tobacco factory is a historical landmark standing within the museum. The old building was the Administration Center of the Tobacco Monopoly in Ilocos Norte during the Spanish times. One highlight of the museum is tobacco, the main product of the province.
• Old tools used in farming and fishing - the locals' main livelihood; typical Ilocano house furnishings; and framed pictures of old Ilocos.
• Rattan-woven handicrafts
• Traditional Ilocano clothing (Abel-Iloko cloths, and typical Ilocano costumes)
• Artifacts across the province
• A souvenir shop for everything Ilocano is located inside the compound.

The Museo Ilocos Norte is indeed a showcase of Ilocandia treasure and pride. A personal visit to the place will give you a sense of the rich Ilocos Norte!

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A Travel to Laoag!

Laoag, the capital of Ilocos Norte, is where the Museo Ilocos Norte stands. The city is a home to different scenic spots – historical, man-made, and natural. This is the reason why tourists keep coming back. A trip to this beautiful city will bring you back to its rich history.

Traveling by land to Laoag is still one of the main ways to go to the capital of Ilocos Norte. There are several bus companies that ply routes to Laoag. Farinas Transit Company and Partas Bus Line are two of the bus companies that can get you to the city.

If you choose to travel by plane, take a direct flight from Manila to Laoag via Cebu Pacific or Philippine Airlines. Travel time is about an hour and flights are usually at night.

Accommodations in Laoag are also available. There are lots of inns and hotels throughout the town offering comfortable rooms and cottages at a reasonable price.
•    Fort Ilocandia Resort Hotel - Brgy. 37 Calayab, Laoag (Ilocos Norte), Ilocos Region, Philippines
•    Pamulinawen Hotel - National Highway, Brgy. 22, 2901 San Nicholas, Laoag (Ilocos Norte), Ilocos Region, Philippines
•    Plaza Del Norte Hotel and Convention Center- 15 Suba, Paoay, Laoag (Ilocos Norte), Ilocos Region, Philippines
•    Grand Octagon Resort - Airport Ave., Brgy.50, Butong, Laoag (Ilocos Norte), Ilocos Region, Philippines
•    Java Hotel - 55B Salet Gen. Segundo Avenue, Laoag City, Laoag (Ilocos Norte), Ilocos Region, Philippines