Basilica Minore Del Santo Nino Museum Cebu City

 Aimed to preserve the Catholic Heritage, the Basilica Minore del Santo Nino museum was created inside the Basilica which is known 

to be the oldest church in the Philippines.

The place that usually attracts tourists, foreigner or native alike, reflects and showcases the history of Christianity in Cebu. The museum was formerly housed in one of the rooms on the first storey of the church but was relocated under the pilgrim’s center. It was opened for public showing since 1965 and has been a major sightseer attraction for being related to the reverence of the image of the holy child, the Santo Nino.

Another reason for its establishment is the preservation of artifacts owned by the Augustinian friars such as the century-old furniture, and other antique objects , vestments worn by the icon of the holy child that had been contributed by various devotees over the centuries. On display also re religious statues and relics; several playing objects said to be gifts to Baby Jesus, various images of the Santo Nino from other parts of the country and the world, ecclesiastical books, also religious artworks, liturgical vessels, jewelry and large Santo Nino rosary of 15 beads.

Interested viewers could easily reached the place through public utility jeepneys, a taxi or can even take a hike from historic Colon street and find the area in less than 30 minutes. The museum is open from 8 am to 5 pm and closed during Wednesdays. An entrance fee of P10 for adult and P5 for children is required to have a glance inside.