City Museum of Cagayan de Oro and Heritage Studies Center — Attraction in Cagayan de Oro

CITY MUSEUM OF CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (from water tank to a city museum)

Originally it was used as a water tank/reservoir for the municipality of the old Cagayan de Misamis, this infrastructure was constructed in 1921 when the water source of Cagayan de Oro was still coming from Malasag. In the late 1950s, NAWASA (National Waterworks and Sewerage Authority) took over the water system and stopped using the water tower. Thus, the cylindrical building was abandoned until then-Mayor Constantino Jaraula came up with the idea of renovating the tank and making it the city’s museum in 2008. The city’s physical representation of its spirit, the river, makes it a fitting repository of the city’s museum and in effect, its history.

The water tower survived World War II bomb attacks and this paved the way for the city council to name it as the oldest structure standing in CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY.

The role and importance of this City Museum in the history of Cagayan de Oro City is so much incredible and wonderful. As I wrote above, it was once a water tank tower — where the water source are came from malasag, not until NAWASA (National Waterworks and Sewerage Authority) took over and stop the water tank from functioning. By this it just resembles the happenings in the past. This tower proof that there are history to tell in this generation to preserve and remember until next generations.

The importance of studying our own local history and preserving local cultural heritage is just as important as knowing the whole historical story of our country. Because without this, we wouldn't be recognize up until now. And with this, it enable us to preserve and widen our knowledge and insights about our history not just the well known one, but also the other parts of it. This also help in telling our own side/parts of the history in local history. This also helps contribute purposes in search for the history itself by reconnecting details of our local history because you can't fully understand the whole history without...

A super and informative place. But clearly underfunded. This is the oldest remaining building in all of Cagayan de Oro. Incredibly it survived the bombing during WW2. Originally the water tower for the fire brigade this jewel of a structure was convertede into a museum in 2008 and reopened in 2010. This is a great place to visit if your time is limited as it it comparatively small and houses only a small collection of fascinating artifacts. 4 stars were it not for the excellent tour. Highly recommended. Do not miss the Ming dynasty pottery...

When we visited, they were under renovation so there is not much to see but they did warmly welcomed us and still let us come in. This museum doesn't offer so much but knowing the history and the efforts of converting this old water tank onto a museum, this is really something to applaud for. Drop by when you are in town most especially if you are...