Aga Khan Museum (University Museum) — Attraction in Lanao del Sur

The low rating is for the state of the toilet inside the museum. I am deeply sorry to say this, but it was one of the most disgusting places I have seen, and this is supposed to be the museum that holds the largest Maranao culture collection. One of my must-visit places in Marawi is this museum, which is why it is quite disheartening to have Philippines' Maranao pride housed in such a facility. I sincerely hope that the low rating will get some attention from the management to do something about their toilet issue so that it meets the standard of how a world-class facility should be. I am horrified for guests, both local and foreign, to see how the museum has come to be. I will be changing my review to what it needs to be after I hear some improvement in...

The Aga Khan Museum Marawi is dedicated to the Muslim Philanthropist, His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV whose donation made the construction of the space possible. It’s full name is actually Aga Khan Museum of Islamic Arts and started as the University Folk Arts Center opened in June 13, 1962 by its founder, Dr. Mamitua Saber. With the Aga Khan’s donation, the museum was opened to the public on March 23, 1969.

The exhibition spaces features interesting Maranao traditional art and artifacts, the history of Marawi, Maranao traditions as well as practices. In the second floor is the natural history collection plus some costumes and wear.

So, if you are interested to learn about the Maranao culture, then you have to visit...

If you wanna know more about the maranao people(people of the lake). Their culture, tradition,religion etc. Then this is the right place for you. You would definitely learn a lot and understand them more. Be fascinated with thier rich culture. Located in Mindanao state university in...