Motag Living Museum — Attraction in Malay

This place was amazing. So glad we stumbled across it on trip advisor (it's not highly advertised, but really well reviewed by everyone who's been there, us included). We literally made the trip to the area just to go see this place and it was totally worth it for such a unique and immersive cultural learning experience. As far as we know, it's the only living museum of its kind in the PH, but I really hope this model is adopted elsewhere (here, home, and abroad). Such a great way to learn about and preserve a culture.

Since they do have to prepare so much in advance, like the carabao and rice planting and the food they serve you (delicious btw), and arranging for the elders to come, they do need to know you're coming. Just call or text the number listed on TripAdvisor or here on Google maps (no need to arrange a 'tour' - when we were there the going rate was ₽700 ea and totally worth every piso!). They do a 10am and 2pm every day except Mondays and they can combine groups. We texted the night before for the 10am and another group called while we were there for the 2pm on the same day and both were fine, so they don't seem to need a lot of notice, but they won't be around if they don't have any bookings (and might not have enough supplies if you pop by and join a group that's made a booking), so avoid disappointment and take the moment to text/call before you go.

Bonus: we totally ended up tacking on a Boracay daytrip as a side-trip, "since we were in the area." From the reviews we read, most people do it the other way - stay on Boracay and do a daytrip to get away from the beach and crowds. If you're doing it from Boracay, just hop on any ferry back to Caticlan and get a trike there for your 10am or 2pm booking. The trike drivers all know the way and it shouldn't take more than about an hour total from the port on Boracay, depending on the ferry you choose. No need to fall for any of the 'all inclusive' package scams that overcharge. Either arrange for the trike driver to come back and get you in about 2hours or take the lovely walk down to the main road and flag the next one...

Valuable place you can visit. The place was thatI wanted to go the most during this trip, It was the best place during the trip.

It is a beautiful place in one corner of the earth. It is a place where young people and elderly people want to preserve the region, the earth, and old traditions. There are kind and beautiful people, and beautiful tradition.

Also, I was able to be inspired to live an eco-friendly life in response to the climate crisis.

Thanks for Amy,Perlie,village people and Daywa.

recommend it to the younger generation, students, and family travelers. It located at the mainland of boracay 15 minutes travel from caticlan jetty port to museum. can take trike need at least a day before the visit. with a minimum of 4 person per tour. open 10am and 2pm The tour will take up to 2 hours maximum. - The inclusion is whole tour inside museum with guide explain everything, can experience all activity old ways of living, we also serve local snacks, buko juice and lemon grass with ginger...

On our way to Boracay, our family stopped by this museum and it was very much a worthwhile experience! It feels more than a typical museum because all of the exhibits involve real people showing how they live. It is also very interactive so we were able to participate in many activities like drawing water from wells, riding carabao, planting rice, weaving fabrics, and tasting fresh coconut water and other delicious snacks! The welcome and goodbye songs made our presence feel appreciated, as did the wonderful people and tour guides. I would highly recommend anyone going to Boracay to visit this place for an unforgettable, authentic experience and would love to visit...