The Oriental Mindoro Heritage Museum (OMHM) stands at the Old Provincial Capitol of Oriental Mindoro in Barangay Ibaba East, Calapan City. The Cal-kuta was abandon Spanish fortress in decay. Architects designed the museum with a blend of classic and modern styles, showcasing history and innovation in harmony. Inspired by the “MAHAL TANA” theme. Its features highlight the province’s most iconic symbols—the Mangyan, Mount Halcon, the Tamaraw, and Naujan Lake. By incorporating these cultural and natural emblems. The museum preserves and celebrates the province’s identity, ensuring that the rich heritage of Oriental Mindoro lives on for future generations.
The Oriental Mindoro Heritage Museum (OMHM), located in Calapan City, showcases the rich cultural and historical legacy of the province. Visitors can explore a variety of exhibits, including:
Mangyan Artifacts: Traditional clothing, baskets, household tools, jars, and weaving artifacts. The native Mangyan community includes the poetic script and motifs such as the pakudos.
Clothing
Basket
Household Tools
Historical Displays: Photographs and documents tracing significant events—like how Mindoro was divided into two provinces—and biographies of past governors
Natural History Exhibits: Items that highlight the province’s biodiversity, notably relics and bones of the indigenous Tamaraw
Cultural Emblems of Oriental Mindoro: Displays centered around iconic provincial symbols like Mount Halcon, Naujan Lake, the Tamaraw, and the Mangyan people, woven together by the “MAHAL TANA” thematic design.
Event and Community Spaces: The museum’s includes amenities such as Convention hall, Coffee shop, and Souvenir shop served both cultural and social functions.
The Oriental Mindoro Heritage Museum stands as a symbol of the province’s history, culture, and identity. Blending tradition and modernity to connect the past with the present and future. Showcasing the legacy of the Mangyan, the beauty of Mount Halcon and Naujan Lake. And the strength of the Tamaraw, it celebrates the resilience and pride of the Mindoreños. More than a place of learning the museum inspires visitors to value heritage and culture, offers a meaningful experience that reflects the true spirit of Oriental Mindoro.
