Casa Gorordo Museum, Visayas, Philippines

4Escapementality 5:00 PM Feb 24, 2023

I'd give it 4.5 stars - 5 if there were subtitles!
A well-preserved house and excellent museum. This place gave us a greater appreciation for and understanding of Cebu's culture and history than any of the other attractions in the area. The only reason for taking off half a star (if Trip Advisor would allow such precision!) is due to the lack of subtitles on the audiovisual guide. While it is great that every group of visitors is given a tablet to guide them around the house, due to the outside noise (the house is quite open and you can hear the traffic) it was often difficult for us to hear what was being said. This is especially true given that you have no headphones and must share a device with your group. Additionally, when two or more groups were in the same room, it was hard to listen to your own device with the competing noise. For this reason, I'd recommend checking Google Maps for the least busy times (e.g. weekday mornings) and trying to visit then. I really hope that museum management will introduce subtitles to their videos so that deaf and hard of hearing visitors can enjoy this content too. While the displays are interesting to see on their own, there is no written signage. I like this approach as it makes the museum feel more like a house and gives you a sense of being transported back in time, however, it does mean that anyone who cannot hear the audio guide misses out on all of the information. Other than this point, I would highly recommend Casa Gorordo to anyone wanting to better understand Cebu and its past. The staff are extremely helpful and the museum is very well maintained, truly a world-class institution preserving an important part of the Philippines' history and providing an insight into many aspects of life in the past. Good value at 100 per person.

5loo c 5:00 PM Feb 17, 2023

Rich in history
The Casa Gorordo Museum is a historical house turned museum located in Cebu City, Philippines. Rich history and culture: The museum provides a glimpse into the lifestyle, traditions, and culture of the affluent 19th-century Cebuano family that lived in the house. It showcases various artifacts, furniture, and household items that are well-preserved and displayed in a well-curated manner