Aga Khan Museum of Islamic Arts – Philippines

Aga Khan Museum of Islamic Arts

This museum originally opened in 1962, which was moved to its present site and renamed in 1963 following a donation from His Royal Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV. It contains ethnographical artifacts, particularly those connected with the folk arts.

It is a repository of Maranao and other Moro artifacts, which boasts a huge collection of indigenous art and cultural materials, ethnic music, the native tools and weapons used by the Muslims, and houses with different artistic designs. It was named so in honor of King Aga Khan who contributed significantly to the realization of the museum. It is located within Mindanao State University, Marawi City.

Address: Mindanao State University, Marawi Campus Islamic City of Marawi
Open Hours: 9:00am – 11:30am, 2:00nn – 4:30pm (Monday to Friday)
Entrance Fee: Free

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  1. I live here in Cebu Philippines and will take a trip down to see the museum in the very near future. Once done, I will send photos to this site.

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  2. hello faruk , ya ali madad,
    I send u a e.mail, hope you will reply soon, we can go together to see this museum, I am in cagayan de oro, its in Mindanao and near to Marawi,
    thanx and waiting for your reply,
    ya ali madad
    salim

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  3. hi yam
    my name is karim i am from india i am planing to visit philippine
    i wanted to know is there is jamtkhan ther in philippine & if there
    is jk in philippine then plz some one e-mail me the addres of
    philiooines jk on my e-mail id rahul_12911@yahoo.co.in

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  4. Please provide me with the address if jamatkhana in manila or else I’ll miss my imamat day. ..please can’t wait

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  5. Hi guys, do you know Ismailis living in Iligan City (Philippines)? I m staying here for one year, would be good to connect

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