The Pasig City Museum

Pasig City Museum
Photo by: Clara Dela Croce
Taken @ The Pasig City Museum, Pasig City Philippines

"The Mansion"
Photo by: Cyrill Concepcion Intalan
Taken @ The Pasig City Museum, Pasig City Philippines
Canon EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
S-1/125
A-f/4.5
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Photo by: Cyrill Concepcion Intalan
Taken @ The Pasig City Museum, Pasig City Philippines
Canon EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
S-1/125
A-f/4.5
iso-100

The Pasig City Museum, formerly known as the Concepcion Mansion, is located at one end of the Plaza Rizal in barangay San Jose. It was built in 1937 by Don Fortunato Concepcion, a successful business tycoon and the former mayor of Pasig (1918-1921). During World War II, the Japanese used it as their headquarters and detention center. On 19 February 1945, the American flag was hoisted atop the tower of this mansion, symbolizing the end of the Japanese occupation of Pasig – the Liberation Day of Pasig.

The Concepcion Mansion was acquired by the City of Pasig in 1980 from the heirs of Dr. Jose Concepcion, a son of Don Fortunato. For two decades, it housed the Pasig Library and Museum. In October 2000 the building was renovated; and in 2001, it was fully devoted to museum use. This marked the beginning of the thrust of the city of Pasig in the promotion of its arts, culture, and history.

In February 2008 the museum had undergone major rehabilitation and restoration works. This picture was shot after its renovation. The picture was already edited to eliminate the wires that cross the building. Then in June 6, 2008, it opened with a world class presentation of the city’s history and heritage. Today, it is one of the best local historical museums housing a Timeline History of Pasig, Comparative Sites and Landmarks Photo Exhibit, Natural Science Hall and some of the original furniture of the mansion among others.

Today, the Pasig City Museum is not merely history preserved in stands and display cases but an effective tool of the Local Government of Pasig in the promotion of arts, history and culture as well as tourism for the city.