Claimed to have been built in 1730, the Jesuit House Museum is one of the oldest museums in Cebu. It’s a building that is rich in Philippine history.
Located in the former business district of Parian, this heritage house is frequented by many tourists and locals alike.
Its owner, Chinese-Filipino businessman Jaime Sy, originally intended to make the building a warehouse. He changed his mind when he discovered its history.
Based on the seal imprinted at the building’s original entrance and some old photos in a book by Fr. William Repettu, he found out that the house used to be the Jesuits’ headquarters in the 1700s.