Echoes of the Past: Exploring Butuan Museum’s Hidden Treasures

Hey Hive! It’s me again, Seth. Hope you’re all doing great today.

So this blog is gonna be a little adventure from here in my hometown — Butuan City.

I recently got curious about something I’ve never tried before even though I’ve lived here for years… visiting the Butuan Museum!

Let me tell you how it started.

Earlier that day, our class had to work on a promotional video for our course — Applied Mathematics. We filmed for hours, just going back and forth to get a few good shots. Super tiring, but we made it work.

Right after we finished, rain suddenly poured down like crazy. We were stuck inside a room, and instead of just scrolling on our phones, we started talking. Like real, random, fun talks — food, favorite places, stories, and life.

That’s when one of my friends suddenly asked, “Have you ever been to the museum here?”

Honestly? I haven’t.

Even though I’ve lived here almost my whole life.

I got curious.
Really curious.

And we all agreed to visit right after our task was done. I grabbed my jacket, phone, and bag — ready to go.

When we reached the museum, I was kinda excited. The vibe was calm, quiet, and felt like it had stories to tell.

But... bad news. There was a meeting going on inside.

We thought we wouldn’t be allowed in.

Luckily, one of the guards was really nice and let us take a quick visit.

As we walked inside, everything felt quiet — but meaningful.

There were old stones, tools, and stuff from long ago. I didn’t know all the names, but it felt cool to see them in real life.

The clothes from the past really stood out to me too. They showed how Butuanons dressed back then — simple but creative.

And of course, the highlight?

The Balangay Boat.

Though the real one is stored in another part of Butuan (in Libertad), we saw info and photos about it.
The guide told us these boats are really old — as in 4th century old! That’s like, way before any of us were even imagined.

They used those boats to trade and travel across seas — without tech or machines. Just pure skills. It made me proud to be from Butuan, honestly.

That short visit made me realize that history isn’t boring — it’s just waiting to be explored. The past isn’t just old stuff… it’s full of life and meaning if you pay attention.

After the museum, we went to SM Butuan to eat and relax before heading home.

It was a simple day. But it gave me a deeper appreciation of where I came from.

Alright, Hive friends — I think that’s it for today’s blog.

Time to head home. The jeepney’s waiting!