Our museum
A home for Filipino culture and memory in San Francisco.
About Us
The Philippine Folklife Museum Foundation was established on June 9, 2000, as a California nonprofit, tax-exempt corporation under IRS Section 501(c)(3), Tax I.D. No. 94-3357426. The Foundation created a museum located in the 5th Floor Social Hall of the Philippine Center Building, 447 Sutter Street, San Francisco, California 94108.
Mission Statement
To promote Philippine culture and heritage to local and national audiences through exhibits and programs that reflect the artistic soul and creative spirit of the Filipino.
Our Vision
To promote and showcase Filipino culture and its diverse cultural heritage through the continuous acquisition of Philippine artifacts and cultural and historical materials, housed in a more permanent venue for the exhibits.
Message from the Director
Welcome, and thank you for visiting. At the Philippine Folklife Museum, through our exhibits and collections, we strive to preserve, promote, and showcase Filipino culture and its diverse cultural heritage. Our inspiration and motivation is you, our visitor. We hope you enjoy visiting our museum in person as well as online.
We look forward to seeing you here soon.
Lydia S. de la Cruz, Director
Philippine Folklife Museum Foundation
Our vision for the museum