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ABOUT US

The Iglesia Ni Cristo Museum is a non-profit and Heritage institution owned by the Felix Y. Manalo Foundation. It serves as the primary repository and place of exhibition of the significant artifacts and artworks of the Iglesia Ni Cristo which will help people, members and non-members alike, to learn more about the history of the Church from its humble beginnings up to its present glorious state as a global religion.

The Museum also serves as the Church’s avenue of the different activities and events of the Church with its wide interior and several places for different functions. A cafe, Museum theater, multi-purpose hall, and the lobby of the Museum has hosted and still continues to host various secular and non-secular events.

The INC Museum has other museums and heritage sites, two in the Philippines: INC Museum (Punta), and the national historical landmark in Taguig, which is the birthplace of Brother Felix Manalo; and one outside the Philippines: the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) Heritage Site Plantation Settlement House or fondly known as the INC Museum in Hawaii.

Hence, the INC Museum is an effective tool of the Iglesia Ni Cristo in raising the awareness of the general public concerning the beliefs, past events, and present activities and projects of the Church through its state-of-the art collection found nowhere else.

OUR MISSION
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To raise awareness of the general public of the history of the Iglesia Ni Cristo, its humble beginnings and its present global standing.

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To inspire members of the Iglesia Ni Cristo through world class exhibits, following a high standard of aesthetics.

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To develop a knowledgeable, trained, and experienced personnel that will manage and conserve institutional heritage.

OUR VISION

To be recognized as a world class museum presenting the religious, historical and aesthetic perspective of the Iglesia Ni Cristo.

OUR HISTORY
The plan of establishing a Museum of the Iglesia Ni Cristo started with an exhibit titled 'The Chosen: Church History in Pictures, Murals, and Words,’ which was held at the annex building of the Central Office on January 2, 1981. Brother Eraño G. Manalo, the late Executive Minister of the Church then, promised the formation of a permanent building where significant artifacts and artworks of the Church would be gathered.
The Church promptly formed a team composed of artists, writers, architects, and photographers to help in the construction of the Church’s Museum.
During the 70th anniversary of the Church, on July 27, 1984, after the dedication to God of the Central Temple, Brother Eraño G. Manalo inaugurated the INC Museum and Gallery, which is a part of the Temple. As the years progressed, further museums and heritage sites were added: in Honolulu, Hawaii; Punta Sta. Ana, Manila; and Tipas, Taguig, Metro Manila.
On July 23, 1998, Brother Eduardo V. Manalo, the Deputy Executive Minister of the Church at that time, led the unveiling of the marker designating the Plantation House at 1782 Bond Street, Ewa, Oahu, Hawaii, as a historic and museum site where the first worship service of the Iglesia Ni Cristo outside the Philippines was held.
The Iglesia Ni Cristo Museum in Punta Sta. Ana was inaugurated on May 26, 2000 by Brother Eraño G. Manalo, after the old chapel underwent restoration to return it to its original design.
On August 26, 2019, Brother Eduardo V. Manalo inaugurated the current building of the Museum of the Church— a state-of-the-art and five-story edifice along Central Avenue — changing its name to Iglesia Ni Cristo Museum. The vast new museum building was constructed to primarily showcase the Church's historical and artistic items, helping to inform members about the history of God's nation in these last days, strengthen their faith, and spread the truth necessary for salvation.
The Iglesia Ni Cristo Museum fulfills the aims set by the Administration and serves various and extensive Church activities, such as sharing the faith, outreach programs, strengthening the brethren, preserving items related to the Church's history, and developing the knowledge and skills needed to improve the performance of those serving in the museum. The museum also helps the Church Administration in further promoting and introducing the Iglesia Ni Cristo to many people by highlighting its history, activities, as well as the preservation and addition of historical sites of the Iglesia Ni Cristo.