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The University of Southern Mindanao (USM) is exploring ways to revive and further develop its Cultural Museum through benchmarking visits to four institutions in Cagayan de Oro City on November 5 and 6, 2026.
Led by USM President Dr. Jonald L. Pimentel and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Leorence C. Tandog, the delegation visited Ateneo de Cagayan, Capitol University, Liceo de Cagayan University, and the Museum of Cagayan de Oro and Heritage Studies Center.
The visits gave the team ideas on how to shape the identity of the USM Cultural Museum before deciding on its design, exhibits, and collections. The discussions also covered possible additions to its existing collections and ways to make better use of the University’s cultural and historical materials.
The activity was spearheaded by Kundo E. Pahm Learning and Resource Center Director Susan S. Martinez, together with other University officials.
The USM Cultural Museum is recognized as the third-oldest museum in Mindanao, after the Aga Khan Museum of Mindanao State University, established in 1961, and the Xavier Folklife Museum, now Museo de Oro, of Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan, established in 1967. It was established ahead of the National Museum of the Caraga Region in Butuan City, which opened in 1979.
