Museo de San Clemente
Museo de San Clemente, located within the grounds of the Diocesan Shrine and Parish of Saint Clement, is a modest yet significant museum that houses sacred art and religious heritage objects closely associated with the parish’s long history of faith and devotion. The museum preserves ecclesiastical artworks and artifacts that reflect both the spiritual life and artistic traditions of the Angono community.
One of the museum’s most notable highlights is the century-old religious painting Baptism of Christ by local artist Juan “Tandang Juancho” Senson, originally part of the church’s collection. In late 2024, the artwork was officially recognized as a National Cultural Treasure by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA). This and other sacred artworks are carefully preserved and displayed within the museum, allowing visitors to appreciate them in their proper historical, religious, and cultural context.
The Museo de San Clemente serves as an important link between religious devotion and local artistic heritage. The national recognition of Senson’s work underscores the cultural and historical value of the museum’s collection beyond its liturgical function, highlighting Angono’s enduring identity as a center of faith, art, and tradition.