d' bone collector museum

It is an awesome museum. It is like a hole in the wall museum. You never thought that you will see a bone collection like what they have.

A very non-traditional museum, but in a very good way. D' Bone Collector Museum is right in Davao City, and is a fun and informative way to spend a couple of hours. I received a guided tour, and I was thoroughly impressed by both the museum's collection and the knowledgeability of my tour guide (I'm pretty sure that he was the owner/operator). The museum is passionate about what they do, and about education. I was told that the museum only accepts specimens that died naturally, were accidentally killed (such as fishing bycatch), or had to be euthanized. I appreciated that fact, as it means that none of the specimens on display there died simply for the sake of putting them in the museum. The museum has specimens as large as a sperm whale, all the way down to the tiny tarsier that is native to parts of the Philippines. It was sad to hear how many of the sea creatures died due to ingesting garbage (usually plastic) or were killed by fishermen, but at least now their skeletons are helping to build awareness regarding these important issues.

This museum is very interesting & the staff who assisted us explained every detail on their collections. It promotes conservation and it opened my mind to the world of different animals I never knew of. It was worth a visit!

I've been to Davao many times but it's my first time to visit D'Bone Collector Museum last week. I just accompanied our students on their field trip in which the place was included in the itinerary. I visited the museum in Mati and had a great appreciation of the big skeleton of Sperm Whale. Little did I know that the persons who assembled the bones were the owner and staff of the D'Bone Collector Museum. It's great to know that there are people like them ( Sir Darrell and staff) who are passionate to spread education about animal conservation, love for Mother Earth, and valuing oneself. I recommend this place for all students to visit. It's worth the time and a life-changing one too.

When in Davao City, do find time to drop by this unique museum, and be enriched by the stories behind the collection, and more importantly, learn about conservation and the environment. Kudos to the owner, Darrel, for setting up this wonderful collection.

We enjoy off the beaten path type places, which this is. The museum is interesting and all the exhibits are made of real bones. The Whale exhibit upstairs hanging on the ceiling is humbling. Its one of its kind in the Philippines. The owner Darrel was at the exhibit when we were there and gave some interesting background on the history of the place and his involvement. Worth a visit for sure.

Never thought that there is a place like this in Davao. It is a must see. Very educational and the staff were just amazing. I wish the location of museum is somewhere else.

Quite good collection of any kind of animal skeletons - very tidy location. The guide was very compentent and did his best to explain about the history. Recommendable but no big "wow".

The best museum we came into. The owner/tour-guide was nice and knows what the whole museum's display. Articulate and knowledgeable of the various collections and the background of the specific animal. You will not be bored, but be attentive.Great experience.

My wife and I recently visited this attraction. It was nice but hard to find. While we were visiting, The owner was just starting on a Cobra that villagers had just killed. It was interesting to watch him and how he did his work. The guide that led us around seemed to know what he was talking about. Though he did get a few of his facts wrong. If you are interested in museums at all. Then this is a must see.

My first visit was last 2012. It was already good despite of unfinished museum. What made my first tour better was our tour guide back then was Darell (owner). He was really passionate in educating all the visitors about his collection. You will really feel that he is not after the money that he will earn from the entrance fee, he really wanted most people to realize the damage that we are causing for simple things that we could have avoided to save a certain type of specie. I thought my 2nd visit will be boring because I already saw most of the collections 2 years ago but I was wrong. They have constructed the 2nd floor and put more collections (some are donated). What Darell has done good is that he trained the staff and they sound really knowledgeable of every piece of his collections. This is a must-see museum in Davao. :)

The museum is awesome, right from the entrance! The bone collections are incredible! You would not believe what the cheap entrance fare would get you to experience. Even kids will be intrigued and delighted of the unique features of the museum.

What a large variety of preserved animals. Obviously the person who owns this place is passionate about their work. This is well worth a visit

It was my first time in Davao and this place was definitely on my list. The place was of full fossil with stories to tell. Combine it with friendly staff that will tour you around the place. They have massive collection of bones in all sort of sizes. Kudos to Mr. Darrell Dean Blatchley for putting up such a museum. I was really awed by what I saw and it's really worth the trip.

Thank you tripadvisor or else we wouldnt have known this existed. My travel companions (family) were quite surprised and delighted on the visit. A must - see and please feel free to donate and buy their stuff to keep their efforts going!