MUSEO P LHUILLIER
16 February 2026
ANTIPOLO, Philippines — Positioning itself as a space where Philippine heritage meets global perspectives, Museo P. Lhuillier becomes the newest cultural and spiritual landmark in Antipolo City and its environs. Located at Crestview Subdivision in Barangay Cupang, It is set to open to the public anytime soon.
The museum showcases a collection shaped by Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier, the distinguished Filipino diplomat, businessman, and patron of the arts, and his decades of diplomatic service, with religious artifacts, European antiques, and culturally significant memorabilia on display.
He is also currently the Philippine ambassador to Spain and is the honorary chairman of Cebuana Lhuillier. He previously held diplomatic posts in Italy, Albania, San Marino, and Portugal.
The museum is a touching tribute by his children.
“This moment holds a deep meaning for us, not only because this museum bears our family name, but because it stands as a tribute to my father, Ambassador Philip J. Lhuillier,” said Camille Lhuillier-Albani, general manager, Casa de Memoria, during the press launch late last year. “For all my life, my father has been a constant example of service. With humility, faith, integrity, and heart, he built his work not on ambition alone, but on the desire to uplift others and to represent our country with dignity wherever he was called to.”
The museum is said to reflect Ambassador Lhuillier’s diplomatic journey, with several of the pieces having traveled with him through decades of service, from assignments abroad to milestones here in the Philippines, to moments that shaped his family.
“They were not merely acquired, they were lived with. Each carries a story, a teaching, and a memory. What we display here are not simply collections, but reflections of chapters that formed his outlook, his values, and his way of leading with kindness and purpose,” noted Lhuillier-Albani.
When their family began planning the space, the intention was clear: to create something honest and true to who their father is. Each gallery holds a part of his story from the Capilla de Santa Rosa de Lima, representing faith and devotion, to the ambassador's call highlighting his service to our country, to small pieces gathered from his travels that quietly hold significance. Together, they tell the story of a man who built a life rooted not just in accomplishment, but in meaning.
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Jean Henri Lhuillier, president and CEO of Cebuana Lhuillier, added: “We have this facility that's going to be open to the public. And that's something that the family has always wanted to push. My dad has been in government for over 27 years now. And this is also his way of showing the Filipino people that culture and life are all put in one. And we have this facility here with a museum. And make sure that everybody gets to enjoy this.”
Dr. Gerald Veneracion Monreal had an extensive hand in the museum’s interior design, space planning and visual merchandising. The galleries span religious collections, European antiques and curated memorabilia, with some dating back to the 16th century. It offers an experience that connects Philippine heritage with global influences.
“Many of these pieces have been carefully kept for years. It has long been my hope to make these pieces accessible to the Filipino public. My hope is that Museo P. Lhuillier becomes a place of reflection and discovery, where visitors can connect with stories of faith, heritage and global tradition,” Ambassador Lhuillier shared at the press launch.”
Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier at his namesake museum
More Information About Museo P Lhuillier
Which of the artworks is the oldest, most fragile, most expensive to acquire, has the most sentimental value?
Several of the artworks date back to the 16th century. While prices are not exactly published, rare ecclesiastical pieces would be considered as the highest acquisition.
Each piece holds a dear value and memory for the Ambassador but we can consider Sta. Rosa De Lima with the most sentimental value.
Besides Casa de Memoria and the Museo, what are the other cultural-preservation pursuits of the Lhuilliers?
There are no other cultural-preservation pursuits aside from the Palacio De Memoria and Museo P. Lhuillier, which was recently built; however, the owner’s dedication to sharing these treasured pieces with the public continues unwaveringly.
When is the opening to the public? Entrance rates? Operating days and hours?
We are currently finalizing the details internally, including entrance rates as well as operating days and hours. We are tentatively eyeing an opening to the public by the end of January. Updates and official announcements will be shared on our social media channels.
Why is the Ambassador devoted to Santa Rosa de Lima?
For Ambassador Philippe J. Lhuillier, Santa Rosa de Lima is not merely a saint of devotion, but a constant companion in prayer - present in moments of fulfillment as well as in times of trial.
Has he ever considered a diplomatic post in Peru? Why or why not?
Diplomatic postings are conferred by the President. While diplomats may express their preferred or intended assignments, the final decision rests solely with the President; as such, any specific posting, including Peru, would be a matter of presidential appointment.
Guests are invited to learn more, plan their visit and follow upcoming exhibitions by visiting www.museo-plhuillier.com or following Museo P. Lhuillier on Facebook at facebook.com/museoplhuillier.
A version of this story appeared in philstar.com.