Dating back to 1840, the Clarin Ancestral Home was once the residence of Aniceto Velez Clarin, the inaugural governor of Bohol who subsequently served as a senator in the Philippines.

Exhibiting a traditional Filipino-Spanish architectural style, the house features long slanting roofs adorned with nipa leaves. It is a quintessential large square structure built on a coral stone foundation, with rough-hewn wooden posts, wooden walls, and wide hardwood plank floors, complemented by a receiving hall boasting a high vaulted ceiling.

Recognized as a heritage site by the National Historical Institute, the Clarin Ancestral Home, which is 167 years old, stands as the most frequented ancestral house in Bohol. It has been transformed into a museum showcasing family collections that trace back to the American period.

The displayed wooden furniture includes intricately carved beds with posts for mosquito nets, dressers, antique rocking chairs, and a kneeler paired with a chair, complete with an old bible draped in a large veil.

Among the other items on display are elegant Maria Clara gowns and barongs, a large earthen pot filled with American-era centavo coins, antique jars and lamps, as well as various kitchen wares. A notable collection of books, including a substantial English language dictionary, can be found in a small library.

Featuring a cafe on the ground floor, the house is now accessible to the public for a nominal fee, which goes towards the maintenance of the building.