Beside the Basilica of Saint Martin Of Tours is a two story building known as the Casa San Martin. I’m not sure but it seems like this building serves as the parochial house for the priest. It also features a small museum that visitors can roam around for free.
The Casa San Martin’s old arch stone corridor. The upper floor has capiz panels that reminds me of the Sta Cruz Convent Museum in Tanza Cavite.
This “calesa” in front of the Casa is definitely a perfect photo opportunity 
Before exploring the museum which is situated on the second floor, we decided to roam around first. You’ll find the Adoration chapel if you go straight ahead.You’ll also find this small aviary and pond outside.
Not sure about this one but this cylindrical tower is connected to the church. 
Entering the Small museum
I Can’t help but to notice this huge and gold chandelier. 
As you enter the building, you will be welcomed by some interesting artefacts including these old church bells, andas, candle holders and more.
Ancient tools for cooking (I think these tools are used for grinding and extracting)
Old Saint Statues 
Our Lady of Caysasay image
They feature an old house set up in this musuem showcasing some old and antique furniture 
Dining table and chairs
Old Living room wooden furniture 
Old cabinet and jars
Check out this old steel framed mirror 
Brass
Dining Hall of the priest and other church personnel 
Some China wares
Capiz panel windows! 
Old Charcoal iron and lamp
Event or function hall 
A couple of old piano set
You will also find a huge fish pond between the museum and the priest residence. 
Goldfishes
On the further left side of the building, you’ll find stone stairs that will take you to the church’s indoor balcony. In order to explore this part, you have to pay Php50 per head which also gives you the opportunity to explore and climb the Belfry tower. 
These portion only has natural lighting system coming from the stained glass windows.
The view of the church from the balcony
Hand painted murals in walls and ceiling
An old piano and tv set 
The entrance to the belfry
The atmosphere inside the belfry tower is quite creepy and you can even hear bats everywhere. 
In order to reach the rooftop, you have to climb this very narrow spiral stone stairs. 
We are almost at the top but mom started to freak out after hearing some bats. She insisted me to go back and so I had no choice. Too bad I didn’t get a chance to see the stunning view from the top of the belfry but I gathered some pictures online to give you the idea on how it looks like. 
Photo Credits to Yrec Mistal
Automated bell chiming system (Photo credits to Yrec Mistal) 
The Taal town (Photo Credits to Yrec Mistal)
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