Best museum in Philippines to enshrine the WWII experience of individual soldiers and combatants. The Bamban WWII Museum's collection contains a plethora of historical fragments relating to the lives, weapons, conditions, and outcomes for those in Bamban, but also the Philippines as a whole. Rhonie Dela Cruz provides intimate narrative to each artifact, making a visit to the museum most impactful. While this museum doesn't have large machines of war on display (tanks & airplanes), the collection offers the best insight to WWII at a human level. Definitely worth the trek from Manila to visit (especially in combination with other WWII memorials and markers in the area). The museum's website offers...
Read moreThis museum is one of a kind. It showcases a lot of historical artifacts that are not really known so far. It also gives a very informative perspective on the happenings of World War II in Bamban and its neighboring towns.
Very important note: this museum is privately managed, currently they do not accept government help. The curator spent a lot of time gathering the artifacts and compiling historical information that we could learn and enjoy. There is no entrance in this museum but any amount of donations is accepted. Please donate. It will help the museum as a whole to continue operating. This is one of our...
Read moreWhat we were able to see through the gate made me want to go in that much more. But, it was closed when we got there, after traveling an hour out of our way just to see it. Yes, we went on Sunday. Maybe, why closed? But, with no hours posted online or at the site, you move on. I am sorry I missed this. Important part of the history for both my country and the Philippines. Please post some hours or a way to make an appointment to see this. We make frequent trips to Cagayan. But, going out of the way to find a closed gate is a waste of...
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