Museo de Baler
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| Established | 2002 |
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| Location | Baler, Aurora |
| Coordinates | 15°45′36″N 121°33′42″E / 15.760000°N 121.561667°E |
| Type | Museum |
The Museo de Baler is a museum located in Baler, Aurora, Philippines. The museum provides an account of Baler's history, as well as local artifcats and exhibits.[1]
History[edit]
The museum was inaugurated in 2002. It was established to commemorate the Philippine-Spanish Friendship Day and the Siege of Baler, a battle during the Philippine Revolution in 1898. The cold cast, which covers the museum's façade, was created by Filipino sculptor Toym Imao.[2]
The museum's compound also hosts a historical marker that the Philippines Historical Committee, now the National Historical Commission of the Philippines,[3] installed on the site in 1948 to denote the birthplace of Manuel Quezon, the country's second president.[4]
Collection and exhibits[edit]
- Artifacts from pre-colonial and Spanish era in the Philippines[5]
- Exhibit on the Siege of Baler[6]
- Chinese porcelain items from shipwrecks[7]
- Manuel Quezon statue and presidential car[2]
- Exhibit about Aurora, the wife of Manuel Quezon[8]
Gallery[edit]
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Manuel Quezon statue -
PHC historical marker -
Facade -
Exhibited Cadillac car
References[edit]
- ^ Jose, Ivan; Publishing, Ukiyoto (October 31, 2020). Select Travel Stories from the Different Regions of the Philippines. Ukiyoto Publishing. ISBN 978-981-14-8698-2.
- ^ a b "Museo de Baler features Philippines' rich Hispanic heritage". Lifestyle.INQ. July 15, 2012. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
- ^ Manipon, Roel Hoang (November 12, 2023). "NHCP celebrates 90 years, gears up for centennial". Daily Tribune Lifestyle. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
- ^ "Birthplace of Manuel Luis Quezon | Registry". Retrieved May 25, 2024.
- ^ Sy, Darleen (April 24, 2019). "19 Places To Check Out In Baler This Year". Cosmopolitan. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
- ^ Guides, Rough (April 1, 2023). The Rough Guide to the Philippines (Travel Guide eBook). Apa Publications (UK) Limited. ISBN 978-1-83905-924-7.
- ^ TDT (November 6, 2022). "Bracing for the holiday season". Daily Tribune. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
- ^ "Museo de Baler | North Luzon, Philippines | Attractions". Lonely Planet. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
External links[edit]
Media related to Museo de Baler at Wikimedia Commons
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