Museo de Baler

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]

Museo de Baler
Established2002
LocationBaler, Aurora
Coordinates15°45′36″N 121°33′42″E
TypeMuseum

History

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
  • 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]
  • Manuel Quezon statue
  • PHC historical marker
  • Facade
  • Exhibited Cadillac car

References
  1. 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.
  2. "Museo de Baler features Philippines' rich Hispanic heritage". Lifestyle.INQ. July 15, 2012. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  3. Manipon, Roel Hoang (November 12, 2023). "NHCP celebrates 90 years, gears up for centennial". Daily Tribune Lifestyle. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  4. "Birthplace of Manuel Luis Quezon | Registry". Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  5. Sy, Darleen (April 24, 2019). "19 Places To Check Out In Baler This Year". Cosmopolitan. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  6. Guides, Rough (April 1, 2023). The Rough Guide to the Philippines (Travel Guide eBook). Apa Publications (UK) Limited. ISBN 978-1-83905-924-7.
  7. TDT (November 6, 2022). "Bracing for the holiday season". Daily Tribune. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  8. "Museo de Baler | North Luzon, Philippines | Attractions". Lonely Planet. Retrieved May 25, 2024.


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