Basa Museum
Floridablanca, Pampanga
Nestled at the center of Basa Air Base in Floridablanca, Pampanga amidst cool shade of trees, Basa Museum contains a collection of aircrafts that flew the Philippine skies and guarded our homeland. The salute of Lt. Cesar Basa is at the center of the museum surrounded by various jet aircrafts - a fitting symbol to a war hero who gave up his life for our country. The F-51 "Mustang" is perhaps the oldest aircraft in the museum. The T-33A trainer or "T-Bird" is the first jet aircraft in 1955 and served the air force for 38 years. The Sabre jets have their rightful place in the museum too which were the cradle of the famous Blue Diamonds. Truly, a visit to the museum affords visitors a glimpse of the glorious past of the 5th Fighter Wing and a vision of our future.
Clark Museum and Museong Kapampangan
Clark, Pampanga
The museum showcases the rich historical past of Clark, as a former US military base and its dramatic metamorphosis into a special economic zone and eventually, as a world-class aerotropolis. This is depicted in countless pictures, scenic dioramas, true-to-life replicas and murals, artifacts and others. It is also a tribute to the resilient Filipinos who strive to reshape their future despite ravages of war and the wrath of nature. A special section is dedicated to the Thomasites - the first American teachers in the Philippines - in vivid photographs. The Kapampangan Museum showcases Pampanga's rich history and culture thru a huge collection of artifacts and photographs of famous heroes and celebrities from the province. Among the Kapampangan luminaries depicted are Philanthropist Don Honorio Ventura, literary genius Juan Crisostomo Soto, President Diosdado Macapagal, Sen. Benigno Aquino Jr., Cardinal Rufino Santos, Justice Jose Abad Santos and Sen. Gil J. Puyat.
Gallery of Kapampangan Artists
Clark, Pampanga
Staged by the members of the Pampanga Arts Guild, the gallery features works of art, paintings, art installations using various media.
Hawong: Ayta Museum
Clark, Pampanga
A glimpse of how the indigenous people of Pampanga known as Ayta lived. Various tools, ornaments, herbs and photographs are displayed.
Holy Angel University Center for Kapampangan Studies
Angeles City, Pampanga
Envisioned to preserve and promote the Kapampangan cultural heritage, the Juan D. Nepomuceno Center for Kapampangan Studies hopes to contribute to the total development of the Kapampangan and eventually the Filipino nation and the global community as well. It houses a research center, library and archives, museum and gallery, and a theater. The center has a 7-minute audio-visual presentation of Kapampangan history and culture; a Kapampangan Timeline, which gives a sweep of history from the Stone Age to the 21st century; mural maps (an ethnolinguistic map and a map of La Pampanga province in the 1700's); photomural of the known and little known landmarks and landscapes in Pampanga, and a gallery of 100 faces of commonfolk, collected from every town in the Kapampangan region, arranged according to birth from 1900 to 1999. It is one of few schools in the country that house the works of National Artists, such as (1) the death masks of Ninoy Aquino Jr. and Fernando Poe Jr. done by NAPOLEON ABUEVA of Bohol (declared National Artist for Sculpture in 1976); (2) the Lorenzo Ruiz beatification mural done by JOSE MA. ZARAGOZA of Guagua (declared National Artist for Architecture in 2014); and (3) hundreds of pencil and charcoal sketches of VICENTE MANANSALA of Macabebe (declared National Artist for Visual Arts in 1981). It is located inside the compound of Holy Angel University in Sto. Rosario St., Angeles City. For reservation, please contact Mr. Robert Tantingco, Tel. No. (63 45) 888-8691 loc 311/312/313 or 888-2514/625-9620 Email [email protected] or [email protected] Website www.hau.edu.ph/kcenter. Visiting Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday at 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Entrance fee for non-HAU users at P10 only.
Museo ning Angeles
Sto. Rosario St., Sto. Rosario Heritage District, Angeles City, Pampanga
The edifice was built in 1922 and served as the Municipio or town hall; it replaced the former La Casa Tribunal built during the construction boom of 1840. Built of typical Bahay na Bato (stone house) with a thatched roof, its location was about 20 yards to the south of the present structure since the present site was the town “Palenque” or public market. In 1855 the market place was razed down by a great fire that endangered the wooden church and the old residences along Sto. Rosario Street, including the La Casa Tribunal. For several decades, it served as the town hall of the city until it was transferred to a much bigger building in Brgy. Pulung Cacutud in the same city, thus paving the way to its conversion into what it is now. Today, the museo showcases the history, lifestyle and culture of the Angelenos. It houses the "Balikdan" (a short narration of the chronological account of the city's history thru photos, illustrations and memorabilia), "Munika" (Kapampangan traditions and values depicted by Patis Tesoro's Ninay dolls such as The Kusinang Kapampangan, Pascu Na, Manduruquit, etc.), Culinarium (dedication to Kapampangan culinary art and science through exhibits and cooking demonstrations), and the Reynaldo G. Alejandro Culinary Library. From the time it opened in the year 1999, it has been a beehive of activity from exhibits, art classes, concerts, venue for performances and climax for traditional celebrations. Contact Information Ms. Joy Cruz (Executive Director), Old Municipal Bldg., Sto. Rosario St., Sto. Rosario Heritage District, Angeles City, Phone (63 45) 887-4703 Mobile 0915-421-6606 Email [email protected] Website www.angelesmuseum.com / Managed by Kuliat Foundation Inc.
San Fernando Museum and Archives
City of San Fernando, Pampanga
Located at the University of the Assumption in San Fernando, this permanent repository enshrines the Kapampangan's handiwork and possessions that depict their customs, traditions and way of life, as well as their philosophy and rich Catholic faith. It contains the cultural heritage of the Roman Catholic Church in Pampanga such as church vessels and vestments, and exquisite santos and religious works of art. Prior reservations must be made with the Archdiocese of San Fernando before one can visit the museum. Tel. No. (63 45) 961-2639
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