Bamban
WWII
Museum
Bamban WWII Museum (Bamban Museum for short) is the community museum dedicated to the history of Bamban and its environs with particular interest on WWII History.
The Beginning and Activities
Bamban Museum was opened to the public in 2005. It is owned and operated by Rhonie C. Dela Cruz with the assistance of volunteers from the Bamban Historical Society members. The Bamban Historical Society volunteers also conduct battlefield reconnaissance and investigation in the former battlefields of the Bamban and collect relics and artefacts.
These artefacts are on display at the Museum as pieces of the history of the Battle of Bamban Hills. Another particular interest in the Museum is the Aetas of WWII and the WWII Heroes Project exhibit. These activities are long-term research and study of the local veterans of Bamban by the Museum and dedicated to their memory.
The Visitors of Bamban Museum
In addition to the local community, the museum is committed to serving tourists, scholars, and students at the local, national, and international levels. Priority is given to visitors from Japan and the United States, especially those whose ancestors served in World War II. We were given permission by a few of our visitors to record and publish their reviews of their time with us. Click here to see their pictures and read what they have to say about us.
Latest Posts
Stay informed and updated with the latest happenings at the Bamban Museum. Here, you’ll find our most recent blog posts, news articles, and announcements related to our ongoing mission of preserving and promoting the legacy of WWII and the brave soldiers who fought for freedom.
THE AMERICAN AERIAL BOMBINGS OF JAPANESE-HELD CLARK FIELD: DECEMBER 24, 1944 (1944年12月24日、アメリカの飛行機が日本軍のクラーク飛行場を爆撃した。)
INVESTIGATING HISTORYTHE AMERICAN AERIAL BOMBINGS OF JAPANESE-HELD CLARK FIELD: DECEMBER 24, 1944(1944年12月24日、アメリカの飛行機が日本軍のクラーク飛行場を爆撃した。)In this Holiday Season, we are enjoying the cold evening of Christmas and the upcoming New Year. Going back…
DESCENDANTS OF JAPANESE SPECIAL ATTACK PILOTS VISIT BAMBAN MUSEUM (日本の特攻隊パイロットの家族がバンバン大東亜戦争博物館を訪問しました。)
Japanese descendants of navy pilots, some became Kamikaze pilots and graduate of Yokaren Naval Aviator Preparatory Course Trainee program in WWII. As a descendant of WWII veterans, I take pride…
THE BAMBAN WWII MEMORIAL (バンバン大東亜戦争記念碑)
Rhonie Dela Cruz, the director of Bamban WWII Museum, also carried on the establishment of Bamban WWII Memorial at the foot of Hill 500, Bamban. Investigating History:THE BAMBAN WWII MEMORIAL(バンバン大東亜戦争記念碑)Aside…
MISSING-IN-ACTION: REMEMBERING LT. FRANCIS THOMPSON (VF-29, U.S.S CABOT CVL-28) ON THE 80th ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATION OF HIS ULTIMATE SACRIFICE IN THE PHILIPPINES
https://youtu.be/aBmUKHbbaeo?si=ejN5Cb8k-s24nJH0 Rhonie Dela Cruz Youtube channel dedicated to Lt. John Francis Thompson On December 14, 1944, the Japanese ship (passenger liner) Oryoku Maru, carrying more than 1,600 American prisoners of…
WWII BATTLEFIELD TOURS FOR INFORMATIONAL PROGRAM VISIT OF P.A. SERGEANT MAJOR COURSE CLASS 15-2024 AND DRILL MASTER COURSE CLASS 60-2024
This afternoon, another important event happened with the visit of important delegates from Non-Commissioned Officer School, Philippine Army; the Sergeant Major Class and Drill Master Class. This is the second…
THE AYTAS IN WWII: THE FORGOTTEN HISTORY OF THE NEGRITO MOUNTAIN PATROL FORCES IN LUZON
THE NEGRITOS (AYTAS) OF MT. PINATUBOThis article highlights the Aytas of Tarlac, Pampanga, and Zambales, accounts of the tribal wars and guerrilla operations in support of the USAFFE resistance movement…
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Explore More of Bamban Museum
Bamban Museum is an important institution in preserving and promoting the legacy of WWII, the Filipino and American soldiers who made sacrifices and others who paid the ultimate price to install freedom that is now being enjoyed.
Operation Fireflies
Explore Operation Fireflies: The Bamban Historical Society is conducting field research in the Bamban Hills to recover the remains of Japanese soldiers.
Project Discovery War Tunnels
A long-term field survey of the former battlefields of the Bamban-Stotsenburg area aimed at conducting educational and scientific studies of the former Japanese WWII tunnels.
The World War II Heroes Project
A program of research and documentation and publications on the WWII Heroes especially in Bamban, Tarlac and Clark area.
The Center For Japanese Pacific War Studies
A program collecting historical materials on Japanese involvement in the Bamban-Clark area during WWII, shedding light on Special Attack forces and Kembu Shudan narratives.
The Aeta Mag Antsi Project
The Aeta Mag Antsi Project aims to document the Indigenous People of Bamban’s history, culture, and ancestral domain.
Historic Bamban & Forgotten Conflicts of the Philippine-American War
Delves into often overlooked conflicts of the Philippine-American War (1899-1900) in Pampanga, Tarlac, and Aeta ancestral lands, providing insights into neglected historical narratives.
Investigating History: Researching Untold WWII Accounts
A comprehensive historical research on WWII particularly forgotten accounts or never been published in the areas of Tarlac, Bamban and Clark.
