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.
IMAGE OF WWII: MABALACAT WEST AIRFIELD OVERLOOKING BAMBAN HILLS, FEBRUARY 1945 – の写真大太平洋戦争 – マバラカット西飛行場
A photograph of the Mabalacat West Airfield taken in February 1945 showing the ridge line and the Bamban Mountains in the background. IN the foreground is the wreck site or…
THE FIRST JAPANESE SPECIAL ATTACK AT MABALACAT マバラカットにおける日本軍初の特別攻撃。
THE FIRST JAPANESE SPECIAL ATTACK CEREMONY AT BAMBAN RIVERBANK, OCTOBER 20, 19441945年10月20日、バンバン川で行われた日本初の特攻式典。Being an historian, especially in the field of WWII History, I often connect the history with the places in…
BAMBAN WWII LIBERATION DAY
Letter to Sangguniang Bayan – Bamban Requesting for the Declaration of January 23 as Bamban WWII Liberation Day It has been our advocacy at the Bamban WWII Museum and the…
HOLDING THE ROAD TO BATAAN: THE DEFENSE OF USAFFE D-5 LINE IN BAMBAN (TARLAC) – DECEMBER 31, 1941 TO JANUARY 1, 1942
My town has more thing to offer other than POGO. Its role in our Nation’s history is marked by heroism and our struggle for Independence. Eighty years ago, the town…
FIELD RECON ON JAPANESE WWII TUNNELS OF LAFE HILL, BAMBAN
CLARK FIELD IN WWII AND THE AMERICAN FLAG RAISING – 太平洋戦争中のクラーク飛行場とアメリカ国旗
INVESTIGATING HISTORY:BATTLE FOR THE CAPTURE OF CLARK FIELD AND THE AMERICAN FLAG RAISING – 太平洋戦争中のクラーク飛行場とアメリカ国旗THE JAPANESE DEFENSE OF CLARK FIELD – クラーク・フィールドの日本の守備。Clark Field and Fort Stotsenburg were abandoned in late…
Get updated by subscribing to our newsletter!
( coming soon )
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.
