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.
INVESTIGATING HISTORY: THE BAMBAN RAILROAD STATION DURING THE PHILIPPINE-AMERICAN WAR 1899-1902
125th ANNIVERSARY OF THE PHILIPPINE-AMERICAN WAR B-DAY: BAMBAN DAY JUNE 5-6, 1899INVESTIGATING HISTORY: THE BAMBAN RAILROAD STATION 1899-1902In early 2000, I received an email from America, of then old lady…
BAMBAN AS GENERAL AGUINALDO’s CAPITAL DURING THE PHILIPPINE-AMERICAN WAR 1899
Investigating History:BAMBAN AS GENERAL AGUINALDO’s CAPITAL DURING THE PHILIPPINE-AMERICAN WAR 1899 So much has been said, on the news and on most social media platforms nowadays on what is happening…
OPERATION FIREFLIES: SEARCH AND RECOVERY OF JAPANESE WAR DEAD IN BAMBAN HILLS ホタル作戦: バンバン丘陵に残る日本兵の捜索と回収
The Bamban WWII Museum / Bamban Historical Society has been on the forefront for the search and recovery of the Japanese war dead in Bamban Hills, scouring and investigating the…
THE NATIONAL FLAG DAY 2024
THE NATIONAL FLAG DAY 2024 Liberation Tarlac 1945 with Benita Perez, a guerrilla fighter from Tarlac. This photograph taken probably at the steps of the Provincial Capitol building in 1945…
INVESTIGATING HISTORY: THE PILLARS OF CAMP DEL PILAR: 1945 – PRESENT (太平洋戦争中のクラークフィールドの日本病院.)
THE PILLARS OF CAMP DEL PILAR: 1945 – PRESENT A group of Japanese members of the bereaved families visited our museum with great interest. Miss Hideko, the leading Japanese tour…
CONSTRUCTION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF THE BAMBAN WWII MEMORIAL
Bamban and Bamban Hills hold significant historical highlights in our Nation’s History, mostly during the Philippine Revolution – Second Phase, or the Philippine-American War and in WWII. Many of the…
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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.
