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The 7 Best Military Museums in Luzon, Philippines
Discover the best top things to do in Luzon, Philippines including Bataan World War II Museum, Malinta Tunnel, Pacific War Memorial Museum, Philippine Army Museum Library and Archives, Philippine Air Force Aerospace Museum, Emilio F. Aguinaldo Museum, Armed Forces of the Philippines Museum.
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1. Bataan World War II Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By biggixer - Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Set inside a school and former military barracks this is a must see museum. This historically significant site, which is also the location of the 'Surrender Site', is a must see for Filipino, American and other nationalities who have any interest in the horrors of WW2 and the history of the Philippines during Japanese occupation. This small museum documents the events of the surrender and the subsequent Bataan Death March. A sobering piece of history. Currently its P50 admission for adults.
2. Malinta Tunnel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 90 reviews
Reviewed By Invertebrate - Plano, United States
After watching numerous of the WW-2 movies about Corregidor "Cry Havoc", and "They were Expendable" with John Wayne; I decided to make a visit to the Island of Corregidor in June 2019. My interest was seeing the island where history was made and the neighboring Bataan Peninsula. I had certain places that I wanted to see on the island. The ferry from Manila docked at Corregidor at the north dock. This is the exact dock that Lt JG John Bulkeley on PT-41 transported Gen Douglas MacArthur and his family to Mindanao in 1942. The dock is constructed of concrete with rebar and you can see where it has been repaired numerous times from the war damage of both sides. But, I wanted to walk to the end of it slowly and look back at the island to see what Gen MacArthur must have seen and felt when he stepped onto the PT boat. From the end of the dock you can see Cavite and Mariveles. The trams that give the tour are rapid paced so I was unable to spend much time near the islands north dock. My next point of interest was the Malinta Tunnel east entrance. Good tour but the tunnel is darkened for the video effects and many tripping hazards from old rail tracks down the middle. If you tour try to be near the front so you can hear the tour guide. My interest from the 3rd tunnel lateral on the north side from the east entrance. This was the Headquarters lateral for MacArthur and Gen Wainwright. Several of the Laterals have life-sized people and scenes to exhibit the events of the time. The experience is heighten by the flash and thunder of simulated bomb explosions, the soft hushed murmurs of people talking. Wish I had more time in the tunnel itself, but it is a tour in and out . Lunch for the tour was on the Islands only hotel, it was very very hot day the restaurant and loads of cold water and a buffet type food After I attempted to follow the Bataan Death March route from Mariveles back to Angeles City, it is not well marked and the road is under reconstruction. I want to go back and attempt that route after doing more research and putting some Lat's and Longs into my Garmin. "When I return", I want to spend a night on the islands hotel and see in more detail what is called TOPSIDE. This place was on my bucket list and it was emotional to walk where the US soldiers were from December 1941 till March 1942. The tour guide had excellent knowledge of the island and the period in history that I was interested in.
3. Pacific War Memorial Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By 608arisd - Singapore, Singapore
One needs a little more time see the museum and read the more important descriptions and stories of the artifacts and pictures.
4. Philippine Army Museum Library and Archives
5. Philippine Air Force Aerospace Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 56 reviews
Reviewed By paulfU5389JA
As a huge aviation enthusiast I could pass the opportunity of visiting the Philippine Air Force Museum. The Museum is located next to Manila International Airport and is very easy to get to. The Heritage Section presents a variety of galleries reminiscent of weapons, uniforms, dioramas, miniatures, memorabilia, photos and arts of early military aviation and the Philippine Air Force organization. The Science and Technology Section exhibits aircraft mock-ups and miniatures, indoor static aircrafts of various eras as well as some PAF experimental projects presented in ways to inspire young generation of Filipinos to learn on aerospace related sciences. The Museum's Art Corner shows skillful drawings and paintings that portrays PAF history and its various roles to the Filipino nation. The Aircraft Park is an aircraft-themed park that displays historic PAF aircrafts
6. Emilio F. Aguinaldo Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 39 reviews
7. Armed Forces of the Philippines Museum
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 9 reviews
Gate 2 from EDSA or Santolan Metro Rail terminal. And Gate 1 from Santolan Ave.
