Spend some time familiarising yourself with some of our country's proudest and bravest! Here are the best museums to visit to learn more about our heroes
We owe plenty to their bravery and enjoy multiple freedoms, thanks to the sacrifices they've made. These are the brave Filipinos that have shaped the course of our history. Dying to know more? Check out these museums that can introduce and remind you of some of the country's most valiant heroes.
1. Museo ni Jose Rizal
It's no surprise that our national hero, Jose Rizal, has multiple museums and monuments dedicated to his life. Some of these include the ones in Calamba, Dapitan, and Fort Santiago. Each of these locations was an important setting for events in the writer's life, and each museum is a testament to his milestones. In Calamba, the Museo ni Jose Rizal is an incredible replica of the hero's two-storey childhood home. Complete with a red tile roof and a library, dining room, kitchen, and balcony, the museum also houses a sizeable collection of Rizal's memorabilia and interactive exhibits.
Meanwhile, the museum in Dapitan is a commemoration of Rizal's many contributions to the locale (which include a school, dormitory, and clinic). Here, visitors can find personal memorabilia of Rizal and handwritten correspondence he had sent to friends and family. Lastly, the Fort Santiago museum, which is arguably the most well-known in Manila. This historical site pays tribute to Rizal's final days and his life's achievements. Here, one can walk through multiple galleries and audio-visual rooms that present some of Rizal's last works, including the poem Mi Ultimo Adios and Rizal's valedictory speech.
Museums dedicated to Jose Rizal are located in Calamba, Laguna, Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte, and Manila, Metro Manila respectively