Museo Ng Katipunan
Location: Pinaglabanan Street San Juan City Metro Manila
Entrance Fee: Free
Operation Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
How to get there:
From SM Sta Mesa Station turn left to N. Domingo St. then right to Pinaglabanan St.
Museo Ng Katipunan is located at Pinaglabanan Shrine. The Shrine is dedicated to the Katipuneros who valiantly fought against Spanish tyranny in 1896. One of the first skirmishes conducted by the Katipuneros was at a Spanish arms storage facility in San Juan Del Monte on August 29 1896.
The Museo ng Katipunan contains various educational materials that presents the history of the Katipunan. Visitors are greeted by a short video presentation of the history of the Katipunan and the story of Andres Bonifacio.
Busts of Emilio Jacinto, Andres Bonifacio and Greogoria De Jesus
The museum is a two-storey building with the first floor serving as receiving area for visitors. The second floor contains artifacts, documents and interactive displays that tell the story of the revolution.
A sample of cedula personal.
Large scale dioramas that depict different rituals of the Katipunan can also be found in the museum.
A large scale diorama of Katipuneros being initiated through Sanduguan (Blood Compact)
Apart from Dioramas, the museum also houses weaponry and other articles used by Katipuneros during the revolution
Bolos and Knives utilized by Katipuneros
Pendants and Medals used by Katipuneros
Shirt lined with orations and images
One of the main features of the Museum are its interactive displays that depict the story of the Katipunan.
Interactive displays that presents the teachings and laws of the Katipunan.
Important documents from the revolution are also displayed in the museum.
The Museo Ng Katipunan also provides e-learning platforms at the exit. To access these platforms one can simply contact the museum curator prior to your visit.
The Museo Ng Katipuna provides an interactive and alternative learning experience to students and teachers alike. Its visitors will be plunged back into time and gain knowledge about the beginning of one of the most influential movements during the 1896 revolution against Spain.
Bring your friends,student and loved ones. Encourage them to learn about this exciting chapter in our history.
Contact Details:
Musuem Curator: Christian Bernard Melendez
Telephone no. +632576-4336
Cellular Phone: +639175537856
Email Add: pinaglabananmemorialshrine@gmail.com
