Aguinaldo Museum
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| Established | 1985 |
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| Location | Baguio, Philippines |
| Type | History museum |
| Key holdings | First Philippine flag |
The Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo Museum or simply known as the Aguinaldo Museum is a history museum in Baguio, Philippines.
History
The Aguinaldo Museum was established in 1985[1] by Cristina Suntay, a daughter of revolutionary figure, Emilio Aguinaldo and former resident of Baguio[2] to host what the family claims to be the first Philippine flag.[1]
In 2011 the museum was reopened as an "interactive" museum after two years of renovation featuring other revolutionary figures in Philippine history.[1]
Exhibits
First Philippine Flag
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The first Philippine flag is hosted inside the museum and is available for viewing of the public. The century-old flag is being preserved by the museum management following instructions made by the Smithsonian Institution in a collaborative consultation. The temperature and dim lighting of the room where the flag is displayed is regulated as part of the preservation efforts on the flag. In 2011, it was reported that the flag may still be in a "good viewing state" for 20 to 30 years/[3]
References
- ^ a b c Dauigoy, Elmer Kristian; Cabreza, Vincent (12 June 2011). "Aguinaldo museum in Baguio now 'interactive,' for other heroes, too". Inquirer Northern Luzon. Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 23 May 2017.
- ^ "Aguinaldo Museum". City of Pines. Retrieved 23 May 2017.
- ^ Fabian, Larry (20 May 2017). "At 119, first PH Flag is 'near state of deterioration'". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 23 May 2017.