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The interior of the National Museum of the Philippines' regional component in Baler, Aurora, which was inaugurated June 30, 2026. Photo from the Department of Tourism's Facebook page

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National Museum's regional component in Baler now open

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1782805951759BALER2.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">The interior of the National Museum of the Philippines&#x27; regional component in Baler, Aurora, which was inaugurated June 30, 2026. <em>Photo from the Department of Tourism&#x27;s Facebook page</em></span></span></span></div><p>The National Museum of the Philippines on Tuesday launched its regional museum in Baler, Aurora, providing a new venue dedicated to preserving and showcasing the province&#x27;s history and culture.</p><p>On its Facebook page, the National Museum shared a video showcasing the museum&#x27;s exterior, as well as the exhibits and artifacts displayed inside.</p><p>&quot;Today, 30 June, the National Museum of the Philippines–Baler will be officially inaugurated,&quot; the museum wrote in the post.</p><div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=314&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Freel%2F3057964494400132%2F&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=560&amp;t=0" width="560" height="314" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>&quot;We invite you to discover the stories, heritage, and traditions that have shaped Aurora and its people through thoughtfully curated exhibitions and engaging experiences,&quot; it told its more than half a million Facebook followers.</p><p>In a separate post, the Department of Tourism (DOT) congratulated the museum for its opening.</p><p>&quot;The NMP-Baler stands as a new cultural landmark dedicated to preserving and showcasing the province&#x27;s rich history and culture,&quot; the DOT said. </p><div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FDepartmentOfTourism%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02NwerfTGHhKUZucenUshUihEBzabyG66bcWxr3rQqLZe3DVw1MhUycMw8pzi5pkkDl&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=500" width="500" height="793" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>&quot;It also forms part of the National Museum&#x27;s continuing efforts to make its collections, programs, and services more accessible for the communities across the archipelago,&quot; it added.</p><p>The Baler site is the first component museum of the National Museum in the Central Luzon region, bringing the total number of National Museum facilities in the country to 22, the tourism department noted.</p><p>The museum welcomed the public from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, while regular operations will begin on Wednesday, July 1, with free admission available daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/food-travel/2026/3/12/7-budget-friendly-museums-to-visit-in-manila-1841"><strong>READ: 7 budget-friendly museums to visit in Manila</strong></a></div>

<p>The National Museum of the Philippines on Tuesday launched its regional museum in Baler, Aurora, providing a new venue dedicated to preserving and showcasing the province's history and culture.</p>

The National Museum of the Philippines on Tuesday launched its regional museum in Baler, Aurora, providing a new venue dedicated to preserving and showcasing the province's history and culture.