Coordinates: 15°08′05″N 120°35′28″E / 15.13479°N 120.59101°E / 15.13479; 120.59101

Museo ning Angeles

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Museo ning Angeles
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Established1999 (1999)
LocationAngeles City, Philippines
Coordinates15°08′05″N 120°35′28″E / 15.13479°N 120.59101°E / 15.13479; 120.59101
TypeArt, history, and food museum
OwnerKuliat Foundation
Building details
General information
Completed1922
Renovated1998
Technical details
Floor count2

The Museo ning Angeles (Kapampangan for "Museum of Angeles") is a museum in Angeles City, Philippines. It is run by the Kuliat Foundation.[1]

History

Layout and exhibits

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Exhibits at the museum

Among the permanent exhibits of the Museo ning Angeles, are sections dedicated to the history of Angeles and the former Clark Air Base, as well as clothing articles designed by Angeles native Patis Pamintuan-Tesoro. Known as the "Grand Dame of Philippine Fashion", Pamintuan-Tesoro is noted for using indigenous materials such as abaca and piña for her works.[2] The museum also hosts the Culinarium, a section dedicated to Kapampangan cuisine and cooking methods[3] as well as an art gallery.[2] A statue of José Abad Santos also fronts the museum building.[4]

Administration

The Kuliat Foundation, a privately owned non-profit organization is responsible for the administration of the museum including the preservation of the historic museum building. It largely relies on donations for the museum's expenses.[5]

Cultural significance

The museum building was recognized as an Important Cultural Property by the National Museum of the Philippines on June 12, 2012.[2]

References

  1. Dizon, Justine (September 10, 2015). "Museum of social science opens in Angeles". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Orejas, Tonette (April 16, 2015). "Angeles folk strive to keep museum alive". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
  3. Cabatit-Alegre, Julie (October 30, 2011). "Mangan tana! Let's eat!". The Philippine Star. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
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  5. Ocampo Flora, Ian (March 20, 2015). "Kuliat Foundation scrambling to raise P14-M for Angeles museum". Sunstar. Retrieved January 3, 2021.

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