Museo ng Katipunan

I decided to make a separate post devoted to the Katipunan museum. The Katipunan was a secret revolutionary society headed by Andres Bonifacio aka Supremo and founded on July 4, 1892. Some of its illustrious members included Emilio Jacinto, Dr. Pio Valenzuela, Gregoria de Jesus among others. Its primary purpose was to overthrow the colonial rule of the Spanish government and for us, Filipinos to gain our independence.

History was one of my favorite subjects in high school. But we all know that we learnt in school is just a portion or a tiny fragment of actual events. Lucky for me, I married a history professor so our dinner table conversations are mostly about historical facts and tidbits. Curiosity reigns.

The Museo ng Katipunan is just a few steps away from the Museo del Deposito, and both museums are located on the grounds of the Pinaglabanan Shrine in San Juan.

My former high school, St. John's Academy was just a stone's throw away from the Pinaglabanan Church.

I am familiar with this area in San Juan yet I had no idea there was a two storey, small museum showcasing the Katipunan in all its glory.

The Katipunan, a secret society was instrumental in shaping the path towards our liberty and autonomy.

These fearless men and women risked their livelihood, and their lives so we can now enjoy our freedom, sovereignity and independence from foreign powers.

Kindly excuse the poor quality and angle of my pictures. It certainly doesn't do it justice.

The intricately designed  and fully air conditioned museum was quite a revelation with its diorama exhibit of the battle of San Juan del Monte, its informative and well researched historical data, replicas of some documents as well as its vivid displays of various artifacts.

Highly recommended as it is entirely free!