About Aquino Center and Museum
The Aquino Center and Museum is a history museum located inside Hacienda Luisita in Barangay San Miguel, Tarlac City, Tarlac. Established in 2001 by the Ninoy and Cory Aquino Foundation, it honors former Senator Benigno S. Aquino Jr. and former President Corazon C. Aquino. The museum houses memorabilia, photographs, replicas and exhibits documenting their lives, legacies and the events surrounding the People Power Revolution.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect an air-conditioned museum complex with multiple galleries displaying personal belongings, photographs, documents, replicas of jail cells, and multimedia presentations related to Benigno Aquino Jr. and Corazon Aquino. The center includes an auditorium, library, and landscaped grounds within Hacienda Luisita. Guided tours explain the exhibits in chronological order, and visitors can explore indoor exhibition halls and outdoor areas at a relaxed pace.
Key highlights
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Museum galleries dedicated to Benigno S. Aquino Jr. and Corazon C. Aquino with original memorabilia and photographs
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Replica of Aquino's prison cell and exhibits on the People Power Revolution
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Auditorium and library maintained by the Ninoy and Cory Aquino Foundation
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Landscaped grounds and modern museum building inside Hacienda Luisita
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Educational displays documenting Philippine contemporary history from the 1970s to 1980s
History of Aquino Center and Museum
Established on August 1, 2001 and operated by the Ninoy and Cory Aquino Foundation (formerly Benigno S. Aquino Jr. Foundation), the center commemorates Senator Benigno S. Aquino Jr. (1932-1983) and President Corazon C. Aquino (1933-2009). It preserves artifacts and documents related to their public service and the period leading to the 1986 People Power Revolution.
Culture & Context
The museum serves as an educational and cultural institution preserving the legacy of two prominent figures in contemporary Philippine history. It is used for school tours, civic education programs, and commemorative events focused on democracy and public service.
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