About Clark Museum
Clark Museum is a history and cultural museum located inside Clark Freeport Zone in Mabalacat, Pampanga. It documents the history of Clark Air Base, from its establishment as Fort Stotsenburg in 1903 through World War II, the Cold War, and the 1991 Mount Pinatubo eruption. The museum features four main galleries with artifacts, dioramas, photographs and interactive displays, plus a 4D theater presenting the area's heritage.
Visitors guide
Visitors can explore four themed galleries covering early Clark history, World War II, the former Clark Air Base era, and the Mount Pinatubo eruption and recovery. The museum displays historical photographs, uniforms, scale models, dioramas, and archaeological artifacts. A 4D theater shows a short film on Clark's history. The building is air-conditioned with curated exhibits, interpretive panels, and a souvenir shop within the Clark Freeport Zone complex.
Key highlights
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Four main galleries chronicling Clark from Fort Stotsenburg to present
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4D Theater featuring immersive film on Clark and Mount Pinatubo history
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Exhibits on World War II and Clark Air Base as former US military installation
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Dioramas and artifacts related to the 1991 Mount Pinatubo eruption
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Collection of photographs, memorabilia and scale models of Clark Field
History of Clark Museum
The museum preserves the history of Fort Stotsenburg established in 1903 and Clark Air Base, a major United States Air Force installation until 1991. It documents World War II events in Clark, the Cold War period, and the impact and aftermath of the 1991 Mount Pinatubo eruption which led to the base's closure and its conversion into Clark Freeport Zone.
Culture & Context
The museum showcases the cultural heritage of Pampanga and the Kapampangan people, as well as the shared Filipino-American history associated with Clark. It serves as an educational center for local history, heritage preservation, and community identity within Clark Freeport Zone.
Route
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