Philippine museum brings deadly and lucrative galleon trade to life

The Museo del Galeon in Manila opens a new exhibit featuring a full-scale replica of a 17th-century Spanish galleon, highlighting the historic and lucrative Manila-Acapulco trade route. The exhibit showcases the cultural and economic impact of the 250-year maritime trade between Asia and the Americas. It also addresses the dangers and hardships faced by those aboard the galleons. Artifacts, interactive displays, and historical narratives bring the era to life for visitors.