UPLB Museum of Natural History

The UPLB Museum of Natural History is a research museum on the University of the Philippines Los Baños campus that houses over 600,000 preserved biological specimens. Its collections include extensive plants, insects, and wildlife from the Philippines, organized across eight different sections.

The museum was founded in 1976 and developed from existing collections and herbaria at UPLB under the leadership of Professor Juan V. Pancho. Its creation reflected the university's effort to consolidate its scientific resources into a single research center.

The museum preserves the natural diversity of the Philippines through specialized collections that reflect the importance of studying the country's native plants and animals. Visitors can observe how these collections contribute to maintaining the ecological knowledge of the region.

The museum is located within the UPLB campus and is accessible to visitors, with guided tours and educational programs offered regularly. It is advisable to check opening hours in advance and allow enough time to explore the different collections.

The Microbial Culture Collection holds 4,000 strains of microorganisms and was the first Philippine collection accepted into the World Federation for Culture Collections. This makes it a significant center for microbial research with recognition beyond the country's borders.