UST Museum of Arts and Sciences, Scientific and artistic museum in Sampaloc district, Manila, Philippines
The museum exhibits diverse collections including natural history specimens, ethnographic materials, Oriental art objects, Philippine religious images, and historical memorabilia.
The museum began as a Gabinete de Fisica for mineral, botanical, and biological collections in the 17th century, making it the Philippines' oldest existing museum.
The museum holds paintings by renowned Filipino artists including Fernando Amorsolo, Pablo Amorsolo, Carlos Francisco, Vicente Manansala, and Galo Ocampo from various periods.
Located in the Main Building of the University of Santo Tomas on Espana Boulevard, the museum provides research facilities, a library, and a souvenir shop.
The institution maintains a conservation laboratory dedicated to preserving and restoring its collections dating back to 1682.
Location: University of Santo Tomas
Inception: November 22, 1682
Website: http://ustmuseum.ust.edu.ph
GPS coordinates: 14.61016,120.98917
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:15
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University of Santo Tomas historical marker
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