UST Museum of Arts and Sciences

The University of Santo Tomas Museum of Arts and Sciences is the Philippines' oldest museum. In the 17th century, it began as a Gabinete de Fisica, or observation chamber, for mineral, botanical, and biological collections. The collections were utilized as teaching resources under ancient Spanish educational regulations, particularly in Medicine and Pharmacy.

The UST Museum, the Philippines' oldest school-based museum, became a storehouse of scientific and artistic materials, as well as objets d'art. The museum began collecting works by Filipino masters such as Fernando and Pablo Amorsolo, Carlos Francisco, Vicente Manansala, and Galo Ocampo in 1941. Permanent exhibits include natural history specimens, anthropological materials, Oriental art pieces, Philippine religious icons, paintings, Coins, Medals, and Memorabilia. The painting collection spans the 17th through the 20th centuries.

Location: Paraninfo, Main Building, University of Santo Tomas, España Boulevard. 1015, Philippines

Website: ustmuseum.ust.edu.ph