UST Museum of Arts and Sciences, Manila

Name: UST Museum of Arts and Sciences
Address: University of Santo Tomas, Manila, 1008, Philippines

#132 among attractions in Manila

Museum, Art museum, History museum, Science museum

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Facts and practical information

The University of Santo Tomas Museum of Arts and Sciences is the oldest existing museum in the Philippines. It started as a Gabinete de Fisica, or observation room, of mineral, botanical and biological collections in the 17th century. Under the old Spanish educational law the collections were used as classroom materials, especially in Medicine and Pharmacy. ()

Established: 1871 (153 years ago)Coordinates: 14°36'37"N, 120°59'20"E

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University of Santo TomasSampalocManila 1008 Philippines

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Day trips

UST Museum of Arts and Sciences – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: SM Quiapo, Our Lady of Montserrat Abbey, San Sebastian Church, Recto Avenue.

0.9 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Department store
SM Quiapo, Manila
24 min walk • Nestled in the historic district of Quiapo in Manila, Philippines, SM Quiapo stands as a bustling hub for shoppers seeking a wide variety of goods at affordable prices. This shopping center is strategically located in the heart of the city, making it a convenient...
0.8 miS
Monastery
Our Lady of Montserrat Abbey, Manila
21 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of Manila, Our Lady of Montserrat Abbey stands as a serene sanctuary and a spiritual beacon for the Catholic faithful. This monastery, home to the Benedictine monks, is not only a place of worship but also a repository of religious art...
0.7 miS
Landmark Gothic church with tall spires
San Sebastian Church, Manila
19 min walk • San Sebastian Church stands as a unique architectural marvel in the bustling city of Manila, Philippines. This stunning structure is the only all-steel church in Asia and is celebrated for its Gothic Revival design, a rarity in the tropical environment of the...
0.8 miSW
Shopping, Shopping district
Recto Avenue, Manila
22 min walk • Recto Avenue, a vibrant thoroughfare in the heart of Manila, Philippines, is a bustling microcosm of the city's spirit. Known for its dynamic shopping district, this historic avenue stretches from the district of Quiapo to the edge of Divisoria, offering a kaleidoscope...
0.9 miS
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Hidalgo Street, Manila
22 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of Manila, Philippines, Hidalgo Street emerges as a vibrant shopping district known for its eclectic mix of goods and historic charm. This bustling thoroughfare, located in the heart of the Quiapo district, is a haven for bargain hunters...
0.6 miSE
Church
Sampaloc Church, Manila
15 min walk • Sampaloc Church or the Archdiocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Loreto is a Roman Catholic Church located along Figueras Street in the district of Sampaloc in the City of Manila.
0.6 miNW
Church
Archdiocesan Shrine of Espiritu Santo, Manila
17 min walk • Espiritu Santo Parish, now known as the Archdiocesan Shrine and Parish of Espiritu Santo, is a Roman Catholic parish belonging to the Archdiocese of Manila that is located along Tayuman Street corner Rizal Avenue, Santa Cruz, Manila, Philippines.
~960 ftSE
Landmark baroque arch built in 1680
Arch of the Centuries, Manila
5 min walk • The Arch of the Centuries is a triumphal arch at the Plaza Intramuros of the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, in the Philippines that stands meters away from the university's Millennium Gate along España Boulevard.
~1820 ftN
Shopping, Market
Dangwa flower market, Manila
9 min walk • Dangwa Flower Market, also known as the Bulaklakan ng Maynila, is a fresh flower market in the Sampaloc area of Manila, in the Philippines.
0.7 miW
Church
Saint Stephen's Parish Church, Manila
19 min walk • Saint Stephen's Parish Church is the Episcopal Diocese of the Central Philippines' Pro-Cathedral serving Chinese communities located in Santa Cruz, Manila in the Philippines. It was established in 1903.
1 miSW
Market, Shopping
Quinta Market, Manila
27 min walk • Quinta Market, also known as Quiapo Market and officially called the Quinta Market and Fishport since 2017, is a palengke on Carlos Palanca Street in Quiapo, Manila, in the Philippines, along the banks of the Pasig River.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to UST Museum of Arts and Sciences?

Nearby attractions include University of Santo Tomas Main Building, Manila (1 min walk), University of Santo Tomas, Manila (2 min walk), Benavides Park, Manila (3 min walk), Lacson Avenue, Manila (5 min walk).

How to get to UST Museum of Arts and Sciences by public transport?

The nearest stations to UST Museum of Arts and Sciences:

Bus

UST Osmeña Gate • Lines: 311 (3 min walk)
Maria de Leon Trans - Sampaloc Terminal (4 min walk)

Light rail

Bambang • Lines: 1 (12 min walk)
Doroteo Jose • Lines: 1 (15 min walk)

Train

Laon Laan (13 min walk)
España (14 min walk)

Metro

Recto • Lines: 2 (15 min walk)
Legarda • Lines: 2 (18 min walk)

Ferry

Lawton • Lines: Pasig River Ferry (29 min walk)
Escolta • Lines: Pasig River Ferry (32 min walk)