UST Museum Waives Entrance Fees Until November 14

(SPOT.ph) If the walls of the University of Sto. Tomas could talk, they would reveal a lot of secrets. As the oldest university in Asia, UST has a lot of history hidden in its hallowed halls. Lucky for us, we don't need a time machine to dive deep into the university's lore—all we have to do is visit the UST Museum.

Good news: The UST Museum is waiving all entrance fees until November 14. Add this university museum to your itinerary on your adventure around the capital city of Manila.

Check out the UST Museum for free this month:

Before you rush to the UST Museum, you should know that it is closed on the weekends and public holidays. Keep that in mind when you're making your itineraries. Despite waiving all fees for this month, the museum still maintains its regular operating hours.

Here's the schedule for entry to the UST Museum:

• Mondays: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 
• Tuesdays to Fridays: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

The UST Museum is open for walk-ins regardless of whether you're a Thomasian or not. Just make sure to wear proper clothing and footwear. Note that wearing flip flops, spaghetti strap tops, and short skirts and shorts is not allowed in the UST Museum.

What you can find in the UST Museum:

Founded in 1869, the UST Museum was established following a mandate by the Spanish government that required all first-class colleges to have a museum. It started as an observation room with a collection of mineral, botanical, and biological specimens used in medicine under the old Spanish curriculum.

Today, the UST Museum is home to seven main displays: the Coin Collection, the Ethnology Collection, the Medals, the Memorabilia, Natural History, Visual Arts, and the Hall of Philippine Religious Images.

It contains an eclectic mix of artifacts, memorabilia, and religious images, each showcasing a unique part of Philippine history. Aside from that, it also includes a collection of rare Philippine wildlife and an array of visual masterpieces, including works of Juan Luna and Fernando Amorsolo.

Apart from the main museum proper, it also houses a smaller gallery for limited-time-only exhibits, a souvenir shop, and a mini-library, where you can spend quiet time reflecting on what you've seen around the museum.

The UST Museum is at the University of Santo Tomas' Main Building, España Boulevard, Sampaloc, Manila City. It is open every Monday, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; and from Tuesday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, visit UST Museum's Facebook page.

Also read:
The SPOT.ph Guide to University Museums in Metro Manila
10 Museums Around the Philippines for Your Bucket List

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