Museo San Agustin
Museo San Agustin
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Dan L
Bunbury, Australia7,494 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Couples
The museum is a treasure trove of religious artefacts that showcase Catholicism since the arrival of the Spaniards in the Philippines. Irrespective of religious beliefs, the treasures on display are worthy of inclusion in any civic museum of note. I wondered at the value of the paintings that adorn the walls and galleries, likewise the vestments, liturgical vessels, religious artefacts, the antique furniture, etc. As with the church, a shore excursion tour only allows time for a brief look at treasures and a building structure that could be admired for some hours.
Written December 19, 2023
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Anne S
Leeds, UK570 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Couples
Lots of things to see, much information was in English. Probably more interesting if you’re religious.
Written November 30, 2023
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BalkrishnaShroff
Mumbai, India20,926 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Friends
It is located adjacent to to San Augustin Church in the historic walled city of Intramuros. It was originally built in 1587 as a monastery. Since then it has gone through a lot of natural calamities and damage during World War 11. It was convertd in to a museum in 1973.
It depicts the history of Christianity since 15th century. There are a lot of relics, paitings, antiques and artefacts in a huge two storey museum which are worth seeing. Its timings are from 8 to12 and 1 to 6.
Thanks a lot to our young studen cum part time guide Dean who explained to us in detail about this beautiful museum. He was not our official guide but seeing us in a big group, he helped us. GOD bless him.
Worth seeing...
Written October 24, 2023
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rosendo ocampo
Bacoor, Philippines1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023 • Friends
When I posted on diff.chat groups the picture of the Baroque retablo I helped reconstruct from the religious collection of my former boss Luis Ma. Araneta, I have guided privately 2 groups of closed friends (high school and college btachmates from UST) into the San Agustin Museum this couple of months. Aside from those who went there on their own or with their balikbayan relatives and friends. I’m so proud to say that after 50 long years, the retablo is still there intact as how I made it. Got lots of positive comments from friends re. not only about the retablo I did, but the entire religious collection housed in the museum. The only negative one is the lighting on the retablo. They said they cannot get a nice pic of it for lack of lighting. How I wish the museum can improve the lighting on the retablo itself. As of now, there are some other groups who are asking me to accompany them to visit the museum particularly to see the Baroque Retablo I reconstructed from the Araneta religious collection. Thank you very much.
Written July 16, 2023
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Seope
Manila, Philippines9 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023
is this in manila or some other city?
is there any accommodation near this location and what is the budget required?
Written April 1, 2023
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Kim
Sydney, Australia13 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023 • Friends
We had not realised the breadth of the collection of artefacts and historically significant pieces contained in the museum until we took a guided tour. Our guides were two lovely young ladies who are studying Tourism. Their knowledge and courtesy made the tour very enjoyable. We spent approx 40 mins with them, touring the site and learning the history of the Philippines, specifically related to The Church of San Agustin. We had the good fortune to witness a wedding. I would highly recommend this tour.
Written March 3, 2023
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PartyKrill
Boston, MA174 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023 • Couples
The Augustinian monastery that’s been onsite since around the turn of the 17th century (though restored since damage since WWII) is now a museum dedicated to the history of the church & the monks there. There are interesting pieces of art & furniture from the entire history of the building. A standout is the room containing pages of the monk & botanist Manuel Blanco’s book on the flora of the Philippines. You can also access the choir of the church itself, which is stunning, & see the collection of choir books that were produced there in the traditional way up through the 19th century. The story the museum tells is overwhelmingly sympathetic to Spanish colonialism & the spread of Catholicism, but that’s hardly surprising considering the Augustinians are still in charge here, and it’s still a fascinating story.
Written February 13, 2023
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jedes
Las Vegas, NV35 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022
The Botany museum is particularly outstanding. Few Filipinos realize how important Fr. Manuel Blanco's 'Flora de Filipinas" was in the understanding of the medicinal value of plants.

Even the columbarium is an interesting study in Manila history, with a veritable who's who buried there.
Written January 15, 2023
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The_Traveling_Expat
Chicago, IL398 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022
This was the first museum I visited in Manila, and I was quite impressed by it. The exhibits are well thought out and put together. In addition, the price of admission was very reasonable and cheap for what you can see.
Written December 23, 2022
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Jun Acullador
Pasig, Philippines725 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022 • Friends
The artifacts are priceless. The info displayed is very helpful in telling the historical significance of the museum “piece.” The place itself needs to be renovated and upgraded.
Written October 4, 2022
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