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San Agustin Museum

Calle Real del Palacio | Intramuros, Manila, Luzon 1002 , Philippines
63 2 527 4061
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Ranked #11 of 78 attractions in Manila
Type: History Museums
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Alajuela, Costa Rica
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013

I actually included my comments on this museum in my comment on San Agustin Church. It is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The museum does a good job of displaying sacred objects and artifacts. There is a fee to get into the museum and church, but this fee supports the upkeep and maintenance of the site. Worth a... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2013

This is a MUST SEE in Intramuros. Almost didn't get to see it as it was closed the three days after Easter. Make sure you see the upper floors where the organ is located. Well worth it inspite of the heat.

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Lisboa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2013

The San Agustin Museum is really a tresure in Manila. However I had the feeling that its beauty is understimated since there are pieces of art in there which are not given the proper consideration. (High temperatures, humidity..etc would deteriorate them) I saw that there are some works on going in order to maintain the Church, the courtyards...etc Travellers from... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2013

need to do some cultural thing while in manila..and fort santiago was the place to go..just saw the church randomly and decided to spend a couple of hour or two inside..definitely worth going!!!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 23, 2013

I Will let my Photos do the Talking....... They was Lots More to this Museum but was Not Allowed to take Photo's

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Plymouth, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 13, 2013

100 PHP entrance fee. You are given a printed information sheet and follow the signs around. 3D painting on the ceiling of the Church is very impressive. We are not particularly religious but enjoyed reading the information, seeing the architecture and exhibits. Personally I was surprised at the amount of ivory used. We went around in 1 1/2 hrs, so... More

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Manila, Philippines
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 19, 2013

We love exploring the history behind all the artifacts & the history of the whole place. Downside. Eerie feeling in some of the rooms at the 2nd floor.

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Manila
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed January 27, 2013

Having been to the museums in Europe, the San Agustin Museum doesn't even come close to the grandiose of the popular European museums. An entrance fee is collected, which is, unfortunately, not worth it.

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Sonoran Desert AZ
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2013

This museum, attached to beautiful San Agustin's church, gives no indication from the outside as to what's inside. We almost missed it, I'm glad we didn't. The religious artifacts and the highly revered icons offer an excellent introduction to the strong and fervent Catholicism practiced in The Philippines, and the old paintings offer a great look at the history of... More

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Manila
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2013

For such a small museum and it is just as big as a room, the entrance fee is too hefty. Though there are many tourists, a lot of them choose not to enter.

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