San Agustin Museum is located at Intramuros in Manila. Originally, the museum was a monastery, which was used by the Augustinians. It is spread across two floors.
About San Agustin Museum
The shape of the museum in Manila is that of a square. It has a huge courtyard in the center. There is a huge bell weighing 3400 kg in the museum. The divisions of the museum are:
Ground Floor:
In the ground floor of San Agustin Museum, tourists can visit Sacristy, Sala De La Capitulacion and Refactory - Sala Profundis/Crypt. At Sala De La Capitulacion, items displayed include statues and artifacts of San Agustin Church. Paintings and statues are displayed in Sacristy.
First Floor:
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The staircase leading to the first floor of the museum was made by Chinese Granite. The divisions of the first floor are:
- San Agustin Hall
- San Pablo Hall
- Church Vestments
- Porcelain Room
Beautiful garden festoons the premises of San Agustin Museum. Some of the other displayed items of the museum include silver and gold ornaments, altars, liturgical vestments and chests. The museum reflects the opulence of the culture and history of Philippine. The museum remains open on all days from 9.00 a.m. to 12.00noon and again from 1.00pm to 5.00pm.
Address of San Agustin Museum is:
San Agustin Museum
2/F San Agustin Monastery,
General Luna Street
Intramuros
Manila,
1002
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