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U. P. Los Baños (UPLB) Museum of Natural History


The Museum of Natural History (MNH) of the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) is a center of documentation and a repository of biological specimens for scientific reference.

by Jhaypee Guia on June 21, 2012

Overview

The Museum of Natural History (MNH) of the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) is a center of documentation and a repository of biological specimens for scientific reference. It is a center of research, information, and education. The museum has a diverse collection of more than 200,000 preserved Philippine animals, plants, cultures of living microorganisms, and other biota that showcase the country’s rich biodiversity. It houses most of the priceless collections of birds and small mammals of the late Dr. Rabor. Furthermore, in its Hortorium is a diverse collection of living plants. The museum is also actively involved in public education through exhibits, lectures on biodiversity, taxonomy, biology, and ecology of varied flora and fauna.

Location

UPLB Campus, Los Baños, Laguna.

Accommodation

  • El Cielito Inn Sta Rosa 

Location : Sta Rosa Tagaytay Road, Santa Rosa, Laguna, Philippines

  • Paseo Premiere Hotel 

Location : Sta. Rosa Business Park, Santa Rosa, Laguna, Philippines

  • The Green Glass Boutique Hotel 

Location : Crossing Calamba City, Calamba, Laguna, Philippines

  • Tahanan Ni Aling Meding Hotel 

Location : Dagatan Boulevard, Sampaloc Lake, San Pablo, Laguna, Philippines

  • Rockpoint Hotspring Resort Hotel & Spa 

Location : Maria Makiling Hot Springs Village, Purok Uno, Brgy Pansol Calamba City, Los Banos, Laguna, Philippines 4017

How to Get There

Here is a list of terminals where you can spot buses offering trips to Laguna.

  • Kamias, Quezon City (near Cubao)
  • Buendia corner Taft Ave., Manila

Take the bus that has a trip going to Sta. Cruz, Laguna. The bus will pass by Los Baños. Tell the driver or conductor to drop you off at UPLB, more popularly known as “College”. Then, ride a jeep going to campus.

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