USC Talamban Campus, Cebu City

Philippine life, preserved since 1952.

Explore the specimens behind decades of teaching and research at the USC Biological Museum, then come see them up close.

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Mist rising over a tropical rainforest canopy

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A display case of pinned milkweed butterflies (family Danaidae), each with a handwritten collection label

Class Insecta

Entomology

Insects showcasing extraordinary form, function, and ecological roles.

A preserved lizard with a spiny crest and glass eyes, displayed in a glass case

Amphibians and reptiles

Herpetology

Amphibians and reptiles of the Philippines and beyond.

A preserved prawn with long, pale blue claws laid out on a display table

Marine organisms

Marine Biology

Marine organisms and ecosystems that sustain life beneath our seas.

A pressed plant specimen from a herbarium collection

Science in service of society

The USC Biological Museum supports teaching, research, and public engagement by preserving biological collections and promoting biodiversity awareness and conservation.

Research: Advancing scientific discovery and knowledge.
Education: Inspiring learners through hands-on experiences.
Conservation: Championing the protection of biodiversity for future generations.

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