singapore museum guide

SINGAPORE
MUSEUM
GUIDE
JANUARY 2016
THE MUSEUM ROUNDTABLE
The Museum Roundtable (MR) is an initiative led by National
Heritage Board (NHB). Since 1996, it has represented and
comprises a collective of public and private museums,
heritage galleries and unique attractions of science and
discovery in Singapore. With more than 55 members
currently, the MR strives to develop a stronger museumgoing culture in Singapore while positioning museums as
unique and fascinating destinations.
Please visit www.museums.com.sg for more information.
ART
Art Retreat Museum .................................................6
NUS Baba House .......................................................7
NUS Museum .............................................................8
Singapore Art Museum ............................................9
Tan Swie Hian Museum ............................................10
CULTURE & COMMUNITY
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Asian Civilisations Museum ....................................11
Chinatown Heritage Centre ....................................12
Chinese Heritage Centre .........................................13
Eurasian Heritage Centre .........................................14
Fuk Tak Chi Museum ..................................................15
Gan Heritage Centre .................................................16
Indian Heritage Centre .............................................17
Malay Heritage Centre .............................................18
Ngee Ann Cultural Centre .......................................19
Peranakan Museum ..................................................20
Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall ....................21
The Intan ......................................................................22
DEFENCE
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Army Museum of Singapore ...................................23
Battlebox ......................................................................24
Civil Defence Heritage Gallery ...............................25
Fort Siloso ...................................................................26
Home Team Gallery ...................................................27
Memories at Old Ford Factory ...............................28
Police Heritage Centre .............................................29
Reflections at Bukit Chandu ...................................30
Republic of Singapore Air Force Museum ...........31
Republic of Singapore Navy Museum ..................32
S’pore Discovery Centre ..........................................33
The Changi Museum .................................................34
HEALTHCARE
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HealthZone .................................................................35
National Healthcare Group
Polyclinics’ Gallery of Memories ............................36
Tan Tock Seng Hospital’s Heritage Museum .......37
The SGH Museum .....................................................38
Woodbridge Museum ..............................................39
NATIONAL HISTORY
LIFESTYLE &
COLLECTIBLES
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National Library, Singapore ......................................40
MINT Museum of Toys ..............................................41
Red Dot Design Museum ........................................42
Singapore Coins and Notes Museum ...................43
Singapore Sports Museum ......................................44
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BCA Gallery .................................................................45
HDB Gallery ................................................................46
Land Transport Gallery .............................................47
Ministry of Education (MOE) Heritage Centre.....48
National Museum of Singapore .............................49
Singapore City Gallery ..............................................50
Singapore Maritime Gallery ....................................51
Singapore Philatelic Museum .................................52
Sustainable Singapore Gallery @ Marina Barrage.. 53
The Grassroots Heritage Centre ............................54
The IRAS Gallery – The Singapore Tax Story ......55
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SCIENCE &
INNOVATION
Contents
Find Your Museum ....................................................2
Events ...........................................................................4
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ArtScience Museum .................................................56
IExperience ..................................................................57
Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum ...........58
NEWater Visitor Centre ...........................................59
Science Centre Singapore .......................................60
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41 MINT Museum of Toys
42 Red Dot Design Museum
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46 HDB Gallery
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51 Singapore Maritime Gallery
52 Singapore Philatelic Museum
53 Sustainable Singapore Gallery
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54 The Grassroots Heritage Centre
55 The IRAS Gallery
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57 IExperience
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Events
Lunar New Year Promotion
January – February
Based on the incoming zodiac animal for the
New Year, participating Museum Roundtable
members will distribute their own uniquely
designed red packets to visitors of their museums
and galleries during the festive season. Collect
these limited edition red packets while
stocks last.
Please visit www.museums.com.sg
for more information.
Battle For Singapore
February – March
To commemorate the anniversary of the Fall of Singapore in
1942, the MR organises a series of guided tours, exhibitions and
public talks aimed at educating the general public about this key
milestone in Singapore’s history. Join us in appreciating the heroic
efforts of Singapore’s war heroes and the hardships suffered during
the Japanese Occupation.
Please visit www.museums.com.sg for more information.
Children’s Season
May – June
Children’s Season is an annual festival featuring fun and exciting
programmes specially tailored for the young. With a series of
activities that inspire, engage and educate children through
experiential exhibits and educational children’s programmes,
Children’s Season promises something exciting for both the young
and families.
Please visit www.museums.com.sg for more information.
Museum Roundtable Arts &
Heritage Village @ Istana Art Event
August
The Museum Roundtable Arts & Heritage Village @ Istana Art Event
is held on the weekend before National Day in conjunction with
Singapore’s National Day celebration. Through hands-on activities,
participants will not only learn more about the different museums
and heritage institutions in Singapore, but also be given the
opportunity to explore the diverse offerings of Singapore’s arts and
heritage ecosystem.
Please visit www.museums.com.sg for more information.
Art
Art Retreat Museum
www.artretreatmuseum.com
Address
10 Ubi Crescent
Lobby C #01-45/47
Ubi Techpark
Singapore 408564
T 6749 0880
F 6742 1231
E [email protected]
Opening Hours
Tuesday to Saturday:
11am – 6pm
The Art Retreat Museum is Singapore’s first
private museum to showcase a substantial
collection of modern Asian and European art.
Established in 2003 and incorporating the Wu
Guanzhong Gallery, the museum has a collection
of 1,500 paintings by more than 135 artists.
The main gallery of the Art Retreat Museum
features temporary and travelling exhibitions
showcasing works by Singapore, regional and
international artists, which are curated by guest
curators from Singapore and abroad.
Closed on Sunday, Monday
and Public Holidays
Getting There
MRT
Macpherson
Bus
63
Admission
Free
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National University of Singapore
(NUS) Baba House
www.nus.edu.sg/museum/baba
Address
157 Neil Road
Singapore 088883
T 6227 5731
E [email protected]
Opening Hours
Due to conservation
considerations, visits
are by heritage tour
bookings only
Getting There
MRT
Outram Park
Established in 2008, the NUS Baba House was
once the ancestral home of a Straits Chinese
family. It is now conceived as a heritage house to
promote appreciation, reflection and research into
Straits Chinese history and culture.
The first and the second floor of the NUS Baba
House reference the Straits Chinese community’s
material culture dating back to the early 20th
century. The third floor gallery hosts temporary
exhibitions, providing an avenue for researchers
and art practitioners to explore and contribute
to the evolving discourse on the Straits Chinese
culture, hybridity, architecture, conservation and
urban development.
Bus
2, 12, 54, 61, 120, 121,
122, 124, 143, 147, 166,
167, 174, 190, 196, 197,
961, CT8, CT18, CT28
Admission
Free admission via
heritage tours offered
on Monday 2pm,
Tuesday 6.30pm,
Thursday 10am
and Saturday 11am
Advanced booking is
required. Each tour is
limited to 13 participants
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Art
National University of Singapore
(NUS) Museum
www.nus.edu.sg/museum
Address
National University
of Singapore
University Cultural Centre
50 Kent Ridge Crescent
Singapore 119279
T 6516 8817
F 6778 3738
E [email protected]
Opening Hours
Tuesday to Friday:
10am – 7.30pm
Saturday and Sunday:
10am – 6pm
The NUS Museum focuses on regional Asian
art and culture, and leverages on its collection
and curatorial practices to provide resources for
teaching and research in support of NUS' mission
to transform the way people think and work
through education, research and service.
The roots of the NUS Museum can be traced to
the establishment of the University of Malaya
Art Museum in 1955. Its collection of over 8,000
artefacts and artworks are divided across four
collections: the Lee Kong Chian Collection, the
South and Southeast Asian Collection, the Ng
Eng Teng Collection and the Straits Chinese
Collection, housed at NUS Baba House.
Closed on Monday
and Public Holidays
Getting There
MRT
Clementi, Kent Ridge
Bus
33, 96, 151, 188
Admission
Free
Guided tours are available
upon request and charges may
be applicable. Please email
[email protected] or call
6516 8817 for enquiries
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Singapore Art Museum
www.singaporeartmuseum.sg
Address
71 Bras Basah Road
Singapore 189555
SAM at 8Q
8 Queen Street
Singapore 188535
T 6589 9580
F 6334 7919
Opening Hours
Saturday and Thursday:
10am – 7pm
Getting There
Opened in 1996, the Singapore Art Museum
(SAM) is a contemporary art museum which
focuses on art-making and art-thinking in
Singapore, Southeast Asia and Asia,
encompassing a worldwide perspective on
contemporary art practice.
Housing one of the most important collections
of contemporary art from the region, SAM
advocates and makes accessible interdisciplinary
contemporary art through research-led and
evolving curatorial practice. SAM seeks to seed
and nourish a stimulating and creative space in
Singapore through its exhibitions, publications,
public and educational programmes, as well as
cross-disciplinary residencies and exchanges.
MRT
Bras Basah, Bugis,
City Hall, Dhoby Ghaut
Bus
7, 14, 16, 36, 77, 111,
131, 162, 167, 171, 175,
502, 518, 700
Admission
Citizens & PRs: Free
Foreign Visitors:
Adults: $10
Students: $5
(with valid student pass)
Senior citizens: $5
(60 years old and above)
Groups of 20 or more:
20% on adult admission tickets
Child: Free (below 6 years old)
Free entry to SAM every
Friday from 6pm – 9pm and
on SAM Open House days
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Art
Tan Swie Hian Museum
www.tanswiehian.sg
Address
460 Sims Avenue
Singapore 387601
T 6744 3551
F 6747 8575
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday:
By appointment only
Established in 1993, the Tan Swie Hian Museum
is the first museum in Singapore dedicated to a
living artist. The highlight of the museum is its
collection of 100 works of art from the 1960s to
2010s by Tan Swie Hian.
The museum showcases oil and acrylic paintings,
calligraphy, ink and colour paintings as well as
prints by the artist. Complementing the collection
are objects belonging to Tan Swie Hian such as
his published books, manuscripts, seals, book
certificates and medals.
Closed on Saturday
and Sunday
Getting There
MRT
Aljunied
Admission
Free
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Culture & Community
Asian Civilisations Museum
www.acm.org.sg
Address
1 Empress Place
Singapore 179555
T 6332 7798
Opening Hours
Daily: 10am – 7pm
Fridays: 10am – 9pm
Getting There
MRT
Raffles Place
Bus
100, 130, 131, 75, 167
Established in 1993, the Asian Civilisations
Museum (ACM) is dedicated to exploring Asia’s
rich artistic heritage, especially the ancestral
cultures of Singaporeans. Currently housed in
the Empress Place Building, gazetted as a
National Monument on 14 February 1992,
the museum traces its roots to the 19th century
Raffles Museum.
ACM focuses on the historical connections
among Asian cultures, and between Asia and the
world. The history of Asia is examined through
Singapore’s role as a port city. International
exhibitions and annual programmes such as
the River Nights festival encourage visitors to
connect closely with arts and culture.
Admission
Citizens & PRs: Free
Foreign Visitors:
Adults: $8
Fridays 7pm – 9pm: $4
Students & Seniors: $4
Friday 7pm – 9pm: $2
Child: Free (below 6 years old)
Admission charges may vary
during special exhibitions
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Culture & Community
Address
48 Pagoda Street
Singapore 059207
T 6224 3928
Opening Hours
Daily: 9am – 8pm
Closed on every first
Monday of the month
Getting There
MRT
Chinatown
Bus
2, 12, 33, 54, 63, 124, 143,
147, 190, 851, 961, 961C,
970, CT8, CT18, CT28
Admission
Refer to website
for more information
Chinatown Heritage Centre
www.chinatownheritagecentre.com.sg
Located in three beautifully-restored shophouses
along Pagoda Street, the Chinatown Heritage
Centre serves as the gateway into Singapore’s
Chinatown where visitors can trace the footsteps
of Singapore’s early pioneers and discover the
personal stories of people who made Chinatown
their home.
The centre is the only place in Singapore that
features recreations of the original interiors of the
shophouses during the 1950s and offers visitors
a rare glimpse into the lives of Chinatown's early
residents. The centre offers character-guided
tours for visitors to meet the iconic characters of
Chinatown and fully experience the rich culture
and heritage charm of Singapore’s Chinatown.
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Chinese Heritage Centre
chc.ntu.edu.sg
Address
Nanyang Technological
University
Chinese Heritage Centre
12 Nanyang Drive
Singapore 637721
T 6790 6176
F 6792 0017
E [email protected]
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday:
9.30am – 5pm
Established in 1995, the Chinese Heritage Centre
is an autonomous research institute of the
Nanyang Technological University and functions
as a research centre, a library and a museum.
The centre houses two permanent exhibitions:
the "Chinese More or Less" exhibition which
explores the theme of "Chinese-ness" and
Chinese identity as well as the "Nantah Pictorial"
exhibition which features more than 120 archival
photographs of Nanyang University, the only
Chinese-medium institution of higher learning
outside of China in the 1950s.
Saturday and Sunday:
10am – 5pm
Closed on Public Holidays
Getting There
MRT
Boon Lay
Bus
179
Admission
Citizens & PRs: Free
Foreign Visitors:
Adult: $4
Student: $2
(Undergraduates and below)
Guided tours are available
upon request and charges are
applicable. Please email
[email protected] for booking
and enquiries
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Culture & Community
Eurasian Heritage Centre
www.eurasians.org.sg/eurasians-in-singapore/eurasianheritage-centre
Address
Eurasian
Community House
139 Ceylon Road
Singapore 429744
T 6447 1578
F 6447 3189
E [email protected]
Opening Hours
Tuesday to Sunday:
9am – 6pm
Closed on Monday
Getting There
The Eurasian Heritage Centre was established
in 2003 to provide a better understanding and
appreciation of the history and heritage of
Singapore’s Eurasian community, which has been
around since the 1800s when the founder of
modern Singapore, Sir Stamford Raffles, invited
Eurasians of Malacca and Penang to work in the
Singapore British Administration.
The centre’s three galleries showcase artefacts
such as personal belongings and household items
belonging to the Eurasian community which
emulate the traditions, lifestyle and culture of
Eurasians in Singapore, including prominent
Eurasian individuals who have contributed to
Singapore’s nation-building efforts.
MRT
Dakota
Bus
16, 33
Admission
Walk-in visitors: Free
Group booking of 10 or more:
$3 per pax
Guided tours (with a variety of
tour packages) are provided by
appointment.
Minimum group size of 20 for
each tour.
Refer to website for more
information.
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Address
76 Telok Ayer Street
Singapore 048464
T 6580 2888
Opening Hours
Daily 10am – 10pm
Getting There
MRT
Raffles Place,
Telok Ayer
Bus
30, 60, 80, 145,
166, 186, 197, 970
Admission
Free
Fuk Tak Chi Museum
www.fareastsquare.com.sg
With more than 17 years of history, the Fuk Tak
Chi Museum is Singapore’s first street museum
which features Chinese history and culture, and
showcases artefacts depicting the lives of early
Chinese migrants in Singapore.
Originally built in 1824 by the Hakka community,
the temple in which the museum is housed is
Singapore’s oldest temple dedicated to the deity
Tua Pek Kong. The temple was restored and
converted into a museum by craftsmen from
China and Malaysia, and features more than 200
artefacts contributed by residents in Chinatown.
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Culture & Community
Gan Heritage Centre
www.ganclan.sg
Address
18 Bukit Pasoh Road
Singapore 089832
T 6223 0739
9178 2041
F 6227 9967
E [email protected]
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday:
2pm – 6pm
By appointment only
Getting There
Housed in an 80-year-old clan association
building, the Gan Heritage Centre seeks to
honour and preserve the rich 2,500 year heritage
of the Gan clan, celebrate the historic and cultural
significance of the Gan ancestry, and uphold the
clanship spirit while promoting its relevance in a
modern, changing world.
With a comprehensive clan archive, the
centre presents the story of the clan from the
etymological origins of the Gan surname to the
contribution of Gan businessmen in shaping
Singapore. It also serves as a living museum
that encourages interaction with the younger
audience in search of their ancestral roots and
cultural identity.
MRT
Outram Park
Bus
2, 12, 33 54, 63, 124, 143,
147, 190, 851, 961, 970
Admission
Free
Please call for an appointment
Guide tours are subjected to
availability of volunteer guides
and limited to 30 participants
per session, on a first come,
first served basis
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Indian Heritage Centre
www.indianheritage.org.sg
Address
5 Campbell Lane
Singapore 209924
T 6291 1601
E [email protected]
Opening Hours
Tuesday to Thursday:
10am – 7pm
Friday to Saturday:
10am – 8pm
Sundays/Non-Monday
Public Holidays:
10am – 4pm
Opened in May 2015, the Indian Heritage
Centre is the first museum in Southeast Asia
to focus on the diverse heritage of the Indian
community. The centre serves as a focal point for
the community by showcasing the diverse stories
of the various groups and their rich links with the
global Indian diaspora.
The centre is also one of the first few museums
locally to adopt augmented reality in its
permanent galleries. It features more than 440
artefacts comprising jewellery, stone sculptures,
costumes, wood carvings, vintage suitcases used
by early immigrants and war-time publications
from the 1940s.
Closed on Mondays
Getting There
MRT
Little India
Bus
23, 48, 56, 57, 64, 65, 66,
67, 131, 139, 147, 166,
170, 640, 857, 960, 980
Admission
Citizens & PRs: Free
Foreign Visitors:
Free admission for children
aged 6 years and below
Adult: $4
Student: $2
Seniors: $2
(60 years old and above)
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Culture & Community
Malay Heritage Centre
www.malayheritage.org.sg
Address
85 Sultan Gate
Singapore 198501
T 6391 0450
F 6299 4316
Opening Hours
Tuesday to Sunday:
10am – 6pm
Last admission 5.30pm
Closed on Monday
Getting There
MRT
Bugis, Nicoll Highway
Established in 2005, the Malay Heritage Centre
showcases the history, culture and contributions
of the Malay community within the context of
Singapore’s historical and multicultural society.
The centre houses the Istana Kampong Gelam,
which was gazetted as a National Monument
in 2015.
With the galleries revamped on 1 September
2012, the centre’s permanent galleries now
highlight the history of Kampong Gelam
and showcase an interesting collection of
artefacts from the National Collection and
the Malay community. Through its exhibitions
and programmes, the centre establishes itself
as a vibrant destination of historical and
cultural significance for both Singaporeans and
international visitors.
Bus
2, 7, 10, 12, 14, 16, 32,
33, 51, 61, 63, 70, 80, 100,
107, 130, 133, 145, 175,
196, 197, 961, 980
Admission
Citizens & PRs: Free
Foreign Visitors:
Adults: $4
(20% discount for group
of 20 and above)
Family: $12
(for maximum of 5 members)
Seniors: $2
(60 years old and above)
Students: $2
Child: Free (below 6 years old)
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Ngee Ann Cultural Centre
www.ngeeann.com.sg
Address
97 Tank Road
Teochew Building
Singapore 238066
T 6737 9555
F 6733 3165
Opening Hours
The Ngee Ann Kongsi
Heritage Hall
Daily: 10am – 5pm
Established in 2003, the Ngee Ann Cultural Centre
houses the Ngee Ann Kongsi Heritage Hall and
the Ngee Ann Kongsi Collections Gallery. The
former commemorates the entrepreneurial spirit
of pioneers from the Ngee Ann Kongsi, while the
latter exhibits artworks acquired by the Ngee Ann
Cultural Centre.
The Ngee Ann Kongsi Heritage Hall showcases
archival materials and artefacts detailing the
inception, development and contributions of the
Ngee Ann Kongsi, while the Collections Gallery
showcases the artworks acquired and supported
by the Ngee Ann Kongsi.
The Ngee Ann Kongsi
Collections Gallery
Monday to Friday: 9am – 5pm Closed on Saturday,
Sunday and Public
Holidays
Getting There
MRT
Dhoby Ghaut
Bus
64, 123, 139, 143
Admission
Free
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Culture & Community
Peranakan Museum
www.peranakanmuseum.org.sg
Address
39 Armenian Street
Singapore 179941
T 6332 7591
Opening Hours
Daily: 10am – 7pm
Friday: 10am – 9pm
Getting There
MRT
Bras Basah, City Hall,
Dhoby Ghaut
The Peranakan Museum was set up in 2008 to
explore and showcase the culture of Peranakan
communities in Southeast Asia and houses one of
the finest and most comprehensive collections of
Peranakan objects.
Situated in the former Tao Nan Chinese School,
which was gazetted as a National Monument in
1998, the museum showcases the world’s finest
and most comprehensive Peranakan collection
through its nine galleries. It also provides a
stimulating and educational experience for
visitors interested in the living culture of the
Peranakan community in the region.
Bus
7, 14, 16, 36, 77, 106, 111,
124, 128, 131, 147, 162,
162M, 166, 167, 171, 174,
175, 190, 700, 700A, 857
Admission
Citizens & PRs: Free
Foreign Visitors:
Individuals: $6
Fridays 7pm – 9pm: $3
Students & Seniors: $3
Fridays 7pm – 9pm: $1.50
Child: Free (below 6 years old)
Admission charges may vary
during special exhibitions
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Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall
www.wanqingyuan.org.sg
Address
12 Tai Gin Road
Singapore 327874
T 6256 7377
F 6256 7677
Opening Hours
Tuesday to Sunday:
10am – 5pm
Closed on Monday
Getting There
MRT
Novena, Toa Payoh
The Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall, which
was gazetted as a National Monument in 1994,
traces Dr. Sun’s revolutionary activities in
Southeast Asia and highlights the impact of the
1911 Chinese Revolution on Singapore as well as
Singapore’s contributions to the revolution.
The revamped memorial hall was re-opened to
the public on 9 October 2011 and features a new
storyline and new galleries which introduce the
key Chinese community leaders who supported
Dr. Sun’s revolution in the early 20th century,
highlight Nanyang as a base for the 1911 Chinese
Revolution, and explore the impact and
influences of the revolution on Singapore’s
Chinese community.
Bus
21, 130, 131,
139, 145, 186
Admission
Citizens & PRs: Free
Foreign Visitors:
Adult: $4
Senior Citizen*: $2
(60 years old and above)
Student*: $2
Child: $1 (6–12 years old)
*A valid identification
card must be produced
upon request
For group visits, please email
us at [email protected] to make a booking
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Culture & Community
The Intan
Celebrating All Things Peranakan
www.the-intan.com
Address
69 Joo Chiat Terrace
Singapore 427231
T 6440 1148
Opening Hours
By appointment only
Getting There
MRT
Eunos, Paya Lebar
Located in the heart of Joo Chiat, a precinct
known for its multicultural heritage, The Intan was
set up in 2003 to showcase the history, traditions
and lifestyle of Peranakans in Singapore.
Bringing together the old and the new, the
private museum exhibits Peranakan artefacts
from Malaysia, Indonesia, India, China and
England within a modern home setting. It
also provides visitors with an immersive
environment to appreciate the rich culture
of Peranakans.
Bus
33
Admission
Based on number
of visitors
For booking, please drop us an
email indicating your preferred
visiting date and time to
[email protected]
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Defence
Army Museum of Singapore
www.armymuseum.gov.sg
Address
520 Upper Jurong Road
Singapore 638367
T 6861 3651
F 6861 5263
Opening Hours
Tuesday to Sunday:
10am – 6pm
Closed on Monday
except Public Holidays
Established in 2007, the Army Museum of
Singapore takes its visitors on a journey that
traces the development of the Singapore army.
Honouring the contributions and experiences of
Singaporean soldiers in the past and present, the
museum allows visitors to learn more about the
heritage of the Singapore army while celebrating
the contributions of our citizen soldiers.
Situated just outside the SAFTI Military Institute
compound, the musuem’s galleries also showcase
medals and personal mementos from former
National Servicemen, as well as a mock-up of a
1970s trainee bunk.
Getting There
MRT
Joo Koon
Bus
182, 193
Admission
Citizens & PRs: Free
Foreign Visitors:
Adult: $5
Child: $3 (6–12 years old)
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Defence
Battlebox
www.battlebox.com.sg
Address
2 Cox Terrace
Singapore 179622
T 6338 6133
E [email protected]
Opening Hours
Monday: 1pm – 5.30pm
Tuesday to Sunday:
9.30am – 5.30pm
Last admission 4.30pm
Getting There
A former underground command centre in
Fort Canning Hill, the Battlebox was built in the
late 1930s and was part of the Malaya Command
Headquarters during the Battle for Singapore.
It was also the site where Lieutenant-General
Arthur Percival made the fateful decision to
surrender Singapore to the Japanese on 15
February 1942.
When the museum re-opens in February 2016,
it will dispel the myths and unveil the true causes
of defeat surrounding the largest capitulation
in British military history. Visitors can discover
how the 1942 underground command centre
functioned as a bunker replete with features such
as signals and air defence rooms.
MRT
Dhoby Ghaut
Bus
7, 14, 14E, 16, 36, 65,
77, 106, 111, 124, 128,
162, 162M, 167, 171
Admission
Refer to website
for more information
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Civil Defence Heritage Gallery
www.scdf.gov.sg
Address
62 Hill Street
Singapore 179367
T 6332 2996
F 6332 2994
Opening Hours
Tuesday to Sunday
including Public Holidays:
10am – 5pm
Located within the Central Fire Station, which
was gazetted as a National Monument in 1998,
the Civil Defence Heritage Gallery traces the
history and development of fire-fighting and
civil defence in Singapore from the late 1800s
to the present.
Featuring over 1,500 artefacts, the gallery also
showcases the Singapore Civil Defence Force’s
illustrious history and promotes greater public
awareness of the importance of civil defence.
Closed on Monday
Getting There
MRT
City Hall, Clarke Quay
Bus
2, 12, 32, 33, 51, 61,
62, 63, 80, 197
Admission
Free
Please call for group bookings
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Defence
Fort Siloso
www.sentosa.com.sg
Address
Sentosa Island
Siloso Point
T 1800 7368 672
Opening Hours
Daily: 10am – 6pm
Last admission 5.30pm
Getting There
MRT
Harbourfront
Fort Siloso is the sole surviving preserved
coastal fort in Singapore built on Sentosa
Island in the 1880s as part of a ring of British
fortresses guarding the Singapore harbour. It
houses a museum where visitors can learn about
World War II in Singapore and Fort Siloso’s
contribution to its defense.
With a collection of war memorabilia and coastal
guns, visitors can catch a glimpse into a soldier’s
life during World War II. Fort Siloso also houses
the Surrender Chambers, a waxwork gallery
where visitors can learn more about the British
Surrender in 1942 and the Japanese Surrender
to the Allied Forces in 1945.
Proceed to Sentosa Island via
Sentosa Express, Cable Car or
Sentosa Broadwalk.
For more details, kindly refer to
www.sentosa.com.sg/en/
attractions/siloso-point/fortsiloso-tours
Bus
Sentosa Bus 1 or 2
Admission
Free
Guided Tour
Experience the Fort with
our guides in a 90-minute
walking tour
Tour Timings:
11.30am – 1pm,
1.30pm – 3pm,
2pm – 3.30pm,
4pm – 5.30pm
Maximum group size of
20 guests for each tour
Charges for Guided Tour
Admission to Surrender Chambers
Citizens & PRs:
Adult: $15
Child: $10 (7–12 years old)
Senior Citizen: $10
(60 years old and above)
Citizens & PRs:
Adult: $5
Child: $3.50 (3–12 years old)
Senior Citizen: $3.50
(60 years old and above)
Foreign Visitors:
Adult: $20
Child: $14 (7–12 years old)
Senior Citizen: $14
(60 years old and above)
Foreign Visitors:
Adult: $6
Child: $4.50 (3–12 years old)
Senior Citizen: $4.50
(60 years old and above)
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Address
501 Old Choa Chu Kang
Road, Singapore 698928
T 6465 3726
F 6465 3793
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday:
9am – 5.30pm
Closed on Saturday,
Sunday and Public
Holidays
Getting There
MRT
Choa Chu Kang
Bus
172, 975
Home Team Gallery
The Home Team Gallery serves as a platform for
all Home Team Departments and its two statutory
boards to showcase their rich heritage and
operational achievements while highlighting their
multi-faceted joint operational roles.
The latest addition to the gallery is the Home
Team Firearms Exhibition. It features artefacts
such as decommissioned firearms as a storytelling
tool to showcase how the dynamic of law
enforcement since 1819 vis-à-vis the community
has changed with the evolution of Home Team
firearms. Through real-life case studies, visitors
are educated on how the Home Team contributes
to make Singapore a safe and secure home.
Admission
Free
By appointment only
For booking, please call
6465 3726 or email to
[email protected]
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Defence
Memories at Old Ford Factory
www.nas.gov.sg/moff
Address
351 Upper Bukit Timah
Road Singapore 588192
T 6332 3255
Opening Hours
Monday to Saturday:
9am – 5.30pm
Sunday: 12pm – 5.30pm
Getting There
MRT
Beauty World,
Bukit Batok,
Choa Chu Kang,
Clementi
The Old Ford Factory is the site where the British
surrendered to the Japanese on 15 February
1942. The Memories at Old Ford Factory retells
the hardships faced by those who lived through
the Japanese Occupation from 1942–1945.
The historical site houses a permanent exhibition,
“Syonan Years: Singapore Under Japanese Rule
1942-1945”, which traces the events leading to,
during and after the Japanese Occupation, and
features oral history accounts, archival records
and other personal effects which belong to World
War II survivors.
Note: Memories at Old Ford Factory is currently
undergoing a revamp and is estimated to re-open in
early 2017.
Bus
67, 75, 170, 171,
173, 178, 184, 961
Admission
$3
Free admission for all
children below 6 years old,
Singaporeans and PRs,
Singapore student passholders
and Museum Roundtable
members
Free admission to all
on Open House Day.
Please check website for
list of Open House Days
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Police Heritage Centre
www.police.gov.sg/spfheritage
Address
Police Headquarters
New Phoenix Park
28 Irrawaddy Road
Singapore 329560
T 6478 2123
F 6352 5046
Opening Hours
Tuesday to Friday:
10am – 5pm
Established in 2002, the Police Heritage Centre
chronicles the origins and development of the
Singapore Police Force since the 1800s. Visitors
can learn about the importance of the rule of
law, the interplay of justice and corrupt-free
governance as well as the importance of trust and
rapport between the people and the police.
Featuring artefacts such as riot gear, security
firearms as well as seized weapons of secret
societies, the centre takes visitors on a historical
journey of the Singapore Police Force and
commemorates distinguished officers for their
acts of gallantry.
Saturday: 10am – 1pm
Closed on Monday,
Sunday and Public
Holidays
Getting There
MRT
Novena
Bus
21, 54, 56, 124, 130, 131,
139, 143, 145, 162, 166,
167, 186, 512, 518, 603,
851, 980
Admission
Free
By appointment only
Appointments are to be
made at least 5 working
days in advance
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Defence
Reflections at Bukit Chandu
www.nhb.gov.sg/museums/reflections-at-buki-chandu
Address
31-K Pepys Road
Singapore 118458
T 6375 2510
Opening Hours
Tuesday to Sunday:
9am – 5.30pm
Closed on Monday
except Public Holidays
Situated near the Battle of Pasir Panjang
where 1,400 brave soldiers from the Malay
Regiment heroically made its last stand against
a 13,000-strong invading Japanese army,
Reflections at Bukit Chandu is a World War II
interpretative centre housed in a restored black
and white colonial bungalow.
Through artefacts, exhibits and the use of
multimedia, visitors can learn more about
the heroic acts of distinguished individuals
during World War II, reflect on Singapore’s war
experience and appreciate challenges faced by
Singapore in the building of a nation.
Getting There
MRT
HarbourFront, Pasir Panjang
Bus
10, 30, 51, 143, 176, 188
Admission
Citizens & PRs: Free*
Foreign Visitors:
Adult: $2
Student: $1
Senior Citizen: $1
(60 years old and above)
*Exclude selected special exhibitions
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Republic of Singapore Air Force Museum
www.mindef.gov.sg/rsaf
Address
400 Airport Road
Singapore 534234
T 6461 8504/8506
F 6461 8505
Opening Hours
Tuesday to Sunday:
8.30am – 5pm
Closed on Monday,
and Public Holidays
Getting There
Established more than 27 years ago, the Republic
of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) Museum showcases
the history, heritage and values of the Republic
of Singapore Air Force by tracing its development
and its contributions in peacetime and
security operations.
The museum’s six galleries feature artefacts such
as fighter jets, missiles, and anti-aircraft systems
as well as interactive multimedia. The five newly
revamped galleries showcase the dynamic RSAF's
capabilities in defending the nation and to instill
pride in servicemen. A newly installed basic flight
simulator also provides visitors with an immersive
hands-on experience of the air force’s story.
Bus
90, 94
Admission
Free
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Defence
Address
112 Tanah Merah
Coast Road, Outside
Changi Naval Base
(Next to SAF Yacht Club)
Singapore 498794
T 6544 5147
E rsnmuseum@defence.
gov.sg
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday:
9am – 5pm
Saturday: 9am – 3pm
Closed on Sunday
and Public Holidays
Getting There
Republic of Singapore Navy Museum
www.mindef.gov.sg/navy
Built in 1987, the Republic of Singapore Navy
Museum showcases the history of the Republic of
Singapore Navy and traces its development and
transformation into the modern and integrated
maritime fighting force it is today.
In addition to the display of models, weapons
and artefacts, visitors can view the Navy’s past
and present uniforms, appreciate the ties forged
with foreign counterparts, and learn more
about navy operations, from the protection
of Singapore’s shores and waters to overseas
humanitarian assistance.
Car, Taxi or
Self-Chartered Bus
Admission
Free
Guided tours are available
for groups of 10 or more
people. Please contact us
prior to your visit for
arrangements
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S’pore Discovery Centre
www.sdc.com.sg
Address
510 Upper Jurong Road
Singapore 638365
T 6792 6188
F 6792 1233
E [email protected]
Opening Hours
Tuesday to Sunday:
9am – 6pm
The S'pore Discovery Centre is a non-profit
organisation established in 1996 to share and
promote the Singapore Story and inspire visitors
to contribute to Singapore’s future.
Through the use of interactive exhibits such as
the Crisis Simulation Theatre, Shooting Gallery,
Dream Lab and Visionarium Design Studio, the
centre provides an engaging and multi-sensory
learning experience for visitors to learn what
makes Singapore tick and gain insights into
Singapore’s challenges, dreams and aspirations.
Closed on Mondays*
*Except Public Holidays and
School Term Holidays
Getting There
MRT
Joo Koon
Bus
182, 193
Admission
Citizens & PRs: Free
Foreign Visitors:
Basic
Entry to SDC Permanent
Exhibits Gallery
1 x SAFTI Bus Tour
1 x Special Movie
Adult: $10
Youth: $7.50 (13–20 years old)
Child: $6 (3–12 years old)
Senior Citizen: $9
(60 years old and above)
Family: $28
(2 Adults + 2 Youth/Child)
Value
Entry to SDC Permanent
Exhibits Gallery
1 x SAFTI Bus Tour
1 x Special Movie
1 x 3D Short Film
Adult: $13
Youth: $10.50 (13–20 years old)
Child: $9 (3–12 years old)
Senior Citizen: $11.70
(60 years old and above)
Family: $40
(2 Adults + 2 Youth/Child)
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Plus
Entry to SDC Permanent
Exhibits Gallery
1 x SAFTI Bus Tour
1 x Special Movie
1 x Blockbuster Movie
Adult: $15
Youth: $13 (13–20 years old)
Child: $10 (3–12 years old)
Senior Citizen: $13.50
(60 years old and above)
Family: $45
(2 Adults + 2 Youth/Child)
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Defence
The Changi Museum
www.changimuseum.com.sg
Address
1000 Upper Changi
Road North
Singapore 507707
T 6214 2451
F 6214 1179
Opening Hours
Daily: 9.30am – 5pm
Last admission 4.30pm
Getting There
MRT
Tanah Merah
Established in 1988 and relocated in 2001,
The Changi Museum is dedicated to the
prisoners of war and civilian internees who were
incarcerated in Singapore, particularly those who
were interned at the infamous Changi Prison
during World War II.
Through the personal artefacts and stories of
the prisoners of war, visitors can deepen their
appreciation of the heroic and inspirational
stories that unfolded in Changi during World War
II. The museum also documents significant events
of the Japanese Occupation and serves
as an important educational institution and
resource centre on World War II history.
Bus
2
Admission
Free
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Healthcare
HealthZone
www.hpb.gov.sg/healthzone
Address
Health Promotion Board
3 Second Hospital Avenue
Level 2 Singapore 168937
T 1800 4350 3616
F 6538 7725
Opening Hours
Monday: 1pm – 5pm
Tuesday to Saturday*:
9am – 5pm
Established in 1998, HealthZone is Singapore’s
only healthy lifestyle exhibition centre and
features eight thematic areas: Fitness Funhouse,
Exciting Eatery, Addiction Mall, Tooth Terrain,
Vision Visita, Puberty Passage, Happiness Hall
and Lifestyle and Diseases.
Combining health education with a variety
of colourful and exciting displays as well as
interactive multimedia exhibits, HealthZone
promotes key messages of the Health
Promotion Board such as physical activity,
nutrition, anti-smoking, mental wellness and
preventive measures.
Last admission 4pm
Closed on Sunday
and Public Holidays
*HealthZone will only open on the
first Saturday of each month
Getting There
MRT
Outram Park
Bus
2, 12, 33, 54, 61, 63,
75, 124, 143, 147, 166,
174, 190, 196, 197, 851,
961, 970
Admission
Exhibition only
Adult: $3
Child: $1.50 (3–18 years old)
Seniors Citizens: $1.50
(60 years old and above)
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Healthcare
National Healthcare Group Polyclinics’
Gallery of Memories
www.nhgp.com.sg
Address
Bukit Batok Polyclinic
Level 3
50 Bukit Batok West Ave 3
Singapore 659164
T 6355 3000
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday:
8am – 1pm,
2pm – 4.30pm
Saturday: 8am – 12.30pm
Closed on Sunday
and Public Holidays
The National Healthcare Group Polyclinics’
(NHGP) Gallery of Memories was set up in
2002 and is Singapore’s first primary healthcare
museum that showcases and promotes the
development of Singapore’s primary healthcare
system.
Through displays of health-related artefacts
from the past such as nurses’ uniforms, glass
syringes, platinum needles and old written
medical records, the gallery traces the growth
of NHGP from a network of maternal and child
health clinics and outpatient dispensaries in the
late 19th century to its present position as a leader
in primary healthcare.
Getting There
MRT
Bukit Batok
Bus
66, 157, 174, 173,
176, 178, 188, 506,
941, 945, 947
Admission
Free
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Tan Tock Seng Hospital’s Heritage Museum
www.ttsh.com.sg
Address
11 Jalan Tan Tock Seng
Level 1 Singapore 308433
T 6357 8266
F 6256 9707
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday:
8.30am – 6pm
Closed on Saturday,
Sunday and Public
Holidays
Established in 2001, Tan Tock Seng Hospital’s
Heritage Museum traces the 171-year history
of Singapore’s first privately funded hospital and
honours the legacy of the hospital’s founder, after
which it was named.
The museum features a time capsule, Tan Tock
Seng’s personal artefacts, as well as medical
equipment and hospital artefacts dating as far
back as the mid-1800s. It celebrates the hospital’s
milestones and achievements, including its
pioneering role in the treatment of tuberculosis
in the 1940s and its fight against Severe Acute
Respiratory Syndrome.
Getting There
MRT
Novena
Admission
Free
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Healthcare
The Singapore General Hospital
(SGH) Museum
www.sgh.com.sg/museum
Address
Singapore
General Hospital
Bowyer Block Clock Tower
Outram Road
Singapore 169608
T 6326 5294
E [email protected]
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday:
9am – 6pm
Located at the Bowyer Block Clock Tower,
which was gazetted as a National Monument in
2009, the Singapore General Hospital Museum
highlights the 190-year history of the hospital,
key medical milestones in Singapore and their
impact on the people and community.
Through its thematic storyline, vast collection of
medical objects and state-of-the-art audiovisual
and multimedia displays, visitors can learn more
about the development of medical specialties and
medical education in Singapore, as well as the
changing role of healthcare services.
Saturday: 9am – 1pm
Closed on Sunday
and Public Holidays
Getting There
MRT
Outram Park
Bus
2, 12, 33, 54, 61, 62, 63,
75, 103, 124, 143, 147,
166, 167, 174, 190, 196,
197, 520, 851, 961, 970
Admission
Free
Guided tours are currently
not available
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Woodbridge Museum
www.imh.com.sg
Address
Buangkok Green
Medical Park
10 Buangkok View
Singapore 539747
T 6389 2000
E [email protected]
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday:
9am – 5.30pm
Closed on Saturday,
Sunday and Public
Holidays
The Woodbridge Museum was established in
1993 to promote better understanding of the
scientific limitations and conditions faced in
caring for mentally ill patients in the past. The
museum depicts the history of the former Insane
Hospital in 1841 to the present Institute of
Mental Health with its 2,000-bed facility.
Featuring a three-dimensional model of the
old Woodbridge Hospital, post-mortem
instruments, old straitjackets and other artefacts
dating as far back as the Japanese Occupation,
the museum invites visitors to learn more about
the establishment of Woodbridge Hospital and
the development of mental health services
in Singapore.
Getting There
MRT
Buangkok
Bus
43, 88, 101, 109,
156, 159, 161, 325
Admission
Free
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Lifestyle & Collectibles
National Library, Singapore
www.nlb.gov.sg
Address
100 Victoria Street
Singapore 188064
T 6332 3255
Opening Hours
Daily: 10am – 9pm
Eve of Christmas,
New Year and
Lunar New Year:
10am – 5pm
Closed on
Public Holidays
With 192 years of history, the National Library
collects, organises, preserves and makes
accessible the nation’s published legacy, while
promoting and inculcating knowledge of the
island’s history and multicultural heritage.
With an extensive collection of early documents
and unique materials such as handwritten
manuscripts, maps, letters and diaries, the
National Collection from the National Library
depicts life in Singapore and the region before
the state’s independence. The National Library
also showcases a variety of exhibitions covering
topics surrounding arts and heritage. For more
information on these exciting exhibitions, please
visit www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary.
Getting There
MRT
Bugis, City Hall
Bus
2, 7, 12, 32, 33, 51, 56,
63, 80, 130, 133, 145,
197, 520, 851, 960, 980,
C3, NR7, NR8
Admission
Free
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MINT Museum of Toys
www.emint.com
Address
26 Seah Street
Singapore 188382
T 6339 0660
F 6334 3373
Opening Hours
Daily: 9.30am – 6.30pm
Getting There
Established in 2006, the MINT (Moment of
Imagination and Nostalgia with Toys) Museum of
Toys houses a world-class collection of vintage
toys and childhood memorabilia, seeking to bring
visitors on a nostalgic journey of personal, cultural
and historical rediscovery.
The museum is regarded as the largest of its kind
in Southeast Asia, with a collection of more than
8,000 vintage toys and childhood memorabilia
originating from more than 40 countries and
ranging from the mid-19th to mid-20th century.
MRT
Bugis, City Hall,
Esplanade
Bus
7, 32, 51, 56, 57, 61, 63,
80, 100, 107, 145, 175,
197, 851, 961, 961C
Admission
Adult: $15
Child: $7.50
(2–12 years old)
Free for children below 2 years
Senior: $7.50
(60 years old and above)
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Lifestyle & Collectibles
Red Dot Design Museum
www.museum.red-dot.sg
Address
28 Maxwell Road
Red Dot Traffic
Ground Floor
Singapore 069120
T 6327 8027
6534 7194
The Red Dot Design Museum was established
in 2005 and presents the latest trends in the
international design scene with a collection of
more than 1,000 items in the field of product and
communication design from over 50 countries.
The museum also uses a Design District mobile
application which contains pictures, infographics
and an inbuilt map to allow users to navigate
interesting and creative places of interest within
three kilometres of the museum.
Opening Hours
Daily: 11am – 8pm
The museum may be
closed during private events,
please check the Events
calendar on the museum
website prior to your visit:
www.museum.red-dot.sg
Getting There
MRT
Tanjong Pagar
Admission
Adult: $8
Senior: $4
Student: $4
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Singapore Coins and Notes Museum
www.scnm.com.sg
Address
20 Teban Gardens
Crescent
Singapore 608928
T 6895 0288
F 6565 2626
Opening Hours
Refer to website
for more information
Getting There
Refer to website
for more information
Established in 2008, the Singapore Coins and
Notes Museum is Singapore’s first and only
museum dedicated to currency and showcases
the evolution of Singapore’s currency from preindependence to post-independence.
Through its exhibits, the museum leads visitors
on a journey through the world of coins and notes
from the earliest objects used for barter trade
to the latest cutting-edge polymer notes. It also
shows how coins and notes are used in the region
for weddings, ornamentation and other purposes.
Note: The Singapore Coins and Notes Museum is
currently undergoing a revamp and is estimated to
re-open in May 2016.
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Lifestyle & Collectibles
Singapore Sports Museum
www.sportshub.com.sg/venues/Pages/singapore-sportsmuseum.aspx
Address
Singapore Sports Museum
6 Stadium Walk
Singapore 397698
T 6653 9710
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday:
10am – 8pm
Saturday, Sunday,
eve of Public Holidays
and Public Holidays:
10am – 9pm
Singapore Sports Museum was set up in 1983 and
is the first sports-related museum in Singapore
which celebrates the nation’s sporting dreams.
The museum also preserves and promotes
Singapore’s sporting heritage by honouring the
best sportsmen and sportswomen in the country.
In addition to displays of artefacts donated by
athletes and fans, the museum also uses touchscreen information panels and video installations
to showcase Singapore’s sporting culture from
colonial times to the nation’s current sporting
achievements in regional and international games.
Getting There
MRT
Stadium
Bus
10, 11, 14, 16,
70, 70M, 196
Admission
Citizens & PRs: Free
Foreign Visitors:
Adult: $10
Student: $5
(with a valid student pass)
Senior Citizen: $5
(60 years old and above)
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National History
Building and Construction Authority
(BCA) Gallery
Address
200 Braddell Road
Singapore 579700
T 6248 9930
Opening Hours
By appointment only
Getting There
MRT
Bishan, Lorong Chuan,
Toa Payoh
Bus
13, 28, 73, 105,
155, 159
Established in 2008, the Building & Construction
Authority (BCA) Gallery features the
transformation of Singapore’s built environment
over the years based on the four key pillars of
Safety, High Quality, Sustainability and Friendly.
The gallery takes visitors through the milestones
of Singapore’s built environment, provides
insights into the construction process and
regulation, and offers an array of ideas and
innovations for Singapore’s built environment
through a series of interactive exhibits, model
showcases and pull-out panels.
Note: The BCA gallery is currently undergoing a
revamp and is estimated to re-open in July 2016.
Admission
Free
Please write in to
[email protected]
to request for a visit
Appointment booking hours
are from Monday to Friday
9am – 6pm
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National History
Housing & Development Board
(HDB) Gallery
www.hdb.gov.sg/hdbgallery
Address
HDB Hub Basement 1
480 Toa Payoh Lorong 6
Singapore 310480
Opening Hours
Monday to Saturday: 8.30am – 5pm
Closed on Sunday
and Public Holidays
The Housing & Development Board (HDB) Gallery
was established in 2003 and serves as a onestop destination for visitors to learn more about
Singapore’s public housing story.
Through multi-sensory and self-exploratory
exhibits such as a 360-degree panoramic
theatre, town navigator and town rotoscope, the
gallery showcases the historical milestones of
Singapore’s public housing by taking visitors on a
journey from the slum dwellings of the early years
to today’s vibrant towns.
Getting There
MRT
Toa Payoh
Bus
8, 26, 28, 31, 73, 88, 90,
139, 142, 143, 145, 155,
157, 159, 163, 231, 232,
235, 238
Admission
Free
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Land Transport Gallery
www.lta.gov.sg/ltgallery/index.html
Address
Land Transport Gallery
1 Hampshire Road
Block 1 Level 1
Singapore 219428
T 6396 2550
F 6396 2551
E [email protected]
Opening Hours
Monday to Saturday:
9am – 5pm
Established in 2008, the Land Transport Gallery
traces the development of land transport in
Singapore from the colonial times to present
day. It highlights past and present land transport
issues and offers visitors a glimpse into future
transportation plans.
Besides featuring modes of transport from
yesteryear such as rickshaws, buses and
pirate taxis, the gallery also displays transportrelated artefacts such as bus tickets, car plates
and licenses.
Closed on Sunday
and Public Holidays
Getting There
MRT
Little India
Bus
48, 56, 57, 66, 67, 131,
166, 170, 851, 960, 980
Admission
Free
Guided Tour Timing (1hr):
9.30 am, 11am, 1.30pm, 3pm
Free & Easy Timing (1hr):
12pm, 4pm
All bookings have to be done
online via email ltagallery@lta.
gov.sg, at least 3 working days
in advance
Each guided your is limited to a
maximum of 40 visitors. Please
call 6396 2550 to check on
availabiliy for the Free & Easy
Tour to avoid disappointment
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National History
Address
402 Commonwealth Drive
Singapore 149599
T 6838 1614
E MOE_Heritage_
[email protected]
Opening Hours
Friday (School Terms):
9am – 5pm
Weekdays (School
Holidays): 9am – 5pm
Last admission 4.30pm
Closed on Saturday,
Sunday and Public
Holidays
Getting There
MRT
Commonwealth
Bus
32, 100, 105, 111, 145,
147, 195, 196, 198, 970
Ministry of Education (MOE)
Heritage Centre
www.moeheritagecentre.sg
Established in 2011, the Ministry of Education
(MOE) Heritage Centre showcases Singapore’s
education heritage from the early 19th century to
the present. It also celebrates the contributions
of educators and communities that have shaped
Singapore’s education system.
The thematic galleries on the first floor highlight
specific developments of Singapore’s education
and evoke nostalgia through the sharing of our
school day memories. The galleries on the second
and third floor chronicle the narrative of the
Singapore’s Education Story through historical
artefacts, multimedia stations and reflections
of educators. In September 2015, the centre
added a thematic Outdoor Trail to enhance the
Singapore Education Story.
Admission
Free
*If you have a group of 9–15
persons and wish to request
for a guided tour, please email
to MOE_Heritage_Centre@
moe.gov.sg at least one week
in advance
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National Museum of Singapore
www.nationalmuseum.sg
Address
93 Stamford Road
Singapore 178897
T 6332 3659/5642
F 6332 3587
E nhb_nm_corpcomms@
nhb.gov.sg
Opening Hours
Daily: 10am – 7pm
Getting There
MRT
Bras Basah, City Hall,
Dhoby Ghaut
With a history dating back to its inception in
1887, the National Museum of Singapore is the
nation’s oldest museum. Refreshed in 2015 with
updated storylines and content, the museum’s
permanent galleries recapture the nation’s
defining moments, challenges and achievements,
from its earliest beginnings 700 years ago to the
independent, modern city-state it is today.
A cultural and architectural landmark in
Singapore, the museum organises iconic
festivals such as Singapore Heritage Festival and
Singapore Night Festival, and hosts thoughtprovoking special exhibitions which feature
important collections from around the world.
Bus
7, 14, 14E, 16, 36, 64, 65,
77, 106, 111, 124, 128,
131, 139, 162, 162M, 167,
171, 174, 174E, 175, 190,
700, 700A, 857, NR6, NR7
Admission
Citizens & PRs: Free
Foreign Visitors:
Adult: $10
Student with valid ID: $5
Seniors with valid ID: $5
(60 years old and above)
Child: Free (below 6 years old)
Tickets are available from
NMS Visitor Services Counter
(10am – 6pm) and SISTIC
Free guided tours are provided.
Refer to nationalmuseum.sg/
visitors-info/guided-tours for
more information
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National History
Singapore City Gallery
www.ura.gov.sg/uol/citygallery
Address
45 Maxwell Road
The URA Centre
Singapore 069118
T 6321 8321
E [email protected]
Opening Hours
Monday to Saturday:
9am – 5pm
Closed on Sunday
and Public Holidays
Established in 1999, the Singapore City Gallery
tells the story of Singapore’s planning efforts
and showcases its physical transformation
over the past 50 years. It features a total of 10
thematic areas with more than 50 audiovisual and
interactive exhibits.
Visitors can view architectural models and
enjoy various interactive and experiential exhibits
throughout the gallery. A key highlight of the
gallery is the Centre Area Model, which offers
visitors a light and sound show as well as an
exclusive bird’s eye view of Singapore’s
Central Area.
Getting There
MRT
Chinatown,
Tanjong Pagar
Bus
57, 61, 80, 131, 145,
166, 167, 186, 197,
700, 970, 970E
Admission
Free
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Singapore Maritime Gallery
www.maritimegallery.sg
Address
Marina South Pier
Level 2
31 Marina Coastal Drive
Singapore 018988
T 6325 5707
Opening Hours
Tuesday to Sunday:
9am – 5.30pm
Closed on Monday
except for Public Holiday
Getting There
MRT
Marina South Pier
The Singapore Maritime Gallery tells the story
of contemporary Maritime Singapore from trading
post to global hub port, and showcases the
country’s transformation into one of the world’s
leading International Maritime Centres.
Through panoramic videos, models and
interactive stations, visitors can learn about the
maritime sector’s importance to Singapore’s
economy as well as the diverse range of exciting
and rewarding career options it offers. Not to be
missed is the ship bridge simulator, which allows
visitors to experience steering different types of
vessels in Singapore’s port waters.
Note: The gallery will be closed for refresh in the third
quarter of 2016.
Exit B
Bus
402
Admission
Free
For group visits, please email
[email protected]
Complimentary tour for groups
of 20 pax and more
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National History
Singapore Philatelic Museum
www.spm.org.sg
Address
23B Coleman Street
Singapore 179807
T 6337 3888
F 6337 8958
Opening Hours
Daily: 10am – 7pm
Getting There
MRT
Bras Basah, City Hall,
Clarke Quay
Housed in a 19th-century building that was
formerly part of the Anglo-Chinese School, the
Singapore Philatelic Museum is the custodian and
curator of Singapore's philatelic history.
The museum is the first of its kind in the region
and showcases the country’s philatelic heritage
through the display of some of the finest and
most comprehensive collections of stamps
from the 1830s to post-independence. The
museum’s family-friendly galleries offer visitors
an appreciation of stamps as windows to the
significant events, history, heritage and cultures
of a country.
Bus
2, 12, 32, 33, 51, 63,
80, 147, 190, 197
Admission
Citizens & PRs: Free
Foreign Visitors:
Adult: $6
Child: $4 (3–12 years old)
For group visits, contact
Lily at Tel: 6513 7347 or
Email: [email protected]
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Sustainable Singapore Gallery
@ Marina Barrage
www.pub.gov.sg/marina
Address
8 Marina Gardens Drive
Marina Barrage
Singapore 018951
T 6514 5959
Opening Hours
Daily: 9am – 9pm
Getting There
MRT
Downtown, Marina Bay,
Tanjong Pagar
Built in 2008, the Marina Barrage is the
realisation of a vision to boost Singapore’s
water supply, alleviate flooding and provide
a hot spot for recreational activities. In the
Sustainable Singapore Gallery, visitors can learn
about Singapore’s efforts towards water and
environmental sustainability from the 1970s
to the present.
Using photos and video footage, interactive
multimedia and a mini Marina Barrage model,
the gallery illustrates how Singapore overcame
its constraints in natural resources to meet the
needs of a fast-developing population in an
environmentally-friendly manner.
Bus
400
Admission
Free
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National History
The Grassroots Heritage Centre
www.nacli.pa.gov.sg
Address
National Community
Leadership Institute
70 South Buona
Vista Road
Singapore 118176
T 6672 5200
6672 5283
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday:
12.30pm – 2pm
Established in 2003, the Grassroots Heritage
Centre was set up by the National Community
Leadership Institute, and traces the growth
of the People’s Association and its grassroots
movement by showcasing Singapore’s community
development milestones since 1960.
The centre chronicles the history of grassroots
organisations through a rich array of artefacts,
historical accounts, audiovisual materials and
exhibits, as well as a mock-up of a 1960s
community centre to highlight the importance of
racial harmony and social cohesion. It also aims to
promote active citizenry.
Saturday to Sunday:
By appointment only
Getting There
MRT
Buona Vista,
HarbourFront
Bus
10, 30, 143, 200
Admission
Free
Organised visits for
a minimum of 15 people
can be arranged
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The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore
(IRAS) Gallery – The Singapore Tax Story
www.iras.gov.sg/irashome/About-Us/Our-Organisation/
IRAS-Gallery
Address
Revenue House Level 1
55 Newton Road
Singapore 307987
T 6351 2076
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday:
8am – 5pm
Saturday: 8am – 1pm
Getting There
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore
Gallery was established in 2008 and traces
Singapore’s transformation from a basic system
of revenue collection in 1819 to the robust tax
administration system Singapore has today.
Through interactive displays and interesting
artefacts from the tax department in the past,
visitors can delve deeper into Singapore’s tax
history to learn more about the introduction of
taxes in Singapore and the transformation of
Singapore’s tax system over the past 67 years
and more.
MRT
Novena
Bus
5, 21, 54, 56, 86, 131,
143, 162, 166, 167,
851, 852, 855, 980
Admission
Free
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Science & Technology
ArtScience Museum
www.marinabaysands.com/ArtScienceMuseum
Address
10 Bayfront Avenue
Singapore 018956
T 6688 8826
Opening Hours
Daily: 10am – 7pm
(Including Public Holidays)
Last admission 6pm
Getting There
MRT
Bayfront, Promenade
Bus
97, 97E, 106, 133,
133M, 502, 518
Established in 2011, the ArtScience Museum™
at Marina Bay Sands® celebrates the intersection
between art, science, technology and culture.
It is Southeast Asia’s leading cultural institution
that explores the inter-relationship between
art and science.
Through exhibition programmes, events,
performances and educational activities, the
museum shows how the world around us is
transformed by art, science, technology and
culture. The combination of the iconic lotusinspired architecture, award-winning design,
strong curation and intellectual discussions makes
the museum unique internationally. Featuring
21 gallery spaces totaling 4,650m2, the museum
has played host to major international touring
exhibitions from renowned collections in the
fields of art and science.
Admission
Admission price varies
with exhibition.
For more information,
visit MarinaBaySands.com/
ArtScienceMuseum, any
Marina Bay Sands Box Office,
or call 6688 8826
Tickets are also available
via all SISTIC channels
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IExperience
www.iexperience.sg
Address
90 Bras Basah Road
B1-10/18
Esplanade Xchange
Singapore 189562
T 6820 6880
F 6820 6880
Opening Hours
Daily: 10am – 8pm
Getting There
MRT
City Hall, Esplanade
As part of Singapore’s Smart Nation efforts, the
newly renovated Information & Communications
Technology Experience Centre (IExperience)
was unveiled on 2 October 2015 and showcases
the possibilities and benefits of Smart Nation
services, enabled seamlessly by technology,
to improve lives and businesses.
Located at Esplanade Xchange’s underground
link way, visitors can learn more about the
development of infocomm technologies and
explore how Smart Nation services could be
useful for consumers in their daily lives, and
result in greater productivity and
competitiveness for businesses.
Bus
10, 10E, 57, 70, 128,
162, 196, 196E, 546,
587, 590, 598, 700
Admission
Free
Scheduled tours will be
conducted every hour at
IExperience
Each tour will take
approximately 45 minutes
All are welcome to book for
the guided tours. For booking
of tours or any enquiry, please
email [email protected],
or call us at 6820 6880
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Science & Technology
Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum
http://lkcnhm.nus.edu.sg
Address
2 Conservatory Drive
Singapore 117377
T 6601 3333
F 6774 8101
Opening Hours
Tuesday to Sunday:
10am – 7pm
The newly opened Lee Kong Chian Natural
History Museum is the custodian of Singapore’s
natural heritage collection. It hopes to establish
itself as a leader in Southeast Asian biodiversity in
the areas of research, education and outreach.
As the successor to the former Raffles Museum
of Biodiversity Research, the Lee Kong Chian
Natural History Museum houses Singapore’s
collection of preserved zoological specimens as
well as the herbarium of the National University
of Singapore.
Closed on Mondays
except Public Holidays
Last admission 5.30pm
Getting There
MRT
Kent Ridge
Bus
96, 151
Admission
Citizens & PRs:
Adult: $16
Senior, Student,
NSF & Child: $9
Foreign Visitors:
Adult: $21
Child: $13
Price excludes booking fee
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NEWater Visitor Centre
www.pub.gov.sg/water/newater/visitors
Address
20 Koh Sek Lim Road
Singapore 486593
T 6546 7874
F 6214 0939
E pub_newatervc@pub.
gov.sg
Opening Hours
Tuesday to Sunday
including Public Holidays:
9am – 5.30pm
Established in 2003, the NEWater Visitor Centre
highlights the efforts of Singapore in achieving
water self-sufficiency by inviting visitors to learn
more about Singapore’s third main source of
water. The centre explains the science behind
NEWater by showcasing its membrane and
ultraviolet technologies.
Housed within the NEWater factory, the centre
also offers interactive and guided walks as well
as educational activities such as the NEWater
Scientist Programme, Outdoor Classroom and
Water Ambassador Workshop for students.
Getting There
MRT
EXPO, Tanah Merah
Bus
12, 24, 31, 38
Admission
Free
Tour Timing (1hr):
9am, 10.45am, 12.30pm,
2.15pm, 4pm
For bookings and enquiries,
contact us at 6546 7874
or email us at
[email protected]
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Science & Technology
Science Centre Singapore
www.science.edu.sg
Address
15 Science Centre Road
Singapore 609081
T 6425 2500
F 6565 9533
Opening Hours
Daily: 10am – 6pm
Last admission 5.15pm
Getting There
The Science Centre Singapore was established
in 1977 and traces the evolution of scientific
developments through unique and relevant
exhibitions and shows. It further aims to make
science an inspiring and exciting experience for
people of all ages.
The centre’s 14 galleries feature more than
1,000 individual exhibits and cover a wide range
of topics related to science, technology and
mathematics, while its three outdoor galleries
highlight the importance of water in our daily
lives, Singapore’s biodiversity as well as scientific
principles and phenomena.
MRT
Jurong East
Bus
66, 178, 198, 335
Admission
Science Centre
KidsSTOPTM
Citizens & PRs:
Citizens & PRs:
Weekdays: Free
Weekdays:
Adult: $2 (9 years old & above)
Child: $5 (18 months–8 years old)
Weekends, School
and Public Holiday:
Adult: $6
Child: $4 (3–12 years old)
Foreign Visitors:
Adult: $12
Child: $8 (3–12 years old)
Weekends, School and Public Holiday:
Adult: $5 (9 years old & above)
Child: $10 (18 months–8 years old)
Foreign Visitors:
Omni-Theatre
Weekdays:
Adult: $10 (9 years old and above)
Child: $20 (18 months–8 years old)
Digital movie/ Live show: $12
Weekends, School and Public Holiday:
Snow City
Adult: $13 (9 years old & above)
Child: $23 (18 months–8 years old)
1 Hour Snowplay
Adult: $15
Child: $12 (3–12 years old)
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Members
Chaired by the National Heritage Board,
the Museum Roundtable comprises the
following members:
Army Museum of Singapore .........................................23
Art Retreat Museum .......................................................6
ArtScience Museum ........................................................56
Asian Civilisations Museum ..........................................11
Battlebox ............................................................................24
BCA Gallery .......................................................................45
Chinatown Heritage Centre ..........................................12
Chinese Heritage Centre ...............................................13
Civil Defence Heritage Gallery ....................................25
Eurasian Heritage Centre...............................................14
Fort Siloso .........................................................................26
Fuk Tak Chi Museum ........................................................15
Gan Heritage Centre ......................................................16
HDB Gallery .....................................................................46
HealthZone .......................................................................35
Home Team Gallery .........................................................27
IExperience....................................................................57
Indian Heritage Centre ..................................................17
Land Transport Gallery ...................................................47
Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum .................58
Malay Heritage Centre ...................................................18
Ministry of Education (MOE) Heritage Centre .........48
Memories at Old Ford Factory .....................................28
MINT Museum of Toys ...................................................41
National Healthcare Group
Polyclinics’ Gallery of Memories ..................................36
National Library, Singapore ...........................................40
National Museum of Singapore ...................................49
NEWater Visitor Centre .................................................59
Ngee Ann Cultural Centre .............................................19
NUS Baba House .............................................................7
NUS Museum ...................................................................8
Peranakan Museum ........................................................20
Police Heritage Centre ...................................................29
Red Dot Design Museum ..............................................42
Reflections at Bukit Chandu .........................................30
Republic of Singapore Air force Museum ..................31
Republic of Singapore Navy Museum .........................32
Science Centre Singapore .............................................60
Singapore Art Museum ..................................................9
Singapore City Gallery ....................................................50
Singapore Coins and Notes Museum .........................43
Singapore Maritime Gallery ..........................................51
Singapore Philatelic Museum .......................................52
Singapore Sports Museum ............................................44
S’pore Discovery Centre ................................................33
Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall ..........................21
Sustainable Singapore Gallery @ Marina Barrage....53
Tan Tock Seng Hospital’s Heritage Museum .............37
The Changi Museum .......................................................34
The Grassroots Heritage Centre ..................................54
The Intan ............................................................................22
The IRAS Gallery – The Singapore Tax Story ............55
The SGH Museum ...........................................................38
Tan Swie Hian Museum ..................................................10
Woodbridge Museum .....................................................39
For more information, visit www.museums.com.sg
Information is correct at time of printing.
The National Heritage Board reserves the right to amend the details
stated in the brochure without prior notice.
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