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National Museum of Singapore
Museum4.6 · 16 4204.4 · 2 978≈ 2 h 15 minEntry: ~20 SGD834 m from the center
The National Museum of Singapore is the country's oldest museum, dating back to 1887. Set near Fort Canning, the landmark combines a classic neo-Palladian facade with a sleek modern glass rotunda. Its engaging exhibits trace Singapore's transformation from a colonial trading post into a global metropolis. Highlights include high-tech multimedia galleries, cultural artefacts, and the immersive digital forest art installation.
Highlights
- Comprehensive Singapore History Gallery
- Immersive digital installation in the Glass Rotunda
- Ancient Singapore Stone and prized national treasures
- Stunning Victorian and neo-Palladian colonial architecture
Opening hours
| Mon | 10:00 – 19:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00 – 19:00 |
| Wed | 10:00 – 19:00 |
| Thu | 10:00 – 19:00 |
| Fri | 10:00 – 19:00 |
| Sat | 10:00 – 19:00 |
| Sun | 10:00 – 19:00 |
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