At 120 years old, the National Museum of Singapore is the nation’s oldest museum with the youngest and most innovative soul.
Reopened in December 2006 after three years of restoration and reinvention, this architecturally stunning and majestic building is home to the Singapore History Gallery and four Living Galleries – Fashion, Food, Photography and Film & Wayang.
Spanning more than 18,000 square metres, this is Singapore’s largest and most modern museum. With world-class standards and facilities, this national icon uses cutting-edge multimedia technology to bring history to life.
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Singapore History Gallery – This 2,800 sq metre gallery will adopt a story-telling approach to offer visitors different perspectives on history. Visitors will also be able to select their own "path" into the history of Singapore through the aid of our proprietary "intelligent" audio companion. |
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Singapore Living Galleries – Focusing on four lifestyle themes close to the hearts of Singaporeans, Food, Fashion, Film & Wayang and Photography. These galleries serve as unique platforms for the world to appreciate Singapore culture. |
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Glass Rotunda – As the main entry into the Singapore History Gallery, visitors will be surrounded with 360 degrees of projected images. |
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Gallery Theatre – Equipped with the latest digital surround sound and projection systems, this multi-functional venue serves as a 247-seat cinema theatre, a black box performing arts venue and an exhibition space. |
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| Address: |
93 Stamford Road, Singapore 178897
Locate National Museum of Singapore at www.map.gov.sg by entering '178897' in the postal code field.
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| Tel: |
63323659 / 6332 0111 / 6332 5642 / 6332 0122 |
| Opening hours: |
Daily, 10am to 6pm (All Galleries)
Daily, 10am to 9pm (Singapore Living Galleries) |
| Admission: |
Adult: S$10
Seniors / Students / NSF: $5
Fee includes admission to the Singapore History and Singapore Living Galleries.
FREE Admission to Singapore Living Galleries from 6pm -9pm, daily.
Please refer to this site for updated admission charges. |
| Guided tours: |
Singapore History & Living Galleries
- English:
Saturday & Sunday - 11.30am & 3.30pm
- Mandarin:
Saturday - 11am & Sunday - 2pm
- Japanese:
Tuesday to - 10.30am
Meeting point: Canning Visitor Services Counter
Estimated Duration: 45 minutes to 90 minutes.
Limited to 15 people per tour.
Please refer to this site for updated details .
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| How to get there: | By MRT: Dhoby Ghaut/ City Hall MRT
By Bus:
Bus Stop near to YMCA
SBS: 7, 14, 14E, 16, 36, 64, 65, 111, 124, 139, 162, 174, 174E, 502, 521
TIBS: 77, 106, 167, 171, 190, 700, 700A, NR6, NR7 |
| Website: |
http://www.nationalmuseum.sg |
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