Visit The National
Museum Of Singapore


  Have you ever wondered about the historical treasures of Singapore as a nation? Well, wonder no more.

A visit to the National Museum of Singapore will show you the cultural treasures of this nation from eras long gone by.

Started as the first museum in Singapore, the National Museum is definitely a must-visit for any tourist in Singapore. It has also recently been renovated and features an astounding variety of exihibits.

 

1. Overview

Believe it or not, the National Museum of Singapore is one of the nation's oldest - at 119 years old! Although it has a long history, the exhibits it presents are very contemporary and contain a lot of soul. Many Singaporeans, not just tourists, like to visit the museum as it is designed to cater to the everyday visitor.
 

2. Exhibits and Facilities

If you've stepped into a museum before, you know how boring some of them can be. Well, not the National Museum. The museum redefines the conventional museum experience by introducing many state-of-the-art exhibits.

And its not just exhibits we're talking about here. The National Museum brings with it all manner of cultural festivals and events which add spice to the standard museum visit. You will find many facilities and services in the museum, such as a food & beverage area, a retail store, as well as a resource centre and Public Sculpture Garden, among others. Not your standard everyday museum, as you can see.
 

3. Renovations

Well, that being said, the National Museum of Singapore has certainly come of age. It has in fact been renovated in 2003 and has recently re-opened in December 2006. Get ready for a new slew of events and exhibits coming up, in line with its grand re-opening.
 

4. Admission

If you're now interested in visiting the National Museum, then take note of the following admission details:

Address National Museum of Singapore
93 Stamford Road
Singapore 178897
Opening Hours Daily, 10am – 6pm
Getting There The best way is to get there by MRT. The nearest MRT stations are Dhoby Ghaut & City Hall. The Museum is a 10-minute walk from these stations.

 

5. Conclusion

Hopefully, you now have a better idea of the exhibits and services the National Museum of Singapore has to offer. Be sure to drop by for a immersive historical and cultural experience!




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