National Museum of Singapore Ticket

Discover local history at Singapore's oldest museum
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National Museum of Singapore, 93 Stamford Road, Singapore 178897
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Parts of the National Museum of Singapore will be undergoing restoration and upgrading works from September 2023 onwards. The museum remains open with exhibitions, programmes as well as dining and retail offerings

National Museum of Singapore

  • Explore 700 years of Singapore’s legacy and development through its immersive galleries
  • View over 1,700 artifacts presented through creative storytelling at Singapore's oldest museum
  • Enjoy museums? Visit the Malay Heritage Centre, Indian Heritage Centre or Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall and get to know more about the history behind Singapore’s local communities
  • You may also be interested in the National Gallery Singapore – Singapore’s newest and most iconic museum
  • Love history? Discover the history and culture of Battlebox - Singapore’s only World War II bunker that is still operational today!

What to expect

Explore the National Museum of Singapore – home to numerous historical artifacts and exhibits. Dating back to 1887, the National Museum of Singapore is the country's oldest museum and a cultural and architectural landmark. Despite its rich historical background, the museum's galleries have adopted the latest cutting edge display techniques that redefine the traditional museum experience. From humble beginnings to the present day metropolis, you'll learn about everything from daily life to the rapid development of this island nation over 700 years of Singapore history. The National Museum of Singapore hosts a variety of exhibitions, festivals, film screenings, and thought-provoking performances all year round – so you are sure to witness a truly great event during your visit.

Download the museum guide English, Chinese, Bahasa Melayu, Tamil to find out about the many treasures in our various galleries. In this guide, you will also find the floor plan for easier navigation. Enjoy your visit!

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Step back in time and discover 700 years of Singapore’s history through over 1,700 historical and cultural artifacts (Courtesy of the National Museum of Singapore)
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Visit the National Museum of Singapore - one of the country's cultural and architectural landmarks

Good to know

Insider Tips:

  • Child aged 0-6 enters free of charge
  • Baby strollers are permitted in all galleries
  • Flash photography, videography, and the use of tripods and selfie sticks are not allowed in the galleries
  • Visitors are recommended to switch their mobile phones to silent and refrain from talking loudly
  • Visitors are encouraged to deposit their backpacks and bulky items at the lockers located on Level 2, opposite the Seminar Rooms and Basement. Lockers are available for SGD0.50 (small) or SGD1 (large)

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