With a history dating back to 1887, the National Museum of Singapore is the nation’s oldest museum with a progressive mind. Beneath its 19th-century colonial exterior, it uses cutting-edge technology to present the nation’s legacy and development. Its galleries adopt multi-perspectives ways of presenting history and culture featuring important artefacts that tell the stories of Singapore and the world to redefine the conventional museum experience.
The museum is home to thought-provoking exhibitions and hosts exciting events all year round including the Singapore Night Festival. In 2022, it celebrated its 135th anniversary.
The National Museum of Singapore is the nation’s oldest museum with a progressive mind. Its galleries use cutting-edge technology to present the nation’s legacy and development, and offers fresh perspectives and creative storytelling to redefine the conventional museum experience.
As a cultural and architectural landmark in Singapore, the museum hosts innovative festivals and events all year round including the well-loved Singapore Night Festival, and presents thought-provoking exhibitions that highlight critically significant artefact collections.
Since the National Museum was re-opened in December 2006 after a three-year redevelopment, it has continued to refresh its offerings, with a revamp of the permanent galleries in September 2015 to commemorate Singapore’s Golden Jubilee. In 2017, it celebrated its momentous 130th anniversary.
Join us for an immersive experience at the National Museum of Singapore and discover a fresh perspective of the Singapore story.