The front block of the museum building dates back to 1887. It features an elegant neo-Palladian design, a European style of architecture characterised by a highly symmetrical façade and the use of pediments above windows.
The National Museum of Singapore is the nation's oldest museum that seeks to inspire with stories of Singapore and the world. Its history dates back to 1849, when it opened on Stamford Road as the Raffles Library and Museum.
Singapore is implementing an elevated set of safe distancing measures, as a circuit breaker, to minimise further spread of COVID-19.
The National Museum of Singapore is committed to do our part to fight the pandemic situation which has affected everyone globally. Singapore will exit the circuit breaker when it ends on 1 June, but will be resuming activities gradually in phases. As such, the National Museum of Singapore remains closed until further notice.
During our closure, stay in touch with us via our social media channels, where we continue to bring you digital offerings to keep you engaged and entertained while you are staying at home.
Stay home, stay safe and stay healthy — we will get through this together. With our collective efforts, we will see each other again soon.
This year, the National Museum of Singapore presents a series of programmes in commemoration of International Museum Day (IMD), designed around the theme “Museums for Equality: Diversity and Inclusion”!
Stay Home and Stay Safe! While everyone stays at home during this period, we have planned a series of programmes for you to enjoy the #MuseumFromHome.
The National Museum is committed to supporting the health and well-being of seniors, including persons living with dementia, through meaningful and engaging programmes and resources that are based on the museum’s collection and galleries.
Mark your calendars with these dates and bring the whole family, from toddlers to grandparents alike, to discover Singapore’s rich history together!
Moving Memories presents seven of Yip Yew Chong’s life-sized murals which seek to express the romance of “places and moments… that blend sights, sounds, smell and tastes”.
The museum has refreshed its programmes to offer students a variety of opportunities to discover Singapore's history and culture - through investigation, engagement of senses and conversations - and to relate them to present-day issues. Click here to find out more about the various learning opportunities at the museum!
Step into the newly refreshed Goh Seng Choo gallery and explore the world of magic and supernatural beliefs as practised by traditional Southeast Asian societies.
Set against the larger historical context of Singapore’s early years as a young nation, this gallery offers the parallel societal changes in the tumultuous 1950s and 1960s through the kampung, school and entertainment venues.
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