Explore Singapore's history at Once Upon a Tide and Singapore Odyssea. Our Singapore History Gallery will reopen in October 2026.

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National Museum of Singapore

National Museum of Singapore

Singapore Heritage Fest 2026

Singapore Odyssea

Once Upon a Tide

Welcome to the
National Museum of Singapore

National Museum of Singapore

Singapore Heritage Fest 2026

Once Upon a Tide

Once Upon a Tide
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Open daily 10am to 7pm
Free admission for Singapore Citizens/PRs for permanent galleries. Last ticket sales at 6pm. Last gallery admission at 6.30pm.
93 Stamford Road, Singapore 178897
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What's On at NMS: May 2026

Our Singapore Heritage Fest programmes are almost all sold out! Grab tickets before they're gone for HistoriaSG: Traders of the Sea, a fascinating dive into the lives and legacies of Bugis seafarers who navigated the waters of Temasek. Tickets are SGD 5 each and are Culture Pass eligible.

Meanwhile, discover our time-travelling experience at Singapore Odyssea, and journey through 700 years of Singapore history at our SG60 special exhibition Once Upon a Tide before it closes on 9 Oct 2026.

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Let our docents take you through our Once Upon a Tide special exhibition.

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We're looking for stories of Singaporeans who have made their mark on the global stage.

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Explore Singapore's history

04 December 2025

Discover Singapore's 700 years of history anew at our mainstay exhibition "Once Upon a Tide: Singapore's Journey from Settlement to Global City", and our immersive multimedia experience "Singapore Odyssea: A Journey Through Time", as our Singapore History Gallery undergoes a revamp. The Singapore History Gallery will reopen in October 2026.

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