Free admission to all galleries on Christmas and New Year's Day. T&Cs apply.
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

SKULLPANDA CAGE-UNCAGE Singapore
International Debut

SKULLPANDA CAGE-UNCAGE Showcase

Singapore Odyssea:
A Journey Through Time

Singapore Odyssea: Drum

Once Upon a Tide:
An SG60 Commemorative Exhibition

Once Upon a Tide: Expanding Horizons

Season's Greetings from NMS

Welcome to the
National Museum of Singapore

National Museum of Singapore

SKULLPANDA CAGE-UNCAGE Singapore
International Debut

SKULLPANDA CAGE-UNCAGE Showcase

Singapore Odyssea:
A Journey Through Time

Singapore Odyssea: A Journey Through Time

Once Upon a Tide:
An SG60 Commemorative Exhibition

Once Upon a Tide: Expanding Horizons
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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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December at the National Museum of Singapore

POP MART has arrived at the National Museum! Standard Access tickets are now on sale for SKULLPANDA CAGE-UNCAGE Singapore. Each ticket includes access to our time-travelling adventure at Singapore Odyssea, and a journey through 700 years of history at our SG60 special exhibition Once Upon a Tide.

Relax at A Whale of a Tale, our new playground for all ages and abilities. Grab a meal at Dame Museum Café or Café Brera, and end your visit at our newly opened Museum Shop!

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Senior-Friendly Tours
Senior-Friendly Tours

Explore our Once Upon a Tide exhibition through a conversational tour, followed by an interactive experience at Reunion.

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A Whale of a Tale
A Whale of a Tale

Our new intergenerational playground, designed for all ages and abilities.

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Wave Makers open call
Open Call: Wave Makers

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

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Free admission on Christmas and New Year's Day

23 December 2025

Enjoy free admission to all galleries on Christmas (25 Dec 2025) and New Year's Day (1 Jan 2026)! Note that the magical companions experience at Singapore Odyssea and showcase-exclusive merch at SKULLPANDA CAGE-UNCAGE Singapore will not be available on those days.

To ensure a smooth visitor experience at the SKULLPANDA showcase, visitors will need to book a timeslot online prior to their visit, and have a valid booking to enter. Click the link for more details and to book a slot.

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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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We are open

01 January 2025

Parts of the National Museum of Singapore are undergoing restoration and upgrading works. We remain open with exhibitions, programmes as well as dining and retail offerings.

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