National Museum of Singapore

Original Building

Building, 1887

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.

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Capturing a Century

14 Feb 2020 - 29 Mar 2020
Platform and Glass Atrium,
Level 2
10am – 7pm
Free Admission
The Hollandse School celebrates their Centennial Anniversary in Singapore with an exhibition titled, Capturing A Century.

Singaporean artist duo OH! and Dutch artist Frances Alleblas will create an immersive and interactive installation that features old and new images of the Hollandse School in Singapore projected onto a life-sized digital kaleidoscope. To complement the kaleidoscope, large-sized artworks by students from as young as three years old will also be on display from the 14th to the 24th of February.

Murals: From 14 to 24 February 2020

Kaleidoscope Installation: From 14 February to 29 March 2020

 

Family Time

Visit our permanent galleries with your little ones and play spot-the-artefact! Our colourful Early Learning Resources introduce pre-schoolers to our artefacts according to the themes of Numbers, Colours, and ABCs. Available at $8 per set from the Museum Label shop. For more children's activity booklets, click here.

Museum guide

Download our 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!