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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It'll Be Alright

11 Dec 2021 - 05 Jan 2022
Basement Level,
The Canyon
Daily from 10am – 7pm
Last admission at 6.30pm
Free Admission
A project that aims to break down societal stigmas and offer opportunities to understand mental health through the lens of contemporary art and a compilation of stories in an e-book presenting the lived experiences of the youths of today.

Join us at the exhibition to engage in reflections and conversations that will inspire new insights and bring us hope for the future!

 

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Opening Address and Live Panel Discussion
11 Dec (Sat) | 1.10pm onwards
Facebook Live

Catch us on Facebook live on 11 Dec, Saturday, at 1.10pm for the Opening Address by Minister for Education, Mr. Chan Chun Sing. This will be followed by a panel discussion at 1.30pm with Minister Chan and members of the community, where we will discuss youth mental well-being issues and advocate for the destigmatising of mental health issues.

Watch the recorded livestream at It'll Be Alright's Facebook page!

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!

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