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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Mosaic Postcard
Mosaic Postcard

Life Underground

04 Nov 2019 - 25 Nov 2019
Gallery 10
10am - 5pm
Free Admission
Life Underground invites visitors on a journey through the subways of the world and into the personal stories of their passengers.

Shot in over 18 cities around the world, the project captures the pulse of these vibrant environments and the millions of people who pass through them every day. By documenting passengers' stories of love, dreams, family, migration, and much more, Life Underground reminds us that beneath the surface, we're all connected. Life Underground has been developed as an interactive web documentary and an immersive installation for public spaces.

*This installation features mature themes. Viewer discretion and parental guidance is advised.*

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!