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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Museum Roundtable 25: Celebrating the Silver Jubilee of the Museums in Singapore Travelling Exhibition
Museum Roundtable 25: Celebrating the Silver Jubilee of the Museums in Singapore Travelling Exhibition

Museum Roundtable 25: Celebrating the Silver Jubilee of the Museums in Singapore Travelling Exhibition

11 Jan 2022 - 26 Jan 2022
The Platform,
Level 2
Daily from 10am – 7pm
Free Admission
The Museum Roundtable (MR) presents the Museum Roundtable 25: Celebrating the Silver Jubilee of the Museums in Singapore travelling exhibition, which tells the story of the Museum Roundtable, and features artefacts from various museums and galleries in Singapore, in celebration of its 25th anniversary.

Presented by the National Heritage Board in collaboration with 26 MR members, the travelling exhibition features 11 artefacts in giant gumball machines, along with other interesting MR memorabilia. Visit the exhibition during the weekends and stand a chance to receive special MR 25th Anniversary Coupons, while stocks last!

For more information on the travelling exhibition, please visit https://go.gov.sg/museumroundtable25.

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Stand a chance to win an exclusive Museum Roundtable (MR) goodie bag in the last giveaway for the travelling exhibition!

Simply follow these steps:

- Visit our travelling exhibition at either of the last two locations, Westgate or National Museum of Singapore.

- Take a photo of yourself with your favourite part of the travelling exhibition.

- Tell us one thing you have learned from the travelling exhibition.

- Submit your entry at: https://go.gov.sg/mr25giveaway2. [GIVEAWAY ENDED]

25 lucky winners will be selected randomly. Giveaway is strictly open to Singapore residents only. Winners will be notified via email by 27 January 2022. Prizes will be mailed directly to selected winners residing in Singapore.

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!