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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Through the Lens, Photo exhibition by The Straits Times and World Press Photo

15 Jan 2022 - 06 Feb 2022
Glass Atrium,
Level 2 and The Canyon, Basement
10am to 7pm
Free Admission
The Straits Times brings you Through The Lens, a celebration of the best in visual and interactive journalism. This exhibition explores the impact of global climate change on Singapore and showcases how even a small country can do its part to tackle the challenges of the crisis.

The World Press Photo exhibition celebrates the most powerful, provocative and poignant images from around the world.

001_World Press Photo of the Year_Online_Mads Nissen_Politiken_Panos Pictures


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WINNER: WORLD PRESS PHOTO OF THE YEAR
The First Embrace - Rosa Luzia Lunardi, 85 is embraced by nurse Adriana Silva da Costa Souza at Viva Bem care home, Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Aug 5, 2020, after months of Covid-19 isolation.
© Mads Nissen, Denmark, Politiken/Panos Pictures

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ENVIRONMENT - FIRST PRIZE, SINGLES
California Sea Lion Plays with Mask - A curious California sea lion swims towards a face mask at the Breakwater dive site in Monterey, California, USA, on 19 November 2020.
© Ralph Pace, United States
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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!