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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May Prog
May Prog

An A-May-zing Month at the Museum!

08 May 2021 - 22 May 2021
Various Venues
Various Timings
Varies with Programmes
May your month be filled with exciting plans! In conjunction with this year’s Singapore Heritage Festival (SHF), International Museum Day (IMD) and Hari Raya celebrations, we have lined up a series of programmes celebrating our traditions as well as inter-generational stories for you and your loved ones!

Join us as we explore our heritage through creative and enriching workshops, tours and talks this May!
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Visit our June Holidays Family Fun! page for the latest programmes.

 

Click here to view our June Holidays Family Fun programmes!

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!