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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School Programmes

12 Dec 2018 - 31 Dec 2025
Various Venues
Various Timings
Free Admission
SCHOOL PROGRAMMES

What are the opportunities for students to discover the joy of learning History, Art, National Education and other disciplines at the National Museum of Singapore (NMS)?

The museum has enhanced and refreshed its programmes to offer students a variety of opportunities to discover Singapore’s history and culture – through investigation, engagement of senses and conversations – and to relate them to present-day issues.

Explore the tabs below for more information about our programme offerings. Browse our rich programmes offered by the museums and heritage institutions via BookMuseums@SG, NHB's one-stop e-service for teachers. All bookings for school visits and programmes should be made through the new online booking system. For more information on how toplan for a school visit to the museum, click here.

Preschool Programmes

PRE-SCHOOLS

Find out more about the early learning resources and programmes that are tied to the Nurturing Early Learners (NEL) framework.

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PRIMARY SCHOOL

Choose a series of interactive workshops and engaging programmes that complement the Social Studies curriculum.

Secondary school programmes

SECONDARY SCHOOL

Learn more about our programmes and initiatives that are suitable for historical investigation and national education. Be part of our new Museum-based Learning programme that is designed for students to take charge of their learning as they explore the topic of a sense of belonging.

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SPECIAL NEEDS EDUCATION

Find out more about our resources, tools and programmes to help students engage with the National Collection in developmentally-appropriate ways, and to develop a sense of curiosity and enjoyment surrounding museum visits.

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RESOURCES FOR EDUCATORS 

Discover ways to make students excited about their learning at the museum, and download resources to support your school visit to the museum.

Planning a school visit

PLANNING A SCHOOL GROUP VISIT

More information on planning for a school visit to the museum with ease.

School programme booking

SCHOOL PROGRAMME BOOKINGS

More information on how to book a school programme with the National Museum.

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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Now Boarding Programmes

Explore Singapore as a traveller's home away from home with our special programmes organised in conjunction with Now Boarding exhibition.

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Exhibition 27 MAY 2023 - 25 FEB 2024

Now Boarding: Experiencing Singapore through Travel, 1800s – 2000s

Hop aboard the National Museum of Singapore’s ‘flight’ to discover Singapore through a travel-themed exhibition that traces the evolution of Singapore’s identity as a popular travel destination, through the eyes of those who arrived at our shores from the past to the present.

Exhibition Gallery, Basement, 10am to 7pm daily
Free for Singaporeans and PRs. Tickets will be on sale from 22 May onwards.
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Semangat yang Baru: Forging a New Singapore Spirit

Semangat yang Baru: Forging a New Singapore Spirit is a special exhibition that captures the ferment and dynamism of our early years, when the leaders and people of Singapore rallied together to build our fledgling nation between the 1950s and 1970s.

Basement, Exhibition Gallery 1, 10am - 7pm
Free admission for Citizens & Permanent Residents