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Help us protect our valuable National Collection and create a safe and conducive museum environment by observing the following etiquette:
Do not touch any object unless explicitly allowed. Do not rest on display panels, showcases and against gallery walls.
Food and drinks are not allowed in the galleries.
Flash photography and selfie sticks are not allowed in the galleries.
Galleries are climate controlled.
Please set mobile phones to silent or vibration mode.
Please speak softly.
No running.
Tripods, selfie sticks, large backpacks, cabin bags, trolleys and any other bulky items are not allowed in the galleries.
These items must be stored in the lockers located in the Basement and on Level 2. (Suitable new $1 or 50c coins are available from our Visitor Services staff).
Use of retractable roller shoes, roller skates, skate scooters are not allowed. These items may be stored in the lockers or parked at the bicycle stands in front of the Stamford Office building.
For visitors using personal mobility devices and motorised wheelchairs, please check with Museum staff at the Visitor Services Counter before entering the Museum.
Sketching using only pencils, sketchbooks and notebooks is permitted.
Please do not obstruct traffic flow in the gallery while sketching.
Large umbrellas can be stored in the umbrella stands outside major galleries.
Sections
19 September 2025
Enjoy free admission for all on 11-12 Oct for our museum's 138th anniversary, and on 20 Oct for Deepavali. Note that the magical companions experience at Singapore Odyssea will not be available then.
01 January 2025
Parts of the National Museum of Singapore are undergoing restoration and upgrading works. We remain open with exhibitions, programmes as well as dining and retail offerings.