For corporate, travel/tourist or community group visits with more than 20 people, please complete and submit the Group Visit Enquiry Form at least 2 weeks in advance. Our Visitor Services officer will contact you within 3 working days.

For general group visits, admission into the Permanent Galleries is free for Singaporeans and Permanent Residents while admission charges will apply for non-Singaporeans and non-Permanent Residents. Admission charges will also apply for all visitors into Special Exhibitions.

Terms and Conditions

1. All visitors will need to obtain admission tickets from the Visitor Services counter at the ground floor of the museum before entering the galleries. More information to ensure your group visit proceeds smoothly will be provided once your booking is confirmed and you receive a Confirmation Form from us.
2. If no prior booking has been made and you do not receive the Confirmation Form from our Visitor Services officer, you will not be able to enjoy any discounts or special rates (eg 20% discount off full-price admission for 20 or more people, travel agent rates, etc). For capacity control, your group may also not be allowed to enter the galleries until a later time.
3. All cancellations or changes must be made in writing at least 5 working days in advance. A $50 administration fee will be levied for cancellations made less than 5 working days in advance or for no-shows.

Private tours by our experienced guides for corporate, travel/tourist or community groups can also be arranged to deepen your visit experience. Tours in English, Mandarin or Japanese are available.

Please complete and submit the Guided Tour Enquiry Form at least 4 weeks in advance. Our Visitor Services officer will contact you within 3 working days. Tours are approximately 45 minutes to an hour long.

Terms and Conditions

1. Fees for private group tours are $200 per guide per hour. Maximum 15 persons to a guide.
2. Admission fees to the gallery (Permanent or Special Exhibition) apply separately.
3. Requests for corporate and private tours are subject to the availability of guides. When your guide has been confirmed, you will be advised on guide(s) and admission fees, as well as payment modes. Payment has to be received within 5 working days from the day of notification to confirm your tour. Once payment is made, you will receive a Booking Confirmation with information to ensure your group visit proceeds smoothly.
4. Any cancellation or changes must be made in writing at least 5 working days in advance. No refunds will be given for cancellations made less than 5 working days in advance or for no-shows.
5. Should the attendee(s) be late by more than 15 minutes for the tour, which would result in a delay in the commencement of the tour, the guide reserves the right to not proceed with the tour with no refund. An additional full hour of guided tour charge per guide will be added to the original guided tour fee if the attendee(s) is/are late which then results in the late commencement of the tour by 30 minutes to an hour.
6. If no prior booking has been made and you do not receive a Confirmation Form from our Visitor Services officer, you will not be able to enjoy any discounts or special rates (eg 20% discount off full-price admission for 20 or more people, travel agent rates, etc). For capacity control, your group may also not be allowed to enter the galleries until a later time.

A booking is required for all group visits of 20 students and above. We recommend that you start by referring to the School Programmes page to find more detailed information about school visits and programmes, as well as resources to help you plan your visit.  

You may also download the museum's Social Story here to prepare your children and students with additional needs for a trip to the museum. This social story shares information on things that they may see, hear and find while exploring our spaces.

From Apr 2022, all bookings for school visits and programmes (for local schools) should be made through NHB's new online booking system, BookMuseums@SG. Please visit this page for more information on how to use BookMuseums@SG

We are no longer able to accept school bookings made through email or phone for local schools. Overseas schools may still email us at NHB_NM_Schools@nhb.gov.sg to make a booking.

Admission into the Permanent Galleries is free for Citizens and Permanent Residents as well as teachers, students and staff from local government schools. Admission charges will apply for accompanying non-Singaporean and non-Permanent Resident adults who are not part of the school's faculty. Admission charges may also apply for all visitors into Special Exhibitions. Please refer to the Visitor Information page (click on "Tourists and Foreign Residents" under "Admission Prices) for definitions and details of admission charges.

Terms and Conditions

1. All visitors will need to obtain admission stickers before entering the galleries. More information to ensure your group visit proceeds smoothly will be provided once your booking is confirmed .
2. If no prior booking has been made and/or you do not receive a confirmation email of your booking, your group will not be allowed to enter the galleries until a later time for capacity control reasons.
3. All cancellations or changes for bookings of school programmes (workshops and tours) must be made at least 5 working days in advance on the BookMuseums@SG system. A $50 administration fee will be levied for cancellations made less than 5 working days in advance or for no-shows.
4. Educators are advised to make a preparatory visit to the museum. This will allow you to plan the necessary logistics and be familiar with our location, galleries and facilities. Click here to find out more about our school programmes or download education resources. We are always happy to recommend workshops and tours that are appropriate for your students. 
5. If you have students on wheelchairs, do inform us at the booking stage so that we can make arrangements to ensure a smooth visit.

Guided tours to the Singapore History Gallery by our experienced docents for students of educational level Primary 5 and above (ages 11 and up) can also be arranged, for up to a maximum of 40 students per session.

From Apr 2022, all bookings for school visits and programmes (for local schools) should be made through NHB's new online booking system, BookMuseums@SG. Please visit this page for more information on how to use BookMuseums@SG. We are no longer able to accept school bookings made through email or phone for local schools. Overseas schools may still email us at NHB_NM_Schools@nhb.gov.sg to make a booking.

Tours are approximately an hour long and conducted in English, Mandarin or Japanese only. They are available only to the Singapore History Gallery and do not apply for other galleries in the museum, unless otherwise stated.

Other workshops and tours suitable for students of lower levels are also available. Please visit our School Programmes page to find out more.

Terms and Conditions

1. Guided tours are complimentary for 100% Govt Schools (Pri, Sec, ITE, JC, Poly). Each school may only book up to 2 sessions a month.
   
   
2. Guided tour fees for all other schools are $200 per guide, 15 students to a guide, up to a maximum of 45 students per session. Each school may only book up to 2 sessions a month.
   
   
3. Gallery admission fees apply separately. Admission into the Permanent Galleries is free for Citizens and Permanent Residents as well as teachers, students and staff from local government schools. Admission charges will apply for accompanying non-Singaporean and non-Permanent Resident adults who are not part of the school's faculty. Admission charges will also apply for all visitors into Special Exhibitions. Please refer to the Visitor Information page (click on "Tourists and Foreign Residents" under "Admission Prices) for definitions and details of admission charges.
   
   
4. Requests for guided tours are subject to the capacity of our galleries and availability of guides. To ensure that your students and all other visitors have a fruitful visit, the museum reserves the right to reject or request that you reschedule your guided tour. When your guide has been confirmed, you will be advised on guide(s) and admission fees, as well as payment modes.
   
   
5. Any cancellation or changes must be made at least 5 working days in advance on the BookMuseums@SG system. For schools that enjoy complimentary guided tours, a $50 administration fee will be levied for cancellations made less than 5 working days in advance or for no-shows.
   
   
6. Payment for admission and guided tour fees (if applicable) can be made at the Visitor Services counter on the day of your visit, or through an e-invoice billed to your school after the tour.


7. If no prior booking has been made and/or you do not receive a confirmation email, your group will not be allowed to join our daily scheduled tours or enter the galleries until a later time for capacity control reasons.


8. If you have students on wheelchairs, do inform us at the booking stage so that we can make arrangements to ensure a smooth visit.