Tails from the Coasts: Nature Stories of Singapore explores the enduring connections between the human and animal inhabitants of Singapore through 36 drawings from the National Museum of Singapore’s treasured William Farquhar Collection of Natural History Drawings.
The exhibition highlights tales from the coasts of Singapore and the Malay Peninsula, ranging from scientific “discoveries” to indigenous sayings and beliefs, to accounts of conservation efforts and the resurgence of wildlife, spanning both past and present.
Beyond the shores of Singapore, the exhibition commemorates the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Singapore and Australia in 2025 from the fresh angle of natural history and biodiversity, highlighting the animals and geographies that connect us.
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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.
20 October 2025
Our Singapore History Gallery will close on 17 November 2025 (last day 16 November) as part of our museum's restoration and upgrading efforts. Visitors may continue to visit our Once Upon a Tide special exhibition, which will remain open during this period. The gallery will re-open in October 2026 with a whole new experience.
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.