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, 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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22 August 2025
Our museum will be open on 5 and 6 Sep nights with free admission for all. We will close at 6pm for cleaning before reopening from 7pm to midnight (last admission to galleries at 11pm, last entry to Singapore Odyssea at 10.30pm). Daytime ticket sales with regular admission prices will end at 5pm with last admission to galleries at 5.30pm (last entry to Singapore Odyssea at 5pm). Singapore Odyssea will be closed from 7 to 8pm on 5 Sep for a private event, and reopen to the public at 8pm.
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.