Explore Singapore's history at Once Upon a Tide and Singapore Odyssea. Our Singapore History Gallery will reopen in October 2026.

The Singapore Night Festival lights up the Bras Basah.Bugis precinct each year with displays centred on culture, creativity and community in an illuminating showcase bringing Singaporean stories to life.

Join us at the National Museum for programmes held in conjunction with the festival! Explore our galleries at night with extended operating hours on the following Fridays and Saturdays:

  • 22 and 23 August
  • 29 and 30 August
  • 5 and 6 September
Galleries will be closed at 6pm for cleaning (last ticket sales at 5pm, last admission to galleries at 5.30pm, last entry to Singapore Odyssea at 5pm) and will reopen at 7pm with free admission for all. The museum will close at midnight, with last admission to galleries at 11pm (last admission to Singapore Odyssea at 10.30pm).

Check out our programme offerings below.

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Programmes

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Singapore Night Festival at NMS
22, 23, 29, 30 Aug and 5 & 6 Sep
7.30pm – 11pm daily
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