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

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National Museum of Singapore

National Museum of Singapore

Singapore Odyssea:
A Journey Through Time

Singapore Odyssea: Drum

Once Upon a Tide:
An SG60 Commemorative Exhibition

Once Upon a Tide: Expanding Horizons

Welcome to the
National Museum of Singapore

National Museum of Singapore

Singapore Odyssea:
A Journey Through Time

Singapore Odyssea: A Journey Through Time

Once Upon a Tide:
An SG60 Commemorative Exhibition

Once Upon a Tide: Expanding Horizons
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Open daily 10am to 7pm
Free admission for Singapore Citizens/PRs for permanent galleries. Last ticket sales at 6pm. Last gallery admission at 6.30pm.
93 Stamford Road, Singapore 178897
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What's On at NMS: March-April 2026

Calling all seniors! Our next senior-friendly themed tour is on 4 April, this time shining a spotlight on the lives of coolies as we take you through our Once Upon a Tide exhibition. Do also check out our Seniors LaKopi@Museum session on 10 April for a time of meaningful conversations over a drink! Both programmes are free, with limited slots available.

Meanwhile, our March Holidays Family Fun is over, but you can still drop by our inclusive showcase featuring ceramic artworks from young students, open until 29 March.

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Explore Singapore's history

04 December 2025

Discover Singapore's 700 years of history anew at our mainstay exhibition "Once Upon a Tide: Singapore's Journey from Settlement to Global City", and our immersive multimedia experience "Singapore Odyssea: A Journey Through Time", as our Singapore History Gallery undergoes a revamp. The Singapore History Gallery will reopen in October 2026.

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