General Functions of Museums: Displaying Native Culture
Museums perform highly important functions in conserving indigenous culture.
Using proper documentation or artifact protection, one culture could be preserved and stored for many future audiences.
This may subsequently undergo examination or inspection by many from distinct ethnic origins.
Below mentioned are some compelling grounds demonstrating that museums remain very crucial to cultural conservation.
Museums Feature Mundane Events
Documenting ordinary living from any culture forms a highly effective, widely prevalent means to preserve heritage.
At the current rapid pace with which many cultures are vanishing, close documentation of mundane living remains an urgent demand for cultural lineage in order to preserve cultural heritage.
Mundane events include rites, beliefs, dining, painting, or all additional aspects which distinguish any cultural identity.
Universally, with regards to all museums, heritage collections, are likely to contain unique ancient sculptures, painting, songs, and electronics on display.
Museums Expose Visitors to Indigenous Heritage
To ensure that any culture retains proper preservation or endures colonization, many from prevailing major cultures need to learn, view marginal cultures with indigenous modes of living.
Some optimal methods for achieving these are to view formal exhibitions displaying indigenous culture from the museum.
Getting the learned majority to appreciate marginal cultures, prevents cultural attrition from gaining ground, pace.
Still, museums remain truly valuable sites for exposing children to engaged activity or learning.
These provide practical lessons for trained staff or art displays to inspire a kid’s wonder, that may then provide audiences more suggestions about modes for conducting practical training for the kid’s learning upon your departure.
Once a junior gets trained, exposed to the underlying need to respect or tolerate diversity, chances improve that these get instilled for growth into better appreciation of diversity, ethnic differences.
Museum | National Gallery Singapore |
| Specialty | National Gallery Singapore is a leading visual arts institution which oversees the world’s largest public collection of Singapore and Southeast Asian modern art. Situated at the birthplace of modern Singapore, in heart of Civic District, the Gallery is housed in two national monuments – City Hall and former Supreme Court. Services: Progressive museum, collaborative research, education, long-term and special exhibitions, innovative programming |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: [email protected] |
| Website | http://www.nationalgallery.sg/ |
| Address | 1 St. Andrew’s Road Singapore, Singapore 178957 |
| Telephone | +65- 6271 7000 |
| Opening hours | 10 am to 7 pm |
| Review 1 | Great experience in this gallery. If you looking for a less crowded and inspiring place this is one of the best in Singapore. 👍🏼😄 |
| Review 2 | Awesome place. Treasure trove of interesting art collection, beautiful architecture, stunning views and sights from the rooftop restaurant & viewing deck.. a place to laze around and spend a few delightful hours at. |
| Review 3 | This is the best gallery in Asia . Exciting artistic breakthroughs have occurred in the fields of painting, sculpture and architecture |
Museum | National Museum of Singapore |
| Specialty | With a history dating back to 1887, the National Museum of Singapore is the nation’s oldest museum with a progressive mind. Beneath its 19th-century colonial exterior, it uses cutting-edge technology to present the nation’s legacy and development. Its galleries highlight fresh perspectives of the Singapore story with an immersive voyage. Services: #Doseofculture, Family Fun, HistoriaSG, #MuseumFromHome, Home, Truly Programmes |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: [email protected] |
| Website | https://www.nhb.gov.sg/nationalmuseum/ |
| Address | 93 Stamford Rd Singapore, Singapore 178897 |
| Telephone | +65-6332 3659 |
| Opening hours | 10 am to 7 pm |
| Review 1 | Free for Singaporeans, the National Museum is a great place to learn more about Singapore’s cultural history. Be sure to check out “Home Truly”, from now till Aug 2021, to learn about events and experiences that Singaporeans went through from the 1950s to the present. |
| Review 2 | Very touching visit about the story of Singapore, from early migrants to nowadays via the Raffles period. Good exhibit as well about “what’s home”. It’s always great to remember the past whole looking forward. |
| Review 3 | I had two years of employment in Singapore. And I love art and history. This museum is….more than great! I loved it. I visited it three times. With and without audio-guide. Alone and in company. So OVERWHELMING! |
Museum | ArtScience Gallery |
| Specialty | ArtScience Museum is an iconic cultural landmark in Singapore and the cultural component of Marina Bay Sands. With 21 gallery spaces, ArtScience Museum has held large-scale exhibitions by some of the world’s major artists, including Leonardo da Vinci, M.C. Escher, Salvador Dalí, Andy Warhol and Vincent Van Gogh since opening. Services: Art, science, culture, technology, art exhibitions |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: [email protected] |
| Website | https://www.mbssg.com/ASM |
| Address | 10 Bayfront Avenue Singapore, Singapore 018956 |
| Telephone | +65- 6688 8888 |
| Opening hours | 10 am to 9 pm |
| Review 1 | Went to the Star Wars Identities exhibition using the SingapoRediscover Vouchers, and it was worth it! |
| Review 2 | We avail to visit the Future World Exhibition in Art & Science Museum and its amazing. Both kids and adults can enjoy the place. There you’ll experience being like in a magical world and outer space. Kids (and adults too) can make a piece of art and be projected in a large screen. |
| Review 3 | Art and science museum often came with interesting exhibition to visit. Great for families. This time we checked out the Star Wars Identities. A must visit if you’re a fan! |
Museum | Asian Civilizations Museum |
| Specialty | ACM is Singapore’s national museum of Asian antiquities and decorative art. As the only museum in Asia with a pan-Asian scope, ACM is devoted to exploring the rich artistic heritage of Asia through our outstanding collection of masterpieces, and through ground-breaking special exhibitions. ACM focuses historical connections between cultures, civilizations. Services: Story of Trade, cultures of Asia, systems of Faith and Belief, grand religions of India, Christian stories |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: [email protected] |
| Website | http://www.acm.org.sg/ |
| Address | 1 Empress Place Singapore, Singapore 179555 |
| Telephone | +65- 6332 7798 |
| Opening hours | 10 am to 7 pm |
| Review 1 | Visited on Monday and pleasantly surprised that there us no crowd at all. Unlike my previous visits, I was able to take my time to go through the exhibits. Free for Singaporean! |
| Review 2 | Free for local nice place to hangout as there isn’t too many stuff going on and usually not pack. A good place to spent 2-3 hours. Look out for special exhibition happening on and off |
| Review 3 | Informative learning experience here! FYI — water bottles aren’t allowed, you’ll have to leave them by the internal entrance! |
Museum | Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum |
| Specialty | The Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum strives to be a leader in Southeast Asian biodiversity – in research, education, and outreach. Aims: Nurture public interest in biodiversity and associated environmental issues. Maintain and grow a natural heritage knowledge base that focuses on its huge collection of historical and research specimens. Services: Educational workshops, natural history, ecology, experiential-learning, natural ecosystems |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: [email protected] |
| Website | https://msha.ke/lkcnhm/ |
| Address | 2 Conservatory Drive Singapore, Singapore 117377 |
| Telephone | +65-6601 3333 |
| Opening hours | 10 to 6 pm |
| Review 1 | Not the typical Singaporean Grand affair. Also shows comparatively less importance given to biological sciences when you compare against grand display of engineering marvels across Singapore.
A very subdued but well maintained place but would have been better if the special shows were on. Currently paused due to Covid.
More like a private collection but has the perfect collection for such a small enclosure. Would have been better if more of NUS work was showcased. The narrative and the placards could have been described better. The tools and techniques used could have been highlighted better.
Perfect place for school children for an educational trip to study evolution and Singapore flora & fauna.
Don’t expect grandiose you will not be disappointed.
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| Review 2 | The amount of time allocated per slot was definitely enough for me to go quickly through every exhibit to read and learn. It was very fascinating and I would definitely come visit again in the future to slowly enjoy certain exhibits. I learned a lot during the few hours I spent here. Surprisingly, there were more visitors than I initially expected. There’s also a small museum shop if you’re interested in getting some books and cool souvenirs. |
| Review 3 | this museum is a must go for science lovers!! I loved and enjoyed my time here so much today, I definitely will go back soon! bring your entire family cause it’s SO interesting!! you will spend a lot of time here, so recommended to go early 🙂 |
Museum | Singapore Art Museum |
| Specialty | Singapore Art Museum (SAM) is a contemporary art museum which focuses on artmaking and art thinking in Singapore, Southeast Asia, and Asia, encompassing a worldwide perspective on contemporary art practice. The museum buildings at Bras Basah Road and Queen Street are undergoing a major transformation. Museum programming continues online meanwhile. Services: Contemporary art, virtual art, contemporary art practice, curating, art exhibitions |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: [email protected] |
| Website | http://www.singaporeartmuseum.sg/ |
| Address | 61 Stamford Road, Stamford Court Singapore, Singapore 178892 |
| Telephone | +65-6697 9730 |
| Opening hours | 24/7 |
| Review 1 | Safe Entry is an artwork by Heman Chong. It is based on a QR code repeated and amplified over a very long wall. |
| Review 2 | An interesting Art Museum showing rare masterpieces of Claude Monet and other Impressionists. I expected less from this museum, but was impressed to see loaned masterpieces from European galleries, like d’Orsay. At time of our visit (March 2018) there was a special exhibition, showing masterpieces from Monet, Renoir, Juan Luna and others. The building itself is a spectacular, Neoclassical in style, but too large for the pieces of art i offers. An hour is enough to take at look at the most prominent pictures. |
| Review 3 | If you are living in Singapore then you should definitely visit this National Museum one day because this shows you the history of Singapore by various exhibitions, historic objects and many audio clippings. The Museum shows you the beginning of this land by portraits and clips too If you are an art lover you should not miss this place in Level 1 (history) cause you will love it. In Level 2 its a forest journey and you will enjoy if you’re with your family or friends Your kids will love the 3D experience in Level2. A Basement Level is also opened now which is about Polaroid. If you are a science lover you will love it. Altogether it was a good experience.
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Museum | Parkview Museum |
| Specialty | The Parkview Museum Singapore is a private museum established by the Parkview Group. Located in Parkview Square, it occupies a floor area of 1,500 square meters with up to six meters of ceiling height. It is a brand-new space conceived to host art exhibitions with an emphasis on contemporary art. Services: Works on display, Parkview Museum, art exhibitions, contemporary art, artistic community |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: [email protected] |
| Website | http://www.parkviewmuseum.com/ |
| Address | 600 North Bridge Rd, Level 3 Parkview Square, Singapore 188778 |
| Telephone | +65-6799 6971 |
| Opening hours | 9 am to 5 pm |
| Review 1 | Arresting pieces of art curated perfectly. Specially enjoyed the various media involved in creating these artworks. The ingenuity, creativity put forth by the artists are worthy of praise, inspiration and admiration. There is an eerie background music set during the duration of my time there. The themes for which the art was curated for is aptly called Disturbing Narratives. |
| Review 2 | Didn’t know there is a museum hidden inside this building. The exhibition space is surprisingly big inside this commercial building. The best thing about this place is the free entrance. Located on the 3rd storey, you have to sign the guest log to enter. That’s kinda unnecessary and troublesome. Oh well. |
| Review 3 | Recent exhibition here! Called “Distubing Narratives” very unique and a really reality to reflex the current situation on being living in the world. So somehow there is some of art the that not really understand that the artist is presenting. Still a good way to being away for daily stressful life. |
Museum | STPI |
| Specialty | STPI is a dynamic creative workshop and contemporary art gallery based in Singapore. Established in 2002, STPI is a not-for-profit organization committed to promoting artistic experimentation in the mediums of print and paper and has become one of the most cutting-edge destinations for contemporary art in Asia, leading institutions regionally. Services: Contemporary art, international artists, artist collaborations, artworks, exhibitions |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: [email protected] |
| Website | http://www.stpi.com.sg/ |
| Address | 41 Robertson Quay Singapore, Singapore 238236 |
| Telephone | +65-6336 3663 |
| Opening hours | 10 am to 7 pm |
| Review 1 | Loved the gallery space here. Spacious with interesting corridors and high ceiling. |
| Review 2 | Drop by STPI during one of their Open House and was given free entry – bonus if you are looking for arts hotspot in Singapore. Had an amazing time and love the collection from its latest exhibition. Staff was really friendly during the printing workshop and we enjoy the whole visit. one small feedback for the giftshop, strongly encourage them to stock up more stuff as there was only 3 items for sale and they are pretty expensive. |
| Review 3 | Enjoyed their open house tremendously. Will go again next time. |
Museum | Red Dot Design Museum |
| Specialty | A boutique museum along the Waterfront Promenade at the Marina Bay front. Red Dot Design Museum is the physical embodiment of the international Red Dot Design Award. Learn and enjoy good design from over 200 design works on exhibition from one of the most prestigious design awards in the World. Services: Design experts, product design, design concept, communication design, boutique museum |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: [email protected] |
| Website | http://museum.red-dot.sg/ |
| Address | 11 Marina Blvd, Singapore 018940 |
| Telephone | +65-6514 0111 |
| Opening hours | 12 pm to 6 pm |
| Review 1 | We visit using the Singapore Discovery Voucher for $10 per person and got 2 $11 voucher for food or sovenir as we visit on Thursday. It’s worth the visit as we only pay $1.50 for the food after using those vouchers. It’s small but worth your time. |
| Review 2 | Small exhibit hall at 2F. Good Pastry and Gift shop for a after visit experience…. Must come back once a year |
| Review 3 | There was a wide variety of innovations made for all aspects of life from all around the world that are introduced. However, I feel that there should be more physical items or at least models of those items on display instead of boards explaining them. Despite so, I do recommend it to people who are interested in tech and design. |
Museum | NUS Museum |
| Specialty | As a university museum, NUS Museum’s mission is to actively facilitate intellectual and cultural life within and beyond the University. With a distinct focus on Asia, the Museum contributes to and facilitates the production, reception, and preservation of knowledge through collections development and curatorial practice, in the University Cultural Centre. Services: Archaeology Library, Wartime Artists, sculptures, artworks, cultural objects |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: [email protected] |
| Website | https://museum.nus.edu.sg/ |
| Address | 50 Kent Ridge Crescent National University of Singapore Singapore 119279 |
| Telephone | +65 6516 8817 |
| Opening hours | 10 am to 6 pm |
| Review 1 | Some of the write ups are excellent. Exhibits are not bad as well. However, information brochure given to me was outdated and place was way too quiet. (I was the only visitor in the entire museum.) |
| Review 2 | Free admission. Please have a look if you are in the area. We’ll done put with great pieces on show |
| Review 3 | Super cool motorcycle museum ever. Don’t miss. You need more than one hour to see all of a thousand bike and stuff. 😁 |
Museum | MINT Museum of Toys |
| Specialty | MINT Museum of Toys houses a world-class collection of vintage toys and collectable items, including vintage posters, confectionery tin boxes, advertising signs and more in an international award-winning contemporary building on 26 Seah Street. Since its inauguration, the museum has expanded its collection, amassing well over 50,000 items, 8,500 of which are on display in the museum. The toys and items hail from over 40 countries and range in date from the 1840s to 1980s. These are displayed across four thematic levels of the museum (Outerspace, Characters, Childhood Favourites and Collectables), including an enamel sign gallery at the rooftop level which also serves as a bar overlooking the City Centre. Services: Toys, collector toys, superhero toys, Barbie toys, action figure toys |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: [email protected] |
| Website | https://www.emint.com/ |
| Address | 26 Seah Street Singapore, Singapore 188382 |
| Contact | Telephone: (65) 6339 0660 / 8339 8966 Email: [email protected] |
| Opening hours | 9 am to 6 pm |
| Review 1 | This is a charming little place that you should definitely visit if you’re a toy buff. The exhibits are spread across multiple floors with quite a lot of rare and expensive pieces included. The focus however, is more towards first half of this century with a majority of them being Tin toys. The exhibits are well categorized but the museum itself is not too big, so you should be able to comfortably finish all the levels in an hour or two. |
| Review 2 | I loved this place, some of the toys here definitely bring back childhood memories. If you are 30 years or older, I think you would appreciate this museum. Younger generations might not be able to understand it as most of the toys here are older than them. |
| Review 3 | This museum began life as a private collection. Even the building architecture was designed with consideration for storing those toys |
Museum | Buddha Tooth Relic Museum |
| Specialty | The temple was based on the architectural style during the Tang dynasty and built to house the tooth relic of the historical Buddha. It is claimed that the relic of Buddha from which it gains its name was found in a collapsed stupa. The basement holds theatre and vegetarian hall. Services: Buddha Tooth Relic, Southern China architecture, Tang Dynasty, voluntary welfare organization, vegetarian dining hall |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: [email protected] |
| Website | https://www.facebook.com/BuddhaToothRelicTemple/ |
| Address | 288 South Bridge Rd, Singapore 058840 |
| Telephone | +65-6220 0220 |
| Opening hours | 9 am to 5 pm |
| Review 1 | The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple is perhaps the most visited Buddhist temple in Singapore. The temple is gorgeous and has so many interesting features. Inside the temple is quite sacred and special. I was particularly in awe of the beautiful statues that are right outside the temple. The temple at night looks beautiful. The statues look so real and are beautifully crafted. A must visit place for sure and to seek blessings. |
| Review 2 | Located in the Downtown Core of the Chinatown this place is a religious zone. you will know the History of Buddhism if u visit this place. the place will be very holy and divine. and the main thing is its FREE.
outside the temple u can find many shops for buying souvenirs . there is a food court near the temple with different cuisines .
There is a Graffiti near the temple which is very attractive and a place to get Instagram worthy pictures. |
| Review 3 | Beautiful…. Absolutely gorgeous and tranquil. Honestly I’d be here everyday if it was possible. Feel peaceful in the temple. |
Museum | Indian Heritage Centre |
| Specialty | The Indian Heritage Centre (IHC), under the management of the National Heritage Board and with support from the Indian community, traces the history of the Indian and South Asian communities in the Southeast Asian region. The four-storey IHC building is an iconic, unique, sustainable building that blends Indian, modern style. Services: Sikh heritage exhibition, Singapore Indian community, societal contributions, soldiers, policeman |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: [email protected] |
| Website | http://indianheritage.org.sg |
| Address | 5, Campbell Lane Singapore, Singapore 209899 |
| Telephone | +65-6291 1601 |
| Opening hours | 10 am to 7 pm |
| Review 1 | What a jewel find in Little India! The jewel hunt was interesting not only for kids but for adults to learn about Indian heritage in Singapore. Wish there was more about Indian food origins |
| Review 2 | You can study Indian migrants history in Singapore at this centre. Those who have working permit need SG$8 admission whereas citizen and PR are free admission. Very clean space. Would recoomend for those who love the Singapore history. |
| Review 3 | You can study Indian migrants history in Singapore at this centre. Those who have working permit need SG$8 admission whereas citizen and PR are free admission. Very clean space. Would recoomend for those who love the Singapore history. |
Museum | Malay Heritage Centre |
| Specialty | Situated amidst the Istana Kampong Glam, Gedung Kuning and the surrounding Kampong Glam precinct, the Centre acts as a vital heritage institution for the Malay community in Singapore. Through its exhibits, programs and activities, the Centre hopes to honor the past while providing a means for present-day expression, Malay heritage. Services: Heritage institution, Kampong Glam, Malay community, exhibits, activities |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: [email protected] |
| Website | https://www.malayheritage.gov.sg/ |
| Address | 85 Sultan Gate, Singapore 198501 |
| Telephone | +65 6391 0450 |
| Opening hours | 10 am to 6 pm |
| Review 1 | Free if you’re a citizen. Come here to experience what its like in the past. Its a great place to see whats life like back then and also to remember and appreciate the different cultures of Singapore. Great food nearby too; Arab Street. |
| Review 2 | Visited the Malay Heritage centre which is located around the Kampong Glam area in Beach road. This Museum is also walking distance away from Sultan Mosque. Entry is free for Singaporeans and permanent resident. Admission charges applies for foreigner. Location is pretty accessible, walking distance from Bugis Mrt station. This Museum is a good place if you are keen to learn more about the rich heritage and culture of Singapore’s Malay community. Due to covid 19 situation, some of the interactives and the kids’ corner are currently not available. |
| Review 3 | Small and quaint museum set in a former Malay palace. You can learn and gain insight about the history and culture of the Malay people here. Staff were very sweet and friendly. I understand that there are guided tours here, which we didn’t get to experience this time. |
Museum | Peranakan Museum |
| Specialty | The Armenian Street building was formerly the Tao Nan School built in 1912. It was first converted to Asian Civilizations Museum in 1994, which was then redeveloped into the Peranakan Museum in 2008. The redevelopment was spurred by the immense popularity of the Peranakan culture display in the old ACM. Services: Peranakan communities, Peranakan objects, The Peranakan Museum, Southeast Asia, Changi Airport’s Terminal 4 |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: [email protected] |
| Website | http://www.peranakanmuseum.sg/ |
| Address | 39 Armenian Street Singapore, Singapore 179941 |
| Telephone | +65-6332 7591 |
| Opening hours | 9 am to 6 pm |
| Review 1 | Great experience. Worth to try if you really like to know local history. |
| Review 2 | A beautiful heritage building with its rich history and now serves as the Peranakan Museum. It provides a clear picture of the history and characters of Peranalan people. Awesome! |
| Review 3 | This interesting museum has many collections around the Peranakan culture and history, such as marriage ceremony, birth ceremony, the typical food, religion, and many other side of the Peranakan culture. Located near the city center, there are many transport option to reach this place, from taxi to busses. There is also a small museum shop just outside the main door. When we visited this museum, there is an additional exhibition for photography, showcasing photos on Peranakan culture from Singapore and other countries in South East Asia, dating from 1850s until recently. |
Museum | Eurasian Heritage Gallery |
| Specialty | The word ‘Eurasian’ was originally coined by the British during their rule in India, to refer to people born to a British and an Indian parent. Today, it generally refers to anyone of mixed European and Asian parentage. The Eurasian Association has served interests of the Eurasian community in Singapore. Services: Performing Arts Chapter, Eurasian culture, music, dance, drama, fundraising |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: [email protected] |
| Website | http://www.eurasians.org.sg/ |
| Address | 139 Ceylon Road Singapore, Singapore 429744 |
| Telephone | +65-6447 1578 |
| Opening hours | 8.30 am to 5.30 pm |
| Review 1 | A quaint gallery with heaps on information on Singapore’s Eurasian community, history, prominent icons, lifestyles and also their flavourful cuisine. The gallery is a must-visit. It is also very clean and they will also give you a disposable glove, tissues and a guide on the place. I liked that additional attention to detail on sanitation especially in these times. Also, if you want to indulge yourself into their flavourful delectable Eurasian food, head down to Quentin’s thereafter and you would not leave disappointed. I love frequenting that restaurant every now and then. |
| Review 2 | I visited the Eurasian Heritage Gallery during the My Community Festival and it was a very fruitful experience. The guides Alison and Petrina were very passionate and shared many stories and knowledge on Eurasian culture with the participants. The tour also included a delicious 4-course lunch from the Quentin’s on a well decorated table. There was even a “gift exchange” with presents already prepared by the staff. The entire itinerary was well thought out and was full of Christmas vibe. |
| Review 3 | Great food, good service. Close a tad too early. But it is worth it as the food is so yummy |
Museum | Kreta Ayer Heritage Gallery |
| Specialty | Covering a gallery space of 1,076 square feet (100 square meters), the Kreta Ayer Heritage Gallery was co-curated by the National Heritage Board in partnership with the Kreta Ayer Community Centre and officially launched on 14 July 2019. The gallery features a total of 123 artifacts, now operating in Chinatown. Services: Chinese opera, Chinese puppetry, Nanyin music, Chinese calligraphy, tea appreciation |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: [email protected] |
| Website | http://www.nhb.gov.sg/ |
| Address | 28 Kreta Ayer Rd, Singapore 088995 |
| Telephone | +1800 180 0225 |
| Opening hours | 9 am to 5 pm |
| Review 1 | Good place to learn more about opera. Just wish that the exhibition can be bigger. |
| Review 2 | + great for locals, tourists, young and old. + interesting short interactive sessions for all to learn about past culture and entertainment styles. + great guides and facilitators – hope to view more exciting and interactive exhibitions. Do keep it interesting especially for locals if possible. |
| Review 3 | A little museum located inside kreta ayer Community centre. showcased the history of different types of puppetry and opera that were popular in Singapore long ago. |
Museum | Singapore Chinese Opera Museum |
| Specialty | Singapore Chinese Opera Museum is in Nanyang tourist spot: Kampong Glam. The exhibits in the museum revolve around the development of Chinese operas in Singapore since the time Southern Chinese set foot on this island. The exhibits span over a hundred years. Chinese operas include the Cantonese, Teochew, Qiong, Hokkien. Services: Cantonese, Teochew, Qiong, Hokkien, Chinese opera |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: [email protected] |
| Website | http://www.singopera.com.sg/ |
| Address | 100 Jalan Sultan,Sultan Plaza #01-27 Singapore, Singapore 199001 |
| Telephone | +65-6292 3393 |
| Opening hours | 11 am to 7 pm |
| Review 1 | There will a Beijing Opera Singing session on Thursday evening and Sunday afternoon |
| Review 2 | Hawaii night club |
Museum | Singapore Science Centre |
| Specialty | They make science accessible and engaging. Some of the ways they do this are: setting up exhibitions to illustrate the principles and powers of science and technology in everyday life, conducting school programs to complement the school science syllabus, producing scientific magazines and natural history guidebooks, arranging, hosting guided tours. Services: Science Centre, conducting school programs, science syllabus. scientific magazines natural history guidebooks |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: [email protected] |
| Website | http://www.science.edu.sg/ |
| Address | 15 Science Centre Road Singapore, Singapore 609081 |
| Telephone | +65-6425 2500 |
| Opening hours | 10 am to 1 pm |
| Review 1 | Touted as one of the best Science Centre in the world and I believe so after this visit. Some of the exhibits are from my younger days and it brought much memories of yesteryears. The new exhibits are engaging and good fun to play with. If it is enjoyable for adult, it is definitely good enough for the kids. We’ve got a package which includes Omnitheatre as well. Due to COVID-19, time was restricted to 3 hours only. There was a section on evolution of butterflies, which was pretty interesting. Some of the things had to be rushed through, but we did what we could. Wish the time is slightly longer though. |
| Review 2 | Many attractions for young and old. A kid’s learning with play in mind is most inspiring; kids are all in full gear to acquire the new knowledge. It’s fun. |
| Review 3 | full of interaction and fun. great exhibition and very educational. been there for many years as i remember and always u find new things to learn and experiment. amazing as family trip. |
Museum | Singapore Discovery Centre |
| Specialty | Singapore Discovery Centre (SDC) is a non-profit organisation whose mission is to share the Singapore Story and inspire a desire to contribute to Singapore’s future. SDC provides a mind-and-heart-engaging, multi-sensory learning experience which spans a selection of integrated themes. SDC’s guests learn about what makes Singapore tick, discover facts, trivia on Singapore. Services: Wild Thyme Café, [email protected], Permanent Exhibits Gallery, “Through the Lens of Time”, interactive booklet |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: [email protected] |
| Website | http://www.sdc.com.sg/ |
| Address | 510 Upper Jurong Road Singapore, Singapore 638365 |
| Telephone | +65- 6792 6188 |
| Opening hours | 10 am to 10 pm |
| Review 1 | One could easily spend half a day here and it’s suitable for family trips as well. There is a permanent exhibit detailing history of singapore similar to the time capsule at Flyer. A good selection of indoor activities including 4D rides, escape room, laser tag and a cinema. The screen at the theatre is huge and tickets are economically priced. Outdoor activities include the highly informative SAFTI bus tour (impressive facility, feels like a university campus tour), paintball and peddle boat ride. There is cafe (Wild Thyme) with economic prices food and drinks options. Also, an automated Starbucks machine. |
| Review 2 | Went with a group of 3 friends for the escape room – The Research Lab. Had fun and it was really a positive experience for novice players. The room requires not too challenging brain thinking. Staff was professional and encouraging when they provide hints. Definitely a recommend! |
| Review 3 | Excellent place to visit if you want to know some basic Singapore history and war occupation documents. They did a completely renovation in 2020 during pandemic and only open recently in Oct 2020. The exhibition now is so much better than last time, plenty of interaction. And yet, this is only half of it, there is another half to be completed Q3 this year. They also added escape room and other fun facilities, good place for people to spend time with their families. |
Museums Showcase Rare Historical perspectives, views.
Most prevailing history lessons or literature remain one-sided, featuring only prevailing views covering the prevailing culture while undermining many threads of marginal cultures holding engaging narratives for viewing, learning.
Museums showcase heritage, narratives, or views that one may have not seen, possibly changing general views of many that had very rarely received exposure beyond prevailing, dominant cultures.
Such contrasted views are content all educated people might gradually appreciate.
Upon education being merely confined to one’s birth heritage, many remain under educated, ill informed.
Museums Unite Many from Distinct Cultures
2 kinds of visitors go to museums to learn, absorb lessons from alternate cultures: Humans of such cultures, or humans seeking to know more about cultures of those originating from distinct heritage.
Museums slanted towards history or culture connect people gradually, forging some kindling of connection, empathy among diverse margins and cultures.
Such established cultural affinities forged gradually then protect cultures from vanishing or linguistic vocabularies vanishing.
Museums or held patrons remain crucial factors for overall work to slow the advancing of cultural erosion or language attrition.
Such attrition happens upon the marginal culture becoming less influential or fading to oblivion, then educating juniors to avoid, prevent being colonized completely by the dominant culture.
Through visiting a museum to grow engagement or sensitivity to the marginal cultures, many now begin engagement to prevent gradual cultural erosion.
An expatriate was raised in a minor village from which she received her training, learning.
Upon her departure to venture abroad, she invests each weekend to explore varied cities over the nation and soon, to global cities.
She founded travel journals with community to publicize new journeys or memories or desire to encourage all to explore many concealed treasures around global destinations.
These are the functions of museums. Museums offer diverse people learning opportunities to experience distinct cultures.
Such sites provide some original perspectives into cultures which have possibly long faded or lack connection with new generations, or these provide visitors some opportunities to view artifacts they could just view from print material, perhaps just on screen.
General Functions of Museums Today
Museums now give children of all ages open opportunities to engage up close, interactively with a certain heritage, that grows the desire to look further or engage more.
Such sites may seem needed for seniors or trainers as mere talk describing certain time settings in history seems less engaging than directly displaying antiques or paintings over old periods; many juniors prefer more to view the big dinosaur skull up close to just viewing photos.
Museum antiques may bring figures from books to come alive while many view clothes, equipment, furnishing, or models of village living for many that lived from ancient generations.
Witnessing these exhibits up close permits us to relate to past heritage in certain close proximity, witnessing in resolutions, sensations, experiences, verisimilitude that remains harder to simply imagine just from glancing over print photos.
Now within the prevailing tech-pervasive universe, museums now put in far more work, outreach efforts than before to relate to visitors through letting these start snapping selfies, engage over augmented reality, get apps to access museum maps or take in witnessing of exhibits, or find out more information about antiques or past events, historical exhibits.
Such progress is crucial to get junior participants to experience these cultural artifacts vividly, with more depth, or getting visitors engaged with culture.
Free Admission For Singapore Citizens & PRS
Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents (PRs) enjoy free admission to the National Heritage Board’s national museums and heritage institutions all year round.
Our national museums and heritage institutions preserve and celebrate our shared heritage, through exciting exhibitions that feature our National Collection, a wide range of programs for everyone, and our signature festivals.
For special exhibitions where there is an admission fee, NHB will continue to offer free admission for Singapore Citizens and PRs who are students, senior citizens and NSFs, as well as children six years of age and under.
Terms and Conditions
Proof of identification may be required:
For Singapore Citizens and PRs: NRIC
For Students: A MOE-issued student pass/Student Matriculation card and/or NRIC
List Of National Museums And Heritage Institutions
- Asian Civilizations Museum
- National Museum of Singapore
- The Peranakan Museum
- Singapore Philatelic Museum
- Indian Heritage Centre
- Malay Heritage Centre
- Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall
- Reflections at Bukit Chandu
*The Peranakan Museum, Singapore Philatelic Museum, Reflections, Bukit Chandu under renovation.
Other Participating Non-NHB Museums
- Army Museum of Singapore
- National Gallery Singapore
- Former Ford Factory
- Singapore Art Museum
- Singapore Discovery Centre
