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In the program festive events, which runs from October 13 to 15, features interactive tours, art installations and musical performances.

On weekends National Museum Singapore will celebrate its anniversary. Admission to the museum from October 13 to 15 will be free, but selected programs (for example, excursions from the museum director and curators) will remain paid.

National Museum of Singapore director Angelita Teo said the museum has "always tried to be ahead of its time". “On our birthday, we invite visitors to get to know the museum better and rediscover it fascinating story and architecture, its galleries, and also get to know my colleagues and our volunteers who helped make the National Museum more than just a place where you can learn about cultural and historical heritage Singapore, but also a place to celebrate our general history" says Angelita Teo.

To truly celebrate the anniversary, a festive cake cutting ceremony will take place on October 14, as well as cupcakes.

The museum will also host a "retro flea market" featuring locally made crafts, trinkets and other fun items. The market will also host live music concerts and various master classes.

The National Museum is the oldest cultural institution in Singapore, it first opened on 12 October 1887 as the Raffles Library and Museum. “The museum’s goals were then aimed at stimulating intellectual development in the region. The museum grew and developed along with the country, it survived the Japanese occupation and became a socio-historical and cultural institution that is much loved by many,” the museum’s press release says.

From October 12, a new historical route “National Museum” will open, dedicated to the evolution of the museum. Special excursions along this route will also be available during the anniversary celebrations.

Main events:

Cutting the birthday cake

October 14, 14:45, Glass Passage, Level 2
Performing “Happy Birthday to You” by The Joyful Voices.

Festive cupcakes

How to get a cupcake from the museum?

Follow the National Museum of Singapore on Facebook or Instagram.

Post your congratulations and a photo of yourself at the museum with the hashtag #happy130nms.

Show your post at the treat spot and get your own holiday cupcake.

Retro flea market

October 13, 17:00-22:00
October 14, 14:00-22:00
October 15, 10:00-18:00
The Concourse, Level 1
Glass Atrium & Coach Bay, Level 2

Live music

Family activities

Making greeting cards
October 14 and 15, 10:30 – 13:30
Glass Atrium, level 2

Dough game by Cedele

Cupcake decorating from Cedele

October 14, 11:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00
October 15, 11:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00
Activity Space, Level 3

Opening hours:

Event details and registration can be found here:

The National Museum of Singapore is not only the oldest museum, but also one of the most significant national monuments city-states. The National Museum of Singapore, formerly known as the Raffles Library and Museum, was originally part of the library of the Singapore Institute from 1849 to 1887 before Colonel Sir Henry Edward MacCallum moved it to the current building. After more than three years of reconstruction, the museum was reopened to visitors in 2006. Extending over 18,400 sq.m., at the moment it is the largest museum in the country, mainly displaying exhibits reflecting the rich history of Singapore and Asia.

Housed inside a neoclassical building enhanced with modern building elements, the National Museum of Singapore is an architectural marvel that boasts a breathtaking 11-metre glass walkway that allows you to enter the modern building through the old building.

This passage is a unique hall showcasing restored the smallest details Victorian glassware. No less admirable are the Canyon, the museum's lobby, whose walls have an expressive relief and evoke thoughts of the stratosphere, and the Concourse, a noteworthy building that combines classical and modern design.

The exhibits are distributed across six galleries. The Goh Seng Choo Gallery and the Singapore History Gallery contain some of the museum's most amazing pieces. The exhibition at Goh Seng Choo Gallery features a collection of 450 natural history drawings by William Farquhar.

Once you step inside the Singapore History Gallery and into its magnificent glass hall, you begin a fascinating journey through Singapore's rich history, which dates back to the 14th century.

Storytelling is a method used in the gallery to gain a better understanding of the difficulties that the early inhabitants had to cope with.

In addition, there are four separate galleries that shed light on the lifestyle and ingenuity of early Singaporean society through exhibits related to:

• cinema and wayang, such as the inventory of early films and the intricate costumes of early Chinese operas;
• photography – albums and portraits collected over more than a century of history;
• food - artefacts reflecting the ethnic diversity of the region, such as colorful jars decorated with reproductions of Farquhar's paintings, donated by Mr Go Geok Him, Farquhar's son, and spices used to add a unique flavor to the local cuisine;
• fashion - objects reflecting the changing trends in the clothing of Singaporean women, occurring in the 1950s-1970s.

In addition to permanent exhibitions, the museum also hosts special exhibitions and a variety of public art events, festivals, workshops and lectures throughout the year.

Museum opening hours

The Singapore History Gallery is open from 10:00 to 18:00, while the Goh Seng Choo Gallery and four galleries highlighting the lives of Singaporeans are open from 10:00 to 20:00

Museum ticket prices

While entry to the museum is free, you will need to pay a fee to access galleries that highlight Singaporean life, as well as certain performances and events.

Admission to the exhibition and Stamford Gallery is S$6.00

How to get to the National Museum

The museum is easily accessible on foot from Bras Basah MRT Station (2 minutes walk from Exit C) or from Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station. Metro station City Hall is only 10 minutes walk away. Stamford Road and YMCA bus stops are nearby. Bus numbers: 64, 65, 139

The National Museum of Singapore is a valuable and extensive collection of exhibits on the history of the island. It is considered the oldest museum in the country, and one of four that have national status.

Built in 1849 as one of the divisions of the institute library. In 1887, on the occasion of the half-century anniversary of the reign Queen of England Victoria, the museum received a new building, where it is still located. The building on Stanford Road was designed in the neo-Palladian style favored by British architects in Singapore. In 2003 – 2006 the building was expanded and reconstructed. A modern structure made of metal and glass was cleverly integrated into the ancient elegant building of the museum. Such skillful reconstruction, while preserving the original style, turned the museum building into an architectural icon of Singapore.

And yet its main advantage is the exhibition telling about the history of Singapore since the 14th century, including with the help of modern interactive capabilities. Four “Life Galleries” display costumes and household items, photographs and newsreels, recreating a picture of life on the island over the decades.

Among the most important artifacts of the museum is the Singapore Stone, dating from the 10th-11th centuries, with an undeciphered inscription presumably in Sanskrit or Old Javanese. An exotic exhibit of the collection of artifacts are the golden ornaments of the Sacred Hill of Java. And the most interesting is the will of the Malay educator and writer XIX century Abdullah ibn Abdul-Qadir, author of famous historical and philosophical works. The collection of significant artifacts includes an early photograph (daguerreotype) of Singapore, watercolors of the island's first English colonist, portraits of British colonial figures who influenced the development of Singapore, etc.

Among the new sections of the museum are the halls of national cuisine and cinema. The museum organizes master classes on the arts of the peoples inhabiting Singapore, for example, painting on porcelain.

It is generally accepted that museums are not the most interesting part of Singapore. However, if you are even slightly interested in history, you will enjoy the National Museum. The museum first opened in 1887, and combined historical, archaeological and zoological areas. The zoological part of the museum was later moved and the museum focused on the history of the country. The historical excursion is quite fascinating - the historical exhibition is accompanied by a “companion” - an audio guide. Unfortunately, Russian is not on the list of supported languages.

The architecture of the building is of particular interest. After restoration, which ended in 2006, a modern building was added to the museum. The combination turned out to be so interesting that the museum received several design awards.

If you get hungry, there are two restaurants on the museum grounds - Chef Chan Restaurant, where you can enjoy exquisite Chinese cuisine in historical interiors, or Novus Café, specializing in European cuisine. Tables at Chef Chan are recommended to be booked in advance.

Useful information

Address: 93, Stamfordroad,Singapore 178897
Telephone: +65 6332 3659
Website: http://www.nationalmuseum.sg
Opening hours: 10.00-18.00 (entrance until 17.30)

The National Museum of Singapore was founded in 1887. Today I visited this museum for the first time. To be honest, I expected to see an old building, shabby from the inside, and exhibits covered in dust :) Everything turned out to be completely different - a very beautiful old building with arches, stained glass windows and a luxurious rotunda, equipped with last word technology.

The museum has two permanent exhibitions: about the history of Singapore (Singapore History) and about the life of Singaporeans (Living Galleries). The exhibits are mainly documents, photographs, clothing and household items. The main pride of the museum is the Singapore Stone, whose age is estimated at 7-11 centuries. Unfortunately, scientists were never able to decipher the ancient inscription carved on the stone.

By visiting this museum, you will find out who Sir Raffles is, after whom a street (and not only a street) in Singapore is named. You will learn about how opium used to be smoked in Singapore. See how the brilliant Lee Kuan Yew, the former Prime Minister of Singapore, cries when he announces that Singapore is separating from Malaysia. You will learn that it took the Japanese only 7 days to capture Singapore during World War II. And that they (the Japanese) invaded Singapore on... bicycles.

Important! To visit the museum, knowledge of English or Chinese language– otherwise you won’t understand anything, since all the signs and audio guides are in English/Chinese.

Background information

• Address: 93 Stamford Rd, Singapore 178897 – 5 minutes walk from Bras Basah MRT Station ()
• Opening hours: daily from 10:00 to 18:00 (Living Galleries until 20:00)
• Ticket price: adults $S10, students $S5
• Photography: allowed free of charge
• Official website (in English):