National Museum Of Singapore , Singapore
About National Museum of Singapore
History junkies need to put National Museum of Singapore at the top of their lists by a long shot. Apart from being Singapore’s oldest museum, it is also a magnificent building characterized by architecture seamlessly fusing Neo Palladian and Renaissance styles. This museum preserves 11 precious artefacts some of which are the Singapore Stone, Munshi Abdullah’s will & so on, so forth. Although the museum showcases exhibits on the country’s history, it’s the approach which is a breath of fresh air.
By employing a storytelling approach, and making visitors feel part of the story visually, mentally and sonically, this museum helps visitors learn in an imaginative & rewarding fashion. The Singapore History and Living Galleries, put together the pieces of the past and the present in a cohesive manner. The museum actively hosts festivals, performances, theatre screening and historically & culturally significant exhibitions throughout the year. Several cafes and restaurants are present in the museum. One has the option to pick up various souvenirs from the gift shops and retail space to top off the experience.
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Fort Canning Park, Singapore
1.2 km from National Museum of Singapore - See map
A lot has changed over time at Fort Canning Park, the iconic hilltop park over the years. Right from housing 14th century Malay kings in ancient...
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SAM at 8Q, Singapore, Singapore
1.3 km from National Museum of Singapore - See map
SAM at 8Q is one of the many galleries of the Singapore Art Museum & serves as an extension of it. It is popular amongst residents for holding...
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Hong San See Temple, Singapore, Singapore
1.4 km from National Museum of Singapore - See map
Located on a small hill, the magnificent Chinese temple - Hong San See Temple was built in the year 1913. Its sloping tiled roofs and ornamented...
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Raffles Hotel, Singapore
1.7 km from National Museum of Singapore - See map
Established by the Armenian Sarkies Brothers in 1887, Raffles Hotel is an iconic hotel that has been the subject of many tall tales & the home of...
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Clarke Quay, Singapore, Singapore
1.8 km from National Museum of Singapore - See map
Although it’s probably known as a hub for popular restaurants & nightclubs (such as Hooters, Zirca, etc.), there is more to Clarke Quay than...
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Orchard Road, Singapore
2 km from National Museum of Singapore - See map
Shopaholics have no fear, Orchard Road is here. Although it derives its name from orchard plantations in the past, it is known as the ultimate...
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National Gallery Singapore, Singapore
2.1 km from National Museum of Singapore - See map
National Gallery Singapore was opened on 24 November 2015 and is located in the Downtown Core of Singapore. There are two main national monuments...
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Mint Museum of Toys, Singapore, Singapore
2.2 km from National Museum of Singapore - See map
This one of the intresting and delightful places to visit in Singapore for both the adults and children. The Mint Museum of Toys consists of a...
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Asian Civilization Museum, Singapore, Singapore
2.2 km from National Museum of Singapore - See map
Asian Civilization Museum, also known as ACM, stands out for being the only museum in Singapore dedicated to Asian civilization. With its 11...
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Little India, Singapore, Singapore
2.2 km from National Museum of Singapore - See map
Fellow Indians will never feel as if they’ve left their homeland, once they visit this place. Today, Little India is one of Singapore’s most...
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Indian National Army Monument, Singapore
2.2 km from National Museum of Singapore - See map
The Former Indian National Army Monument is a historical site and a war memorial at theEsplanade Park located at Connaught Drive within the city...
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Bugis Street, Singapore
2.3 km from National Museum of Singapore - See map
Shopaholics and history junkies are bound to be equally satisfied when visiting the Bugis Street. With its extensive choices of various high...
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