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National Museum of Singapore

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93 Stamford Rd, Singapore 178897

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H. N. N.

The National Museum of Singapore is truly a gem, offering an immersive dive into the country’s vibrant past and its journey to the present. As Singapore’s oldest museum, it’s full of history, and the building itself is an architectural beauty, combining classic colonial features with sleek modern additions. The atmosphere is welcoming and thoughtful, which makes exploring the exhibits enjoyable and engaging. The Singapore History Gallery is a standout – it takes you through over 700 years of history, from Singapore’s earliest days to its rise as a modern city-state. The gallery uses multimedia and interactive displays that make history come alive. Walking through it felt like stepping back in time, with each section beautifully crafted to bring historical moments to life. Another highlight was Life in Singapore: The Past 100 Years, where different galleries show what life was like during different eras. It’s divided into sections like Modern Colony, Surviving Syonan, Growing Up, and Voices of Singapore, each capturing the spirit and challenges of that period. I appreciated the depth and attention to detail, as well as the way each exhibit showcases how Singapore’s unique identity has evolved. Currently, the Play:Date exhibition was an unexpected delight, filled with nostalgia and showcasing the evolution of childhood toys and games over the years. The museum also has rotating exhibitions, like the upcoming Amazônia by Sebastião Salgado, which I’m sure will be breathtaking. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and always ready to guide visitors through the museum. There are also some great on-site amenities, like a cozy cafe and a well-curated gift shop with unique souvenirs. Overall, the National Museum of Singapore is a must-visit, whether you’re a history enthusiast, a family with kids, or simply someone looking to understand Singapore on a deeper level. This museum provides a beautiful, educational, and heartfelt experience that really highlights Singapore’s story and spirit.

M. F.

The National Museum was a last minute decision as we weren’t sure of where to go after visiting the Merlion but what a great choice we made! The Play:Date exhibition was a wonderful nostalgic for my wife and I, at being able to see the toys and other items that made our childhood so enjoyable. And allowed our kids to know how we passed our time back then, by playing with Hot Wheels, remote control cars, Nintendo games, Hello Kitty plushies (vis McDonald’s promo), or going for a ride on a “Burger” at McDonald’s play area! But the highlight was the Singapore History Gallery, which was a great place for us Malaysian visitors to learn how things began for our southern neighbors - including the link between Singapore and the Johor + Malacca sultanates, how Singapore became a British territory alongside Penang and Malacca, the fall to the Japanese in WW2 (including anecdotes of the infamous Sook Ching massacre), and unity followed by separation from Malaysia (1963-65). Cool displays on site were a large replica wooden ship’s hull, an actual rickshaw (the one pulled by a person rather than bicycle), and a tank used by the Japanese during their Singapore invasion. This is definitely a must-visit place for both Singaporeans and foreigners alike!

j. b.

Having a free pass here on weekend to spend batik course, but we just spend the whole time by watching at the history of singapore. The room layout was so interesting and the athmosphere was so convenience. It provided a lots of data about the hidden history of singapore. As a muslim, i could not find any musholla or a place for pray nearby and i had to go to nearby masjid. There is a quite room for autism. The atmosphere was sogood and the staff was so friendly. I wish to go there again someday.

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