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Did you know that our small island is dotted with more than 35 museums and heritage centres. Make a trip down to one of them today, and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of culture, art and history.

Museums
Museums: A-F | G-M | N-R | S-Z
           
Airforce Museum
Trace the development of the Republic of Singapore Air Force from its early days the Royal Air Force in 1927 to the present.
Art Retreat, a Private Museum
Singapore's first private museum of modern Asian and European art.
Asian Civilisations Museum, Empress Place
One of Singapore's largest and grandest museum, the Asian Civilisations Museum traces more than 5,000 years of our ancestral culture.
Chinatown Heritage Centre
Relive a past era when Chinese immigrants risked their lives crossing the South China Sea for a better tomorrow in Singapore.
Chinese Heritage Centre
Chinese Heritage Centre
A treasure trove of discoveries about the Chinese venturing outside of their motherland in China awaits you.
  Civil Defence Heritage Gallery
Civil Defence Heritage Gallery
This oldest existing fire station in Singapore reveals the developments of civil defence in Singapore from the 19th century till today.
Fort Siloso on Sentosa
Fort Siloso on Sentosa
Singapore's only preserved coastal fortress has both indoor and outdoor exhibitions, allowing visitors a glimpse into Singapore's colonial past.
Fuk Tak Chi Museum
Fuk Tak Chi Museum
One of the oldest temples in Singapore, this Chinese temple began as a small shrine set up by Hakka and Cantonese immigrants in 1824.
 
           
Grassroots Heritage Centre
Grassroots Heritage Centre
The GHC chronicles the history of grassroots organisations through a rich array of grassroots artefacts, historical accounts, pictures, audio reels and exhibits.
  HealthZone
HealthZone
Explore a unique healthy lifestyle exhibition centre by the Health Promotion Board.
Hua Song Musuem
Hua Song Museum
Hua Song, meaning "In Praise of the Chinese Community", brings alive the dreams, sacrifices and achievements of the Chinese migrants who went in search of fortune overseas.
Images of Singapore
Images of Singapore
Experience the real magic behind the history of Singapore ! The revamped Images of Singapore attraction is a one-stop venue showcasing Singapore ’s history, culture and values. Here, legend, fact and folklore are creatively interwoven to offer guests a memorable journey to the very soul of Singapore.
Malay Heritage Centre
Malay Heritage Centre
Experience our Malays' immensely rich cultural legacy in this regal compound, which was a former king's palace.
  Memories at Old Ford Factory
Memories at Old Ford Factory
Learn about the background of World War II in Malaya and how people lived during the Occupation. Journey with the many faces who lend a voice to these bittersweet but important memories which are lessons for the future.
Mint Museum of Toys
Mint Museum of Toys
Whether you are a child at heart or an avid toy collector, The Mint Museum of Toys has something for everyone. Housed in a contemporary five-storey building, it boasts a rich mix of nostalgia, education and inspiration.
  Musem of Shanghai Toys
Museum of Shanghai Toys
The first museum in the world to exhibit vintage oriental toys. Founded by Mr Marvin Chan, an avid Chinese toys collector, MoST boasts an extensive collection of toys that originated from Shanghai, China, from the period of 1910s to 1970s.
           
National Healthcare Group Polyclinic's Gallery of Memories
National Healthcare Group Polyclinic's Gallery of Memories
This Museum documents the history of modern medical care in Singapore from 1819 with the arrival of Sir Stamford Raffles and other artefacts from the past.
  National Library
National Library
Check out the Library's exhibition and gallery spaces to view exhibitions related to their library collections and themes.
  National Museum of Singapore
National Museum of Singapore
The National Museum is Singapore's oldest museum with the youngest and most innovative soul.
  Nei Xue Tang - A Buddhist Art Museum
Nei Xue Tang - A Buddhist Art Museum
Nei Xue Tang operates under the House Museum scheme, which allows prominent collectors to show their private collections in their homes. The pre-war house displaying the collection is an architectural attraction.
NEWater Visitor Centre
NEWater Visitor Centre
Discover the importance of water and NEWater's role as one of our Four National Taps. Together with a lively and vibrant virtual guide, Wave, professional tour guides bring the visitors through the NEWater journey in an entertaining and educational way. The centre also uses multimedia shows and interactive games to enhance the NEWater learning experience.
  Ngee Ann Cultural Centre
Ngee Ann Cultural Centre
Ngee Ann Kongsi Collections, permanently houses the art collection of the Kongsi. It aims to support and encourage Teochew artists in their artistic endeavours.
  Museum, NUS Centre for the Arts
NUS Museum
A memorable experience of ancient culture and contemporary Asian artworks awaits you at NUS Museum.
 
Peranakan Museum
Experience the unique culture of the Peranakan, an eclectic community that can only be found in Southeast Asia.
Police Heritage Centre
Police Heritage Centre
Housed in the Police Headquarters at New Phoenix Park, Irrawaddy Road, the centre aims to create awareness of the genesis, developmental milestones and progress of the Singapore Police Force (SPF) over 2 centuries. Be immersed in an enriching learning journey that details SPF's role in Nation Building.
  Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research, NUS
Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research, NUS
Get out of the urban jungle and into the amazing world of animal and plant samples, numbering over 500,000 at the museum.
  Red Dot Design Museum
red dot design museum
The red dot design museum is the physical embodiment of the red dot design awards, an exclusive exhibition venue for red dot design award winners. It is here that products and brands communicate their design excellence and differentiate themselves from the mediocre.
  Reflections at Bukit Chandu
Reflections at Bukit Chandu
Battle through the Japanese invasion of Singapore from 7th to 15th February 1942 at this World War II Interpretative Centre.
           
Singapore Art Museum
Singapore Art Museum
Enjoy, explore and experience modern and contemporary art in one of the most exquisite location in town.
  Singapore City Gallery
Singapore City Gallery
(URA Gallery)
Be captivated by an amazing bird's eye view of Singapore's central hub - not from the top of a skyscraper - but a finely detailed architectural model measuring a mere 11 by 11 metre. Singapore City Gallery which is formerly known as URA Gallery.
  Singapore Discovery Centre
S'pore Discovery Centre
Comprising five main galleries over some 4500 square metres, the new Centre tells the Singapore Story with even more exciting interactive and multi-sensory exhibits.
 
Singapore General Hospital Museum
Singapore General Hospital Museum
Equipped with the latest state-of-the-art audiovisual and multimedia technology, the SGH Museum encapsulates almost 200 years of history of medical education and medicine in Singapore, through its artefact collection and interviews.
Singapore Philatelic Museum
Singapore Philatelic Museum
Immerse yourself in the world of stamps!
 
Singapore Science Centre
Singapore Science Centre
You need not be an Einstein to enjoy science at the Singapore Science Centre.
  Sports Museum
Sports Museum
Meet Singapore's sporting legends like Quah Kim Song, Ang Peng Siong and others at this museum located at the West Entrance of the National Stadium.
  Sun Yat Sen Villa
Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall (Previously known as Sun Yat Sen Villa)
Built in the late 19th century, the father of 1911 Chinese Revolution, Dr Sun Yat Sen, used to reside in this two-storey bungalow whenever he visited Singapore.
Tan Tock Seng Hospital Heritage Museum
Tan Tock Seng Hospital Heritage Museum
Honouring the legacy of founder Mr Tan Tock Seng, the museum features narrative displays, salvaged historical objects and a time capsule. Come experience the 161-year heritage of the only Singapore hospital named after a person and started by an act of philanthropy!
  The Battle Box
The Battle Box
This used to be the largest underground military operations complex in Singapore during the World War II.
 
The Changi Museum
The Changi Museum
Walk through the adverse journeys of Singapore's bravehearts.
The Republic of Singapore Navy Museum
Experience life at the seas at this museum whose building resembles a ship's interior, and sail through the customs and development of our naval defenders.
Woodbridge Museum
Woodbridge Museum
*NEW*
Explore the history of mental health services in Singapore via artefacts, documents, and photographs from the old Woodbridge Hospital in Yio Chu Kang.
           
             
 
Last updated on 17 July 2008
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