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Museums In Singapore You Should Check Out And Visit!

Visit the best museums in Singapore!
By: Cherelle Lim / January 1, 2024

Museums are such fun places to visit; and it can be very therapeutic to just let your mind wander as you’re looking at the art. A little calm and alone time browsing through the artworks done by local creatives also opens your heart and m to our local talents. What’s more, museum lovers can also take this opportunity to visit a museum for a date! We have also included museums that are kid-friendly, as well as museums that offer free admission so you won’t need to break your bank at all.

If you didn’t know, Singapore actually packs a lot of museums into its small island! Therefore, there are a ton of museums that are unique and have their own styles. Whether you are a bookworm, music lover, history or art buff, there’s bound to be something Glitzy for you. 

Best Museums to Visit in Singapore!

1. Red Dot Design Museum Singapore

The Red Dot Design Museum Singapore has a unique way of handling their admission fees. You can actually “pay as you wish”! That’s right, you decide how much you want to pay to visit this museum. Furthermore, this museum is known for being the home to innovations in Singapore. It’s also popular for showcasing many award-winning ideas, clever concepts, product and communication designs. Even though the venue of Red Dot Design Museum Singapore is small, it holds over 200 design works. So, you can actually call it a boutique museum as well and it is conveniently located along Marina Bay’s Waterfront Promenade. Feeling a little hungry while viewing? There’s even a cafe within the museum to satisfy your hunger! 

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Address:Red Dot Design Museum, 11 Marina Boulevard S018940
Operating hours:Tue-Fri: 12pm – 6pm | Sat-Sun: 9am – 6pm
Contact details+65 6514 0111

2. National Museum of Singapore

As the oldest museum in Singapore, the National Museum of Singapore is an architectural and cultural landmark. Established back in 1887, the museum shares the history of Singapore, as well as the culture of Singapore through modern multimedia exhibits and live performances. Furthermore, most of its exhibits incorporate both animation and technology to engage you in the past. Aside from that, the museum also has permanent galleries like the Singapore History Gallery. 

For more information or to make a booking, click here.

Address:93 Stamford Road, Singapore 178897
Operating hours:10am – 7pm daily
Contact details+65 6332 3659

3. Asian Civilisations Museum

The Asian Civilisations Museum is perfect to visit if you are a history buff. It allows you to discover the history of Asia through the many artworks. Located on the Bank of the Singapore River, it treasures over five thousand years of recorded history inside. Within the museum, you’ll be able to find unique yet concise collections from all across Asia. The artworks inside range from pottery, sculptures, textiles and calligraphy. Besides that, there are also 11 galleries inside that are displaying over 1300 artefacts. Thus, you’ll be able to learn more about Asia, and its historical relation to the rest of the world. 

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Address:1 Empress Place, Singapore 17955
Operating hours:Sat-Thur: 10am – 7pm | Fri: 10am – 9pm
Contact details+65 6332 7798

4. Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum

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Ready to see some dinosaurs? Visit Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum! This museum is made up of over 10 zones and showcases a range of species ranging from fungi and plants, to sea creatures and dinosaurs! What’s more, is that there is also a garden inside the museum that surrounds the museum and charts the evolution of the plants and their habitat. Dive into nature as there are also soundscapes encasing the museum such as birds chirping and frogs croaking. Any dino lover will be thrilled to see the huge dinosaur fossil located at the Biodiversity Gallery! 

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Address:National University of Singapore, 2 Conservatory Drive, Singapore 117377
Operating hours:Wed-Sun: 10am – 6pm
Contact details+65 6601 3333

5. Vintage Camera Museum

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Love the vintage aesthetic? Well then, you are going to love the Vintage Camera Museum! What’s exciting is that the museum is also shaped like a camera! So, you are literally stepping into the camera. Entering through the lens, guests can view over 1000 old-school cameras that date all the way back to the 1800s. You’ll also be able to see a huge 6-meter camera, along with novelty toy cameras such as the James-Bond style spy cameras.

There is also a guided tour available where the owner himself will gush over his love for cameras. Photo enthusiasts will enjoy many of the display replicas of photographs that are historically significant. Aside from that, you’ll also be able to pick up some of the vintage cameras and try them out yourself! In addition, there’s also a Click Art section where you can experience perspective photography. 

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Address:8C & 8D Jalan Kledek, Singapore 199263
Operating hours:10.30am – 7.30pm daily
Contact details+65 6291 2278

6. Singapore Art Museum

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Visit the Singapore Art Museum for a viewing of contemporary art. Not only do they offer kid-friendly activities, but they also host movie screenings as well! Housed in a beautiful and historic building, just the exterior of this museum is Instagram worthy. Inside, you’ll be able to find a great selection of contemporary artworks that come from all over Southeast Asia. Furthermore, the Singapore Art Museum also cultivates international and local Asian contemporary art from India, Japan, China and Korea. With over 7,000 permanent art pieces, they sometimes hold art markets with local makers displaying their work. Definitely, the best museums for kids to visit as they regularly have film screenings, lectures and dialogue sessions. 

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Address:02-02, Stamford Court, 61 Stamford Road, Singapore 178892
Operating hours:Sat-Thur: 10am – 7pm | Fri: 10am – 9pm
Contact details+65 66979 730

7. Peranakan Museum

Discover the culture of Peranakan life at the Peranakan Museum. At the Peranakan Museum, it holds an extensive collection of artefacts ranging from furniture, utensils, jewellery, traditional floor tiles and slippers that are intricately beaded. If you want to learn more about Peranakan life, this is the museum where you’ll find everything you need to know about it! Located along Armenian Street, this museum is situated in a three-storey Peranakan shophouse. What’s more, is that they also have multimedia and interactive displays. The admission is free, so hurry now and take this opportunity to learn about the Peranakan culture in Singapore. 

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Address: 39 Armenian St, Singapore 179941
Operating hours:Sat-Thur: 10am – 7pm | Fri: 10am – 9pm
Contact details+65 6332 7591

8. Children’s Museum Singapore (Singapore Philatelic Museum)

Previously known as the Singapore Philatelic Museum, the Children’s Museum Singapore is the perfect place for kids to learn and explore while having loads of fun. Singapore’s first museum that’s exclusively for children, it’s a hub full of creativity, with a huge range of activities, exhibitions, and immersive galleries that’s made specially for children age of 12 years and below. Activities like craft workshops and parent-child dances are constantly being switched up, too, so there’s always something new and exciting at this museum.

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Address:23-B Coleman Street, Singapore 179807
Operating hours:10am – 7pm daily
Contact details+65 6337 3888

9. Singapore Musical Box Museum

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Who doesn’t love a good music box? Visit the Singapore Musical Box Museum and join the guided tour to explore all the tunes played from the music boxes. Located in a temple, which is actually a UNESCO heritage building, the museum features over 40 antiques ranging from the 1800s and 1900s. Travel back in time as you get lost in the craftsmanship of these angelic music boxes. Learn of its progression and how it was made, while admiring centuries-old musical boxes on display. Mostly coming from the US, Germany and Switzerland.

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Address:68 Telok Ayer St, Singapore 068619
Operating hours:10am – 6pm daily
Contact details+65 6221 0102

10. Trick Eye Museum

Get ready to be confused at the Trick Eye Museum in Singapore! This trick eye museum is actually Singapore’s first-ever interactive 3D museum. Located in Resorts World Sentosa, it caters to both tourists and locals alike. Inside this museum, you’ll find a ton of optical illusion pieces, 3D paintings, and friendly staff that are more than willing to help take photos! With so many innovative designs, you can take a handful of photos to trick the eyes of your friends and families! What are you waiting for? Visit it now! 

For more information or to make a booking, click here.

Address:01-43/44, Resorts World Sentosa, 26 Sentosa Gateway, Singapore 098138
Operating hours:10am – 9pm daily
Contact details+65 6795 2371

11. Museum of Ice Cream

Remember that one scene in Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs where ice cream falls from the sky? Well, this is kinda like that, only without the stickiness! The Museum of Ice Cream is exactly what it sounds like – a sweet, sweet, fever dream where all your childhood dreams come to life. Not only will you learn about the history of ice cream, you’ll also be treated to unlimited ice cream while you’re there! It’s a great place for kids and adults alike, so get ready to dive into a pool of sprinkles!

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Address:100 Loewen Rd, Singapore 248837
Operating hours:Sun-Wed: 10am – 6pm | Thur- Sat: 10am-9pm | Closed on Tuesdays
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12. Madame Tussauds Singapore

Ready to meet your favourite celebrities? Madame Tussauds has brought her magic to Singapore, where you can get up close and personal with wax figures of your favourite idols, singers, actors, athletes, and even politicians. Located in Sentosa, these wax figures are soo eerily accurate, someday we might just hang back after closing time to see if they come to life.

For more information or to make a booking, click here.

Address:40 Imbiah Rd, Sentosa, Singapore 099700
Operating hours:Sat-Thur: 10am – 6pm | Fri: 10am – 5pm
Contact details+65 6715 4000

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