Exhibitions
The National Museum of Singapore is an iconic architecture - bringing together the old and the new on one single site. Originally built by Colonel Sir H.E Mc Callum as the former Raffles library and museum in 1887, the elegant neo-classical National Museum building is seamlessly joined by a new modernist extension of glass and metal. This redevelopment more than doubles the capacity of the existing building to be become the biggest museum in Singapore at 18,400 square metres.
Permanent Exhibitions
Singapore History Gallery (Level 2)
- Explore Singapore's history from the 14th Century to the modern period in this 2,800-square-meter gallery.
Singapore Living Galleries (Level 2)
- Film & Wayang - Scripting a New Life
- Photography - Framing the Family
- Food - Eating on the Street
- Fashion - Shopping Identity
Special Exhibitions
- Singapore 1960
- Curators' Tours: Why an exhibition on Singapore 1960?
- Surviving the Streets: Peddlers and Artisans in Early-Mid 20th Century Singapore
- Cai Guo – Qiang: Head On
Events
- Art-On-Site
- Cinematheque
- Festivals
- Performances
- Children & Families
- Lecture Programmes
- Workshops
- Others
Hire Our Venues
The National Museum of Singapore offers a variety of function spaces and elegant settings for corporate events, celebrations, seminars, wedding receptions and other special receptions.
Our Venues
- Gallery Theatre
- The Salon
- Terrace
- The Balcony
- Glass Antrium
- Seminar Rooms
School Programmes
The National Museum of Singapore collaborates with students, educators and families to create active learning and engaging experiences on Singapore's history and culture.
- Regular Programmes
- Special Programmes
