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Exhibitions At National Museum of Singapore: The History of Singapore

Permanent Exhibitions At National Museum of Singapore

​National Museum of Singapore permanent exhibitions are a must-visit for every guest at the museum. These exhibitions are free to visit for all Singaporeans, and are covered by the National Museum of Singapore tickets for every tourist.

Singapore History Gallery

Take an immersive tour of the development and history of Singapore as you pass through four mini exhibits within the Singapore History Gallery exhibition.

Location: Level 1

Price: Free for Singapore residents and tourists along with their tickets.

An Old New World: Digital Edition

This tour can be self-exploratory or can be taken via a guide. You'll be able to view artefacts at the National Museum of Singapore that show life during the pre-colonial period.

Location: Digital Exhibition

Price: Free for Singapore residents and tourists along with their tickets.

History of the National Museum of Singapore

Take in the hand painted murals on the walls of the National Museum of Singapore that was painted over four days, and represent the origin of the Raffles Library and its evolution to the museum of today.

Location: Level 1, Grand Staircase

Price: Free for Singapore residents and tourists along with their tickets.

Story of the Forest

teamLab brings to life William Farquhar's Natural History Drawings in an immersive exhibition at National Museum of Singapore. You'll notice the differences between the past and present day Lion City.

Location: Level 2, Glass Rotunda

Price: Free for Singapore residents and tourists along with their tickets.

Temporary Exhibitions At National Museum of Singapore

Growing Up

Explore this exhibition at National Museum of Singapore to see what growing up in the 1950's and 60's amidst the move to independence.

Location: Level 2

Duration: 10 Oct 2017 - 03 Sep 2023

Modern Colony

This exhibition gives you a look into the common people's life in the 1920's and 30's in Singapore, when it was a part of the British Colonies.

Location: Level 2

Duration: 10 Oct 2017 - 03 Sep 2023

Now Boarding

This flight-themed exhibition at the museum take you on a journey of Singapore from the 1800's to 2000's, tracing its journey as a tourist destination.

Location: Exhibition Gallery, Basement

Duration: 27 May 2023 - 25 Feb 2024

Why Should You Visit The National Museum of Singapore Exhibitions?

  • Immersive Exhibitions: A lot of the National Museum of Singapore exhibitions are immersive which means you are experiencing a range of emotions that really connect you to the scene that you are witnessing.
  • Rich Singapore History: The various artefacts you see while visiting the museum have all been carefully preserved and tells you the story of Singapore's growth right from the 1800's.
  • Stunning Architecture: Another testament to the the legacy of the museum is the facade itself. The 19th century Neo-classical architecture adds to the historical significance of the National Museum of Singapore.
  • Temporary Exhibitions: The temporary exhibitions at National Museum of Singapore are really special because they paint a picture of the life and struggles of Singaporeans back in the 1900's, even before Singapore was independent. It's worth visiting these exhibitions before they are taken down.

Frequently Asked Questions About National Museum of Singapore Exhibitions

Singapore citizens, permanent residents, and children below the age of 7 (of any nationality) are allowed to visit the National Museum of Singapore exhibitions free of cost. Tourists will need to purchase tickets to the museum in order to visit the exhibitions.