Museums Activities
In conjunction with the Singapore HeritageFest, our partners have specially put together museum activities prepared just for you. Let this guide lead the way to discovering the Singapore spirit!
| Asian Civilisations Museum | |
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| Venue | 1 Empress Place |
| Opening Hours | 1pm - 7pm (Mondays), 9am - 7pm (Tuesdays to Sundays). Late night opening on Fridays till 9pm |
| Admission | $8 (Adults), $4 (Senior Citizens aged 60 years and above, and students bearing student cards). 50% off admission on Fridays between 7-9pm. Free admission for NHB member schools, Museum Roundtable members, Senior Citizens on Mondays and children aged 6 years and below. $6 (Adults), $3 (Senior Citizens aged 60 years and above, and students) for group admissions (for groups of 20 and above) $12 (Adults), $6 (Senior Citizens aged 60 years and above, and students bearing student cards) for the Asian Civilisations Museum and Peranakan Museum. Joint ticket must be used within 7 days of purchase. |
| Synopsis | Uncover the unsung heroes of the Singapore River at the Singapore River Gallery. The prosperity along the river in the 19th and early 20th century was built on the backs of the labour of hundreds of nameless and unskilled individuals. Many of these early immigrants often lived in overcrowded and unhygienic conditions and worked as lightermen, coolies, rickshaw pullers, sampan-men and boat builders. Learn about how they made tremendous contributions to life along the river, the prosperity of the port and the future of Singapore. |
| National Museum of Singapore | |
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| Venue | 93 Stamford Road |
| Opening Hours | Singapore History Gallery 10am - 6pm daily (Mondays-Sundays), Singapore Living Galleries 10am-8pm daily (Mondays-Sundays) |
| Admission | $10 (Adults), $5 (Senior Citizens aged 60 years and above, students with student card and NSmen). Free admission for NHB member schools, Museum Roundtable members and children aged 6 years and below, Senior Citizens on Mondays, and into Singapore Living Galleries from 6pm-8pm (Mondays-Sundays). |
| Synopsis | Travel through time by uncovering captivating tales from the 14th century to the modern times at the National Museum of Singapore’s Singapore History Gallery. Accompanied by The Companion, a specially-designed multimedia handheld device, select your own ‘path’ into the past. Unveil different perspectives of historical facts as you walk through the drama of major national events in the events path, and meet well-known characters and other political heroes who shaped Singapore. Or let the personal path show you major events such as World War II, Singapore’s separation from Malaysia and Singapore’s rapid industrialisation through the eyes of the people who encountered them. |
| Singapore Art Museum | |
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| Venue | 71 Bras Basah Road |
| Opening Hours | 10am - 7pm (Mondays to Sundays). Late night opening on Fridays till 9pm. |
| Admission | $8 (Adults), $4 (Senior Citizens aged 60 years and above, and students bearing student cards). Free admission for NHB member schools, Museum Roundtable members, Senior Citizens on Mondays and children aged 6 years and below. Free admission to all from 12noon - 2pm on weekdays and 6pm-9pm on Fridays. |
| Synopsis | Art of Our Time showcases a selection of modern and contemporary works from the Museum's permanent collection. Displayed in two sections, 'Of Tides and Times: Encounters with Southeast Asian Art' looks at art from nine ASEAN countries, while 'A Passage Through Time: Glimpses of Singapore Art' offers a sampling of the works that Singapore artists engage in. Look out for the fascinating ceramic installation by Jason Lim that draws you into his world of biomorphic forms or Teo Eng Seng's mixed media piece 'We are Happy. Are you Happy?'. |
| Singapore Philatelic Museum | |
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| Venue | 23-B Coleman Street |
| Opening Hours | 1pm - 7pm (Mondays) 9am - 7pm (Tuesdays to Sundays) |
| Admission | $5 (Adults), $4 (children aged 3-12 and Senior Citizens aged 60 years and above). Free admission for Senior Citizens on Mondays, Museum Roundtable members and members of Friends of Stamps. |
| Synopsis | 'Ode to Our Heroes' (11 July-31 August 2008) Singapore has come a long way since achieving independence in 1965. The stamp exhibition 'Ode to Our Heroes' is a tribute to our heroes - people who have helped to build the nation. Visitors will get to admire stamps of Singapore featuring people who have made a difference, including pioneers such as community leaders and migrant workers, NSmen, the police force and nurses. Also, on display are heartfelt letters written by school students dedicated to their heroes. |
| Memories at Old Ford Factory | |
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| Venue | 351 Upper Bukit Timah Road |
| Opening Hours | 9am – 5.30pm (Mondays to Fridays), 9am - 1.30pm (Saturdays). Closed on Sundays. |
| Admission | $3 (Adults), $2.50 (Senior Citizens aged 55 years and above, and students bearing student cards). Free admission to teachers and guides who bring 5 or more visitors with valid admission tickets, NHB Museum Rountable Pass holders, children aged 6 years and below and visitors on wheelchair. |
| Synopsis | The compelling and poignant stories told at the galleries of Reflections at Bukit Chandu and Memories at Old Ford Factory are often sorrowful accounts, peppered with sad and agonising anecdotes of the past. Yet, these tales reveal the protagonists’ strength of character, as they relate to us how they struggled to defend and protect their fellow men, amidst adversities of all sorts. Revisit the tales of these heroes at our galleries. From the Malay Regiment soldiers who put their lives on the line to defend Singapore, to anti-Japanese resistance figures like Lim Bo Seng and Gurchen Singh, and even “ordinary” men and women who performed the “extraordinary” to lend a hand to those in need. Learn about the accounts of their courage, resilience and perseverance, and how they managed to overcome great odds to endure the hardships of war. |
| Reflections at Bukit Chandu | |
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| Venue | 31-K Pepys Road |
| Opening Hours | 9am – 5pm (Tuesdays to Sundays). Closed on Mondays |
| Admission | $2 (Adults), $1 (Senior Citizens aged 55 years and above, and students bearing student cards). Free admission to teachers and guides who bring 5 or more visitors with valid admission tickets, NHB Museum Roundtable Pass holders and children aged 6 years and below. |
| Synopsis | Refer to synopsis above. |
| Air Force Museum | |
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| Venue | 400 Airport Road |
| Opening Hours | 8.30am - 5pm (Tuesdays to Sundays). Closed on Mondays and Public Holidays. |
| Admission | Free |
| Synopsis | The Air Force Museum captures the spirit and heritage of the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF). Based on the theme of “Men, Machine and Method”, this museum tells the story of how the RSAF has evolved from a fledging to sophisticated and professional air force and celebrates the men who defend Singapore’s skies. Besides the display of aircrafts from the past and present, feast your eyes on aircraft armament and air defence artillery including the Bloodhound Missile, and even aircraft engines like the Rolls Royce Bristol Viper. |
| Army Museum of Singapore | |
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| Venue | 520 Upper Jurong Road |
| Opening Hours | 10am - 6pm (Tuesdays to Sundays). Closed on Mondays |
| Admission | Free entry until 30 September 08. |
| Synopsis | The Army Museum of Singapore takes you on a journey from the turbulent days of our pre-independence period to the current-day capabilities of the 3rd Generation Army. It celebrates the extraordinary contributions of ordinary men who play an integral part in defending our nation... Find out how our soldiers rose to the call of service in Timor Leste and made a difference to the lives of the Timorese at the temporary exhibition 'Ops Blue Heron - Our People, Our Contribution'. |
| Hua Song Museum | |
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| Venue | Haw Par Villa 262 Pasir Panjang Road |
| Opening Hours | 10am - 7pm (Mondays to Sundays). Last guided tour at 6pm. |
| Admission | $4.30 (Adults), $2.70 (Children aged 12 and below) The prices are after a 50% discount for the Singapore HeritageFest. |
| Synopsis | Hua Song, which means 'in praise of the Chinese Community', is a museum that brings to life the dreams, sacrifices, successes and achievements of Chinese all over the world who faced adversities in their search for fortune overseas. It reminds all overseas Chinese today of their cultural roots and origins and the hardships of our forefathers. For the non-Chinese, it presents an opportunity to understand and appreciate the Overseas Chinese Story. In conjunction with Singapore HeritageFest 2008, Singapore Explorer is proud to organise guided tours at Hua Song Museum for the public at a 50% discount between 12 – 27 July 2008. |
| NUS Museum, NUS Centre For the Arts | |
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| Venue | National University of Singapore, University Cultural Centre 50 Kent Ridge Crescent |
| Opening Hours | 10am - 7.30pm (Tuesdays to Saturdays) 10am - 6pm (Sundays). Closed on Mondays and Public Holidays |
| Admission | Free |
| Synopsis | 'Sculpting Life: The Ng Eng Teng Collection' showcases a range of works by Cultural Medallion winner Ng Eng Teng (1934-2001), one of Singapore's most prolific sculptors. Over the course of his career, Ng overcame numerous challenges such as poor health, limited facilities and job prospects to become a sculptor who nurtured and promoted a local appreciation of modern sculpture. Despite the hardships, he created a considerable body of innovative works and was prominent both locally and regionally. |
| The SGH Museum | |
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| Venue | Singapore General Hospital, Bowyer Block Clock Tower 11 Third Hospital Avenue |
| Opening Hours | 10am - 6pm (Tuesdays to Sundays). Closed on Mondays and Public Holidays. |
| Admission | Free |
| Synopsis | Come learn about the development of medical specialties and education in Singapore, and trace the rich history of the Singapore General Hospital (SGH). The luminaries section pays tribute to many of the great doctors who have worked and walked the halls of SGH. Come listen to the late Professor Ernest Steven Monteiro 'share' his philosophy on the art of medicine. Prof Monteiro’s lifetime dedication and service to Singapore as both Physician and Ambassador, earned him international recognition and respect. His most notable works were the discovery of a treatment for Cardiac Beri Beri and his application of a vaccine that prevented an outbreak of Poliomyelitis, saving around a quarter of a million young adults and children in Singapore. |
| Singapore Discovery Centre 'My Grandparent's Treasure Exhibition' (1-31 July 2008) | |
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| Venue | 510 Upper Jurong Road |
| Opening Hours | 10am - 6pm (Tuesdays to Sundays). Closed on Mondays except on Public and School Holidays |
| Admission | $10 (Adults), $6 (Children aged 3-12 years). The prices are specially discounted for the Singapore HeritageFest (U.P. $15 and $10 respectively). A further 10% discount off $10 for Senior Citizens aged 62 years and above. Free admission for Museum Roundtable members. |
| Synopsis | See how everyday items can turn out to be family treasures in this exhibition that will change your perception of all things ordinary. Come witness the treasures passed on by our grandparents, the unsung heroes whom we never knew of previously, and view their contribution to the development of Singapore during our foundation years. Put together by submissions from students of their grandparents’ treasures, this exhibition features true and nostalgic stories behind every family item. Discover the similarities that transcend Singapore's many families, and hear the love stories behind them all. |
| Science Centre Singapore | |
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| Venue | 15 Science Centre Road |
| Opening Hours | 10am - 6pm (Tuesdays to Sundays) Closed on Mondays except on Public and School Holidays |
| Admission | $6 (Adults), $3.60 (Senior Citizens aged 55 years and above), $3 (Children aged 3-16 years). Free admission for Museum Roundtable members. |
| Synopsis | The ‘Living with Viruses’ exhibition explores the delicate balance that is the relationship between viruses, humans and other species that share a common environment. It also looks at significant issues related to the causes and control of the worldwide spread of viral infections. Come learn more about the story of polio in the 1950s, featuring the story of Dr William Tan, who became a paraplegic due to polio and who has risen against all odds despite the disease. |
| Tan Tock Seng Hospital Heritage Museum | |
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| Venue | Tan Tock Seng Hospital Level 1 Hospital Block (next to Kopitiam Foodcourt) 11 Jalan Tan Tock Seng |
| Opening Hours | 8.30am - 6pm (Mondays to Fridays). Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays. |
| Admission | Free |
| Synopsis | Come discover the story of the late Tan Tock Seng, a true Singapore hero. Born in Malacca in 1798, he was a successful Peranakan merchant who never forgot the less fortunate and underprivileged. His contribution of $7,000 led to the construction of the Chinese Pauper Hospital at Pearl’s Hill for the ‘sick poor of all nations’. It was later renamed Tan Tock Seng Hospital in 1844. The first Asian to be appointed as the Justice of the Peace, Tan Tock Seng also founded Singapore’s oldest temple, the Thian Hock Keng Temple at Telok Ayer Street for the Fujian people. |
*NOTE: All museum admission prices are inclusive of GST.