Walking down Singapore's memory lane

Located on the Marina Bay waterfront, the ArtScience Museum's innovative roof will create a waterfall by channeling rainwater through the central atrium of the building - a breathtaking sight to behold. The rainwater collected is also treated and recycled in the building's washrooms! There's so much more to the stunning architecture of the 'lotus flower' roof of the museum. The ArtScience Museum is also a host to exhibitions curated by leading museums and collections, such as the Titanic exhibition, the Andy Warhol exhibition and the Harry Potter exhibition. read more »

With its world class toy collection unrivaled in Asia, Mint Museum of Toys holds the boasting rights of having toys consolidated from over 40 countries, including Japan, UK, USA, Germany, Singapore and even Bulgaria. Vintage toys, tin boxes and enamel signs are abound here, and visitors would be amazed by the over 50,000 pieces on display in collection that ranges from the mid-19th century to the mid 20th century. read more »

Opened in January 1996, the Singapore Art Museum (SAM) aims to preserve and present the art histories and contemporary art practices of Singapore and the Southeast Asian region, particularly the visual arts. Boasting one of the world's largest public collection of modern and contemporary Southeast Asian artworks and being the first international-standard museum specializing in art, the Singapore Art Museum is integral to Singapore's vision to being a global city for the arts. It collaborates with leading international museums to showcase both local and local and international art practices, as well as cutting edge art expressions, hoping to bring about a confluence of ideas and international flows of ideas and resources for a dynamic arts scene. read more »

One of the most famous hotels in Singapore, Raffles Hotel had humble origins, beginning as a 10-room bungalow on Singapore's beach road in 1887. The colonial-style architecture of and lush tropical gardens exude an atmosphere of timeless elegance, complete with its nostalgic charm. Apart from the luxurious accomodation that Raffles Hotel offers, it also provides lots of recreational opportunities. read more »

The largest contemporary design museum in Asia and the only other red dot design museum outside Germany, the Red Dot Design Museum in Singapore houses the largest collection of international contemporary design in Asia. Its 1,400 square metres of exhibition space presents the best in product and communication design from more than 60 countries, serving as a credible benchmark of great designs and market trends. Drawing more than 30,000 visitors annually, the highlight of the Red Dot Design Museum would be its collection of more than 200 award-winning futuristic design concepts that offers visitors a glimpse of life in the future. read more »

As Singapore’s first independent contemporary arts centre, The Substation presents and co-presents a wide range of artists and programmes, featuring traditionally trained dancers to local rock bands, short film festivals, established visual artists to young poets, experimental theatre to seminal conferences on Singapore arts and culture. The Substation boasts a 120-seat theaterette, a gallery, a dance studio, two multifunction rooms, a garden courtyard for performances. It has grew to become an alternative space for the arts for young local artists. read more »

Art Facet opened it doors in January 2010, founded by renowned international artist Rajul Mehta. Having recognized the wave of artistic and cultural activity, Mehta sought to build her own platform, resulting in the creation of Art Facet, a gallery located in International Plaza, committed to showcasing the works of innovative young talent from all around the globe. Exhibits here include a great diversity of emerging, mid-career and renowned artists, ranging from photographers and painters, sculptures, installers and performers, covering a broad spectrum of artists with varied cultural backgrounds. read more »

Established in 2004 by passionate and enthusiastic art lovers, Aryaseni Art Gallery showcases a range of comtemprary Southeast Asian artworks, featuring the best in Indonesian fine art amongst many others. It has participated in various exhibitions in Europe and also collaborated with other local galleries. At Aryaseni Art Gallery, visitors can expect to find works by notable Indonesian artists including Suklu (Wayan Sujana), Zam Kamil, Suharmanto, Wayan Sudiarta, M. read more »

Dynasties Antique & Art Gallery has a collection of over 10,000 pieces of artworks, from renowned local, regional and guest artists. The art gallery is one of Singapore's largest art gallery, having more than 20 years of collective experience in providing support and promoting the art appreciation in the local art scene. Dynasties Antique & Art Gallery also provides a conducive platform for artists to hold regular arst exhibitions or fund-raising events. read more »

A component of the Asian Civilizations Museum, the Peranakan Museum at 39 Armenian Street presents a Southeast Asian-wide view of Peranakan culture, displaying its rich material legacy and heritage. The Peranakan Museum houses the world's finest and most comprehensive collection of Peranakan artefacts, enhanced by state-of-the-art display technology. With its 10 permanent galleries, visitors get to explore the main themes of Peranakan life, such as the elaborate 12-day Peranakan wedding, the role of the Nonyas, prominent Peranakans in Singapore's history, Peranakan food, as well as how modern-day Peranakans have evolved with their culture. read more »

Founded in 2002 by Venerable Shi Fazhao, the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum (BTRTM) is a religious and cultural institution in the heart of Chinatown. It is dedicated to the Maitreya Buddha, and aims to promote Buddhist culture and education, and also engages in the provision of public welfare services. Here, visitors can see what Buddhist leaders regard as the Sacred Buddha Tooth Relic, believed to be the tooth of Buddha. read more »

Singapore Philatelic Museum is the place to visit for both avid stamp collectors and non stamp collectors alike, with its extensive galleries bound to amaze all. As the custodian and curator of Singapore's treasure of philatelic materials, the Singapore Philatelic Museum introduces visitors to the world of philately, displaying galleries of stamps and archival philatelic material of Singapore and also from member countries of the Universal Postal Union. Apart from its permanent galleries, the Singapore Philatelic Museum also features interesting themed exhibitions every now and then, such as the 'The Adventures of Tintin' exhibition, featuring the full range of Tintin postage stamps issued by Belgium, France and the Netherlands from the museum's Universal Postal Union Collection. read more »

Opened on October 15th 2011 at the Resorts World Sentosa waterfront, the Maritime Experiential Museum is the first and only museum in Singapore dedicated to showcase the history of ancient maritime trade. Here, visitors are promised an out-of-the-world museum-going experience, featuring interactive displays, children workshops, as well as an exploration of life-size replica historical ships amidst its other attractive exhibits. read more »

The Changi Museum is dedicated to honor the spirit and commitment of the Prisoners-of-War (POWs) and civilian internees who died in Singapore during World War II, inspiring future generations to appreciate the heroics and sacrifice of these people during the painful years in Singapore's past. The Changi Museum displays several exhibits that brings that period to life, depicting the day-to-day horror experienced by the Prisoners of War back then. There are W. read more »

Built around 1895, Baba House is a gift from Ms Agnes Tan to the National University of Singapore and was officially opened in September 2008. Once the ancestral home of a prominent Straits Chinese family, it is one of the few remaining architectural icons of Peranakan culture in Singapore and also the first Peranakan heritage house that has been restored to the splendor of its heydays in the early twentieth century. Housing an enviable collection of original Peranakan artifacts, Baba House provides an intimate authenticity unmatched by museums. read more »

As the region's first museum to present a broad yet integrated perspective of Asian culture ad history, Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) aims to promote a better understanding of the rich cultures underlying Singapore's multi-ethnic society. With its elaborate displays and interactive exhibits, the Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) goes beyond the last 200 years of Singapore's history, tracing the ancestral cultures of Singaporeans by region. Thus, its collections centres on the material cultures of different groups originating from China, Southeast Asia, South Asia and West Asia. read more »

Images of Singapore' is an award-winning attraction located in Imbiah Lookout, Sentosa. With the use of multimedia displays, multi-screen theatre presentaitons and life-sized tableaus, visitors are served a huge dose of Singapore's history - in an enjoyable manner through images. In pictorial and media form, the 'Images of Singapore' museum showcases Singapore's chronological history from its early days, revealing its humble origins as a fishing village, to the times of British colonialism, the founding of colonial Singapore by Sir Stamford Raffles, the days of Japanese Occupation and the eventual step towards independence. read more »

Originally built by Ford Motor Works in 1941 as the first motor-car assembly plant in Southeast Asia to replace their old factory, the Old Ford Motor Factory became the site for the formal surrender of Malaya by the British Lieutenant-General A.E. Percival to Japanese Lieutenant-General Yamashita. read more »

The National Museum of Singapore is the nation's oldest museum, dating back to its inception in 1849 as a section of a library at Singapore Instittuion, before it relocated to its permanent site at Stamford Road in 1887. Named the National Museum of Singapore in 1965, it focuses on exhibits related to Singapore's history, and is custodian to the 11 National Treasures, such as the Singapore Stone, the will of Munshi Abdullah, the Dagguerreotype of Singapore Town, just to name a few. With its huge gallery space of 2,800m², the National Museum of Singapore presents Singapore history through a story-telling approach, with images and film projected on its cylindrical walls, thereby redefining the conventional museum experience. read more »

Constructed under Fort Canning, the Battle Box Museum consists of 22 rooms that are bomb-proof, equipped with the unique ability to recycle the air supply. It is originally the underground command centre of the British during the Second World War. As the place where the British forces surrendered Singapore to the Japanese, the Battle Box Museum is one of the most historical sites in Singapore. read more »

A repository of Peranakan history and culture, Katong Antique House showcases artefacts collected by its owner, Peter Wee, a fourth generation Baba. In this two-storey Peranakan shophouse, visitors can enjoy a feast for their eyes with the huge collection of antiques on display, ranging from traditional ceramics, crockery, costumes, furniture, beautifully beaded slippery to photographs of Singapore's earlier generations of Babas and Bibiks. The viewing is also accompanied by the live commentary of Peter Wee, who is keen to share about Peranakan history and culture with visitors. read more »