National Museum of Singapore

The National Museum of Singapore is the nation's oldest museum, located at 93 Stamford Road in the Museum Planning Area. Established in 1849 and housed in a neoclassical building dating to 1887, it is a national monument. It presents Singapore's history and culture through permanent galleries such as the Singapore History Gallery and rotating exhibitions, using artefacts, multimedia and immersive installations to trace the island's development from early times to the present.

Visitors can expect a restored colonial-era building with two main wings housing permanent and temporary galleries. The Singapore History Gallery traces Singapore's history from the 14th century to the present with artefacts and multimedia. The Glass Rotunda features immersive digital installations. Visitors can explore themed galleries, interactive exhibits, temporary exhibitions, guided tours, and public programmes within air-conditioned galleries, courtyards, a cafe and museum shop.

Established in 1849 as the Raffles Library and Museum, it is Singapore's oldest museum. The current Stamford Road building was completed in 1887 in Neo-Palladian and Renaissance Revival style, extended in the early 20th century, and gazetted as a National Monument in 1992. It has served as the nation's principal institution for collecting and displaying historical artefacts relating to Singapore and the region.

As the national museum, it serves as a custodian of Singapore's cultural heritage and national identity, presenting narratives of multicultural society, colonial history and nation-building through artefacts, oral histories and contemporary exhibitions. It hosts cultural festivals, educational programmes and community events.