Time to feed your curiosities and engage in intellectual discussions!
Singapore is home to many modern facilities and impressive works of art. Also known as the “Lion City” and “Garden City,” it’s a must-visit for people of all ages as there is always something new to learn in this country. While it is bustling with modernity, Singapore managed to preserve its history and culture well, as evident in their many museums.
So for individuals who would like to take their families on an educational field trip, and probably engage in some intellectual discussions, here are some fascinating museums in Singapore to see.
1. National Museum of Singapore
Get to know Singapore best through their oldest national museum! Established in 1849, there are many artifacts and heritage centers here that would take you through the 700-year history of the country.
Source: National Museum Facebook
Source: National Museum Facebook
Go on a thought-provoking adventure and understand how a strong nation like Singapore thrives amid different generations.
National Museum of Singapore
Address: 93 Stamford Rd, Singapore 178897
2. ArtScience Museum
A museum for the young and young-at-heart, the ArtScience Museum at the Marina Bay Sands houses an exhibition dedicated for the manga and anime series Attack on Titan. Enjoy interactive installations and visit the Future World: Where Art Meets Science space!
Source: ArtScience Museum Facebook
Source: ArtScience Museum Facebook
ArtScience Museum
Address: 6 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018974
3. Madame Tussauds Singapore
Have fun taking selfies with the wax figures of your favorite celebrities at the Madame Tussauds Singapore!
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Source: Madame Tussauds Singapore Facebook
Some celebrities whose wax figures are available include Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray, Leonardo DiCaprio, Nicole Kidman, and the Marvel Avengers characters, just to name a few.
Madame Tussauds Singapore
Address: 40 Imbiah Rd, Sentosa, Singapore 099700
Contact information: (+65) 6715 4000
4. MINT Museum of Toys Singapore
Take a trip down memory lane and check out a wide array of vintage toys and collectibles at the MINT Museum of Toys in Singapore!
Source: Mint Museum Toys Facebook
Source: Mint Museum Toys Facebook
Get ready to feel nostalgic over childhood toys like Astro Boy and Buck Rogers figures, traditional dolls, vintage biscuit tins, and traditional Winnie The Pooh soft toy, among others.
MINT Museum of Toys
Address: 26 Seah Street Singapore 188382
Contact information: info@emint.com
5. Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum
Take the whole family to see dinosaur fossils and specimens of different species at the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum.
Source: Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum Facebook
Source: Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum Facebook
Walking around this 7-storey museum is a great learning activity for both kids and adults as you will be able to travel back in time and see the different diversities of life. Get your tickets via this Klook link!
Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum
Address: National University of Singapore, 2 Conservatory Drive, Singapore 117377
Contact information: (65) 6601 3333
6. Trick Eye Museum @ Southside
Grab your cameras and get ready to take fun pictures with your family at the Trick Eye Museum!
Source: Trick Eye Museum Facebook
Source: Trick Eye Museum Facebook
Ready your smiles and quirky poses as you take photos amid backdrops of 4D art and optical illusions. Get crazy and pretend you’re in a fairytale, become a ballerina, or have been eaten by a huge fish! There’s just so many fun exhibits to try! Perfect for Instagram!
Trick Eye Museum @ Southside
Address: Block B 80 Siloso Road #01-04 Singapore 098969
Contact information: enquiries@trickeye.com
7. Singapore Musical Box Museum
Musicians and music lovers will surely appreciate gazing over vintage musical boxes from the 19th to the early 20th centuries. These antiques came from different countries like the USA, Germany and Switzerland.
Source: Singapore Musical Box Museum Facebook
Source: Singapore Musical Box Museum Facebook
After which, enjoy local specialties at the Museum Café.
Singapore Musical Box Museum
Address: 168 Telok Ayer Street Singapore 068619 (next to Thian Hock Keng temple)
Contact information: smbmbox@gmail.com
Social: Facebook
8. Red Dot Design Museum
Eat, shop and travel to the future at the Red Dot Design Museum where there is more than 300 award-winning futuristic designs to see!
Source: Red Dot Design Museum Website
Source: Red Dot Design Museum Website
Take home well-curated souvenirs at the Design Museum Shop and experience delicious local delicacies at the museum café bar with your family.
Red Dot Design Museum
Address: 11 Marina Boulevard, Singapore 018940
Social: Website
IMPORTANT NOTE: Be a responsible traveler! All information on this post are accurate from the time of writing. Rules, regulations and guidelines are updated frequently and may change without Klook’s prior notice. For your safety, check with the respective LGU’s and establishments directly before your travels.
