Attraction
Gardens by the Bay
A 105-hectare waterfront garden at Marina Bay, known for its Supertree Grove, two vast glass conservatories and a free evening light show.
National Museum of Singapore
Singapore's oldest museum, with roots going back to 1849, telling the nation's story inside a domed 19th-century building on Stamford Road.
At a glance
- Type
- History museum
- Area
- Bras Basah, Singapore
- Opening
- Open daily · 10:00–19:00
- Official site
- nhb.gov.sg
- Last checked
- October 23, 2026
Why we recommend it
The National Museum of Singapore traces its history to 1849 and has occupied its neoclassical home on Stamford Road since 1887, making it the oldest museum in the country. Its permanent galleries chart Singapore's story from early settlement through colonial rule, wartime occupation and independence, using objects, film and personal accounts.
Look up inside the rotunda, where the dome is finished with stained glass and zinc tiles. Parts of the building are being restored and upgraded, but the museum remains open, so check which galleries are available before you plan a long visit. Fort Canning Park rises directly behind it, and Bras Basah and Dhoby Ghaut MRT stations are each a few minutes' walk.
Reviewed by Lifestylemetro · Details checked October 23, 2026
National Museum of Singapore FAQs
When is the museum open?
Daily from 10am to 7pm; on Quiet Mornings (selected Thursdays and the first Saturday of the month) it opens at 9am.
Is the museum fully open during restoration works?
Parts of the building are being upgraded, but the museum stays open with exhibitions, dining and retail.