10 Best Museums in Singapore

Here's a list of 10 Best Museums in Singapore recommended by our experts:

Singapore is a curious tale of a once sleepy fishing village that defied all odds to transform itself into the first-world metropolis it is today. Shopping is a favourite national pastime in Singapore, but this tiny island nation is more than a city of glitzy shopping malls. Treat yourself and your traveller buddies to a blast from the past when in Singapore – because, it turns out, looking beneath the shiny surface is worth your while! The city is more than extravagant shopping and ultramodern urban experiences. Singapore proudly showcases a great number of historic buildings that give you a glimpse and an insight into the city‘s colourful past. Singapore is definitely still full of surprises that have stood the test of time. The vital historical sites give us a real glimpse into a Singapore less known. The different places of historical significance in Singapore are vast and most fascinating. They comprise national monuments, memorials, museums, parks, religious sites such as temples, palaces, forts, horses, cannons, bunkers and various artifacts. Learn about cultures, conspiracies, coups, and strategies — all define the exciting yesteryears of Singapore. We have carefully rounded up the best historical sites of Singapore to visit on your vacation. These heritage markers tell the stories of Singapore through interesting nuggets of information.

Buddha Tooth Relic Temple

Buddha Tooth Relic Temple

Temple in Singapore
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The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple & Museum is a living cultural monument in the heart of Chinatown featuring exhibitions relating to various facets of religious ...

National Museum Of Singapore

National Museum Of Singapore

Museum in Singapore
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National Museum of Singapore, Formerly Singapore History Museum, recently refurbished from top to bottom with a new wing added. The star of the show is the ...

Red Dot Design Museum

Red Dot Design Museum

Museum in Singapore
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The red dot design museum in Singapore was opened in November 2005 in order to offer the design scene and its creative work an exclusive exhibition location. ...

Mint Museum Of Toys

Mint Museum Of Toys

Museum in Singapore
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Young or old, toy fans are in for a treat at the Mint museum as it boasts a world-class toy collection consolidated from more than 25 countries. Some of the ...

Singapore History Museum

Singapore History Museum

Museum in Singapore
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The Singapore History Museum's exhibition, "Riverside Point"presents Singapore history through stories of people who lived along the Singapore River. This ...

Asian Civilisations Museum

Asian Civilisations Museum

Museum in Singapore
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Trace the cultural roots of the island's diverse population through the museum's interactive displays. Virtual hosts greet you at each of the themed exhibits, ...

Pulau Semakau

Pulau Semakau

Activity Place in Singapore
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Just 8km south of Singapore, this small island is home to some of Singapore's best nature-related recreational activities. Pulau Semakau was opened to the ...

Fuk Tak Chi Museum

Fuk Tak Chi Museum

Museum in Singapore
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The Fuk Tak Chi Temple is the oldest Chinese temple in Singapore, built in 1824 by Hakka and Cantonese immigrants five years after the founding of the modern ...

8q Sam | Singapore Art Museum

8q Sam | Singapore Art Museum

Museum in Singapore

The Singapore Art Museum (SAM) focuses on the creation of art in the present moment. It advocates and presents the contemporary art practices of Singapore, ...

Alive Museum Singapore

Alive Museum Singapore

Museum in Singapore
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Alive Museum Singapore is so much more than an art museum — it's a hands-on sensory experience! Your admission ticket enables you to peruse (and even become ...

Singapore Coin And Notes Museum

Singapore Coin And Notes Museum

Museum in Singapore
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Tiny little museum tucked away across the Chinatown Heritage Centre; the entrance is well-hidden, but generally marked out by nondescript display cases. Managed...

Changi Museum

Changi Museum

Museum in Singapore
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The Japanese interred the allied prisoners of war at the now-demolished changi prison. while there, the POWs created a simple chapel in order to have a place of...

The Live Turtle And Tortoise Museum

The Live Turtle And Tortoise Museum

Museum in Singapore
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The Live Turtle and Tortoise Museum is the proud holder of the guinness world record for the largest collection of living turtles, tortoises and artefacts. It's...