Experts' Choice Award National Museum of Singapore
What the experts agree on
Housed in a stunning 1887 neoclassical building with a silver dome, this museum pairs striking architecture with surprisingly bold, cutting-edge exhibitions that reveal Singapore's layered history and culture in unexpected ways.
“The premises of the National Museum are as interesting as the exhibits inside.”
– Frommer's
Fodor's "Known as the Raffles Museum when it opened in 1887, this building with a silver dome has 20 dioramas depicting the republic's past." Full review
Concierge "The museum's neo-Palladian facade in central Singapore sparkles since its much-needed whitewashing in 2006, but what's inside is infinitely more awe-inspiring."
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The grand dame of Singapore's museum scene is located in the history-drenched neoclassical 19th-century building that once housed the former Raffles Museum and Library." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Cutting-edge exhibitions on topics somewhat unexpected for this conservative city-state." Full review
Afar Magazine "The National Museum in Singapore features excellent permanent and temporary exhibitions that celebrate the art, history, and culture of this vibrant port city. On Friday evenings from 6..." Full review
Afar Magazine "For two weekends in August, the neighborhood around the National Museum comes alive with color, light, art installations, music, food trucks and more." Full review
Afar Magazine "The National Museum of Singapore, which is housed in a fine late-19th-century neoclassical building with a zinc-tiled and stained-glass dome, is the country's oldest museum. A modern..." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Fascinating." Full review
Time Out "This National Day, National Museum of Singapore is pulling out all the stops. From now till August 9, the city’s oldest museum transforms into a buzzing hub of patriotic pride, creative..." Full review
Time Out "Formerly known as the Singapore History Museum, the oldest museum in Singapore is now known as the National Museum of Singapore – after a $118 million refurbishment and branding. Its..." Full review
