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Singapore Botanic Gardens vs National Museum of Singapore
Both are rated highly by professionals. On balance, Singapore Botanic Gardens scores significantly better than National Museum of Singapore. Singapore Botanic Gardens has a TripExpert Score of 94 with praise from 7 sources like Michelin Guide, The Telegraph and Fodor's.
Singapore Botanic Gardens
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1 Cluny Road, Singapore 259569, Singapore
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Fodor's
"The gardens were begun in 1859 and carry the hallmarks of Victorian garden design—gazebos, pavilions, and ornate bandstands included."
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Concierge
"Originally developed in 1869 for the scientific study of cash crops like cocoa and nutmeg, this beautiful 166-acre property is an oasis in the otherwise urban landscape of the city."
Frommer's
"Carved out within the tropical setting lies a marshgarden awash with water lilies and papyrus plants."
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Lonely Planet
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"Established in 1860, this wonderful 52-hectare park retains an aura of Victorian gentility, with its swan lake, symphony stage and themed gardens."
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"This beautiful 166-acre property is an oasis in the otherwise urban landscape of the city."
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Don't miss the exquisite National Orchid Garden, with some 700 species of flower (180 of them native to Singapore).
National Museum of Singapore
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93 Stamford Road, Singapore 178897, Singapore
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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."
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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."
Frommer's
"The premises of the National Museum are as interesting as the exhibits inside."
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Lonely Planet
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"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."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"Cutting-edge exhibitions on topics somewhat unexpected for this conservative city-state."
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