Singapore has always attracted shoppers and fans of the beach. Even adventure-prone tourists have enjoyed a Singapore vacation for its world-class outdoor opportunities. But if you thought that this island has nothing to offer a historian, then clearly you were thinking along the wrong lines. Singapore has an eclectic array of museums that will easily devour your entire day and still leave you wanting more.
Here’s a quick look at the best museums in Singapore:
1. Singapore Art Museum or SAM: If you are fond of art or if you are crazy about painting, this museum will leave you spellbound and completely amazed. It has an important collection of art objects and works of all kinds. From modern paintings to ancient sculptures and some of the latest multimedia features, the mighty collection crosses 7,000 in number. This museum is definitely worth a visit.
Opening hours: 7 days (10 am to 7 pm), Friday (10 am to 9 pm)
special tip: You can get free admission on Fridays between 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Otherwise, the entrance ticket is priced at $10 Singapore.
2. National Museum of Singapore: This museum is one of the most visited museums in the country and houses a number of treasured objects from the past. There are dozens of galleries, each showcasing items and artifacts from the arts, fashion, history, and fashion. Artifacts such as Last Will and Testament of Munshi Abdullah are also stacked here. They are the greatest crowd pullers. This museum is often included in a Singapore package.
opening hours: 10 am – 8 pm (every day)
entrance fee: Free admission from 6-8pm, otherwise be prepared to dish out $10 (Singapore dollar).
3. Peranakan Museum: This museum offers the best look at local art, history and culture. The museum mainly houses art objects from local ethnic communities and evokes a vignette of indigenous culture and tradition.
opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday (9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.), Friday (9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.), Monday (1 p.m. to 7 p.m.)
admission fee: $6 on days other than Fridays, $3 on Fridays
4. Museum of Asian Civilizations: This museum offers an image of what Asia is. Those who come from non-Asian countries should visit this museum for the enlightening experience it offers. Even if you are from an Asian country like India, you will have a great time seeing the various artifacts that originate from some East and West Asian countries.
opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday (9 a.m. to 7 p.m.), Friday (9 a.m. to 9 p.m.), Monday (1 p.m. to 7 p.m.)
Entrance Fee: $8
5. Singapore Philatelic Museum: Do you remember the days of your childhood when you were looking for stamps from various nations and from different eras? This museum is the biggest stamp collector among us. It can show you some of the older stamps and even some rare ones in a magnified view. In addition to giving you a view of some old stamps, information about their history and preservation is also given.
opening hours: Tue-Sun (9 a.m. to 7 p.m.), Monday (1 p.m. to 7 p.m.)
Entrance Fee: $5