Museums in Singapore

Singapore’s museums showcase the country’s heritage, culture, and how technology-driven it is. The famous museums such as the Art Science Museum, National Museum of Singapore, Asian Civilisations Museum, and Madame Tussauds Singapore aren’t just a place to learn about the country’s history and culture, but a fun visit for the entire family.

The best museums in Singapore are: 

The best museums in Singapore for kids are

Yes, some museums in Singapore offer a guided tour. Sun Yat-Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall, National Museum of Singapore, and Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum are some museums that offer free guided tours of a limited number.

Only the National Museum of Singapore offers a self-guided night tour. You can enjoy the evening of outdoor cinema, gallery visits, food, and retail therapy until midnight with your friends and family.

Children, senior citizens, and students with valid ID proof can enjoy discounted tickets in selected museums. Additionally, Headout offers discounts up to 31% and cashback up to 5% on selected museum tickets in Singapore.

With the Singapore City Pass, you can visit museums such as Trick Eye Museum, Madame Tussauds & IOS Live, MINT Museum of Toys, Alive Museum, Singapore Science Center, and the National Gallery of Singapore for free. Apart from these, you can also gain access to popular attractions in the city such as Night Safari, Jurong Bird Park, Singapore Flyer, Sentosa 4D Magix, Sentosa Cineblast, Desperados, River Safari + 2 boat rides, Singapore Cable Car, 4D Adventureland, and more.

The cancelation policy varies depending on the type of ticket you purchase. While some museum tickets in Singapore allow you to cancel up to 24/48/72 hours before your scheduled visit, some of them cannot be canceled or rescheduled.

The National Museum of Singapore is the oldest and largest museum in Singapore. It is home to a large and diverse collection of artifacts, artworks, and historical objects, with over 25,000 items in its permanent galleries and another 80,000 items in its heritage collections. The museum’s main objective is to preserve the nation's art & heritage for current & future generations.

The following museums operated by National Heritage Board of Singapore allow free entry for everyone on all public holidays: 

Museums in Singapore you can visit if you are a senior citizen, or a permanent resident of the country for free are:

Cameras are allowed in most museums but flash photography is strictly prohibited. In the case of Museums like the National Museum of Singapore, photography is not allowed in the exhibition halls.

The best time to visit museums in Singapore are during the early opening hours or a couple of hours before closing time. Avoid visiting the museums on public holidays since they tend to be more crowded.

Museums operated by National Heritage Board of Singapore operate on Christmas and New Year’s, and allow free entry for everyone.