Army Museum of Singapore

The Army Museum of Singapore takes you on a journey from the turbulent days of our pre-independence period to the current-day capabilities of the 2nd Generation Army. It celebrates the extraordinary contributions of ordinary men who play
an integral part in defending our nation.

Experience the power and the might of our army as their full force is unleashed onto the adversary when diplomacy and deterrence fails. Immerse yourself in this battle scenario and feel the downwash of the UH1H, the explosive impact of the M114 artillery gun and the punch of the AMX13 SM1 tanks, in our special effects theatre.

Explore our outdoor exhibits that showcase our military hardware and the field craft training that our solders go through. Guide your kids through the mini-obstacles course in our Adventure Land to give them a taste of how our solders are trained for combat fitness'

Location
520 Upper Jurong Road Singapore 638367

Tel ; 6668 0338, Email : info@sdc.com.sg ,

Getting there
By Car/Taxi
A quick 30-minute drive from the city, the PIE and turn off at exit no. 40 or AYE exit no. 20.
By MRT & Bus
Take SBS Bus no. 193 or 182 from Boon Lay MRT Station.

Art Retreat Museum

A Sanctuary for Contemplation

Amidst the hustle and bustle of Ubi Techpark lies a sanctuary for contemplation known as Art Retreat.Founded by Indonesian collector Kwee Swie Teng in 2003, Art Retreat is Singapore's first private museum with a collection of modern Asian and European art. It is dedicated to the appreciation and collecting of art through exhibition, education and research.

The non-profit Museum comprises two spaces - the main gallery features temporary and traveling exhibitions while the
Wu Guanzhong Gallery presents an ongoing show of the acclaimed master. The Wu Guanzhong Gallery is the only place
in the world where you can view so many of Wu's exquisite works such as Two Swallows, Chinese Cypress and Old Residence of Qiu Jin in one hall.

Besides presenting quality exhibitions, Art Retreat publishes catalogues and art books to document the lives and works of the artists featured. Art Retreat also offers guided tours to organized groups of students and other bodies.

Address
Art Retreat
10 Ubi Crescent, Ubi Techpark
Lobby C, #01-45/47
Singapore 408564

Tel : 65 6749 0880, Fax ; 65 6742 1231

Getting There
The nearest MRT stations are Eunos & Paya Lebar Stations.

Asian Civilisations Museums

As its name suggests, the Asian Civilisations Museum focuses on the heritage of Asian cultures. The first wing, Peranakan Musuem, located at Armenian Street, is a meticulously restored neo-classical building dating back to 1910. Peranakan Musuem houses the highly acclaimed permanent exhibition, the Peranakan Legacy, which showcases the rich material heritage of the Peranakans from the Straits Settlements and the Indonesian Archipelago. Among the highlights are
a display of the museum's renowned batik, embroidery and beadwork collections and a chance to view exquisite silver
and porcelain pieces.

The second wing of the Museum (ACM II) was opened at Empress Place in February 2003 after extension renovation. Spread over three levels, a series of thematic galleries give insights into the cultural heritage of India, China, Southeast
Asia and the Islamic World. State-of-the-art display and interactive technologies with educational elements are carefully integrated into the galleries, along with a centre specially dedicated to younger visitors. A special exhibition gallery is also provided to house blockbuster exhibitions. These exhibits are enhanced by exciting fringe events to bring ancient traditions, practices and art forms to life.

Location
Peranakan Musuem - 39 Armenian Street Singapore 179941 - Tel: 6332 3015
ACM II - Empress Place, 1 Empress Place 179555 - Tel: 6332 7798

Tel(65) 6332 3015 / 6332 3284 , Fax :(65) 6332 7993 , Email :nhb_acm_pa@nhb.gov.sg

Getting There
Peranakan Musuem - From City Hall MRT Station (NS25/EW13), walk towards Stamford Road and turn into Armenian Street at Stamford House. The museum is diagonally across from Stamford House. Click here to view MRT route map.

Chinatown Hertiage Centre

Life of the ethnic Chinese in early Singapore was simple and almost everyone lived in rented cubicles of shophouses, which were often overcrowded and disease-stricken. It is fitting therefore, that the Chinatown Heritage Centre occupies
three shophouses at the ethnic quarters of Chinatown, newly restored to house memories and untold stories of
Singapore's early forefathers.

Each level of the Centre takes you to a different time in the history of Chinatown and allows you to trace the lives of its early occupants. The hard life of the migrants resulted in many of them seeking solace in the four evils: opium smoking, prostitution, gambling and secret societies. But the celebration of life too was present, and Chinatown was always abuzz with activity and festivity.

The Centre was re-created based on the recollections of former residents, as are the exhibits and displays, giving visitors an authentic and personal account of life in Chinatown. Guided tours of the Gallery are conducted on the hour. Meanwhile, have a cuppa at the Centre's Kopi Tiam or select a memento at the retail shop from a range of unique traditional souvenirs such as hand-sewn Chinese quilted blankets, traditional miniature sewing machines and clogs.

Tel : (65) 6325 2878, Fax: : (65) 6325 2879, E-mail :enquiry@chinatownheritagecentre.com.sg

Getting There
First take the MRT to City Hall Station (EW13/NS25) and then transfer to Chinatown Station (NE4) or take bus service no. 61, 80, 197 from North Bridge Road

Chinese Heritage Center

The Chinese Heritage Centre (CHC) was founded in 1995 to advance knowledge and understanding of the Chinese Overseas communities in different parts of the world. It is housed in the historic Administration Block of the former Nanyang University, a landmark establishment as the first and only Chinese university outside China, founded by the Chinese overseas.

Visitors will find it pleasant to simply admire the unique architecture of this 1950s building, now a National Monument, or take a stroll in the Yunnan Garden or by the Nantah Lake, right beside the Centre.

The Chinese outside China are heterogeneous. The Exhibition: Chinese More or Less at the Chinese Heritage Centre addresses this diversity and poses the question of whether "Chinese-ness" can be quantified.
Through the exhibits in seven different galleries which illustrate Chinese in different parts of the world and across generations, the Exhibition explores what it has meant, at different times, to be defined as Chinese - by oneself, by other Chinese, and by people other than Chinese - and how the defining of "Chinese" has moved beyond simple categorization.

Getting there:
By MRT
The nearest MRT station is Boon Lay (EW27).
You have to take a bus from Boon Lay Interchange.

Hua Song Museum

Hua Song, meaning "In praise of the Chinese Community", is a museum that brings to life the rich heritage that overseas Chinese around the world share.

It showcases the dreams, sacrifices, successes and achievements of the Chinese who faced adversity in their search of fortune overseas, enabling overseas Chinese today to embrace their cultural roots and origins.

Friends of other ethnicities and nationalities will receive a glimpse into the struggles of the overseas Chinese who have assimilated and contributed to the modern society, fostering mutual appreciation and understanding. Their stories are of international, cross-cultural relevance and appeal today.

Only by paying tribute to our shared past, can we surge forward into the future confidently. Hua Song Museum marks another milestone in our efforts to commemorate our cultural heritage.

Malay Heritage Centre

Discover the role of Kampong Gelam as the centre of Islamic learning and literacy in the late 19th century, where Muslim immigrants form the Malay Archipelago stopped to buy supplies before embarking on their journey to Mecca. Walk through
a kampong setting to relive the old living conditions of the Malay community and its transformation to modern Singapore today. Take a glimpse at the Malay film-making industry and view the unique 3-D model of an early Malay settlement
in 1819. Guided tours of the museum are available through prior booking.

Another anchor point at the two-acre Istana grounds is the Gedung Kuning (meaning "yellow mansion"), built around 1860 and believed to have been commissioned for Tengku Mahmoud, one of Sultan Hussein's grandsons. The yellow color seems to support the claim of a connection between the building and the royal family. In 1907, Gedung Kuning was
sold to a wealthy Malay merchant, Haji Yusuf Haji Mohd Noor, and was transformed into a beautiful home for his family. Today, the Gedung Kuning operates as a fine-dining restaurant known as Restoran Tepak Sireh which serves traditional Malay fare, such as nasi padang (rice served with a choice of dishes such as fish, chicken, eggs and vegetables).

Experience the grace and artistry of Malay customs, festivals and performing arts at the Centre's daily cultural programme. Be enchanted by traditional dance, martial arts (silat) and even participate in the music-making by playing Malay instruments such as the angklung.

Art is also an integral part of Malay culture. Pottery programmes are conducted at the Centre led by Singapore's most renowned potter, Iskandar Jalil. Or try your hand at batik (a form of fabric art) - you'll go home with a beautiful reminder of your trip in Singapore!

Tel ;(65) 6391 0450, Fax : (65) 6299 4316,

Getting There
First take the MRT to Bugis Station (EW12)

MINT Museum of Toys

MINT (Moment of Imagination and Nostalgia with Toys), the world's first purpose-built museum for toys, opened in Singapore in May 2006. The museum showcases an extensive collection of vintage toys, including rare and unique one-of-a-kind toys, covering a period from mid-nineteenth Century to mid-twentieth Century.

The museum collection, numbering more than 50,000 toys and valued at over S$5 million, includes rare vintage Disneyana toys and memorabilia; Character toys such as Astroboy, Batman, Bonzo, Dan Dare, Popeye, etc; Pre-war Japanese toys; China-made toys, including a rare 'Door of Hope' doll collection, dating from turn-of-the-century; exclusive Teddy Bear Collection and a unique collection of Chinese comic covers dating from 1920's; Golden Age Comics; Tintin collectables; others.

The collection is housed within a five-storey contemporary building, designed by widely acclaimed Singapore architectural firm SCDA Architects, which have won several international awards, including the Royal Institute of British Architects Worldwide Awards.

The Café/Restaurant/Wine bar in the basement offers a relaxed, yet sophisticated ambience for casual or formal dining. A comprehensive menu, based on an international cuisine, is available to suit all palates.

The museum is also able to cater for private functions, for example, Corporate Events, Product Launches, Birthday Celebrations, Wedding Anniversaries, etc, including complimentary entry to the Museum. For special holidays, such as Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve and special occasions, all four floors of the Museum will be opened for dining among the toys.

Location:
26 Seah Street
Singapore 188382

Getting There
Take the MRT to City Hall Station (NS25/EW13) and walk towards Raffles Hotel or Bras Basah Complex. The Museum is next to Raffles Hotel and opposite Bras Basah Complex.

National Museum of Singapore

At 119 years old, the National Museum of Singapore is Singapore's biggest and oldest museum with the youngest and
most innovative soul. Designed to be the people's museum, the Museum prides itself on introducing cutting edge and varied ways of presenting history to redefine conventional museum experience.

More than just a space for exhibitions and artefacts, the Museum will also distinguish itself through its challenging and vibrant festivals and events that will unleash new creative possibilities in culture and heritage. This programming will be supported by a wide range of facilities and services including Food & Beverage, retail, Resource Centre, Gallery Theatre
and the Public Sculpture Garden, among others.

With a rich history dating back to 1887, the National Museum of Singapore has been closed since April 2003 for redevelopment and will officially open in December 2006. From now till then, a series of Preview Season events have been lined up to entice visitors to take a peek of this prestigious cultural and heritage centre in Singapore.

Nei Xue Tang

Nei Xue Tang will be closed for renovation from 30 September 2007 until further notice.

Buddhism is one of the religious pillars of the East. Nei Xue Tang's priceless collection of Buddhist art works pays
tribute to devotees, with Buddhist artifacts, relics, antiquities and art pieces gathered from Japan and Gandhara to China and Indonesia. One of Singapore's few private museums, Nei Xue Tang has carefully amassed these pieces over 35 years.

The collection is particularly strong in Chinese and Southeast Asian works, especially from Thailand and Cambodia - two primarily Buddhist countries. On display are rare bronze and stone statues, amulets, talismans and relics, made from varying media such as gold, silver, bronze, stone, horns, jade and crystal. Part of the collection includes renowned and award-winning Singaporean artist - Mr Tan Swie Hian's Buddhist works of art in calligraphy, oil and Chinese ink on rice paper.

NUS Museums

At the Western end of Singapore lies a jewel of artworks and cultural artifacts. The NUS Museums at the National University of Singapore house a treasure trove of Asian art pieces. Watch China's 7,000 years of rich culture unfold before your
eyes as a spectacular collection of ceramics, paintings, calligraphy, jade and bronzes tells the story behind one of the world's greatest civilisations. Admire the beautiful display of South and Southeast Asian artworks, including the most comprehensive collection of works by Singapore's foremost sculptor, Ng Eng Teng.

Next to the NUS Museums is the University Cultural Centre, a performing arts hall. Why not plan an evening at Kent Ridge and immerse yourself in a total arts experience?

Getting There
Take bus service number 96 from Clementi Bus Interchange (near Clementi MRT Station - EW23). The service goes via Kent Ridge Crescent (loop). Click here to view MRT route map.

Peranakan Museum

This new museum aims to house the best collection of Peranakan artefacts in the world, and the first comprehensive display of Peranakan culture anywhere in the world. It will be positioned as a boutique museum which will offer a complete visitor-experience, ranging from rich material culture displays where visitors interact and learn using the latest technology,
to food sampling and merchandising. The new Peranakan Museum will be an exciting destination for local and foreign visitors alike.

Unique focus
Peranakan culture is a unique "fusion" of cultures in Southeast Asia. The proposed museum will be the only one in the world to present a pan Southeast Asia view, covering the centres of Peranakan culture - Singapore, Malacca, Penang - as well as exploring links with Peranakan culture in the region (e.g. in Thailand, Myanmar and Indonesia). It will be distinctively different from the Baba Nonya Museum in Malacca and the Penang State Museum, which only feature the Peranakan culture of their local communities.

The museum will explore the historical and ethnological dimensions of Peranakan culture, including both their material legacy (e.g. Silver, porcelain, jewellery, textiles) as well as intangible heritage (e.g. Language, food, religious rituals).

Tel ;(65) 6332 2982, Fax: (65) 6883 0732, Email: nhb_pm_vs@nhb.gov.sg

Getting There
From City Hall MRT Station (NS25/EW13), walk towards Stamford Road and turn into Armenian Street at Stamford House. The museum is diagonally across from Stamford House.

Red Dot Design Museum

The 2nd red dot design museum was established in Singapore in November 2005. The museum is the anchor tenant and key attraction at the red dot Traffic, a creative hub located at Maxwell Road, the former Singapore Traffic Police Headquarters.

The red dot design museum in Singapore is the physical embodiment of the red dot design awards, an exclusive exhibition venue for red dot design award winners. It is here that products and brands communicate their design excellence and differentiate themselves from the mediocre. It also provides important orientation to businesses, design professionals consumers on what or who has the best design.

Situated at the centre of a growing design scene in Asia, the museum is also home for the red dot award: design concept. This award takes its cue from the future, seeking to discover the next great idea and trend of tomorrow. Launched in 2005, the third award of the international red dot design awards is the first to be held out of Germany. With entries received from over 40 countries, it is one of the most prestigious award for design concepts.

Exhibitions, Projects, Events
The museum engages, excites and inspires its visitors with interactive installations and interesting exhibitions on design. It is the focal point of design and creative activities such as design conferences, exhibitions and parties.

The red dot design museum is also the most fascinating event venue in Singapore. In addition to its excellent location and intriguing heritage architecture, it has event spaces in an atmosphere of creativity, amidst the best contemporary design from the best designers and companies.

This hotbed of design and creativity is also the prestigious venue for the annual red dot design award celebrations, the most important event in the design almanac. At the annual red dot awarding ceremony, international guests from the fields of design, politics, business and culture converged at this design house to celebrate the winners.

Tel: ( 65) 6327 8027 (museum), (65) 6534 7194 (office), Fax: (65) 6534 7141, Email :museum@red-dot.sg

How to get here
Travel by Mass Rapid Transit (MRT): Nearest MRT station is 0.15km away. Take the East West Line (Green) and stop "Tanjong Pagar" (EW15).

Republic Of Singapore Navy Museum

The Navy Museum is currently closed for renovations. Look out for its reopening in 2008.

Military and marine enthusiasts will be captivated by the exhibits at the Republic of Singapore Navy Museum - antique marine equipment, historic photographs, even details of sophisticated, high technology missile corvette vessels.

The development of naval forces in Singapore from the Straits Settlements Royal Volunteer Reserve of the 19th century to today's Republic of Singapore Navy is captured with eye-catching and impeccable detail.
Open

Location
32 Admiralty Road West, Endurance Block,
Sembawang Camp, Singapore 759959

Tel: (65) 6750 5585, Fax : (65) 6750 5667

Getting There
Take the MRT to Sembawang Station (NS11), then take SMRT Bus 856. Alight at the bus stop after Sembawang Shipyard on Admiralty Road West. Obtain a gate pass before entering the camp.

Republic of Singapore Air Force Museum

For military and aviation buffs, the Republic of Singapore Air Force Museum is a must-see. Spread over 10,600 square metres of land, the museum comprises an outdoor gallery and two levels of indoor galleries. Besides tracing the development of the Republic of Singapore Air Force from its early days as the Royal Air Force in 1927, the museum also provides information on the history of aviation and showcases aviation-related artifacts such as colonial cap badges and Bloodhound missiles, even planes like the Hunter Hawker, the SF260 Marchetti and the A4-S Skyhawk.

Tel :(65) 6461 8507 ,Fax: (65) 6461 8505, Email: afmuseum@starnet.gov.sg

Getting There
Take SBS Transit bus 94 (except on Sundays and public holidays) from Eunos MRT station (EW7) or SBS Transit bus 90 from Toa Payoh bus interchange.

Royal Selangor Pewter Museum

Pewter, an alloy combining tin, copper and antimony, is a speciality of Southeast Asia - commonly made into decorative and functional objects, with a fine attention to detail. At the Royal Selangor Pewter Museum, you will be treated to a private collection of 75 items ranging from tobacco boxes, oil lamps, intricate Chinese lanterns with lotus motifs to century-old pewter-making tools. The museum also features daily demonstrations of traditional pewter processes

Tel :(65) 6268 9600, Fax: (65) 6268 6300, Email: enquiry@royalselangor.com.sg

Getting There
MRT: Take the North-East line and alight at Clarke Quay Station (NE5). Click here to view MRT route map.
Bus: Take 54 from Scotts Road or 32 and 195 from City Hall MRT Station.
Also easily accessible by taxi.

SGH Museum

Housed in the Bowyer Block, an architectural landmark in the Outram Campus, the SGH Museum is a repository of
artefacts and records, where visitors can trace the long and rich history of the Singapore General Hospital. It is also a place where one can learn about the development of medical specialties and medical education in Singapore, presented in the latest state-of-the-art audiovisual and multimedia technology.

The SGH Museum was officially opened by President S R Nathan on 20 May 2005.

The Museum adopts a thematic approach in presenting the Hospital's history of more than 180 years, where visitors get
not just an insight into the significant development of the hospital through the years, but also an understanding of the impact these incidents have on the people and the community.

Visitors are encouraged to freely explore the various interactive exhibits and learn about the changing role of the healthcare services in Singapore, as well as a greater understanding of the history, medical breakthroughs and luminaries of SGH.

Getting there
Please refer to the map in the website link given

Singapore Art Museum

The largest public collection of 20th century Singapore and Southeast Asian art in the world.

Housed in a restored 19th century mission school, the Singapore art Museum (SAM) owns the largest public collection of over 7,500 20th century Singapore and Southeast Asian artworks in the world.

They include works by Singapore pioneer artists such as Liu Kang, Georgette Chen and Chen Wen His, as well as Southeast Asian masters of modern and contemporary art. You can also enjoy the occsional blockbuster show.

Getting There
Ideally located at the restored 19th-century old St Joseph's Institution (SJI) building on Bras Basah Road, SAM is easily accessible. Parking at the Singapore Art Museum is reserved for cars with NHB parking labels only, you may wish to try the following car parks: Waterloo Street, NTUC Income Centre or Queen Street.

Singapore Mint Art Gallery

Love makes the world go round... or is it money? The Singapore Mint Coin Gallery houses an impressive collection of coins, medals and medallions from all over the world.

Tel ;(65) 6566 2626, Fax: (65) 6565 2626 / 6567 2626, Email: salesadmin@singaporemint.com.sg

Getting There
Option 1: From Clementi MRT Station (EW23), take SBS Transit Bus 154 from opposite Clementi MRT Station, outside MacDonald's. Not counting the boarding bus stop, alight at the 7th bus stop on Jalan Ahmad Ibrahim. You will pass by The Singapore Mint, a white building on your left, before the 7th bus stop. Walk in by Penjuru Road and into No. 20 Teban Gardens Crescent.

Singapore Philatelic Museum

Both stamp and non-stamp collectors will delight in the extensive collection of local and international stamps, and first day covers housed in this quaint building dated back to 1907. Stamps provide a visual re-telling of traditions and cultures, and this is most evident at the Singapore Philatelic Museum where multi-ethnic Singapore is captured through the history of stamps and postcards.

Tel :(65) 6337 3888, Fax:(65) 6337 8958,

Getting There
Take the MRT to City Hall Station (NS25/EW13) and walk towards Coleman Street.

Bukit Timah Nature Reserve

It may surprise many to know that the small city-state of Singapore is only one of two cities in the world to have a significant area of primary rainforest within its boundaries - the other being Rio de Janeiro. Only 12 kilometres from the city, this lush 164-hectare reserve contains more species of trees than the entire North American continent.

Trek through the jungle via well-marked paths and look out for exotic birds, butterflies, monkeys, squirrels and flying lemurs, as well as unique plantlife like the insect-eating pitcher plant. Or hike up Bukit Timah Hill at the nucleus of the reserve - Singapore's highest point at 164 metres above sea level.

Tel :(65) 6468 5736,

Getting There
Take the MRT to Newton Station (NS21), then take SMRT Bus 171