Museums in Singapore

Every museum in Singapore with its official website, plus a live look at what is running today and what is coming up — pulled from each museum’s own programme. Updated daily.

Click a museum name to visit its site · activities show whether they are on today or upcoming.

AllAsian Civilisations MuseumNational Museum of SingaporePeranakan MuseumNational Gallery SingaporeSingapore Art Museum (SAM)Children’s Museum SingaporeLee Kong Chian Natural History MuseumScience Centre SingaporeSingapore Discovery CentreIndian Heritage CentreMalay Heritage CentreSun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial HallMadame Tussauds SingaporeRed Dot Design MuseumBuddha Tooth Relic Temple & MuseumSingapore City Gallery (URA)Museum of Ice Cream Singapore
Culture

Asian Civilisations Museum

Empress Place, Civic District

Traces the diverse cultures of Asia through its pan-Asian collections and thematic galleries.

nhb.gov.sg/acm ↗
Today29 Aug – 28 Sept
Exhibitions
History

National Museum of Singapore

Stamford Road, City Hall

The nation's oldest museum, telling the story of Singapore from the 14th century to today.

nhb.gov.sg/nationalmuseum ↗
Today29 Aug – 28 Sept
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Culture

Peranakan Museum

Armenian Street, City Hall

Explores the vibrant Peranakan culture and its distinctive art, fashion and cuisine.

peranakanmuseum.org.sg ↗
Today29 Aug – 28 Sept
Museum Map
Art

National Gallery Singapore

City Hall / Supreme Court, Civic District

Southeast Asia’s largest visual arts institution, housing Singapore and regional modern art.

nationalgallery.sg ↗
Today29 Aug – 28 Sept
Learn more.
Art

Singapore Art Museum (SAM)

Tanjong Pagar Distripark

Contemporary art museum championing Southeast Asian artists and new media.

singaporeartmuseum.sg ↗
Today29 Aug – 28 Sept
Think! Contemporary
Family

Children’s Museum Singapore

Fort Canning Park

Immersive, hands-on galleries designed for children aged 12 and under.

nhb.gov.sg/childrensmuseum ↗
Today29 Aug – 28 Sept
Activities and Events
Science

ArtScience Museum

Marina Bay Sands

Iconic lotus-shaped museum at Marina Bay Sands with immersive art-and-science exhibitions.

marinabaysands.com/museum.html ↗
No live programme detected right now.
Science

Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum

National University of Singapore

NUS natural history museum showcasing Southeast Asian biodiversity and dinosaur fossils.

lkcnhm.nus.edu.sg ↗
No live programme detected right now.
Science

Science Centre Singapore

Jurong East

Hands-on science centre and kidsSTOP, with planetarium and Omni Theatre.

science.edu.sg ↗
Today29 Aug – 28 Sept
Exhibition
History

Singapore Discovery Centre

Upper Jurong Road

Interactive exhibits on Singapore’s defence and security history.

sdc.com.sg ↗
Today29 Aug – 28 Sept
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Culture

Indian Heritage Centre

Serangoon Road, Little India

Celebrates the history and cultures of the Indian community in Singapore.

nhb.gov.sg/indianheritagecentre ↗
Today29 Aug – 28 Sept
Youth Panel
Culture

Malay Heritage Centre

Kampong Glam

Showcases Malay heritage, history and culture in the historic Istana Kampong Gelam.

malayheritage.org.sg ↗
Today29 Aug – 28 Sept
Explore our Permanent Galleries
History

Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall

Balestier Road

Historic villa dedicated to Dr Sun Yat Sen and the Chinese diaspora in Southeast Asia.

sysnmh.org.sg ↗
Today29 Aug – 28 Sept
School Visits
History

The Battle Box

Fort Canning Park

The WWII underground command centre where the decision to surrender Singapore was made.

battlebox.com.sg ↗
No live programme detected right now.
Specialty

Madame Tussauds Singapore

Sentosa, Imbiah Lookout

Wax museum with celebrities, history figures and a Jumanji 4D experience.

madametussauds.com/singapore/ ↗
Today29 Aug – 28 Sept
SG Culture Pass
Art

Red Dot Design Museum

Marina Bay

Museum of contemporary design showcasing award-winning Red Dot product designs.

museum.red-dot.sg ↗
No live programme detected right now.
Culture

Buddha Tooth Relic Temple & Museum

Chinatown

Tang-style temple and museum housing a sacred Buddha tooth relic.

btrts.org.sg ↗
Today29 Aug – 28 Sept
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History

Singapore City Gallery (URA)

The URA Centre, Maxwell Road

Urban planning gallery with interactive models of Singapore’s past, present and future.

ura.gov.sg ↗
Today29 Aug – 28 Sept
Land Sales
Specialty

Museum of Ice Cream Singapore

Loewen Road, Dempsey

Playful, colourful interactive experience with themed rooms and sweet treats.

museumoficecream.com/singapore ↗
Today29 Aug – 28 Sept
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