Museums in Singapore
Singapore · 4 museums
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World Museum Guide covers 4 museums in Singapore, Singapore — led by ArtScience Museum, Asian Civilisations Museum, National Gallery Singapore — with verified admission prices, opening hours, and highlights for each. 2 offer free standard admission.
Top museums in Singapore
- 1. ArtScience Museum · 2 hours
- 2. Asian Civilisations Museum · 2 hours
- 3. National Gallery Singapore · 2–3 hours
- 4. National Museum of Singapore · 2 hours
ArtScience Museum
Designed by Moshe Safdie, the ArtScience Museum opened in 2011 as part of the Marina Bay Sands integrated resort. Its ten curving 'petals' channel rainwater into a central reflecting pool.
⏱ 2 hours
Asian Civilisations Museum
The Asian Civilisations Museum sits in the Empress Place Building, a 19th-century neoclassical landmark on the north bank of the Singapore River. Founded in 1997, it is the only museum in the region devoted to exploring the rich artistic heritage of Asia, especially the ancestral cultures of Singaporeans.
⏱ 2 hours
National Gallery Singapore
National Gallery Singapore opened in 2015 inside the former Supreme Court and City Hall buildings, unified beneath a sculptural wave-like glass and steel canopy designed by studioMilou and CPG Consultants.
⏱ 2–3 hours
National Museum of Singapore
Singapore's oldest museum — a neoclassical building telling the story of the island nation through the Singapore History Gallery and immersive Story of the Forest digital installation.
⏱ 2 hours