Singapore is one of South Asia’s vibrant cities where many tourist visit all year around. Being a cosmopolitan hub , Singapore also never fails to entertain its visitors. For those interested in heritage sites in Singapore, a not to miss place will be the National Museum of Singapore, the oldest museum in Singapore its roots go back to 1849 when it functioned as a library in the Singapore institution.

Visitors have a wide range of accommodation options to choose from. Many of the famous hotels are either located in the heart of the city center or at the Marina Bay Sands. One of the highly recommended hotels by past travelers is Sheraton Towers Singapore, the hotel is an ideal place to be spoil yourself with unparalleled luxury in the heart of Singapore.

The National Museum of Singapore is among the four national museums in the country and it’s primary focus is on exhibits related to the history of Singapore. The museum was named as the National Museum of Singapore in 1965. The museum in it’s early years had a large collection of zoological items. It was also famous for its ethnographic collections. Currently though the museum has transferred most of its zoological artifacts to NUS. The museum currently houses eleven precious artifacts.

When the architecture of the building is taken into account , the design follows a Neo – Palladian and Renaissance Style and consists of two rectangular blocks that are set parallel and a Dome at the front of the building.

Being one of the key cultural land marks of Singapore the museum serves as a venue for various festivals throughout the year. There are many film screenings, art installations and notable night festivals that take place at the museum.

Shehera Fioni is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Catalina Forbes. Her content is based on many thrilling escapades offered to travellers across the world. Google+