Established in the year 1887, the National Museum of Singapore is the country’s oldest museum but it boasts a youthful and novel attitude as it had evolved with the times to accommodate modern technology in its exhibition styles.

The facility is home to eleven ‘National Treasures’ and its creative soul is showcased in the innovative methods used in exhibiting history. So much so that it makes history seem the most interesting subject on earth.

Being an iconic structure, both as architectural and cultural, the Museum is one of the most happening places in this vibrant city. The venue is host to some of the most lively events and festivals all year round. These include the popular Night Festival, film screenings and art performances. Visitors can also experience some of the special exhibitions at this venue and also the special events being held regularly.

The Museum’s unique architectural design is a blend of the old and the new. The original structure, which was initiated in 1887 has now been complemented with various additions making the whole structure an elegant neo-classical. With the new additions the Museum boasts a square area of 18,400 metres.

The National Museum has several permanent exhibitions and a couple of special exhibitions. The permanent exhibitions can be viewed at the Singapore History Gallery where the country’s history dating as far back as the 14th Century and as modern as the modern period is on display here. The Singapore Living Galleries come in various forms: Film and Wayang, Photography, Food and Fashion. Each of these is an installation to showcase the creativity of the city’s society: theme songs from movies, opera costumes, old photographs, family portraits, street food, the diversity of the cultures, the changing roles of the people of the country, different styles of fabric and fashion.

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