The National Museum of Singapore has a history of over 120 years and is the largest and oldest museum in Singapore, yet it embodies the young and innovative spirit of the nation. The museum is designed to be accessible to the general public, and it now tells the history of Singapore in the most advanced and colorful ways, redefining the traditional concept of a museum. In addition to hosting various exhibitions and displaying artifacts.
The second Red Dot Design Museum in the world, often gathering top designers and filled with artistic atmosphere, making it a perfect spot for street photography! The Red Dot Museum shop at the entrance sells some creative and high-quality items, where young people pursuing art and culture can find things they like.
Chinatown Heritage Centre
The Chinatown Heritage Centre is a refurbished three-story shophouse. It feels like stepping into a time tunnel, where you can vividly understand the lives and hardships of early Chinese immigrants through various exhibits and oral histories in the heritage centre.
This top-notch art museum houses the world's largest collection of contemporary and modern Southeast Asian artworks. Opened in 1996, the Singapore Art Museum is a leader in showcasing both local and international art, presenting cutting-edge and avant-garde pieces.
ArtScience Museum
It is another iconic building in Marina Bay, known as the 'Welcoming Hand of Singapore.' The building features a total of 10 'fingers,' each designed to represent different gallery spaces. Light enters through the 'fingertip' skylights, illuminating the magnificent curved interior walls.
The Malay Heritage Centre was once the Sultan’s Palace and is now a cultural centre that showcases the culture and heritage of Singapore's Malay community through artifacts and dioramas.
