P. 2 P. 3 Introducing the Hello! Museum Roundtable Singapore has a whole bunch of museums you might not have heard The Museum Roundtable (MR) is a network formed by of and that’s one of the things we the National Heritage Board to support Singapore’s museum-going culture. We believe in the development hope to change with this guide. of a museum community which includes audience, museum practitioners and emerging professionals. We focus on supporting the training of people who work in We’ve featured the (over 50) museums and connecting our members to encourage members of Singapore’s Museum discussion, collaboration and partnership. Roundtable and also what you Our members comprise over 50 public and private can get up to in and around them. museums and galleries spanning the subjects of history and culture, art and design, defence and technology In doing so, we hope to help you and natural science. With them, we hope to build a ILoveMuseums plan a great day out that includes community that champions the role and importance of museums in society. a museum, perhaps even one that you’ve never visited before. Go on, they might surprise you. International Museum Day #museumday “Museums are important means of cultural exchange, enrichment of cultures and development of mutual understanding, cooperation and peace among peoples.” — International Council of Museums (ICOM) On (and around) 18 May each year, the world museum community commemorates International Museum Day (IMD), established in 1977 to spread the word about the icom.museum role of museums in society. Be a part of the celebrations – look out for local IMD events, head to a museum to relax, learn and explore. P. 4 P. 5 Dos & Dont's At The Museum DO NOT TAKE DO NOT LITTER SEEK INSPIRATION MIND YOUR STEP HOME ANY ARTWORK IN THE MUSEUM BRING YOUR FRIENDS, EXPLORE (MOST OF) CHECK YOUR VISIT THE MUSEUMS MORE NOT DURIANS, THE ART WITH YOUR EYES, SURROUNDINGS BEFORE THAN ONCE AS THERE’S SO INTO THE MUSEUMS NOT HANDS TAKING A SELFIE. NO FLASH MUCH TO TAKE IN, ONE TRIP PHOTOGRAPHY PLEASE! ISN’T ENOUGH P. 6 P. 7 Table of Contents ↘ CENTRAL ↘ SOUTH P. 9 The Grand Dame P. 46 Relax, Unwind Raffles Place → City Hall Bayfront → Marina Bay → Marina South Pier → HarbourFront P. 12 Asian Civilisations Museum P. 13 National Gallery Singapore P. 50 Red Dot Design Museum P. 14 Civil Defence Heritage Gallery P. 51 ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands P. 52 Sustainable Singapore Gallery @ Marina Barrage P. 15 Singapore Museum Mile P. 53 Singapore Maritime Gallery Dhoby Ghaut → City Hall → Bras Basah P. 54 Fort Siloso P. 18 Istana Heritage Gallery P. 19 National Museum of Singapore P. 20 Peranakan Museum ↘ WEST P. 21 Singapore Philatelic Museum P. 55 Verdant Voyages P. 22 Battlebox Commonwealth → Kent Ridge → Hillview P. 23 Don’t Say ‘Bojio’! P. 58 MOE Heritage Centre P. 59 Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum Bugis → Bras Basah → City Hall P. 60 NUS Museum P. 26 Singapore Art Museum, SAM at 8Q P. 61 Former Ford Factory P. 27 MINT Museum of Toys P. 28 National Library, Singapore P. 62 The Modernist Concrete Joo Koon → Pioneer → P. 29 Sugar, Spice & Everything Nice! Choa Chu Kang → Jurong East Little India → Bugis P. 66 S'pore Discovery Centre P. 32 Indian Heritage Centre P. 67 Chinese Heritage Centre P. 33 Malay Heritage Centre P. 68 Home Team Gallery P. 69 Science Centre Singapore P. 34 Quintessentially Rustic Clarke Quay → Chinatown → Outram Park → Telok Ayer ↘ NORTH P. 38 STPI – Creative Workshop & Gallery P. 70 A Town Of Beginnings P. 39 Chinatown Heritage Centre Novena → Toa Payoh P. 40 Gan Heritage Centre P. 74 Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall P. 41 The SGH Museum P. 75 Police Heritage Centre P. 42 NUS Baba House P. 76 Tan Tock Seng Hospital Heritage Museum P. 43 Singapore City Gallery P. 77 IRAS Gallery P. 44 Singapore Musical Box Museum P. 45 Fuk Tak Chi Museum P. 8 P. 9 CENTRAL ↘ NORTH The Grand Dame P. 78 Sustainable Serenity • Buangkok → Bishan → Eunos Raffles Place → City Hall P. 82 Woodbridge Museum There’s something special about the P. 83 BCA Gallery (Blk G) Civic District. It’s a place where our P. 84 Republic of Singapore Air Force Museum colonial past meets the contemporary, as seen in the adaptive reuse of former government buildings synonymous ↘ EAST with Singapore’s road to independence, P. 85 The Kampong Spirit reborn in this thriving arts precinct. Make Macpherson → Eunos → Paya Lebar → Stadium time for culture at the National Gallery Singapore and Asian Civilisations P. 88 Art Retreat P. 89 The Intan Museum or pause for reflection at P. 90 Eurasian Heritage Centre landmarks dedicated to the war dead. P. 91 Singapore Sports Museum You’re in a living museum, walk the precinct, marvel at its architecture and P. 92 Seas The Day take in the spirited heart and history that Tanah Merah → Expo our city has to offer. P. 96 Republic of Singapore Navy Museum P. 97 NEWater Visitor Centre ↘ GLOSSARY P. 98 Find Your Museum! P. 100 Museums By Interests P. 102 Digital Map Night View of the Singapore Skyline P. 10 P. 11 MUSEUMS AREA HIGHLIGHTS Asian Civilisations Museum Civil Defence Heritage Gallery Esplanade Park 1 Empress Pl, S(179555) 62 Hill St, S(179367) Along Connaught Dr, S(179682) www.nparks.gov.sg/gardens-parks-and-nature/ National Gallery Singapore parks-and-nature-reserves/esplanade-park 1 St Andrew’s Rd, S(178957) Take a pause by the Lim Bo Seng Memorial and the Cenotaph, built to honour the sacrifices made by the brave soldiers during the World EXPLORE Wars. Architecture buffs, be sure not to miss the Victorian-styled Tan Kim Seng Fountain! Clifford Pier The Arts House 80 Collyer Quay, S(049326) 1 Old Parliament Ln, S(179429) www.fullertonhotels.com/the- www.theartshouse.sg fullerton-bay-hotel/the-clifford- pier.html Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay Fullerton Hotel 1 Esplanade Dr, S(038981) 1 Fullerton Rd, S(049213) www. esplanade.com www. thefullertonheritage.com Peninsular Plaza Armenian Church (Little Burma) 60 Hill St, S(179366) 111 North Bridge Rd, S(179098) www. armeniansinasia.org Cavenagh Bridge 1 Fullerton Sq, S(049178) P. 12 P. 13 Asian Civilisations Museum Hours National Gallery Museum Hours 10am ~ 7pm (Sat-Thu) 10am ~ 7pm (Sat–Thu) Museum 10am ~ 9pm (Fri) Singapore 10am ~ 9pm (Fri) 1 Empress Pl, S(179555) 1 St Andrew’s Rd, S(178957) Nearest MRT Station Nearest MRT Station Raffles Place City Hall Admission Wander the Asian Civilisations Museum Admission National Gallery Singapore is a visual arts Charges apply for and explore art from the cultures that Charges apply for institution which oversees the largest public foreign visitors have populated Singapore. The museum foreign visitors collection of modern art of Singapore and presents centuries of fascinating Asian art, Southeast Asia. Situated in the heart of the Admission charges Charges apply for all may vary during culture, and heritage across themes of Trade on special exhibitions Civic District, the Gallery is housed in two special exhibitions and the Maritime Silk Routes, Faith and national monuments—City Hall and Former Belief, and Materials and Design. Special Court—that have been beautifully restored exhibitions bring magnificent objects and transformed into this exciting venue. It from around the world to local audiences. also houses a design gift shop, acclaimed Signature programmes like ACM After Dark, restaurants and even a rooftop bar with an Saturdays@ACM, and Lunchtime Concerts excellent view of the Padang - oh and did encourage visitors to connect more closely we mention some beautiful sunsets! with culture and the arts. → 6271 7000 → 6332 7798 → www.nationalgallery.sg → www.acm.org.sg ↑ Mounted Incense Burner assembled in Europe, 18th Century Don't Miss These Exhibitions! Image on Left: Try This! Georgette Chen. Self- Portrait. C. 1946. Oil on Join us on the last Saturday of canvas. 22.5 x 17.5 cm. Gift every month for Saturdays@ACM, of Lee Foundation. a thematic fun-filled day with plenty of activities for the family! Image on Right: Raden Saleh. Boschbrand Explore the wonders of Asian (Forest Fire). 1849. Oil on art and folklore through creative Siapa Nama Kamu? Between Declarations canvas. 300 x 396 cm. hands-on workshops, interactive Art in Singapore since & Dreams: Art of This work of art has been performances and storytelling at the 19th Century Southeast Asia since adopted by Yong Hon the museum's galleries. the 19th Century Kong Foundation. P. 14 P. 15 CENTRAL Civil Defence Museum Hours 10am ~ 5pm (Tue–Sun & PH) Singapore Heritage Gallery Closed on Mon 62 Hill St, S(179367) • Nearest MRT Station Museum Mile Dhoby Ghaut → City Hall Bras Basah City Hall / Clarke Quay So named for the Indian laundrymen (dhobis) who once did their laundry at a river nearby, Dhoby Ghaut is the veritable heart of our unofficial museum mile. The National Museum of Singapore, Peranakan Museum, Singapore Philatelic Museum and Istana Heritage Gallery are within a stone’s throw, while historic Fort Canning Park, once the palatial digs of 14th century kings, is also home to the Battlebox. Admission Find the Civil Defence Heritage Gallery Free at Singapore’s oldest fire station – the Central Fire Station, which is still active For group visits, please today. The Central Fire Station began apply through website. its operations in 1909 and was gazetted as a National Monument in 1998. Its distinctive red-and-white striped façade makes it a popular Instagram spot. Pay a visit and be rewarded with sights of antique fire engines and interactive learning stations that kids will love.