Singapore History Museum in Singapore

Singapore is such a place where you can enjoy luxury, peace, excellent food, and also material from your brain. The country has a rich historical tradition which is also interesting. Some of the historical places are there in Singapore after visiting of which you can be really informed about the place.

The Singapore History Museum is located at Stamford Road in Singapore. The eventful history of Singapore can be traced back from the 14th century to the modern day. The historic colonial-style National Museum building is the place where the museum is situated. This was built in the year 1849 after a suggestion by Sir Stamford Raffles. In this museum you can feel the development and rich heritage of Singapore from its beginnings. Singapore starts its journey as a Malay fishing village and now it is world’s busiest port.

Visitors can stroll through the impressive recreation of an early 20th century Peranakan house. The ancestral hall and elaborate bridal chamber are worth seeing. You can also enjoy a high-definition 3-D show organized by the museum. The show is all about the history of Singapore through virtual sets, animation, and historical footage. Some of the other permanent displays include the beautiful Haw Par jade collection which was donated by the famous Aw brothers of Tiger Balm fame. An exhibition on the history of the infamous Chinese secret societies in Singapore is also there which attracts a lot of history lovers. A fascinating collection of natural history drawings by William Farquhar is there. He was the person who worked with the East India Company. Later he became the first British Resident and Commandant to the development of Singapore.

The Singapore History Museum is open on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 5.30 pm. On Wednesday it is open from 9 am to 9 pm. Admission is SGD3 for adults. For children and senior citizen the rate is SGD1.50. Charges for seeing 3-D show are SGD4 for adults and SGD2 for children and seniors citizens.