South East Asian Trips

The Singapore History Museum, originally opened in 1887, is an architectural gem with each of its two levels reflecting a different order of Greek classical architecture. Of particular note are the three-dimensional reconstructions of historical scenes and events tracing Singapore's development from a sleepy fishing village to the present day metropolis. Another exhibit shows the world of a wealthy Straits Chinese family at the turn of the century, complete with elaborate Peranakan furnishings and finery. The Children's Discovery Gallery is another compelling attraction, with interactive exhibits designed to explain Singapore's cultural heritage, visual and per forming arts. In addition to the Singapore History Museum, Singapore offers a number of museums with specific themes.

The Singapore history Museum showcases some interesting artifacts, dioramas and 3D shows depicting the cultural past, racial diversity and religious intermingling of Singapore. Also find some attractive Javanese gold jewelry of the 14th century that is testimony to a pre-colonial past. The 'Tales of the Night' tour is an apt tribute to the ghostly residents of the museum. Singapore has a glorious history and it has experienced the influence of many a civilizations, cultures and people of different races and society. The lost history of the ancient Singapore has been kept preserved in many of the museums and exhibition centers of Singapore. The museum is dedicated to the nation to showcase its vast and rich cultural heritage.

Exhibits at the Museum: Ornamental and useful Pewter items Distinctive Feature: The Royal Selangor Pewter Museum is the first museum in the world, exhibiting 800 pewter items and pewter-making tools. The Singapore Historical Museum is truly a national pride for all Singaporeans. The museum has a lot of historical, cultural and archaeological information depicting the rich and glorious history of the country. The place is visited by numerous historians and scholars from various colleges and historical research centers of the world. If you have the passion and curiosity to know the facts and learn the vast historical back ground of the country, this is the place for you. Do not miss to pay a visit to the Singapore Historical Museum while you are in Singapore. This is the ultimate place to satisfy your thirst for knowledge and information about the history of the place.

Tourist Information :

Location: Royal Selangor Pewter Museum,

3A River Valley Road

01-01 Clarke Quay

Singapore.

Telephone No : (65) 6268 9600

Fax No : (65) 6268 6300

E-mail : rsspore@singnet.com.sg

Opening Hours: 9.00a.m.to 9.00pm ( Daily )

Admission Fee : S$2 per person

Approx Tour Time: 30 minutes

How to Reach

By MRT - First take the North-East line and get down at the Clark Quay station. By Bus - From the Scotts Road board the bus no.54 or you can also take 32 and 195 from the City Hall MRT Station. Taxi: Taxis services are also available to the museum.