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Battlebox
2,451 reviews
#1 of 137 Museums in Singapore
"Very Excite Every Minute For Who love
Military History
in One Of Famous Battle Field.All Information is Great.Our Tour Guide [Sorry I Forget Her name] She Very Fantastic Knowledgeable ,informative."
"Matthew gave us a wonderful running commentary of each area and this along with room dioramas, short
films
and printed documents on the walls made for a very informative and humbling insight into what went on unde..."
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The Intan
570 reviews
#2 of 137 Museums in Singapore
"The homeowner: Alvin provides a delightful insight into Peranakan history in his fascinating house, which is a
treasure trove
of eclectic Peranakan treasures that he has collected over the years."
"What makes this a truly wonderful visit is Alvin's authentic passion and appreciation of the Peranakan culture and his warm hospitality and generosity in welcoming
visitors
into his home that doubles-up as a museum."
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Supertree Grove
5,972 reviews
#3 of 137 Museums in Singapore
"A magnificent union of organic beauty and man-made engineering, these trees house
plants
of all varieties including ferns, vines and orchids, in addition to accommodating an observation deck, and a bar and restaur..."
"Lovely viewing by day in a lush, green landscape, but really comes to life at night - views from the Skyway at dusk are just beautiful, and the free
Garden Rhapsody
light & music show is brilliant!"
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Chinatown Heritage Centre
1,099 reviews
#4 of 137 Museums in Singapore
"... look but 3 hour later we walked out from what was a fascinating historical tour through the Chinese
history
of migration to Singapore Well presented and informative you see how they lived and worked Highly rec..."
"This
museum
is an amazing history of life of the poorer classes in Singapore, in the time from early colonisation up to around WWll, The
museum
is set in a traditional shophouse, which as well as the owner, also h..."
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Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum
6,427 reviews
#5 of 137 Museums in Singapore
"The
architecture
is amazing and the fine detail and extravagance of this temple is a great symbol of the dedication they have to their religion As a Christian it was certainly a worthwhile experience to witness th..."
"It is one of the holiest Buddhist temples in Singapore with a great hall for ceremonies and a museum with a great collection of artifacts as well as a great collection of wax
statues
of the main Buddhist high prie..."
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National Museum of Singapore
2,814 reviews
#6 of 137 Museums in Singapore
"Beautiful
museum
, elegant colonial building dating from 1887, 50th year of Queen Victoria’s reign in neo-Palladian style, contrasted with light and airy modern addition plus subterranean exhibition spaces carved f..."
"What an amazing building and museum, well laid out it set out the history and
culture
of Singapore in a fantastic and colourful manner, well worth taking the time to explore."
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Singapore City Gallery
512 reviews
#7 of 137 Museums in Singapore
"This is a free city planning
museum
next to the Maxwell Center Food Stalls and is an excellent Introduction to Singapore in the heart of Chinatown."
"If you are into
urban planning
, maps, models or how a city can develop, or even if you’re not, the Singapore City Gallery is a very well done space."
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Asian Civilisations Museum
2,191 reviews
#8 of 137 Museums in Singapore
"One of the best
museums
I have visited- recently revamped into Themed sections with a variety of tours We went on the Highlights tour - excellent Highly recommended"
"The Asian Civilisation
Museum
(ACM), located near Clarke Quay, is dedicated to exploring the rich artistic heritage of Asia and gives great insight into life before the 20th century."
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The Changi Museum
2,051 reviews
#9 of 137 Museums in Singapore
"The audio guide is informative and interesting and the personal
stories
that are included bring the exhibits to life."
"If you have the lightest interest in the
war history
of the island ... Go..."
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National Gallery Singapore
1,274 reviews
#10 of 137 Museums in Singapore
"The art collections are also very interesting, as we saw there classic Chinese, Malay and Singapore art, modern
Asian art
, together with an extended collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist from Orsay Mu..."
"A beautifully kept museum/gallery well worth a visit especially to view
local artists
work, at the time of our visit there was an exhibition of Lim Cheng Hoe's work, a water colourist depicting local landscapes."
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Peranakan Museum
1,237 reviews
#11 of 137 Museums in Singapore
"Large group of Raffles City Rotary club members and visiting rotarians asean were taken on a conducted tour of this wonderful collection of Peranakan artifacts showcasing the
culture
and history of this unique sou..."
"I highly recommend taking the guided tour - it is one of the best
museum
tours I have ever been on, as it was engaging, informative, and insightful."
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ION Orchard
1,021 reviews
#12 of 137 Museums in Singapore
"Excellent
shopping Centre
in the heart of Orchard Road, so many different variety of shops to choose from."
"... a 30-minute overview of the history, architecture, and art exhibits in the mall, we went to the
Food Hall
where we were given FREE SAMPLES of Ya Kun Kaya Toast, Prawn Noodles, Hainanese Chicken Rice, Ginseng, ..."
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Singapore Philatelic Museum
246 reviews
#13 of 137 Museums in Singapore
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Science Centre Singapore
768 reviews
#14 of 137 Museums in Singapore
"Very engaging, insightful and fascinating displays and shows, a
great place for kids
(and adults!) to learn and still have fun."
"There's Light Fantastic Mirror Maze, Laser Maze, fascinating butterfly display, science
exhibits
to tickle your interest."
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Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum
142 reviews
#15 of 137 Museums in Singapore
"The Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum (LKCNHM) offers you an amazing tour throughout Natural History, demonstrating how life evolved in our planet with its vast
collection
of artifacts and specimens."
"Upstairs is an exhibition focusing on the museum's
heritage
and a very interesting time line exhibit presenting anecdotes and information about key events and contributors in the development of natural history stu..."
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ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands
1,648 reviews
#16 of 137 Museums in Singapore
"There are exhibitions, events, performances and educational activities here, the
Museum
explores creative processes at the heart of art,science,technology and culture and their far- reaching influence in the world..."
"Visited with partner last week (we are both mid 30s) The museum itself is a quirky lotus shape, which you can’t miss as part of the iconic
Marina Bay Sands
skyline."
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Former Ford Factory
57 reviews
#17 of 137 Museums in Singapore
"It's a little bit of a journey out of the city, but the trip is also interesting on the bus through the hillside suburbs - can be mixed into to a day of hiking up Bukit Timah - this
museum
is an excellent place to..."
"Very interesting museum, loads of interesting material which was very well presented and lots of good
films
to watch as a living history of a critical time in Singapore’s history."
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Surviving the Japanese Occupation: War and Its Legacies
176 reviews
#18 of 137 Museums in Singapore
"The site has been converted to an excellent interactive
museum
which covers the lead up to Japan entering the war and the battle for and the occupation of Singapore."
"Most history books and
museums
are all about the "good" and "bad" guys, but if you study history deeply you know there are always two sides of a case."
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Indian Heritage Centre
126 reviews
#19 of 137 Museums in Singapore
"Illustrating heritage and history, this
museum
provides a lens into the life of one of the main ethnicities of Singapore, as well as life here during the 19th and 20th century."
"The ground floor had seven paintings
on display
by Kumuda Krovvidi, a contemporary artist from Mumbai now living in Singapore, and the other is Shivali Mathur - beautiful contemporary Indian folk art painters."
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Singapore Art Museum
517 reviews
#20 of 137 Museums in Singapore
"... the museum It was so,good so informative and educational explaining different exhibits and the history of different eras It such a
beautiful building
and worth some time out from the busyiness of shops markets"
"I hope the
museum
will consider to host more activities for the visitors to interact with the artists to understand the thought and processes in their art productions."
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Reflections at Bukit Chandu
89 reviews
#21 of 137 Museums in Singapore
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Malay Heritage Centre
171 reviews
#22 of 137 Museums in Singapore
"Designed by George Drumgold Coleman, a talented Irish architect, this Palladian architecture-styled building has won many accolades in the past including the prestigious
Urban Redevelopment
Authority Architectural..."
"One can trace the history of the Malay influence from the historic port town, view
exhibits
of the long-standing maritime trade and socio-cultural connections of the region, and see photographs of notable individu..."
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UOB
115 reviews
#23 of 137 Museums in Singapore
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Singapore Musical Box Museum
37 reviews
#24 of 137 Museums in Singapore
"The
museum
is beautiful Telok Ayer, surrounded by beautiful peranakan houses and temples, where you can also enjoy some lunch or tea."
"But this private
museum
is definitely worth a visit, particularly for its friendly and knowledgeable guide."
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Mint Museum of Toys
268 reviews
#25 of 137 Museums in Singapore
"The collection definitely
brings back childhood memories
- we were three this time, aged 39, 50 and 62 and each had our moments of delight recalling toys we had played with or coveted in our youth."
"The museum houses toys and other
memorabilia
from all over the world, collected across the years."
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Ode To Art
44 reviews
#26 of 137 Museums in Singapore
"Free entry - so pop in and see what is
on display
."
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Air Force Museum
64 reviews
#27 of 137 Museums in Singapore
"This
Museum
is something that all Singaporeans should be proud of and well worth a visit by lay persons and enthusiasts alike."
"Well worth a visit if you're into aviation and military
history
."
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Hill Street Building
66 reviews
#28 of 137 Museums in Singapore
"This is anothe
National monument
of Singapore, and this neo-classic colourful building was ironically a police station as well as Singapore first jail!"
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The Bubble Tea Factory
19 reviews
#29 of 137 Museums in Singapore
"Great for a family time if you are in town to see why Singaporeans love our bubble tea that it even has its own interactive
museum
-like concept.It is instagram worthy as well if you want to add some colour to your..."
"I also am really impressed by the system of timed entries - it really helps to control the flow of
visitors
in the museum so you are really able to get photos in the areas without so many people photo-bombing the..."
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Red Dot Design Museum
235 reviews
#30 of 137 Museums in Singapore
"This very interesting
museum
showcases inventions in different fields from around the world including medical, housing, transport, furniture & even toys!"
"I spent 2 hours here - such wonderful innovation and inter-active
exhibits
exhilarating."
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