Step into pockets of time as you explore museums that hold the past, present and future.
Written by Shanice Ow | Photos by Shanice Ow and Zaira Sabado
Singapore Musical Box Museum
This museum displays antique musical boxes dating back to the 19th and early 20th century. Visitors can learn about the historical background of how Singapore contributed to the development of musical boxes in the 19th century.
Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum
The museum houses numerous historical artefacts that showcase the stories of nature, as well as the growth of Singapore’s landscape. Displayed in the middle of the gallery is a trio of sauropod fossils, which is one of their most wellknown exhibits.
House Of Dreams
Decorated in their iconic vibrant shades of pink, House Of Dreams is a Barbie Exhibition with over 600 Barbie Dolls displayed. They are classified into different categories, such as ‘Fashion Fantasy’, ‘Movie Stars’ etc., representing pop stars, inspirational women and fashion trends from the 80s to our current day.
National Museum Of Singapore
Established in 1849, the National Museum of Singapore holds several permanent exhibitions which showcases Singapore’s history. It also holds special exhibitions for a limited time only, such as ‘Hawkapura: Atmosphere, Character, Flavours’ which celebrates Singapore’s first nomination to United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO)’s Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of Humanity.
Professor Crackitt’s Light Fantastic Mirror Maze
Science Centre Singapore
Science Centre Singapore allows you to participate in short activities such as ‘Professor Crackitt’s Light Fantastic Mirror Maze’, where there are hidden rooms with whimsical displays of light and chromatology. Their exhibitions showcase many scientific facts and hands-on activities, inspiring visitors to imagine a future of science and technology.