They say the best things in life are free, and we couldn’t agree more, especially when it comes to activities for the whole family!
Discover more about Singapore’s culture and heritage with your children or reminisce the olden days with your parents with free admission for Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents (PRs) to the National Heritage Board’s national museums and heritage institutions all year round.
Here are some free museums in Singapore to visit with your whole family:
National Museum of Singapore
One of the nation’s oldest museums, the National Museum of Singapore seeks to inspire visitors with stories of Singapore and the world. There are many exhibitions in the museum, with permanent exhibits that take you across time, as well as special exhibits that run for a limited time only. It’s also one of the free museums in Singapore that have programmes for children to keep them entertained while learning more about the country.
Address: 93 Stamford Road, Singapore 178897
Contact no: +65 6332 3659
Website: www.nhb.gov.sg/nationalmuseum
Facebook page: National Museum of Singapore
Instagram page: natmuseum_sg
Opening hours:
Monday – Sunday, 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
National Gallery Singapore
The National Gallery Singapore is a progressive art museum that oversees the world’s largest public collection of Singapore and Southeast Asian modern art. There are plenty of artworks on display, and you can even plan your art journey according to your interests. Your little ones won’t be left out either, as there are 9 interactive exhibitions for them to explore and move about.
Address: 1 St Andrew’s Rd, Singapore 178957
Contact no: +65 6271 7000
Website: www.nationalgallery.sg
Facebook page: National Gallery Singapore
Instagram page: nationalgallerysingapore
Opening hours:
Monday – Sunday, 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Singapore Art Museum
Singapore Art Museum is the first art museum in Singapore, presenting contemporary art from a Southeast Asian perspective with the aim of inspiring humane and sustainable futures through transformative, thought-provoking and meaningful everyday encounters with art of our times. Different exhibitions and events are held throughout the year, so it’s a place you can visit over and over again without getting bored.
Address: 39 Keppel Rd, #01-02 Tanjong Pagar Distripark, Singapore 089065
Website: www.singaporeartmuseum.sg
Facebook page: Singapore Art Museum
Instagram page: singaporeartmuseum
Opening hours:
Monday – Sunday, 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Asian Civilisations Museum
Get to know your roots and discover the rich artistic heritage of Asia at the Asian Civilisations Museum. There are many galleries in here that range from the Tang Shipwreck, to galleries that showcase the different faiths and beliefs in Asia. The third floor of the museum focuses on decorative art, with amazing exhibits celebrating Asian aesthetics and craftsmanship.
Address: 1 Empress Place, Singapore, Singapore
Contact no: +65 6332 7798
Website: www.nhb.gov.sg/acm
Facebook page: ACM (Asian Civilisations Museum)
Instagram page: acm_sg
Opening hours:
Monday – Sunday, 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Indian Heritage Centre
Gain an appreciation of Indian heritage, arts and culture at the Indian Heritage Centre. There are five permanent galleries, a museum shop and activity spaces in this four-story iconic building. There are some programmes for ‘Little Adventurers’ held during the year, so do check their events calendar for more details to keep your little ones entertained.
Address: 5 Campbell Lane, Singapore 209924
Contact no: +65 6291 1601
Website: www.indianheritage.gov.sg
Facebook page: Indian Heritage Centre
Instagram page: indianheritage_sg
Opening hours:
Tuesday – Sunday, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Closed on Monday
Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall
Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall pays tribute to the vital role played by Singapore and Nanyang in the 1911 Revolution, shedding light on the lesser-known details of their involvement. It showcases how the 1911 Revolution has left its lasting imprint on Singapore, especially in the areas of education, print media and economic contributions. It features artefacts contributed by the community and new multimedia features such as hologram projection and 3D mapping projection to keep things interesting for visitors.
Address: 12 Tai Gin Road, Singapore 327874
Contact no: +65 6256 7377
Website: www.sysnmh.org.sg
Facebook page: Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall ???-????????
Instagram page: sysnmh
Opening hours:
Tuesday – Sunday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Closed on Monday
Former Ford Factory
To discover the history of how Singapore survived the World War II, head over to the Former Ford Factory which was restored by the National Archives of Singapore. It houses a World War II exhibition that you can explore with your family to learn about the Japanese Occupation and the impact of the war on the people in Singapore. Learning resources are available on their website for children and secondary school students for a more interactive experience for them!
Address: 351 Upper Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 588192
Website: corporate.nas.gov.sg/former-ford-factory/overview
Opening hours:
Tuesday – Sunday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Closed on Monday