For Families Places Exhibitions

'Monument-al' Memories

by National Museum of Singapore

It is a blast from the past, with historical scenes of the museum waiting to be discovered.

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11 May - 24 May

10am to 6.30pm

Glass Atrium

Free for all

Picture yourself at the National Museum of Singapore, back in the days when it was known as the Raffles Library and Museum and subsequently the National Museum. What was in the museum back then? What did the building and its surroundings look like?

Uncover and “relive” some of the museum’s past scenes and memories by posing against backdrops inspired by historical photographs!

National Museum of Singapore

The National Museum of Singapore (NMS) is the nation's oldest museum. Inside its 19th-century colonial exterior, the museum uses cutting-edge technology to present the nation’s legacy and development with its galleries highlighting fresh perspectives of the Singapore story. As a cultural and architectural landmark in Singapore, NMS also hosts innovative activities and events all year round.

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