This blog post is all about museums in Singapore, specifically those located in the heart of the city, known as the Singapore City Centre. Beyond museums, you will also find art galleries as well as religious and cultural heritage halls and hubs. If you would like a comprehensive list of Singapore museums, especially hidden gems beyond the beaten path, you can find a list of 70 museums here!
Please know that several museums and galleries on this list have free (or even paid) admission, but require an online reservation/time slot reservationFeel free to use the table of contents below!
1. The Peranakan Museum
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๐39 Armenian Street
๐๏ธ Open daily 10am-7pm, open until 9pm on Fridays
๐๏ธ S$18 for the All Access Pass
๐๏ธ History & Culture: Ceramics, Fashion, Jewellery, Textiles and more!
The Peranakan Museum is not only unique from the outside, but oh so colorful inside. If you never heard of the Peranakans and their significance in Singapore today, I would recommend this place.
There are two other museums in Singapore that honor Peranakan culture but are located outside the SIngapoe City Centre. Those are the NUS Baba House (near Chinatown) and the Itnan (near the iconic Joo Chiat Road).
2. Armenian Heritage Gallery
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๐60 Hill Street (at the end of Armenian Street)
๐๏ธ Reservations must be done by email ([email protected])
๐๏ธ Free!
๐๏ธ Armenian Communities, History
This Singapore museum details Armenian community artifacts, photos, books and more! It’s actually the first of its kind to have been established in Asia and the only one like it on this list of museums in Singapore City Centre!
3. Asian Civilizations Museum
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๐1 Empress Place
๐๏ธ Open Daily 10am-7pm, open until 9pm on Fridays; last admission 30 mins prior to closing
๐๏ธย S$25 for the All Access Pass, free for kids ages 6 & under
๐๏ธ History & Culture: Religions, Rituals, Trade, Art, Fashion, Jewellery, Textiles
The Asian Civilizations Museum is a deep dive into many facets of ancient cultures across Asia. Tours, lectures, and seminars are also offered. This Singapore Museum is great if you love to get up close with artifacts. There are few museums in Singapore City Centre that focus on true ancient history, so take advantage!
4. Malay Heritage Centre
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๐ 85 Sultan Gate (Kampong Glam)
๐๏ธ Closed until 2026.
๐๏ธ To Be Determined.
๐๏ธ Malay History & Culture
This Singapore museum is currently closed until 2026 for major revamps! The Indian Heritage Centre is currently hosting a Malay History exhibit. You can also check out the Reflections at Bukit Chandu at Kent Ridge Park for WWII history and the Malay Regiment in Singapore. Stay tuned for updates.
5. Kreta Ayer Heritage Gallery
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๐ 28 Kreta Ayer Road (Chinatown)
๐๏ธ Open Tuesday-Sunday 10am-6pm, closed on Mondays & Public Holidays; please read more below.
๐๏ธ Free!
๐๏ธ History & Performing Arts
The Kreta Ayer Heritage Gallery aims to preserve Chinese performing arts/opera house. This Singapore museum also showcases puppetry, tea appreciation, and calligraphy. Kreta Ayer Road played a significant role in Chinatown culture since the early 1900s and today as a hidden cultural gem among the many museums in Singapore City Centre!
Additional closures; during the Singapore school term the Kreta Ayer Heritage Gallery is only open to walk-ins/the public after 4:30pm. If you wish to visit before 4:30pm during school terms, please contact staff via email here. Learn more about the Singapore school year here.
6. Chinatown Heritage Centre
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๐48 Pagoda Street (Chinatown)
๐๏ธ Open daily 10am โ 7pm (last entry at 6pm)
๐๏ธ S$25 for people ages 13-59, S$20 for children ages 3-12 and seniors 60 & up
๐๏ธ Migrant History
This Singapore museum is not only located right within the heart of Chinatown on the stunning Pagoda Street, but better yet, it is built out across three shop houses and spread out across three stories. The Chinatown Heritage Centre is intended to educate guests about life as Chinese settlers and portray what their life is like.
This museum is not to be mixed up with the Chinese Heritage Centre, which is located at Yunnan Park/NTU Campus in Jurong West (northwest Singapore). However, it is worth stumbling into these heritage-based museums in Singapore City Centre.
7. Ying Fo Fui Kun
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๐98 Telok Ayer Street
๐๏ธ Open Monday-Friday 8am-4pm
๐๏ธ Free!
๐๏ธ Chinese Culture
Ying Fo Fui Kun a Hakkan Heritage Centre started as a temple in the 1800s. It is associated with the Hakkan Shuang Long Shan Cemetery located in Commonwealth. The ancestral temple can be visited in Chinatown today and also features a Columbarium niche, and a true hidden gem on this list of museums in Singapore City Centre.
8. Kong Chow Wui Koon
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๐321 New Bridge Road
๐๏ธ Varies by Performances & Events
๐๏ธ Free! (Classes do have associated fees)
๐๏ธ Chinese Culture
Kong Chow Wui Koon, also known as the Kong Chow Cultural Centre, is โthe oldest Chinese clan associationโ founded back in 1840! This living Singapore museum offers a variety of rich Chinese cultural performing arts like Cantonese Opera, Kungfu, as well as traditional dragon and lion dances. There is also a gallery featuring opera clothing displays while outlining the past of the Xinhui people. The gallery is called the Xinhui Clan History Gallery.
9. Serenity Gallery
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๐231 Bain Street #02-85 (inside Bras Basah Complex)
๐๏ธ Open daily 11am-5:30pm
๐๏ธ Free!
๐๏ธ Local Art Gallery
Looking for local art? Serenity Gallery proudly shows stills of Singapore life! Though more of an art gallery rather than a museum, this spot is a hidden gem. The second location can be found inside the Tan Boon Liat Building as well as a third at Cluny Court. If you love art, check out the following art galleries/museums in Singapore City Centre!
10. I.F. Gallery
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๐45 Tras Street
๐๏ธ Open Daily Noon-8:30pm
๐๏ธ Free!
๐๏ธ Art Gallery
I.F. Gallery is a contemporary art gallery that specializes in contemporary Japanese art. They are attempting to proliferate these types of galleries beyond Asia so until then, you have a local spot here in Singapore! There are rotating exhibitions at this art gallery, so be sure to pop into number 10 of museums in Singapore City Centre!
11. ION Art Gallery
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๐2 Orchard Turn: Inside ION Orchard Level 4
๐๏ธ Open daily 10am โ 10pm
๐๏ธ Free!
๐๏ธ Art Gallery
This free art gallery located in an unusual spot, but it is aimed at displaying modern art as well as contemporary design, wether that is paintings or sculptures. ION Art Gallery always has something new, so be sure to stop in while you explore Orchard Road.
12. The Art House
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๐1 Old Parliament Lane
๐๏ธ Open Daily 10am-9pm
๐๏ธ Varies by Exhibit/Show
๐๏ธ Art & Music
This Singapore museum is located inside the former parliament building (since 2004). It hosts a series of rotating exhibits and musical performances. During the Singapore Night to Light Festival, beautiful projections are imposed onto the colonial buildingโs exterior.
13. STPI Creative Workshop and Gallery
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๐41 Robertson Quay (Downtown)
๐๏ธ Open Tuesday-Sunday 10am-7pm, closes at 5pm on Sundays; closed on Mondays (also closed occasionally during the week for new exhibits)
๐๏ธ Free!
๐๏ธ Art Gallery
The STPI Creative Workshop & Gallery is a small but mighty gallery featuring artists from all over the world. This Singapore museum is more than just a gallery, as the title suggests; you are able to see the workspace where the artists bring their creativity to light. For current programs, be sure to check their Instagram!
14. Mulan Gallery
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๐ 36 Armenian St, #01-07 (Downtown)
๐๏ธ Open Tuesday-Saturday 11:30am-18:30pm, closed on Mondays & all Public Holidays
๐๏ธ Prices not listed โ it is best to call or WhatsApp them before your visit about price inquiry.
๐๏ธ Contemporary Fine Art
Featuring ceramics, paintings, and statues, this gallery prides themselves in displaying local artwork that is actually for sale. All details regarding exhibitions and pieces are listed on their website.
15. Cuturi Gallery
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๐61 Aliwal Street
๐๏ธ Open Tuesday-Saturday Noon-7pm
๐๏ธ Unknown Price
๐๏ธ Art Gallery
If you are looking for art, Kampong Glam is full of it! Even beyond the murals, this district is rich in the arts. Cuturi Gallery is not quire a Singapore museum but you will find more than just paintings here. You will also see sculptures, design, and photography.
16. National Gallery Singapore
๐ St. Andrewโs Road (Downtown)
๐๏ธ Open daily 10am-7pm, last admission/last ticket sale at 6:30pm
๐๏ธ S$30 for the All Access Pass; S$25 for Special Exhibit Pas; S$20 for General Admission
๐๏ธ Art Gallery
The National Gallery Singapore offers a variety of temporary exhibits as well as on-going exhibitions. Workshops, classes, and interactive experiences are also offered to kids and adults. It is free to enter if you are here just to take your artsy instagram shots, which is quite nice for museums in Singapore City Centre, I mean look at that photo.
17. The National Museum of Singapore
๐93 Stamford Road (Downtown)
๐๏ธ Open daily 10am-7pm, final ticket sales at 6pm, final entry at 6:30pm
๐๏ธ S$10/pax, free admission for kids aged 6 & under
๐๏ธ Singaporean History, Virtual Gallery, Photography
The National Museum of Singapore is the place to learn about Singaporean history, from ancient eras to contemporary times. Each exhibit hall is interactive and immersive, especially the Story of the Forest virtual gallery (as seen above)! There are temporary exhibits and museum tours are available as well. This Singapore Museum is a must for all history buffs and itโs also great for kids; on the other list of all museums in Singapore, this one is at the top and popular for locals and tourists!
18. The Fort Canning Heritage Gallery
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๐5 Cox Terrace at Fort Canning Park
๐๏ธ Open Daily 10am-6pm (closed on last Monday of the month)
๐๏ธ Free!
๐๏ธ History & Nature
Fort Canning Park offers two free galleries! One is the Fort Canning Heritage Gallery that outlines the hillโs rule by five Malay Kings. Fort Canning Park itself has a number of historical sites throughout the park such as soldiersโ quarters and the Battle Box. These museums in Singapore City Centre are the lesser known parts of Fort Canning Park! Guided tours of Fort Canning are S$10/pax and must be booked 30 days ahead of time here.
19. The Spice Gallery at Fort Canning Park
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๐5 Cox Terrace (Fort Canning Heritage Centre)
๐๏ธ Open daily 7am-7pm (closed on last Tuesday of the month)
๐๏ธ Free!
๐๏ธ Nature & Niche Museums
The Spice Gallery highlights Singaporeโs significance in trade throughout history and also pairs well with the nearby Spice Garden. What makes this museum unique from the rest of the museums in Singapore City Centre is that it is has that historical and real-life living aspect of it. Enjoy the herbs!
20. Battle Box at Fort Canning Park
๐Near Fort Canning Gallery & Hotel Fort Canning
๐๏ธ Open Wednesday-Sunday 10am-7pm with reservation, last entry at 6pm (closed on Mondays & Tuesdays)
๐๏ธ Free with reservation, but enhanced experience costs S$20 for adults, S$15 for kids ages 5 & up, book ahead here.
๐๏ธ History
Want to learn explicitly about World War II in Singapore? Consider making your reservation at the Fort Canning Battle Box, a series of bunkers that depict once lived war-time moments. Though a free museum, you can purchase an enhanced experience that offers more interactive exhibits using modern technology.
If you are still not satisfied with WWII history in SG, there are three other museums in Singapore outside the City Centre to explore: Fort Siloso on Sentosa Island, Reflections at Bukit Chandu, the Former Ford Factory, and Changi Chapel & Museum.
21. Istana Heritage Gallery
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๐35 Orchard Road (at Istana Park)
๐๏ธ Open Thursday-Tuesday 10am-5pm, closed on Wednesdays
๐๏ธ Free!
๐๏ธ Singapore History: Colonialism to Singaporean President
This tiny SG museum gives you a glimpse of the Singaporean Presidentโs residency. The gallery is also surrounded by some enchanting small gardens in true Singapore fashion.
The real Istana is located just up the road between Central Expressway and Mount Emily and if youโre lucky, few real Istana open houses do happen and allow for pax to purchase tickets. This is one of the smallest museums in Singapore City Centre.
22. The Indian Heritage Centre
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๐5 Campbell Lane (Little India)
๐๏ธ Open Tuesday-Sunday 10am-6pm, closed on Mondays
๐๏ธ S$8 for everyone ages 6+
๐๏ธย Indian History & Culture
The Indian Heritage Centre rotates its exhibitions while also offering free guided tours. It offers seasonal happenings during holidays like Diwali/Deepavali and Tamil New Year where workshops, demos, fashion shows, and other activities are put on at this SG museum.
It is also currently hosting a Malaysian history exhibit as the Malay Heritage Centre is closed until 2026 for renovations. These two museums in Singapore City Centre are a total hit – you will like the IHC exterior as well as interior!
23. Buddha Tooth Relic Temple & Museum
๐288 South Bridge Road (Chinatown)
๐๏ธ Open daily 7am-5pm
๐๏ธ Free!
๐๏ธ Buddhism & History
This Chinatown icon is indeed free to visit! You will get to explore the many floors and rooms of this massive temple, to include to rooftop garden and rotating wheel. This SG museum is one of the most immersive! The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple even has a very affordable food court below the main building, so put number 17 of museums in Singapore City Centre. It is just not a visit to Singapore without it.
Please note the dress code requirements here.
24. Nogore Darga
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๐140 Telok Ayer Street
๐๏ธ Open Monday-Friday 10am-5:30pm, Saturdays 9am-1pm, closed on Sundays
๐๏ธ Free!
๐๏ธ Heritage & Religious Centre
Near Thian Hock Keng Temple lies the elegant Nogore Dargah Mosque, likewise a Singapore National Monument, centre for Indian Muslims, as well as a Singapore museum. It is more than a mosque as it is a de-facto heritage centre where you can request a visit through their homepage. I bet you didnโt realize that youโd find this hidden gem on this list of museums in Singapore City Centre!
25. The ArtScience Museum
๐ 6 Bayfront Avenue (Downtown, across from the Marina Bay Sands)
๐๏ธ Open Monday-Thursday 10am-7pm (last entry 6:30pm) & Friday-Sunday 10am-9pm (last entry 8:15pm)
๐๏ธ Price varies by exhibition; S$30 for Future World (S$25 for kids); S$48 for an all access pass (time slot reservation is required for Future World) โ ask about family packages! **April 2025 Update: Future World exhibit is temporarily closed due to unexpected maintenance
๐๏ธ Interactive Art
The ArtScience Museum is a must when visiting Singapore. This Singapore museum is best known for its kid-friendly Future World exhibit where you can interact with light displays and scan in your doodles. It is also home to the famous walk-through light hall.
๐ You are able to enter the museum without tickets if youโd like to check out their atrium (escape the heat) and shop for gifts. Its other exhibits are always changing and geared towards adults. They also offer workshops for S$68, film screenings for S$13, and museum tours for S$5. This is truly one of the coolest museums in Singapore City Centre so be sure to check out the ArtScience Museum!
26. Sustainable Singapore Gallery
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๐8 Marina Gardens Drive (Marina Barrage)
๐๏ธ Open Wednesday-Monday, 9am-6pm (closed between 12pm-1pm daily), closed on Tuesdays
๐๏ธ Free!
๐๏ธ Science & Sustainability
The Sustainable Singapore Gallery addresses the potable water issue in Singapore through interactive exhibits fun for adults and kids. The Barrage also has a grassy rooftop with amazing views of the Singapore Strait and the city! Free guided tours of this Singapore museum are also available at the top of the hour with the exception of the closing lunch hour. There are many museums in Singapore City Centre but this one is quite interactive.
27. Forest Discovery Centre
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๐5 Gallop Road (Atbara Building), inside the Botanic Gardens
๐๏ธ Open daily 9am-6pm, last entry at 5:30pm: Closed every last Monday of the Month
๐๏ธ Free!
๐๏ธ Nature & Conservation
Inaugurated in 2019, the Forest Discovery Centre is the “first-of-its-kind high-tech arboretum in Southeast Asia”. It contains rare dipterocarps as well as displays that highlight the importance of conservation efforts, not to mention lots of photographs and videos of Singapore’s plant life. If you want to explore the quiet of museums in Singapore City Centre like this one, stick around for what else you can see at the Singapore Botanic Gardens.
28. Botanical Art Gallery
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๐7 Gallop Road (Inverturret Building), inside the Botanic Gardens
๐๏ธ Open daily 9am-6pm, last entry at 5:30pm: Closed every last Thursday of the Month
๐๏ธ Free!
๐๏ธ Art & Nature
As Singapore’s first permanent display of natural art, this museum in Singapore allows you to to look at over 2,000 paintings along with hundreds of sketches. These early sketches and paintings were not just masterpieces, but a real way to document the plant biodiversity in Singapore. Museums in Singapore City Centre like these make sure that we honor the nature that makes Singapore a lush environment.
29. SBG Heritage Museum
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๐1 Cluny Road, inside the Botanic Gardens (near Tanglin Gate)
๐๏ธ Open daily 9am-6pm: SBG closed every last Monday of the month
๐๏ธ Free!
๐๏ธ History, Nature, Interactive Exhibits
The SBG Heritage Museum details the history since the Botanic Gardenโs founding in 1859, detailing old but still used Orchid gardening techniques and so much more. The SBG Museum can be found neat Tanglin Gate and located at Holttum Hall. Not all museums in Singapore have to be about ancient history!
30. CDL Green Gallery
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๐1 Cluny Road, inside the Botanic Gardens (near Tanglin Gate)
๐๏ธ Open daily 9am-6pm; CDL closed every last Tuesday of the month
๐๏ธ Free!
๐๏ธ History, Nature, Interactive Exhibits
The CDL Green Gallery has only been open since 2013 and is an eco-friendly building that serves as an extension to the SBG Heritage Museum. The exhibits change every six months or so, with focus on sustainability. Did you know that this is probably the only one of all these museums in Singapore City Centre that was erected in under 24 hours!
31. Seed Bank at the Singapore Botanic Gardens
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๐1D Cluny Road, inside the Singapore Botanic Gardens (near Bukit Timah Entrance)
๐๏ธ Open daily 9am-6pm!
๐๏ธ Free!
๐๏ธ Nature, Science, and Conservation
This free gallery explains the importance of seed banks, especially for conservation efforts of local Southeast Asian plants. You can also see the lab at work by glancing through the windows! This is the only one of all museums in Singapore City Centre that focus on seeds/botany.
32. Centre for Ethnobotany
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๐1G Cluny Road, inside the Singapore Botanic Gardens (near Bukit Timah Entrance)
๐๏ธ Open daily 9am-6pm! Closed on the last Wednesday of the month
๐๏ธ Free!
๐๏ธ Botany, Plants, Nature, and Niche Museums
The Centre for Ethnobotany features interactive exhibits that depicts the influence plants have had on human history and our many cultures. As you can see, it also has a very pretty hall of hanging flower decor. Next up are the museums in Singapore geared towards kids!
33. MINT Museum of Toys
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๐26 Seah Street (Downtown)
๐๏ธ Open daily 9:30am-6:30pm, closed on Mondays
๐๏ธ S$30 for adults, S$20 for children ages 7-12; time slot reservation required
๐๏ธ History of toys, Childrenโs Museum
This Singapore museum displays toys from over 40 countries, ranging from 1840s-1980s displayed on seven levels! You are also able to book your ticket with a complimentary 15-minute guided tour. Workshops as well as wine events are available!
There are also several paid tours you can partake in such as the WWII Toy tours, toy workshop, and more! This can be booked through their website. Did you think that there are museums in Singapore for kids? This is city is very family friendly.
34. Childrenโs Museum Singapore
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๐23-B Coleman Street (Downtown)
๐๏ธ Open Tuesday-Sunday, 9am-5:45pm *time slot reservation required (closed for cleaning daily: 12:45pm-2pm): closed on Mondays
๐๏ธ S$15 for adults, S$10 for children, family packages offered; available time slots are 9am, 11am, 2pm, or 4pm for 1 hr+45 mins
๐๏ธ Childrenโs Museum
From seasonal exhibits to more permanent ones, this Singapore museum is great at any time a year. If you are visiting Singapore with your young children, the Childrenโs Museum Singapore is great for a rainy day.
This museum is best suited for kids 12 & under and was formerly known as the Singapore Philatelic Museum, one of two children’s museums in Singapore City Centre.
35. Civil Defence Heritage Gallery (CDHG)
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๐62 Hill Street (The Central Fire Station near Fort Canning Park/Funan Mall)
๐๏ธ Open Tuesday-Sunday 9am-5pm, closed on Mondays & Public Holidays
๐๏ธ Free! (Walk-ins accepted, but CDHG requires reservation for guided tour)
๐๏ธ Fire Rescue, Civil Defence, History
Located at the iconic Central Fire Station, this Singapore museum(s) is great for kids as it showcases rescue/firefighting technology. There is also a virtual tour available. The gallery has vintage firetrucks and other immersive exhibits! Please submit your CDHG tour request here. These exhibits are ideal for children 10 and older and are truly one of the most niche museums in Singapore City Centre.
36. Emergency Preparedness Centre (EPC)
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๐62 Hill Street (The Central Fire Station near Fort Canning Park/Funan Mall)
๐๏ธ Open Tuesday-Sunday 9am-5pm, closed on Mondays & Public Holidays
๐๏ธ Free! (EPC requires reservation)
๐๏ธ Fire Rescue, Civil Defence, History
Colocated with Civil Defense Gallery at the Central Fire Station, this unique exhibit gives you a deeper inside to emergency preparedness and first responders. However, for the EPC, you will have to reserve your free visit prior. Please submit your EPC reservation request and/or your CDHG tour request here. This is a different approach to museums in the Singapore City Centre, as it is a living exhibition with current information!
37. Red Dot Design Museum
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๐11 Marina Boulevard (near the MBS Promenade)
๐๏ธ Open Monday-Friday 11am-7pm, opens at 10am on Saturday & Sunday
๐๏ธ S$12 for anyone ages 7+
๐๏ธ Consumer Goods Design
This one of a kind Singapore museum is a gallery of modern design that shows off unique everyday items. Its large collection consists of over 500 pieces! The cafe even offers local baked goods to enjoy. Thereโs none like it on this list of museums in Singapore City Centre!
38. Singapore Maritime Gallery
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๐31 Marina Coastal Drive, Level 2 (Cruise Ship Port Southwest of Gardens by the Bay)
๐๏ธ Open Tuesdays-Sundays 9am-6pm; closed on Mondays, except if that Monday falls on a Public Holiday
๐๏ธ Free!
๐๏ธ Maritime History & Technology
This Singapore museum highlights Singaporean Maritime history and modern technologies. Guided tours are offered! This Singapore hidden gem is overlooked by many tourists and is more frequented by locals. But it is one of two museums in Singapore all about maritime-related topics, the other being the Naval Museum in eastern SG.
39. Singapore Mobility Gallery
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๐1 Hampshire Roadd, Block 1 Level 1 (Little India)
๐๏ธ Open Monday-Friday 9.30am-5pm, closed on Weekends & Public Holidays
๐๏ธ Free, but reservation is required!
๐๏ธ Urban Planning, Public Transportation
Explore the seven zones and go behind the scenes of public transportation in Singapore, especially all things Singapore MRT! This SG museum also features Augmented and Virtual Reality, a unique take on niche museums in Singapore City Centre. Reserve your visit here.
40. Singapore City Gallery
๐45 Maxwell Road The URA Centre (Chinatown; next to Maxwell Hawker Centre)
๐๏ธ Open Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm, closed on Sundays & Public Holidays
๐๏ธ Free!
๐๏ธ Architecture, City Planning, Sustainability, History
The Singapore City Gallery is an underrated experience in the City Centre. Not only free to enter and to see ALL exhibits, this Singapore museum has interactive displays that kids will love. One of the upstairs has a large 3D model rendering of the city centre (as seen above), another has historical maps of Singapore through time.
Not to mention, this is one of three museums in Singapore City Centre that has an amazing lobby that is free to access, the other two being the ArtScience Museum and the Singapore National Gallery.
41. Shimano Cycling World
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๐6 Stadium Walk (Downtown near the National Stadium)
๐๏ธ Open daily: Monday-Friday 10am-8pm & Weekends/Eve of PH & PH 10am-9pm
๐๏ธ Free!
๐๏ธ Niche Museums, Sports
Shimano Cycling World is colocated with the Singapore Sports Museum. This Singapore museum, however, is more than just looking at artifacts behind a display case; you can actually look and interact with vintage bicycles!
This place is especially cool for anyone new to Singapore or any locals wanting to take up biking, as you will find biking routes and connectors at this museum! Guided tours can be reserved by filling out the request form here.
42. Singapore Sports Museum
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๐6 Stadium Walk (Downtown near the National Stadium)
๐๏ธ Open daily: Monday-Friday 10am-8pm (last entry 7:15pm) & Weekends/Eve of PH & PH 10am-9pm (last entry 8:15pm)
๐๏ธ S$10 for adults, S$5 for kids ages 7+
๐๏ธ Sports
Love sports? Take a step into Singaporeโs first sports museum to learn about Singaporean athletes through a variety of artifacts. Its many exhibits include a hall of fame and a timeline of achieving โthe dreamโ. This Singapore museum is truly underrated! It is colocated with the Shimano Cycling World.
43. The Grande Whisky Museum
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๐3 Temasek Boulevard #01-455, Tower 5 Suntec City
๐๏ธ Tours & Tastings are open for booking daily 11am-11pm; Lounge is available daily 1pm-12:30am *both require reservations
๐๏ธ Lounge access is free with reservation; Tastings & Tours are offered through various packages; S$88/S$148/S$198
๐๏ธ Niche Museums, Alcohol
Not only Asiaโs first rare whisky museum, but also the worldโs largest collection of vintage whiskies, this Singapore museum is located inside Suntec City. All tours and experiences are for those 18 and older and last about 60 minutes. They also offer special events for happenings such as the Singapore Grand Prix as well as group bookings. Lounge reservations can be made here.
45. The Gem Museum
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๐ 9 Perak Road (Little India)
๐๏ธ Openย Tuesday-Friday: 12pm-5pm, Saturday 11am-3pm, closed Sundays & Mondays
๐๏ธ Free, but reservation is required! Geode experiences have to be purchased and reserved online.
๐๏ธ Specialty Museum
Gem stone lover? The Gem Museum aims to educate others on the process of obtaining gems, from the mine to the storefront. Workshops such as kidโs shops, jewellery making, and gem appreciation is offered by this Singapore museum as well. It is the only one of its kind on this list of museums in Singapore City Centre! Make your reservation here.
46. Vintage Camera Museum
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๐ 8C Jalan Kledek (Kampong Glam)
๐๏ธ Open daily 11am-7pm
๐๏ธ S$20, S$15 for children; tickets must be purchased online before your visit
๐๏ธ Niche Museum, Photography
The Vintage Camera Museum is literally a camera, at least the entrance is! This Singapore museum is tiny but mighty; it features over 1000 vintage cameras and very niche on this list of museums in Singapore City Centre.
47. Singapore Musical Box Museum
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๐New Location: 37A Circular Road, outside Chinatown
๐๏ธ Varies by reservation//2025 Update: Website has no place to make a reservation
๐๏ธ S$20 for adults, S$18 for school aged children (reservation required)
๐๏ธ Niche History, Guided Tours
The Singapore Musical Box Museum is truly one of a kind; the only catch is that this Singapore museum is available via reserved tour only. The museum features over 40 musical boxes that highlight a blend between European and East Asian cultures. The courtyard also features a classical Chinese pavilion.
49. Fuk Tak Chi Museum
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๐ 76 Telok Ayer Street (Chinatown)
๐๏ธ Open daily 10am-10pm
๐๏ธ Free!
๐๏ธ Shrine, History, Culture
The Fuk Tak Chi Museum was once a temple built in 1825. It is now a small memorial that features miniatures; this SG museum is also part of Amoy Hotel and probably the tiniest of museums in Singapore City Centre.
Honorable Mentions
If you like to venture beyond the Singapore City Centre, here are several museums that I can recommend:
- NUS Baba (Peranakan Culture)
- Haw Par Villa (Chinese Folklore/Theme Park)
- Reflections at Bukit Chandu (History)
- Singapore ART Museum SAM (Art)
- Fort Siloso (History)
- The Singapore Museum of Ice Cream
- The Former Ford Factory (History)
- The Itnan (Peranakan Culture)
- Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum
- Science Center Singapore
- Singapore Discovery Centre
- Chinese Heritage Centere
- Eurasian Heritage Centre
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Conclusion & Final Thoughts
This concludes my list of the 49 museums in Singapore City Centre to make the best of your trip, especially on a rainy day. If you are a Singapore local or PR, consider yourself lucky as many of these Singapore museums are free for you if not heavily discounted.
Be sure to check the official website of the Singapore museum youโd like to visit just incase there are any closures or breaks regarding the exhibit(s) you want to visit. Remember, online time slots and ticket purchase is not uncommon in the Merlion City. Happy learning!
