Suggestions for History museums near Singapore

Jake P. • September 4, 2015Amazing collection of antiquities. Artifacts span Western Asia in Afghanistan all the way to Southeast Asia in Java. Incredible to see the spread of culture and religion thru these pieces.

Yu-Mei • April 8, 2016One of my favourite long audio tracks is inside the Chettiar room, where a Chettiar descendant tells wonderful stories of his grandfather and father's work in the pre-war moneylending business.

Ayuni • April 6, 2012Take the time, even if not your thing to do. Wonderful, informative,peaceful, amazing... okay enough you read to go see it on your own..after all you're not paying me for full details.

Roza • September 23, 2022A very dope, FREE museum (?). They have sensor activated audios for self-tourers. I wish I had a bit more time when visited.

yining • December 8, 2012for first timers, it is recommended to call and find out guided tour schedule of the day. You will get to know and appreciate more about this unique culture of Singapore and Southeast Asia.

Piccy L. • April 7, 2015free entry for Singaporeans and Singapore PRs. to top it off, free parking too!

Martin P. • September 3, 2013For a smart gift - Really the best not-so-cheap souvenir center, subtly playing with Singaporean culture. I love buy my family gifts here, 100% authentic and you won't find it elsewhere.

Matthew H. • August 7, 2010Get the audio guide, its good if u have $8 SGD

Chin Hong • August 17, 2014View from the nearby canopy walk is amazing :)

StJohn D. • April 25, 2010Great for a rainy afternoon with kids

Elise ❥. • December 13, 2015Wow! Newly upgraded and with tour guide. Makes learning about Singapore's history fun and easily comprehensible. There's also a short boat ride at the end of the tour. Very nice!

Cheen T. • April 20, 2014Free admission 4 Singapore citizens & PR all year round fr 18May2013. 7 other museums too! Heritage institution traces Dr. Sun's revolutionary activities in the Southeast Asian region

Jess T. • December 6, 2015Babysitting: Bring kids to this hidden educational aircon place on level 2 of Marina South Pier. Its FREE Admission :-D

Cheen T. • July 3, 2014Lots of uncommon traditional Malay items on display, incl these kris (an asymmetrical dagger with a wavy blade)

Kaylie M. • September 13, 2017The tour is very good. Our guide was Mel, she was very nice, professional and knowledgeable.

Gabriel S. • May 4, 2015First natural history museum I've been to with live organisms

Ricardo III B. • October 11, 2013Recommend this place if you want to bring back good childhood memories.

Torzin S • July 5, 2015The fake rock look really fake, but its importance in maritime history as landmark is undeniable.