• Army Museum of Singapore
The Army Museum of Singapore (ARMS) was officially opened by Prime Minister on 27 Sep 2007. ARMS will present the story of our Army, chronicling its development from its formative years to the present.

Opening Hours: 10am - 6pm (Tuesdays – Sundays). Closed on Mondays

Getting There: By Car/Taxi: A quick 30-minute drive from the city, the PIE and turn off at exit no. 40 or AYE exit no. 20.
By MRT & Bus: Take SBS Bus no. 193 or 182 from Boon Lay MRT Station. Click hereto view MRT route map.

• Art Retreat Museum
Founded by Indonesian collector Kwee Swie Teng in 2003, Art Retreat is Singapore’s first private museum with a collection of modern Asian and European art. It is dedicated to the appreciation and collecting of art through exhibition, education and research.

Opening Hours: 11 am to 6pm daily. Closed on Sundays, Mondays and public holidays.

Getting There: The nearest MRT stations are Eunos & Paya Lebar Stations. Click hereto view MRT route map.

• Asian Civilisations Museum
As its name suggests, the Asian Civilisations Museum focuses on the heritage of Asian cultures. The first wing (ACM I), located at Armenian Street, is a meticulously restored neo-classical building dating back to 1910.

Opening Hours : Mon 1pm to 7pm; Tue to Sun 9am to 7pm; late night opening on Friday, free admission from 6pm to 9pm.

Getting There: ACM I - From City Hall MRT Station (NS25/EW13), walk towards Stamford Road and turn into Armenian Street. Click here to view MRT route map. ACM II - From City Hall MRT Station (NS25/EW13), walk along St Andrew’s Road, past St Andrew’s Cathedral, City Hall and Supreme Court. Walk into Old Parliament Lane. ACM II is on the left after The Arts House.

• Changi Chapel & Museum
A beacon of hope for the hopeless. The Changi Chapel, housed within the open-air courtyard of the Museum, is a symbolic replica of the many chapels built during the Japanese Occupation.

Open: 9.30am to 4.30pm (daily unless otherwise advised).

Getting There: Take SBS Transit bus 2 from Tanah Merah MRT station (EW4). Alight at the bus stop right in front of Changi Chapel and Museum (after Changi Women's Prison/Drug Rehabilitation Centre). Click here to view MRT route map.

• Chinatown Heritage Centre
Life of the ethnic Chinese in early Singapore was simple and almost everyone lived in rented cubicles of shophouses, which were often overcrowded and disease-stricken.

Open: 9am - 8pm (Mon-Thu), 9am - 9pm (Fri-Sun). Last Admission is one hour before closure.

Getting There: First take the MRT to City Hall Station (EW13/NS25) and then transfer to Chinatown Station (NE4) or take bus service no. 61, 80, 197 from North Bridge Road. Click here to view MRT route map.

• Chinese Heritage Centre
The Chinese Heritage Centre (CHC) was founded in 1995 to advance knowledge and understanding of the Chinese Overseas communities in different parts of the world.

Open: 9.30am to 5pm (Mon - Fri), 10am to 5pm (Sat and Sun). Closed on Public Holidays

Getting There:

• By MRT: The nearest MRT station is Boon Lay (EW27). You have to take a bus from Boon Lay Interchange.
• By Bus: 179 (Alight after the Innovation Centre).
• By Car: Take the Pan Island Expressway and exit at Pioneer Road North

• Civil Defence Heritage Gallery
The Civil Defence Heritage Gallery traces fire fighting and civil defence developments in Singapore from the late 1800s till today. Located within the Central Fire Station, it showcases the proud history of the Singapore Civil Defence Force and aims to heighten public awareness on civil defence.

Opening Hours: 10.00am - 5.00pm (Closed on Mondays)

Getting There: Nearest MRT Station is City Hall. Click hereto view MRT route map.

• Hua Song Museum
Hua Song, meaning "In praise of the Chinese Community", is a museum that brings to life the rich heritage that overseas Chinese around the world share.

Open: 12 Noon to 7pm daily, except Mondays

Getting There: Take SBS Transit Bus 200 from Buona Vista Station (EW21), SBS Transit Buses 10, 30, & 143 from HarbourFront and SBS Transit Bus 143 from Orchard Road or Bus 51 from Chinatown. Click here to view MRT route map.

• Images of Singapore
Step back into 14th century Singapore with a little help from the 21st century! At this museum, life-size figures, rare artefacts and state-of-the-art technology bring the sights, sounds and smells of bygone Singapore to life.

Open: 9am - 7pm daily (last entry at 6.30pm).

Getting There: Take the Sentosa Bus from Habourfront Centre Interchange (just next to Harbourfront MRT station). On Sentosa, take the Blue Line bus. Alternatively, take the Sentosa Express from VivoCity to Imbiah Station. Click here for more info.

• Malay Heritage Centre
There is no site more appropriate for the Malay Heritage Centre than the Istana Kampong Glam – previous home of Malay royalty.

Open: Museum: Mondays: 1pm – 6pm, Tuesdays to Sundays: 10am – 6pm (Last entrance at 5.30pm), Istana Compound: 9am – 9pm (Daily), Cultural Show: 3 timeslots daily: 10am, 11.30am and 3.30pm

Getting There: First take the MRT to Bugis Station (EW12) or take bus service no. 7, 32, 51, 63, 80, 145 197 from North Bridge Road, bus service no. 2, 7, 12, 32, 33, 51, 63, 80, 130, 133, 145, 197 from Victoria Street or bus service no. 10, 14, 16, 70, 100, 107, 196, 401 from Beach Road. Click here to view MRT route map.

• MINT Museum of Toys
MINT (Moment of Imagination and Nostalgia with Toys), the world's first purpose-built museum for toys, opened in Singapore in May 2006.

Open: MINT Museum Opening hours: 9.30am to 6.30pm daily. MINT Café Opening hours: 9.30am to 10.30pm daily.

Getting There: Take the MRT to City Hall Station (NS25/EW13) and walk towards Raffles Hotel or Bras Basah Complex. The Museum is next to Raffles Hotel and opposite Bras Basah Complex. Click here to view MRT route map.

• National Museum of Singapore
At 119 years old, the National Museum of Singapore is Singapore’s biggest and oldest museum with the youngest and most innovative soul.

Open: Singapore History Gallery, 10am – 6pm Daily
Singapore Living Galleries, 10am - 8pm Daily

Getting There: The nearest MRT stations are Dhoby Ghaut (NS24) & City Hall (EW13/NS25). The Museum is a 10-minute walk from these stations. Click here to view MRT route map.

• Nei Xue Tang
Buddhism is one of the religious pillars of the East. Nei Xue Tang’s priceless collection of Buddhist art works pays tribute to devotees, with Buddhist artifacts, relics, antiquities and art pieces gathered from Japan and Gandhara to China and Indonesia.

Open: 10am - 5pm daily.

Getting There: Take MRT to Outram Park Station (EW16 - NE3) and walk 700m south along Cantonment Road. Click here to view MRT route map.

• NUS Museums
At the Western end of Singapore lies a jewel of artworks and cultural artifacts. The NUS Museums at the National University of Singapore house a treasure trove of Asian art pieces.

Open: 10.00 am - 7.30 pm (Tuesdays to Saturdays), 10.00 am - 6.00 pm (Sundays), Closed on Mondays and Public Holidays

Getting There: Take bus service number 96 from Clementi Bus Interchange (near Clementi MRT Station – EW23). The service goes via Kent Ridge Crescent (loop). Click here to view MRT route map.

• Peranakan Museum
This new museum aims to house the best collection of Peranakan artefacts in the world, and the first comprehensive display of Peranakan culture anywhere in the world.

Opening Hours : Mon 1.00 pm to 7.00 pm; Tue to Sun 9.00 am to 7.00 pm; Fri 9.00 am to 9.00pm

Getting There: From City Hall MRT Station (NS25/EW13), walk towards Stamford Road and turn into Armenian Street at Stamford House. The museum is diagonally across from Stamford House. Click here to view MRT route map.

• red dot design museum
The 2nd red dot design museum was established in Singapore in November 2005. The museum is the anchor tenant and key attraction at the red dot Traffic, a creative hub located at Maxwell Road. The red dot design museum in Singapore is the physical embodiment of the red dot design awards, an exclusive exhibition venue for red dot design award winners

Opening Hours: Monday, Tuesday & Friday: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (closed on Wednesday & Thursday); Saturday & Sunday: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Getting There: From Tanjong Pagar MRT Station (EW15), walk towards Maxwell Road. Travel by Bus: Nearest Bus Stop is 0.13 km away, with the following services available: SBS - 10, 100, 107, 130, 162, 16M, 196, 65M, 70, 89M, 97 ; SMRT – 75

• Republic of Singapore Air Force Museum
For military and aviation buffs, the Republic of Singapore Air Force Museum is a must-see. Spread over 10,600 square metres of land, the museum comprises an outdoor gallery and two levels of indoor galleries.

Open: 8.30 am to 5 pm (Tue - Sun except public holidays).

Getting There: Take SBS Transit bus 94 (except on Sundays and public holidays) from Eunos MRT station (EW7) or SBS Transit bus 90 from Toa Payoh bus interchange. Click here to view MRT route map.

• Republic of Singapore Navy Museum
Military and marine enthusiasts will be captivated by the exhibits at the Republic of Singapore Navy Museum - antique marine equipment, historic photographs, even details of sophisticated, high technology missile corvette vessels.

Open: 8:30am - 4:30pm (Mon-Fri), 8:30am - 12 noon (Sat).

Getting There: Take the MRT to Sembawang Station (NS11), then take SMRT Bus 856. Alight at the bus stop after Sembawang Shipyard on Admiralty Road West. Obtain a gate pass before entering the camp. Click here to view MRT route map.

• Royal Selangor Pewter Museum
Pewter, an alloy combining tin, copper and antimony, is a speciality of Southeast Asia – commonly made into decorative and functional objects, with a fine attention to detail.

Open: 9am - 9pm (daily).

Getting There: Take the North-East line and alight at Clarke Quay Station (NE5). Click here to view MRT route map. By bus: Take 54 from Scotts Road or 32 and 195 from City Hall MRT Station. Also easily accessible by taxi.

• SGH Museum
Housed in the Bowyer Block, an architectural landmark in the Outram Campus, the SGH Museum is a repository of artefacts and records, where visitors can trace the long and rich history of the Singapore General Hospital.

Open: Tue - Sun 10am - 8pm (closed on Mondays and Public Holidays)

• Singapore Art Museum
Housed in a restored 19th century mission school, the Singapore art Museum (SAM) owns the largest public collection of over 7,500 20th century Singapore and Southeast Asian artworks in the world.

Open: Mon-Sun: 10am - 7pm, Fri: 10am - 9pm

Getting There: SAM is a 10-minute walk from City Hall MRT station. Click here to view MRT route map.

• Singapore Mint Coin Gallery
Love makes the world go round... or is it money? The Singapore Mint Coin Gallery houses an impressive collection of coins, medals and medallions from all over the world.

Open: 8.30am - 4.30pm (Mon to Fri).

Getting There:

• Option 1: From Clementi MRT Station (EW23), take SBS Transit Bus 154 from opposite Clementi MRT Station, outside MacDonald's. Not counting the boarding bus stop, alight at the 7th bus stop on Jalan Ahmad Ibrahim.
• Option 2: From Jurong East MRT Station (EW24/NS1), walk to the bus stop for SMRT Bus 178 outside Jurong East Library, along Jurong Town Hall Road. Not counting the boarding bus stop, alight at the 4th bus stop on Jalan Ahmad Ibrahim.
• Option 3: From Boon Lay MRT Station (EW27), take SMRT Bus 178 from Boon Lay Bus Interchange. Not counting the boarding bus interchange, alight at the 12th bus stop on Jalan Ahmad Ibrahim. Click here to view MRT route map.

• Singapore Philatelic Museum
Both stamp and non-stamp collectors will delight in the extensive collection of local and international stamps, and first day covers housed in this quaint building dated back to 1907.

Open: 1pm to 7pm (Mon), 9am - 7pm (Tue - Sun).

Getting There: Take the MRT to City Hall Station (NS25/EW13) and walk towards Coleman Street. Click here to view MRT route map.