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-1. Museums and Heritage Interpretative Centres

Which are the Museums & Interpretative Centres under NHB purview?

-2. Opening Hours

What are NHB Museums' and heritage interpretative centres' Opening Hours?

-3. Admission Fee

How much is the admission fee?

  • Asian Civilisations Museum Admission charges may vary during special exhibitions

    Individual Admission
    Adults S$8.00

    Group Admission
    (for groups of 20 and above)
    Adults S$6.00

    Asian Civilisations Museum and Peranakan Museum Joint Ticket*
    Adults S$11.00
    *Joint ticket must be used within 7 days of purchase.

    Free Admission
    Free admission to visitors aged 6 and below.

    Free admission for all Singaporean and PR students, and teachers. Please click here for more information.
    Free admission for Singaporeans and Permanent Residents aged 60 years and above everyday.
    (Please present ID for verification)

  • The Peranakan MuseumAdmission charges may vary during special exhibitions

    Individual Admission
    Adults S$6.00
    Concession S$3.00*

    Group Admission
    (for groups of 20 and above)
    Adults S$5.00
    Concession S$2.50*

    Family S$20**

    Asian Civilisations Museum and Peranakan Museum Joint Ticket***
    Adults S$11.00
    Concession* S$5.00

    Friday Night (7pm - 9pm)
    Adults S$3.00
    Concession* S$1.50

    * For foreigners aged 60 and above
    ** For maximum of 5 persons (Applicable only during special exhibitions)
    *** Joint-ticket must be used within 7 days of purchase

    Free Admission
    Free admission to visitors aged 6 and below.

    Free admission for all Singaporean and PR students, and teachers. Please click here for more information.
    Free admission for Singaporeans and Permanent Residents aged 60 years and above everyday.
    (Please present ID for verification)

  • National Museum of Singapore Individual Admission
    Adult: S$10.00
    Child (under 18 years old): S$5.00
    Student (tourist with valid student pass): S$5.00
    NS Regular (with valid 11B pass): S$5.00
    Senior (tourist 60 years and above): S$5.00

    Group Admission
    Family (3 Adults and 2 Children): S$30.00
    10% discount for groups of more than 20 people (Prior booking required)

    Free Admission
    Free admission to visitors aged 6 and below.

    Free admission for all Singaporean and PR students, and teachers. Please click here for more information.
    Free admission for Singaporeans and Permanent Residents aged 60 years and above everyday.
    (Please present ID for verification)

    Free admission for NSF (with valid 11B pass)

  • National Archives of SingaporeFree admission (Archives Reading Room)

  • Reflections at Bukit Chandu Individual Admission
    Adult (Singaporeans, PRs, Tourist, Foreign Citizens): SS$2.00
    Adult (Singaporeans, PRs, 55 to 59 years old): SS$1.00
    Adult (Tourists, Foreign Citizens, 55 – 59 years old) :S$1.00
    Senior Citizen(Tourists, Foreign Citizens, 60 years and above) : S$0.50
    Student Pass Holder (Tourists, Foreign Citizens): S$1.00
    SAFTI MI: S$1.00
    SAFRA Members: S$1.00
    SAF, SPF & SCDF Personnel: S$1.00
    NACLI- Singapore Journey Programme Participants: S$1.00

    Free Admission
    Children 6 and below
    Senior citizen 60 and above
    NHB Museum Round Table Pass holder
    Students and teachers
    Full-time National Servicemen (SAF, SPF & SCDF)

    For every group visit with 20 visitors or more, please complete the form below. Please click here for the booking form: RBC BOOKING FORM. Your booking ensures that no other large group is scheduled for the same date/time.

  • Memories at Old Ford Factory Individual Admission
    Adult (Singaporeans, PRs, Tourists, Foreign Citizens): SS$3.00
    Adult (Singaporeans & PRs, 55 – 59 years old): SS$2.50
    Adult (Tourists, Foreign Citizens, 55 – 59 years old) :S$2.50
    Senior Citizen(Tourists, Foreign Citizens, 60 years and above) : S$1.25
    Student Pass Holder (Tourists, Foreign Citizens): S$2.50
    SAFTI MI: S$1.00
    SAFRA Members: S$1.00
    SAF, SPF & SCDF Personnel: S$1.00
    NACLI- Singapore Journey Programme Participants: S$1.00

    Admission Charge to Theatrette only
    Viewing of documentaries: $1

    Free Admission
    Children 6 and below
    Senior citizen 60 and above
    NHB Museum Round Table Pass holder
    Students and teachers
    Full-time National Servicemen (SAF, SPF & SCDF)

    For every group visit with 20 visitors or more, please complete the form below. Please click here for the booking form: MOFF BOOKING FORM. Your booking ensures that no other large group is scheduled for the same date/time.

  • Singapore Philatelic Museum Individual Admission
    Adult (Singaporean, PRs, Tourists, Foreign Citizens): SS$5.00
    Child (Tourists, Foreign Citizens): S$4.00
    Senior Citizen (Tourists, Foreign Citizens, 60 years and above): S$4.00

    Free Admission
    Child (Singaporean, PRs, 3 - 12 yrs)
    Senior Citizen (Singaporeans, PRs, 60 years and above)
    Members of Friends of Stamps.

  • Singapore Art Museum Individual Admission
    Adult: S$10.00
    Senior Citizen(Tourists, Foreign Citizens, 60 years and above): S$5.0
    Student Pass Holder (Tourists, Foreign Citizens): S$5.00
    NS Regular (with valid 11B pass): S$5.00

    Group Admission
    10% discount for groups of more than 20 people

    Friday Night (6pm - 9pm)
    Free Admission

    Free Admission
    Children 6 and below
    Senior citizen 60 and above
    Students and teachers
    Full-time National Servicemen (SAF, SPF & SCDF)

-4. Address

Where are NHB and its Museums & Interpretative Centres?

-5. Contact Information and General Enquiries

Please click here to refer to our Contacts page.
-6. Disabled Access, Baby Stroller & Locker Facilities

Is there facilitated access for the disabled and those with baby strollers? Are there locker facilities?

  • Asian Civilisations MuseumWheelchair & Baby Stroller Access
    Handicapped ramps and lifts are available within the museum premises.

  • The Peranakan MuseumWheelchair & Baby Stroller Access
    Handicapped ramps and lifts are available within the museum premises.

  • National Museum of SingaporeWheelchair Access
    Handicapped parking facility, ramps, lifts and escalators are available.

    Storage for Bulky Items
    Lockers are provided free of charge to all visitors. You are encouraged to deposit your backpacks and bulky items at the lockers located on level 2, opposite Seminar rooms.

  • National Archives of Singapore (Archives Reading Room) Access for the physically disabled
    Wheelchair access is available at the Lobby with:
    Ramp access to the entrance of the Archives Reading Room
    Washroom for the handicapped

    Availability of Lockers
    There are locker facilities available at the Archives Reading Room. Only writing materials and laptops are allowed to be brought into the Archives Reading Room.

  • Reflections at Bukit Chandu Access for the physically disabled:
    Ramp to the first floor gallery only
    Washroom for the handicapped

  • Memories at Old Ford Factory Access for the physically disabled:
    Gallery
    An AV room that caters specially to our infirm and handicapped visitors
    Washroom for the handicapped

  • Singapore Philatelic MuseumDisable access is available only for Level 1 of the museum.

  • Singapore Art MuseumHandicapped Access/ Lockers:
    The Museum is well-equipped to cater to the physically disabled. Lifts and permanent ramps located in the Museum provide easy access to galleries. Wheelchairs and baby push-prams are allowed in the Museum.

    Lockers are available on the 1st floor.
-7. Photography

Are photography and recording allowed at NHB's Museums?

  • Asian Civilisations MuseumPhotography without flash, and videography are permitted with hand-held cameras in the main galleries. Special photography/filming sessions require special permission. Please contact 63327991. Please note that no images of the museum or its collections may be reproduced, distributed in any media including websites, without permission from ACM

  • The Peranakan Museum Photography without flash, and videography are permitted with hand-held cameras in the main galleries. Special photography/filming sessions require special permission. Please contact 63327991. Please note that no images of the museum or its collections may be reproduced, distributed in any media including websites, without permission from ACM/TPM.

  • National Museum of Singapore Visitors are welcome to photograph, film or take video images in the museum for personal use only. Commercial use or public exhibition of this material is strictly prohibited without the prior written consent of the National Museum of Singapore. However, the use of flash is strictly prohibited in all the galleries unless otherwise stated.

    Photography and recording of any form (including mobile phones and cameras) are prohibited for performances and film screenings in the Gallery Theatre, unless otherwise stated. Please check with the Visitor Services Counter or any staff on duty when in doubt.

  • National Archives of Singapore (Archives Reading Room) General photography is permitted in the lobby and gallery. Taking photographs of any archival materials whether from microfilm or publications, physical documents, photographs, Oral History transcripts and AV materials is strictly prohibited.

  • Reflections at Bukit Chandu Photography without flash is permitted in the galleries. However no close-up photography of exhibits is permitted.

  • Memories at Old Ford Factory Photography without flash is permitted in the galleries. However no close-up photography of exhibits is permitted.

  • Singapore Philatelic MuseumVisitors are welcome to photograph, film or take video images in the museum for personal use only.  Commercial use or public exhibition of this material is strictly prohibited without prior written consent of Singapore Philatelic Museum.

    Photography and videography of selected items in the Room of Rarities is allowed.

  • Singapore Art MuseumPhotography of architectural features permitted only. Special photography requires special permission. Please contact Front Desk or call 6332 7989.

-8. Food & Beverages

Are food and beverage allowed in NHB's Museums?

-9. Museums Shops & Restaurants

Where can I find Museum shops and restaurants?

  • Asian Civilisations Museum Museum Shop by Banyan Tree
    The Museum Shop carries a wide range of lifestyle items as well as merchandise inspired by the Museum's collection.
    Tel : 65-336 9050

    Food and Beverage
    Indochine Group - Siem reap II Cafe
    Take in the breathtaking view of the Singapore river and enjoy a sandwich or a full course meal, either Indochinese or Western style.
    Tel : 65-6338 7596

    Indochine Group - Indochine Waterfront restaurant
    Savour a wide selection of colourful, healthy Indochinese food while enjoying a panoramic view of the Singapore riverscape.
    Tel : 65-339 1720

    Indochine Group - Bar Opiume
    Hangout at this trendy bar known for the latest chill-out sounds.
    Tel : 65-6339 2876

    The Verandah Cafe
    Sit back, relax and bask in life's simple pleasures at The Verandah Cafe - a place for food, drinks, wine, art and music that exudes a quiet charm all of its own. Email: contact@theverandah.com.sg

  • The Peranakan MuseumRetail (located at Peranakan Museum)
    Museum Shop By Banyan Tree
    Tel : 65 -6339 2011
    E-mail: museumshop@banyantree.com
    True Blue Shoppe
    Tel : 65-6440 0449/ 65-6440 4548
    E-mail: stfrancisent@yahoo.com
    Food & Beverage (located at adjacent hophouses)
    Cafe Momentum
    Tel : 65-6338 1518
    E-mail: info@cafemomentum.com Address : 51 Armenian Street 179139

    FiftyThree
    Tel: 65-6334 5355
    E-mai: reservations@fiftythree.com.sg Address: 53 Armenian Street Singapore 179940

    True Blue Cuisine
    Tel : 65-6440 0449/ 65-6440 4548
    E-mail: stfrancisent@yahoo.com Address : 47/49 Armenian Street Singapore 179937

  • National Museum of Singapore Museum Shop by Banyan Tree, #01 - 03
    Tel: (65) 6336 3670
    Operating Hours:10am - 7pm, daily

    The award-winning Museum Shop by Banyan Tree features an affordable range of museum-inspired merchandise, Asian crafts, objets d'arts, ethnic apparel and accessories. Designed to inspire, educate and excite the imagination of shoppers of all ages, these creative renditions of museum artefacts enable visitors to bring home 'a piece of history'.

    Novus restaurant & Bar, #01 - 02
    Tel: (65) 6336 8770
    Operating Hours:
    11.30am - 2.30pm (Lunch), Mon to Sat
    6.30pm - 10.30pm (Dinner), Mon to Sat
    10.30pm - 2am (Bar), Mon to Sat
    11.30am - 3pm (Breakfast Brunch), Sun

    At Novus, enjoy a sensorial dining experience as European cuisine takes on a modern twist. Served by Executive Chef, Dan Masters and Executive Sous Chef, Philipp Meisel, signature dishes include Wagyu beef served with crisp bone marrow.

    Novus Cafe, #01 - 04 / 05
    Tel: (65) 6337 1397
    Operating Hours:
    9am - 9pm, Mon to Sat
    9am - 6pm, Sun

    Sample the Novus sandwich and Novus' signature home-made Black Forest cake. A cafe by day, Novus Cafe transforms into a trendy bar in the evening, with an atmosphere to match.

    Chef Chan's Restaurant, #01-06
    Tel: (65) 6333 00736
    Operating Hours:
    11.45am - 2.30pm (Lunch), Mon to Sat
    6.15pm - 10.30pm (Dinner), Mon to Sat

    Savour sumptious traditional Chinese cuisine right in the heart of the city. Chef Chan Han Hei, one of Singapore's most well-known and beloved chefs, will be serving local tantalising specialties.

  • National Archives of Singapore (Archives Reading Room)A range of merchandise with the NAS, MOFF and RBC branding, and publications are available at the counters of the National Archives of Singapore, Reflections at Bukit Chandu and Memories at Old Ford Factory.

  • Reflections at Bukit ChanduA range of merchandise with the NAS, MOFF and RBC branding, and publications are available at the counters of the National Archives of Singapore, Reflections at Bukit Chandu and Memories at Old Ford Factory.

  • Memories at Old Ford FactoryA range of merchandise with the NAS, MOFF and RBC branding, and publications are available at the counters of the National Archives of Singapore, Reflections at Bukit Chandu and Memories at Old Ford Factory.

  • Singapore Philatelic Museum The Singapore Philatelic Museum shop offers a variety of souvenirs such as T-shirts, trousers, note cards, notebooks, postcards, stampfolios, miniature posting boxes, publications, and other items.

    Singapore Philatelic Museum sub-post
    Sale of postage stamps, and postal services such as registered mail, Speedpost, and personalised MyStamp are available at the museum sub-post.

    Drinks and snacks
    Drinks and light snacks can be purchased from the museum.  A water cooler is available on Level 1.

  • Singapore Art Museum Museum Shop by Banyan Tree:
    Pick from the range of gifts items we have at the Museum Shop, including cards, art books, silk fabrics, pottery and crafts that make unique gifts for friends and family.

    Open daily from 10.00am - 7.00pm
    Tel: (65) 6338 1016
    Website: www.museumshop.com.sg

    Dome Cafe
    Opens daily from 8.30am - 10.00pm.

    Trattorria Lafiandra
    Opens daily from 12pm - 3pm, 6pm - 11pm

    Via Mar @ SAM
    Opens from 11.30am to 10.30pm on Monday - Thursday and Sunday
    Opens from 11.30am to 11.00pm on Friday and Saturday

-10. Lost & Found

Who can I contact if I have lost something after leaving the museum?

  • Asian Civilisations MuseumVisitors are encouraged to approach our museum front counter for assistance on any lost or found item(s) during their visit. Alternatively, visitors can call our ACM/TPM Visitor Services hotline (65) 6332 2982 for further assistance.

  • The Peranakan MuseumVisitors are encouraged to approach our museum front counter for assistance on any lost or found item(s) during their visit. Alternatively, visitors can call our ACM/TPM Visitor Services hotline (65) 6332 2982 for further assistance.

  • National Museum of SingaporeIf you lose an item during your visit, please approach the Visitor Services Counters or call (65) 6332 3659.

  • National Archives of Singapore (Archives Reading Room)If you lose something during your visit, please approach the Archives Reading Room staff for assistance. Please call 6332 7909 for assistance if you realized you lost something after leaving the room.

  • Reflections at Bukit ChanduIf you lose an item during your visit, please approach the Front Desk or call 6375 2510 for assistance.

  • Memories at Old Ford FactoryIf you lose an item during your visit, please approach the Front Desk or call 6462 6724 for assistance.

  • Singapore Philatelic MuseumVisitors can approach the museum counter for help if they have lost an item. Alternatively, they can call 63373888.

  • Singapore Art MuseumIf you lose an item during your visit, please approach the Front Desk or call 6332 3222 for assistance.

  • 8Q sam
    If you lose an item during your visit, please approach the Front Desk or call 6332 3200 for assistance.
-11. Use of Mobile Phones

Can I use my mobile phone at NHB Museums?

  • Asian Civilisations MuseumFor the comfort of all visitors and to fully appreciate the exhibitions, visitors are encouraged to turn their mobile phones to silent mode when entering our exhibition galleries.

  • The Peranakan MuseumFor the comfort of all visitors and to fully appreciate the exhibitions, visitors are encouraged to turn their mobile phones to silent mode when entering our exhibition galleries.

  • National Museum of SingaporeTo fully appreciate the exhibitions and for the comfort of all visitors, please switch your mobile phones to silent mode and refrain from talking or laughing loudly.

  • National Archives of Singapore (Archives Reading Room)Please be considerate when using a mobile phone; step out of the Archives Reading Room when making or answering a call. Mobile phones should be switched to silent mode in the Archives Reading Room.

  • Reflections at Bukit ChanduVisitors should be considerate when using mobile phones; they should step out of the galleries and AV theatre when making or answering calls. Mobile phones should be switched to silent mode in the galleries and AV theatres.

  • Memories at Old Ford FactoryVisitors should be considerate when using mobile phones; they should step out of the galleries and AV theatre when making or answering calls. Mobile phones should be switched to silent mode in the galleries and AV theatres.

  • Singapore Philatelic MuseumUse of mobile phones is allowed in the museum.  Visitors are encouraged to speak softly, so as not to disturb other museum visitors.

  • Singapore Art MuseumPlease use mobile phones outside the galleries.

-12. Venue / Facilities Rental

Can I rent spaces and facilities at NHB's Museums?

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