About the Museum
Founded in 1887, the National Museum of Singapore (NMS) is the island state’s oldest museum. It features Singapore History and Living Galleries, which adopt cutting-edge and multifaceted ways of presenting history and culture in order to redefine the conventional museum experience. The NMS is also custodian to ten National Treasures. In addition to presenting thought-provoking exhibitions involving critically important collections of artefacts, this cultural landmark also plays host to the city’s vibrant festivals, performances and film screenings.
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Collection Highlights
Jules ItierBoat Quay and Singapore River from Government Hill, 1844
Last Will and Testament of Munshi Abdullah bin Abdul Kadir, 1854
UnknownSingapore Stone, 10th - 14th Century
UnknownJavanese-style Gold Jewellery, 14th Century
John Singer SargentPortrait of Sir Frank Athelstane Swettenham, 1904-
The Mace of the City of Singapore, 1953
John Michael HoughtonSingapore from the Rocky Point, 1819
John Singer SargentPortrait of Sir Frank Ahelstane Sweetenham, 1904
Farquhar Epergne, 1824
