Singapore Museum Guide

Asia Pacific Guides™Singapore Museum GuideA guide to citys 25 most visit-worthy museumsClick here to view all our FREE travel eBooks of Singapore, Hong Kong, Macau and BangkokIntroductionAlthough Singapore is Southeast Asias most popularcity destination, less than a few visitors are familiarwith its outstanding museums, and while the citydoesnt boast the likes of the Louvre and TheMetropolitan, its museums do offer a uniqueexperience to their visitors, which cannot be foundelsewhere on earth.This mini-guide will take you to Singapores 25 mostvisit-worthy museums.Rating= OK (worth visiting only if you are interested in what this museum is all about). = Worth visiting = A real must seeThe 3-day museums pass costs SG$ 20 per person, or SG$ 50 for a family pass (of up to 5 people) and cansave you quite a few bucks if you like museums and plan to visit most of them…Copyright © 2012 Asia-Pacific Guides Ltd. All rights reserved.

The museums1. The Asian Civilisations Museum is definitely one 2. The Arts House at the Old Parliament, right nextof Singapores top sights. As its name suggests, this to the Asian Civilisations Museum, occupies thefantastic museum displays the cultures of Asias beautiful Neo-Palladian building whichtribes and nations, with emphasis on those groups accommodated colonial Singapores first court housethat actually built the city-state. and became the seat of the Singaporean parliament in 1965, soon after the country got its independence.Housed within an impressive 19th century Neo-Palladian building, right next to the Singapore River, The historic building has been converted to an art-it displays thousands of rich and fascinating exhibits, centre more than a decade ago, where young localincluding ethnic costumes, traditional jewelries, artists can perform their works, and there are artancient books, sculptures, religious artifacts, exhibitions here almost all the time, including variousarchaeological findings and relics, and what not... shows and music performances (and a pretty goodFrom China and Southeast Asia, through the Indian café too).subcontinent all the way to Arabia and the MiddleEast… In front of the building (facing the Old Supreme Court building) there is a bronze elephant, given as aThe collections are truly beautiful and the museum is gift from King Rama V of Siam (which is currentlytastefully designed, so the visitor is not bombarded known as Thailand) as a token of appreciation afterwith too much information… Moreover, every gallery his visit to Singapore in 1871has some interactive displays and touch screens thatmake the whole experience more interesting and Rating: tangible (especially for the little ones...)  Daily, 11am – 9pm The "Singapore City Pass" makes a good choice for those who want to explore the city by No entrance fees themselves, with a full day of unlimited Hop On Hop Off Bus sightseeing, as well as well as a trip For more information, including details on events on an amphibious vehicle. and exhibitions, visit their website.Rating:  Not far from there, around the area of Hill Street, Stamford Road and Bras Basah Road (which is knownEnglish guided tours of the museum are available at as the Museum Planning Area), there is a cluster ofthe following times: 2 pm on Mondays, 11 am and 2 a few very good museums that are well worthpm Tuesday - Friday, 7pm on Friday evening, and knowing about…11am, 2 and 3pm on Saturday and Sunday. Theguided tours are at no extra cost but youll better call 3. Singapore Philatelic Museum, near the corner ofthe museums front desk in advance 6332 7798 Hill and Coleman streets, is housed in a charmingly(Information on free guided tours) restored 1904 colonial building, with red tiles roof and French louvers that once accommodated theGetting there: From Raffles Place MRT Station: Take citys Anglo-Chinese School.Exit H to Bonham Street and walk to the river bank,turn right and walk along the river for a minute or Its obviously a must see for the stamp collectorstwo, then cross Cavenagh Bridge. The entrance to among you, although almost everyone will find itthe museum is just a few steps from the bridge. interesting. The exhibitions are quite tastefully set and make use of interactive devices. Other than rare Tuesday – Sunday : 9am-7pm (till 9pm on Friday) and precious stamps from all over the world, you willand Monday : 1pm – 7pm be able to learn about the history of philately in Singapore and to visit one nice exhibition that shows 6332 2982 / 7798 how a new stamp comes to the world... from theWebsite / Information on free guided tours concept stage, all the way to the final product.

Rating:  Peranakan is a Malay term which literally means ‘locally born and basically describes thoseGetting there: The Philatelic Museum is on 23-B non-Malay who were born in the region. TheColeman Street. From City Hall MRT Station: Take best known Peranakan communities are those ofexit B, turn left to North Bridge Road and right to the descendants of Chinese traders whoColeman Street. After crossing Hill Street, you will migrated to Singapore, Malacca, Penang andsee the museum on your left. Southeast Asia two hundred years ago, married local women and developed a distinctive culture, Daily, 9am – 7pm (from 1pm on Monday) / lifestyle and cuisine, which is like a fusionWebsite / Entrance fees apply between China and Southeast Asia, but there are also non-Chinese Peranakan communities, like The "Singapore Flexi Pack" allows you to save the Chitty Melaka (descendants of South Indian over 40% on Singapores BEST attractions and Hindu merchants and local Malay women) and sightseeing. the Jawi Peranakans (descendants of South Indian Muslim traders and local women).4. The Battle Box, in neighboring Fort Canning Park,was the bunker of Fort Canning and theheadquarters of the British forces during the Battle The museums 10 galleries boast plenty of beautifulof Singapore. You can join a guided tour here and exhibits, including costumes, traditional handcrafts,watch an interesting presentation that recaptures replicas of Peranakan homes and so on, and althoughthe fierce battle against the Japanese invaders, it is not a particularly large museum, it is well worthduring World War II. visiting, especially if ethnic cultures and traditions are your thing.Getting there: Enter Fort Canning Park through Rating: Canning Rise (a five minutes walk past the PhilatelicMuseum / You can also access it through the English guided tours of the museum are available atescalator next to the National Museum of Singapore) the following times: 2 pm on Mondays, 11 am and 2and then follow the signs within the park. pm Tuesday - Friday, and 11am, 2 and 3pm on Saturday and Sunday. The guided tours are at noRating:  extra cost (Information on free guided tours) Daily: 10am – 6pm Getting there: The Peranakan Museum is on 39 Armenian Street. 6333 0510, Website From City Hall MRT Station: Take exit B, turn right toEntrance fees apply North Bridge Road and left to Stamford Road. After a few minutes turn left to Armenian Street. After 2-3 minutes you will see the museum on your right.5. The Peranakan Museum, one of Singapores mostrecommended museums, is just a couple of minutes  Daily, 9am – 7pm (from 1pm on Monday / Untilwalk from the Philatelic Museum, on Armenian 9pm on Friday).Street. WebsiteHoused within a beautiful 1910 colonial building withboth Neo-Classical and French-Renaissance Entrance fees applyarchitectural features, this unique museum is solely How to find the best deals in Asia ?dedicated to the Peranakan culture that emergedcirca the early 1800s, when Chinese migrants Instantly compare the worlds leading hotel-websitesmarried local Malay women and adopted some local and get the BEST rates for accommodation in Macau, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Bangkok, Singapore,traditions, in order to assimilate into society, and Kuala Lumpur, Seoul, Taipei and elsewhere in Asia!became one of Southeast Asias richest and mostinfluential groups.

6. The National Museum of Singapore, just a short  Daily, 10am – 6pm (Singapore Living Gallerieswalk away, is the city-states largest, oldest and remain open until 8pm and admission is free duringpossibly most impressive museum, and certainly the last two hours).justifies a long visit...  6332 3659 / 5642, WebsiteNestled within a beautiful structure that incorporatesthe original 1887 Neo-Palladian & Renaissance Entrance fees applybuildings, with new extensions that use modernarchitecture of steel and glass, this fantastic museum Although Singapore has one of the best public-emphasizes on the history and the culture of transport systems in the world, taking theSingapore and its main feature, the "Singapore Singapore City Hop-on Hop-off Tour is highlyHistory Gallery", can easily be titled as one of the recommended, as it takes you directly to thebest attractions in town: It is just like a time tunnel various attractions and saves you the time andwhere the visitor walks through dozens of beautifully hassle of waiting for a bus or walking…designed life-size displays that replicate scenes fromthe citys past... Many of these "scenes" tell the storyof a particular historic event from the eyes of an 7. Singapore Art Museum (SAM), just a quick strollunknown person who happened to live in Singapore from the national museum, specializes in modernat that time. and contemporary art, mostly from Singapore and Southeast Asia, and boasts one of the worlds largestTip: Arm yourself with a bit of patience if you really want toenjoy the visit to the Singapore History Gallery, as theres a lot collections of contemporary art from Southeast Asia.to see... Occupying a historic building with classicOther than the History Gallery, the museum boasts architectural motifs of a Mediterranean "palazzo"the four Singapore Living Galleries, which focus on that once housed one of Singapores oldest Catholicsubjects that shape the daily life of ordinary boys schools, Singapore Art Museum exhibits moreSingaporeans, like Food, Fashion, entertainment and than 5,000 pieces of art within its 14 galleries andPhotography... houses plenty of international exhibitions, mainly from Asia but also from other parts of the worldThere are also some pretty good temporary (click here to see what exhibitions are currently on).exhibitions every now and again (visit their website ifyou want to know what is currently on). Rating:  Explore Singapores less known "gems" through Guided tours in English (at no extra charge) are our range of Unique Day Trips and Guided- available at 2pm on Monday, 11am and 2 pm on Walks ! Tuesday-Thursday, 11am 2pm and 7pm on Friday, 11am 2pm and 3:30pm on Saturday and SundayRating:  (Information on free guided tours).English guided tours of the Singapore History Gallery Getting there: The museum is right next to Brasare held at the following times: Monday – Friday Basah MRT Station(11am and 2pm), Saturday & Sunday (11:30am, 2pmand 3:30pm). These guided tours are at no extra cost  Daily, 10am - 7pm (it stays open until 9pm on(Information on free guided tours) and you can also Fridays).take the self-guided tour, using your own mobilephone.  6332 3222, WebsiteGetting there: The National Museum of Singapore is Entrance fees apply (Free admission on Friday night,on 93 Stamford Road. From Bras Basah MRT 6pm – 9pm)Station: Cross the open piazza towards StamfordRoad and you will see the impressive Neo-Palladianbuilding of the museum right in front of you.

8. Tiny Raffles Hotel Museum, on the 3rd floor of the 10. The ArtScience Museum, in Marina Bay Sands, isRaffles Hotel Shopping Arcade, is where you can see the worlds first ArtScience museum and one of thenostalgic paraphernalia from the history of citys main attractions.Singapores most legendary hotel. Occupying an architecturally inspiring lotus-shapedRating:  building along Marina Bays waterfront, this unique museum boasts over 50,000 square feet of galleries,Getting there: If coming from Bras Basah Rd., turn where the visitor is supposedly introduced to theleft to North Bridge Road and enter the hotel from meeting points between art and science…there. The museums only permanent exhibition, Daily, 10am – 7pm, Entrance is free, Website ArtScience, spreads across three galleries and is meant to take the visitor to a "Journey Through Do you know? We have a whole range of free Creativity" where he can explore the connections eBooks and mini-city-guides about Asias most between the arts and the sciences, but although it is popular city destinations... Click HERE to view quite interesting and enchanting, it is actually the and download them. temporary exhibitions that make this museum so popular, including some world-class displays, like9. Mint Museum of Toys, just across the street from Genghis Khan, Van Gogh Alive and Dalí: Mind of athe Raffles Hotel, is the worlds first purpose-built Genius, which were all highly praised by visitors andtoys museum and a must see for families with kids, critics alike.and to anyone who is still a child at heart. Discover Singapore with those who know it best! Click here to view our choice of city-tours andOccupying a tall and narrow building of five floors, activities.this fabulous museum It is not overwhelmingly big(Which is good news for those of you who museumsare not their cup of tea), but is nonetheless packed  Daily, 10am to 10pm (Last admission is at 9pm),with tens of thousands of nostalgic toys… From but might be closed to visitors, from time to time,vintage 19th century toys to "prehistoric" versions of due to a private function (take a look at their websitePopeye, Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck, Beatles before coming, just to be on the safe side).buttons and what not... Tickets are quite expensive for a museum, but then you have to remember it is a privately ownedRating:  museum that relies mainly on temporary exhibitions (the best of which, to be more precise). WhatsGetting there: The museum is on 26 Seah Street. more, you are allowed to pay only for thoseFrom Bras Basah MRT Station: Walk along Bras Basah exhibitions you intend to see.Road for a few minutes, turn left to North BridgeRoad and right to Seah Street, where you will see the The ticket also allows you to walk out of the museumentrance to the museum on your left. and come back later (on the same day), and if you happen to come over the weekend, you can join one Daily: 9:30am – 6:30pm of their free guided tours in English (first come first served). If you cant make it to the free guided tours, 6339 0660, Website you can take an interactive audio-visual guide from the Museum Box Office.Entrance fees apply For more details, visit the ArtScience Museum How to find the best deals in Asia ? website Instantly compare the worlds leading hotel-websites How to get here? The museum is located within the and get the BEST rates for accommodation in Macau, Marina Bay Sands (Bayfront MRT Station is possibly Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Bangkok, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Seoul, Taipei and elsewhere in Asia! the most straightforward way of getting here) Rating: 

11. Chinatown Heritage Centre: Narrow Pagoda Rating: Street, where Chinatown has started its life from,almost 200 years ago, was restored and the old Getting here: Corner of South Bridge Road and Sagohouses where poor families of Chinese migrants had Street: From MRT Chinatown Station: Walk throughto cram in tiny flats are now housing shops and Pagoda Street, turn right to South Bridge Road andcafés. after 2 – 3 minutes you will see the impressive building on your right.One of these heritage buildings has become amuseum, called Chinatown Heritage Centre where  The Buddhist Culture Museum and Relic Chamberyou can learn about day-to-day life in Chinatown and open daily, 9am – 7pm, while the Emiment Sanghathe hardships those newcomers had to deal with, Museum is open daily from 7am – 7pmincluding replicas of shops, houses and the uniquecharacters who dwelled here many years ago... WebsiteRating:  No entrance feesGetting here: The heritage centre is on 48 Pagoda St., 13. Singapore City Gallery is housed within thewhich is just a minutes walk from Chinatown MRT modern building of the Urban RedevelopmentStations Authority (URA Centre), just a couple of minutes walk from Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum, Daily, 9am - 8pm (last admission is at 7pm) on the other side of Maxwell Road Food Centre, and displays large models of various urban developments 6221 9556, Website across the city-state, including Singapores Central Area Model, which is one of the largest architecturalEntrance fees apply models in the world. Touch screens and other interactive devices make Although Singapore has one of the best public- the visit an interesting experience, especially for the transport systems in the world, taking the young ones, and for those who architecture and city Singapore City Hop-on Hop-off Tour is highly planning are their thing. recommended, as it takes you directly to the various attractions and saves you the time and Rating:  hassle of waiting for a bus or walking… Getting here: The City Gallery is on 45 Maxwell Road12. Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum, just If coming from MRT Chinatown Station: Walkaround the corner from Pagoda Street, displays through Pagoda Street, turn right to South Bridgehundreds of pieces of religious Buddhist artifacts and Road and after 2 – 3 minutes you will see the food-works of art from all over Asia... centre on your left hand side (almost opposite the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum).Housed within an imposing red Chinese-stylebuilding, the Buddhist Culture Museum is located If coming from MRT Tanjong Pagar: Take exit G, turnnext to the holly chamber where the relic of the left, cross the small garden, turn right to Maxwelltooth of the Buddha is kept, in a gold stupa, and Road and after a couple of minutes you will see thealthough it is fairly small, it boasts quite a few Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) Building onfascinating exhibits that make it well worth visiting. your rightThere is another small museum in the building, calledthe Eminent Sangha Museum, which tells the life  Monday - Saturday, 9am - 5pmstories of eminent monks who have achieved greataccomplishments in Dharma teachings. WebsiteOther than the two museums, the temple itself is Entrance is free (Guided English tours are available atrich in decoration arts and sculpture work. a small fee).

14. Red Dot Design Museum is just across the street 16. Nei Xue Tang Museum is a private "housefrom the Singapore City Gallery. museum" that boasts an amazing private collection of Buddhist arts and crafts, including hundreds ofNestled within a long and bright-red colonial building precious statues, figurines and other pieces of artwhich once housed Singapores Traffic-Police from China, Tibet, Thailand, Cambodia and otherHeadquarters, this is one of the worlds only two Asian countries."red dot design museums", where winners of thelucrative red dot product-design award display their Rating: masterpieces. How to get there: The museum is on 235If product design is your thing, there is no doubt you Cantonment Road. If coming from Chinatown andwill love it. Tanjong Pagar: Walk down Duxton Road to the end , turn right to Craig (You can also access Craig fromRating:  Tanjong Pagar Road) and immediately left to Yan Kit Road. At the end of Yan Kit, turn right to CantonmentGetting here: The Red Dot Design Museum is on 28 Road and after a minute or two you will see theMaxwell Road (almost opposite the Singapore City museum on your right.Gallery – see instructions above).  10am - 5pm daily. 11am - 6 pm on Monday, Tuesday and Friday, and11am - 8pm on Saturday and Sunday (closed on  6372 0189, WebsiteWednesday and Thursday). Admission charges apply 6327 8027, Website Click HERE to find some of the best rates forAdmission charges apply. hostels and low-cost accommodations in Singapore and Asia ! How to find the best deals in Asia ? 17. The Malay Heritage Centre in Kampong Glam Instantly compare the worlds leading hotel-websites (Near Arab Street) is nestled within the imposing and get the BEST rates for accommodation in Macau, building that once was the palace of Ali Iskandar Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Bangkok, Singapore, Shah, Sultan of Johor and the son of Hussein Shah, Kuala Lumpur, Seoul, Taipei and elsewhere in Asia! who authorized Raffles to build Singapore. It was built in 1835 by George Coleman, one of early Singapores most famous architects, and combines15. The Baba House, just a few minutes walk from Palladian style with local Malay motifs.there, is a tiny museum that replicates a 19th centuryPeranakan home and allow visitors to experience the Nowadays, as mentioned, there is a Malay Heritagedaily life of a traditional Perankan family, back in the Centre here (which is closed for renovations at theold days. time of writing), which boasts a nice museum where you can learn about the history and culture ofOccupying a classic shophouse on Neil Road, the Singapores Malay community.museum is operated by the National Museum ofSingapore (NUS) and is opened only upon request, Rating: which means you will have to write an email to them,a week in advance, and ask them to arrange a visit How to get there: From Bugis MRT Station: Takefor you… Email: babahouse@nus.edu.sg , Website exit-B, turn right to Victoria and start walking along the street, crossing Ophir Road and Arab Street, turnRating:  right to Jelan Pisang (second after Arab Street) and at the end of the short street turn left to North BridgeGetting there: The Baba House is on 157 Neil Road: Road and immediately right to Kandahar Street. AfterFrom Outram Park MRT Station, take exit G, turn left a couple of minutes you will see the compoundsto New Bridge Road and left again, to Neil Road. gate on your left side..

 Daily, 8am – 9pm (The museum is currently The chapel, in the middle of the open courtyard, is aclosed for renovations). replica of similar chapels that were built by POWs across Southeast Asia during the war. 6391 0450, Website Rating: Admission is currently FREE How to get there: From MRT-Tanah Merah: Take bus See Singapore with those who know it BEST ! No. 2 (You can also take bus No. 29 from MRT- Tampiens). Both buses stop at the museum (after Womens Prison / opposite Changi Heights18. The Malay Village, in Geylang Serai, purports to condominium).replicate a traditional Malay "Kampong" (village), justlike the ones that covered Singapore and its environs  Daily, 9:30am - 5pmmore than a century ago, and although it issomewhat of a kitschy cliché, it is worth a visit all the  6214 2451, Websitesame, especially if you are in the area anyway... Entrance is freeOther than a cluster of traditional Malay houses, youcan see the day-to-day paraphernalia of the villagers,a life sized scene of a traditional Malay wedding, arts 20. Science Centre Singapore, as its name suggests,and crafts and so on... There is also a small museum is a science museum, which means it is particularlyand some shops and restaurants within the complex. recommended for families with teenage kids, although it is popular among people of all ages...Rating:  Spreading over eight galleries, this fantastic museumHow to get there: The Malay Village is on the corner displays every aspect of technology and science,of Geylang Serai and Sims Ave.: From MRT-Paya from optical illusions to space science and fromLebar: kinetic energy to robotics…Turn right to Eunos Road and almost immediately leftto Sims Avenue (after you have crossed it). Walk The Centre also operates an IMAX cinema, called thealong Sims Avenue for a couple of minutes, passing Omni Theatre, where you can watch some excellentan open carpark and then turn right, to Engku Aman 40 minute documentaries on various scientific topics,Road, where you will see the entrance to the like research of the deep sea, discovery of Mars and"village" on your left (All in all, its less than a 10 more... The movies play every round hour, fromminutes walk). 10am to 8pm Daily, 10am – 10pm. Rating:  6848 7040, Website How to get there: From MRT-Jurong East: Walk out of the station through the covered walkway, toNo entrance fee (Unless you want to enter the small Jurong East Street 13, cross it and proceed straitmuseum) along the covered path, between the buildings (Block No. 135 should be on your right) until you reach a big The "Singapore Flexi Pack" allows you to save junction. The Science Centre is on its other side (less over 40% on Singapores BEST attractions and than 10 minutes walk). sightseeing.  Tuesday - Sunday, 10am - 6pm, closed on19. Changi Chapel & Museum: Dedicated to those Mondays (unless a Monday falls on a public holiday).World War II POWs (prisoners of war), civilians andsoldiers alike, who managed to survive the horrors of  6425 2500, Website, Information aboutJapanese captivity, this small museum displays their discounted combo-tickets (with Snow City)personal effects, including letters, photographs andpaintings they drew while in captivity. Entry fee applies

21. NUS Museum, the museum of the National 23. The Maritime Experiential Museum &University of Singapore (NUS), specializes in both Aquarium, in Resorts World Sentosa, focuses on theancient and modern art collections from China, history of ancient maritime trade in Southeast Asia,Southeast Asia and the Far East. The permanent and tells the story of a 9th century Arab merchantexhibitions boast Peranakan artifacts and Chinese ship which wrecked in the Java Sea, while sailingcalligraphy, among other pieces… from China back to the Middle East and became known as the "Belitung shipwreck"…Rating:  Other than an accurate reproduction of the ArabHow to get there: From the bus interchange, next to dhow ship, there are hundreds of artifacts that wereMRT-Clementi: Take route No. 96 and alight at a bus- salvaged from the shipwreck on display, as well asstop called "NUS Raffles Hall", which is just a few models of other ancient vessels, and a "Typhoonsteps from the University Cultural Centre, where the Theatre" where visitors get the taste of sailingmuseum is. through a storm... Daily, except Monday, 10am – 7:30pm (until 6pm Rating: on Sunday). How to get there: The museum is located withinFREE entry, Website Resorts World Sentosa (Click HERE for instructions on how to get there). Discover Singapore with those who know it best!  Daily, 10am - 7pm, (till 9pm on Fridays, Saturdays Click here to view our choice of city-tours and and Sundays). activities. Website22. Haw Par Villa (Tiger Balm Gardens) and Hua The "Singapore City Pass" makes a good choiceSong Museum: Better known by its old name, Tiger for those who want to explore the city byBalm Garden, Haw Par Villa is a theme park where themselves, with a full day of unlimited Hop Onfolktales from the Chinese mythology are presented Hop Off Bus sightseeing, as well as well as a tripthrough nearly a thousand dioramas and life size on an amphibious vehicle.sculptures, and although many of the exhibits arefairly kitschy, the park is well worth visiting. 24. Images of Singapore, in Sentosa, is a beautiful museum that takes the visitor through the history ofThe garden was originally built in the 1930s by two Singapore, from the 14th century onwards, through aChinese brothers, who amassed a fortune thanks to a series of "scenes" where life size tableaus depictpopular heat rub they introduced (That is the Tiger major events in the city-states history, as well asBalm, after which the garden is named) and there is through other multi-media displays which make thealso a small museum here (quite recommended), visit more interesting and enhance the experience ofwhich is dedicated to Chinese communities around "being there"... Legends, folktales and actual historicthe world and shows how these communities events are all woven together, creating quite adeveloped and contributed to their new societies... unique experience...Rating:  Rating: How to get there: Right next to Haw Par Villa MRT How to get there: The museum is located near cable-Station (on the Circle Line). car plaza / Imbiah Station, in the centre of Sentosa (Click HERE for instructions on how to get there). Daily, 9am - 7pm (Hua Song Museum is open daily,except Monday, from 9am to 6pm).  Daily, 9am - 7pmThe entrance to the garden is free, although there is Websitea small fee if you wish to visit the Hua Song Museum(click here for more info). Admission fees apply

25. Butterfly Park & Insect Kingdom, also in Sentosa How to get there: Located in the central part of(and just a heartbeat from "Images of Singapore"), Sentosa, next to Cable Car Plaza and just a few stepsdisplays thousands of unique butterflies and exotic from Imbiah Station (Monorail): Click HERE forinsects, including real "monsters" from Southeast instructions on how to get thereAsias fast vanishing jungles.  Daily, 9am - 7pmThere is also an outdoor section where you can walkamidst the lush tropical vegetation and see hundreds  6275 0013, Websiteof species of amazingly beautiful butterflies. Admission fees applyRating:  The See Singapore Attraction Pass can save a lot of money for those of you who wish to make the most of their precious holiday time… You can take a Singapore River Cruise, or ride the world’s largest observation wheel, visit one (or more) of Singapores fantastic museums, see the worlds largest collection of tropical orchids at the National Orchid Garden, visit Jurongs BirdPark and Singapore Zoo, join a guided walking tour and much more…Click here to view all our FREE travel eBooks of Singapore, Hong Kong, Macau and BangkokCopyright © 2012 Asia-Pacific Guides Ltd. All rights reserved

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