Visiting museums is one of the tips you can do if you are on a budget because usually, ticket prices are quite cheap, especially in Singapore. There are many museums that you can visit, maybe the unexpected ones you will not find in other countries.
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What are the museums that can be visited while on vacation in Singapore? Here are the recommendations:
1. ArtScience Museum
The first museum is the ArtScience Museum, which brings together art and science. Inside this museum, there are 21 gallery spaces. The museum often hosts exhibitions from around the world, so you can see the work of artists from all over the world.
One of the major exhibitions ever held at the ArtScience Museum is Andy Warhol, Salvatore Dali, and Leonardo da Vinci.
2. Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum
Visiting the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum, you will see a very large dinosaur fossil. This museum is the first natural history museum in Southeast Asia.
With 15 zones built on an area of 2,500 square meters, the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum has more than 2,000 specimens of plants and animals in Southeast Asia. Then, there are three dinosaur fossils with an age of about 150 million years.
3. National Gallery Singapore
Being the largest art museum in Singapore, this place is always crowded with visitors. Previously, the National Gallery Singapore was from the city hall building.
The National Gallery Singapore collection is mostly 19th-century art. There is also new art from artists around the world.
In addition to enjoying the works of art, at the National Gallery Singapore, you can enjoy food with a view of the blue sky. On the rooftop, there is a Smoke & Mirrors bar.
4. Fort Siloso
You will see the history of Japan which succeeded in capturing Singapore at Fort Siloso, with the story of Lim Bo Seng and Force 136 during the fight against Japan. There is also a Surrender Chamber which contains replicas of the figures when the British surrendered to Japan. The attraction of Fort Siloso is in the fort that immediately feels during World War 2 in Singapore.
5. The Battlebox
Besides Fort Siloso, if you want to visit a museum with similar vibes, you can go to The Battlebox. You can see the story of Singapore when it was colonized by Japan, with rooms that are still original and replicas of the military at that era.
6. Buddha Tooth Relic Temple & Museum
Visit the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple & Museum to see rare artifacts that shed light on the history of Buddhism and the traditions of various Asian countries. You can see the sacred buddha room which is at the back of the hall. Many people regard this building as the Brains, Blood, Muscle, and Flesh Relics of Buddha.
That’s a list of museums in Singapore. You can get new insights even when you are on vacation. Don’t forget to order all your holiday needs via Traveloka for convenience during your vacation.
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