Free admission for all from 6–7 July 2024 for our Play:Date opening weekend
Story of the Forest will close early at 6pm on 4, 6 and 13 July 2024.
Parts of the National Museum of Singapore are undergoing restoration and upgrading works.
We remain open with exhibitions, programmes as well as dining and retail offerings.
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Help us protect our valuable National Collection and create a safe and conducive museum environment by observing the following etiquette:

Protecting our Valuable Collection

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Do not touch any object unless explicitly allowed. Do not rest on display panels, showcases and against gallery walls.

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Food and drinks are not allowed in the galleries.

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Flash photography and selfie sticks are not allowed in the galleries.

A Safe and Pleasant Museum Environment for All

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Galleries are climate controlled.

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Please set mobile phones to silent or vibration mode.

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Please speak softly.

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No running.

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Tripods, selfie sticks, large backpacks, cabin bags, trolleys and any other bulky items are not allowed in the galleries.

These items must be stored in the lockers located in the Basement and on Level 2. (Suitable new $1 or 50c coins are available from our Visitor Services staff).

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Use of retractable roller shoes, roller skates, skate scooters and other personal mobility devices are not allowed.

These items may be stored in the lockers or parked at the bicycle stands in front of the Stamford Office building.

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Sketching using only pencils, sketchbooks and notebooks is permitted.

Please do not obstruct traffic flow in the gallery while sketching.

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Large umbrellas can be stored in the umbrella stands outside major galleries.