The National Museum of Singapore

The National Museum of Singapore, a cultural icon of the nation located at the heart of the city. It is Singapore's oldest museum, with a long history dating back. In 1984, it was established as the Singapore Institution Committee. It was not named as National Museum Of Singapore but instead named as Raffles Library and Museum.

The National Museum was officially opened on 12 October 1887, which also marked the golden Jubilee years of Queen Victoria. As Singapore was still under British rule, the country celebrated her birthday by making the official opening on Queen Victoria's birthdate. The building was opened by Governor Sir Frederick Weld.

The Building restored during the Silver Jubilee Year of Singapore's Independence was reopened by Mr Goh Chok Tong. First Deputy Prime Minister. 16 November 1990."

The board says " This building was reopened after a three-year development on its 119th year by His Excellency President S R Nathan on 7th December 2006."

The tablet says "Designed by H E McCallun and Major J F McNair. Built in 1886-1887. It housed Singapore's first museum and library, the Raffles Library and Museum. It was renamed the National Museum in 1960."

The museum features a lot of artefacts based on history and arts of Sin

gapore that brings out the beauty of Singapore in the past.

In 1993, the National Museum became a part of the National Heritage Board in Singapore.

#Did you know... At the main entrance hall of the National Museum, if you look up, you will see 50 Victorian patterned stained-glass panels on the Rotunda Dome. The 50 glass panels was actually made to commemorate Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee years.

For more informations on the history of The National Museum of Singapore, you can visit http://www.nationalmuseum.sg/nms/nms_html/nms_content_3.asp?cat=Our_history .