Asian Civilisations Museum
Beautiful and clear exhibits display fine collections of jade, calligraphy, ceramics, furniture, and artworks, all offering visitors the chance to trace the archipelago’s rich Chinese heritage. ACM presents Chinese Export Silver, a decorative art that developed during the mid Qing dynasty (1644 - 1911). European merchants commissioned Chinese copies of European silverware for their home markets. The collection ranges from small and intricately fashioned covered boxes and tea caddies to sophisticated large presentation trophies. he museum, however, leans heavily towards Chinese cultural heritage, with two-thirds of the galleries focusing on artifacts from China–jades, ceramics, bronzes and folk art–dating from the Neolithic Age to the 20th century.
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Singapore Art Museum
The Singapore Art Museum (SAM) is one of the first art museums with international standard museum facilities and program in Southeast Asia. Dedicated to the collection and display of 20th-century Singapore and Southeast Asian modern and contemporary art, SAM joins a league of new generation museums around the world with well-executed exhibitions and community outreach. The Museum houses the national art collection of Singapore and has the largest collection in 20th-century Southeast Asian art by a public institution internationally.
Within a year of opening its doors in January 1996 at the restored 19th-century old St Joseph's Institution
NUS museums
Situated amidst serene surroundings at Kent Ridge Cresent near the National University of Singapore, NUS museums offers a memorable experience for anyone seeking a taste of ancient culture and contemporary artworks of Asia. Watch China's 7,000 years of rich culture unfold before your eyes as a spectacular collection of ceramics, paintings, calligraphy, jade and bronzes tells the story behind one of the world's greatest civilisations. Admire the beautiful display of South and Southeast Asian art pieces. Catch the most comprehensive collection of works by Singapore's foremost sculptor, Ng Eng Teng.
The NUS museums is also next to the University
Republic of Singapore Air Force Museum
The Republic of Singapore Air Force Museum traces the development of the Republic of Singapore Air Force from its early days as the Royal Air Force in 1927 to the present. The museum resides on 10,600 m2 of land, with a total built-up area of 4,600 m2.
The exhibition area comprises an outdoor gallery and the History of Aviation gallery on the first level. On the second level are eight indoor galleries. The museum showcases colonial cap badges, Bloodhound missiles and artifacts, including planes such as the Hunter Hawker, the SF260 Marchetti and the A4-S
Nei Xue Tang - A Buddhist Art Museum
Nei Xue Tang is primarily a Buddhist Art Muesum and this Collection is housed in a pre-war house with beautiful facade and special features. This Collection showcases Buddhist artefacts, relics, antiquities and works of arts from as far east from Japan to as far west to Gandhara, and as far north from China to as far south to Indonesia. The exhibits had been carefully collected over 35 years and are of different medium - such as gold, silver, bronze, stone, horns, jade, crystal and others. This Collection is strong in Chinese and
Jurong Bird Park
Southeast Asia's largest bird park, Jurong BirdPark is home to over 8,000 birds of 600 species from all over the world. Highlights include the world's largest collection of Southeast Asian Hornbills and South American Toucans, and the world's second largest penguin exhibit. Walking trails cut through the tropical landscape. Incredible sights to look out for include the Waterfall Aviary, which at 98ft (30m) it is the world’s highest manmade waterfall. The Penguin Parade has a large pool set against a landscape of rocks, cliffs, nesting alcoves and burrows; it has a viewing gallery where visitors can
