Though Singapore is an international city with several examples of modern architecture, buildings of older times have been restored in way that it makes a judicious mix of old and new. The article introduces you to three such museums of Singapore which are worth seeing on a visit to Singapore.

National Museum of Singapore
At 120 years old, the National Museum of Singapore is truly a part of the nation’s history. The ancient building was recently given a facelift so that the grand architecture may look youthful. And what makes it more special is the kind of innovative exhibitions held here. Today it really invites a huge number of visitors to view the Singaporean past and its culture.

Besides exhibitions, the National Museum of Singapore also distinguishes itself through its vibrant festivals and events. These events are good to unleash new creative possibilities in culture and heritage. There are four Singapore living galleries also, that deals with interesting topics like food, fashion, film and photography.

Asian Civilizations Museum, Empress Place
Chronicling 5,000 years of Asian art and history, Asian Civilizations Museum is a flagship museum that presents broad yet integrated perspective of pan-Asian cultures and civilizations. As one of the National Museums of Singapore under the National Heritage Board, the museums seek to promote a better appreciation of the rich culture that makes up Singapore’s multi-ethnic society.

The cultures brought to Singapore by different people are very ancient and this aspect of Singapore’s history is the focus of this museum. The Museum’s collection therefore centers on the material cultures of the different groups originating from China, Southeast Asia, South Asia and West Asia. ACM Empress Place houses a café and a restaurant, a museum shop, fully-equipped auditorium and a function room with a spectacular view of the Singapore River.

Peranakan Museum
The Peranakan Museum houses the best collection of Peranakan artefacts in the world, and the first comprehensive display of Peranakan culture anywhere in the world. The boutique museum will offer a complete visitor-experience, ranging from rich material culture displays where visitors interact and learn using the latest technology, to food sampling and merchandising.

Singapore has a long list of museums which not only depicts of the glorious past of the place but also showcases the current talents and achievements of this place. If you are running short of time then you must include Singapore Art Museum (SAM), Changi Museum and Chinatown Heritage Center in your list besides the above mentioned ones.