Museum
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 Art Retreat Museum
A Sanctuary for Contemplation
Amidst the hustle and bustle of Ubi Techpark lies a sanctuary for contemplation known as Art Retreat.Founded by Indonesian collector Kwee Swie Teng in 2003, Art Retreat is Singapore's first private museum with a collection of modern Asian and European art. It is dedicated to the appreciation and collecting of art through exhibition, education and research.The non-profit Museum comprises two spaces - the main gallery features temporary and traveling exhibitions while the Wu Guanzhong Gallery presents an ongoing show of the acclaimed master. The Wu Guanzhong Gallery is the only place in the world where you can view so many of Wu's exquisite works such as Two Swallows, Chinese Cypress and Old Residence of Qiu Jin in one hall.
Website :www.artretreatmuseum.com
 Asian Civilisations Museum
This 1910 building evokes the serenity of its era in its arched verandas, balanced symmetry and dignified proportions fashionable in the 19th century England. A Sri Lankan figurine of Buddha, Islamic art and calligraphy, South-east Asian tribal wood carvings and other ethnographic collections trace Singapore's diverse cultural and religious origins to all over Asia. The museum, however, leans heavily towards Chinese cultural heritage, with two-thirds of the galleries focusing on artifacts from China - jade, ceramics, bronzes and folk art - dating from the Neolithic Age to the 20th century.
Web Sites:Asian Civilisations Museum
Changi Chapel & Museum
A beacon of hope for the hopeless. The Changi Chapel, housed within the open-air courtyard of the Museum, is a symbolic replica of the many chapels built during the Japanese Occupation. Built by Changi Prison inmates, it stands as a monument to those who maintained their faith and dignity during those dark years.
Letters, photographs, drawings and personal effects in the Museum relate the agony of the Japanese Occupation (1942-45) and imprisonment for more than 50,000 civilians and soldiers in Changi. One of the museum's main highlights is the replica of The Changi Murals, a series of magnificent wall paintings recreated from the originals painted by bombardier Stanley Warren.
Website:http://www.changimuseum.com
Chinatown Heritage Centre
The Chinatown Heritage Centre occupies three shophouses at the ethnic quarters of Chinatown, newly restored to house memories and untold stories of Singapore’s early forefathers.
Website:Chinatown Heritage Centre
Chinese Heritage Centre
The Chinese Heritage Centre (CHC) was founded in 1995 to advance knowledge and understanding of the Chinese Overseas communities in different parts of the world. It is housed in the historic Administration Block of the former Nanyang University, a landmark establishment as the first and only Chinese university outside China, founded by the Chinese overseas.The Chinese outside China are heterogeneous. The Exhibition: Chinese More or Less at the Chinese Heritage Centre addresses this diversity and poses the question of whether “Chinese-ness” can be quantified.Through the exhibits in seven different galleries which illustrate Chinese in different parts of the world and across generations, the Exhibition explores what it has meant, at different times, to be defined as Chinese – by oneself, by other Chinese, and by people other than Chinese – and how the defining of “Chinese” has moved beyond simple categorization.
Website:www.ChineseHeritageCentre.org
Hua Song Museum
Hua Song, meaning "In praise of the Chinese Community", is a museum that brings to life the rich heritage that overseas Chinese around the world share.It showcases the dreams, sacrifices, successes and achievements of the Chinese who faced adversity in their search of fortune overseas, enabling overseas Chinese today to embrace their cultural roots and origins.Only by paying tribute to our shared past, can we surge forward into the future confidently. Hua Song Museum marks another milestone in our efforts to commemorate our cultural heritage.
Website: www.huasong.org
 Images of Singapore (Sentosa)
The newly remodeled museum provides a multi-sensory experience designed to guide you through Singapore's evolution from a fishing village to a cosmopolitan city. The journey begins at Four Winds of Singapore, a multimedia exhibit honouring Singapore's diversity and unified values. In Singapore Adventure, you can view milestones in the history of the city-state, from the signing of the first treaty to the horror of Japanese occupation. Lighten the mood by moving on to Singapore Celebrates, an exhibit showcasing the rich cultures and festivals of Singapore's diverse community. Last but not least comes Celebration City, which shows visitors the city Singapore is today. Don't forget to pick up some souvenirs and savor some delicious local dishes when here.
Websites: Images of Singapore
Malay Heritage Centre
The Malay Heritage Centre is a cultural centre in Singapore to showcase the heritage, culture and history of Malay Singaporeans. Other than the historic artefacts, multimedia and diorama displays, and other exhibits. The centre also organizes cultural programmes related to music, dance and costumes. Workshops on pottery and batik fabric art are also being held.On the grounds of the Malay Heritage Centre are Gelam trees, the replica of a Bugis prahu or boat, and information markers on the history of the Bugis people and their trade.
Website:Malay Heritage Centre
MINT Museum of Toys
MINT (Moment of Imagination and Nostalgia with Toys), the world's first purpose-built museum for toys, opened in Singapore in May 2006. The museum showcases an extensive collection of vintage toys, including rare and unique one-of-a-kind toys, covering a period from mid-nineteenth Century to mid-twentieth Century.The museum collection, numbering more than 50,000 toys and valued at over S$5 million. The Café/Restaurant/Wine bar in the basement offers a relaxed, yet sophisticated ambience for casual or formal dining. A comprehensive menu, based on an international cuisine, is available to suit all palates. The museum is also able to cater for private functions, including complimentary entry to the Museum. For special holidays, such as Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve and special occasions, all four floors of the Museum will be opened for dining among the toys.
.Website : www.emint.com
 National Museum of Singapore
At 119 years old, the National Museum of Singapore is Singapore's biggest and oldest museum with the youngest and most innovative soul. Designed to be the people's museum, the Museum prides itself on introducing cutting edge and varied ways of presenting history to redefine conventional museum experience.
More than just a space for exhibitions and artefacts, the Museum will also distinguish itself through its challenging and vibrant festivals and events that will unleash new creative possibilities in culture and heritage. This programming will be supported by a wide range of facilities and services including Food & Beverage, retail, Resource Centre, Gallery Theatre and the Public Sculpture Garden, among others.
With a rich history dating back to 1887, the National Museum of Singapore has been closed since April 2003 for redevelopment and will officially open in December 2006. From now till then, a series of Preview Season events have been lined up to entice visitors to take a peek of this prestigious cultural and heritage centre in Singapore.
Website : www.nationalmuseum.sg
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