The National Museum of Singapore is the
oldest museum in Singapore. Its history dates back to 1849, when it was
started as a section of a library at Singapore Institution and called
the Raffles Library and Museum. After several relocation, in 1887 it
moved to its permanent site at Stamford Road in the Museum
Planning Area.
The museum focuses on exhibits related to the history
of Singapore. It is one of four national museums in the country, the other
three being the two Asian Civilizations Museums at Empress Place
Building and Old Tao Nan School, and the Singapore Art Museum.
