Read this comprehensive guide to finding tickets for National Museum of Singapore!
Are you interested to learn how to buy tickets for National Museum Singapore? In this detailed guide, we will summarize the best ticket options so that you can find the cheapest and most appropriate tickets for your travel group.
If you have been travelling recently, you have probably noticed that prices are a lot more now than they used to be. Being informed about ticketing options will help you to find the cheapest tickets and also buy them in advance during peak travel periods.
National Museum of Singapore is very popular and easy to access from the downtown core, so highly consider adding it to your itinerary of Singapore.
Why should you visit the National Museum of Singapore?
The National Museum of Singapore is Singapore’s oldest museum. It is a must-see for historians and a very popular stop for people of all ages visiting the city.
The National Museum of Singapore dates way back to 1887 with its 19th-century elegant neo-Palladian design. It was named the National Museum of Singapore in 1965. Between 1993 and March 2006, it was known as the Singapore History Museum.
But don’t expect outdated exhibits here.
According to the official website for the National Museum of Singapore, “it uses cutting-edge technology to present the nation’s legacy and development.” You can expect to find innovative exhibits and events regardless of when you choose to visit the museum.
The National Museum of Singapore is also very convenient to reach using public transportation. add to your itinerary because of its close proximity to Orchard Road and Fort Canning Park. It’s only a few minutes from Battlebox (directions) and Fort Canning Park Tree Tunnel.
Some of the most convenient places to stay near the Museum include YMCA Fort Canning, Hotel Fort Canning and YMCA @ One Orchard.
Types of Tickets Available for National Museum Singapore
Before we outline how to buy tickets for National Museum Singapore, we will summarize the types of tickets available.
According to our research, tickets are sold whether you are a citizen of Singapore, permanent resident (PR), Tourist or Foreign Visitor.
At the time of writing, citizens of Singapore and Permanent Residents (PRs) can visit the National Museum free of charge. If you are a Tourist or Foreign Visitor then here are the tickets available, but keep in mind that the types of tickets available are subject to change at any time throughout the year.
Permanent Gallery Tickets
Permanent Gallery Tickets are the cheapest option when you are visiting the National Museum of Singapore. If you have been to many museums before, then you likely know that museums and galleries often have a permanent gallery section and then rotating special exhibitions.
If you buy a Permanent Gallery Ticket then you can visit all Level 1 and 2 Galleries
and Glass Rotunda. But you cannot enter special exhibitions at the Museum unless you buy a more expensive ticket.
Special Exhibition Tickets
There are usually special exhibitions at the National Museum of Singapore that you can explore. Now, these are not located within the permanent galleries. Therefore, you have to buy a different type of ticket if you only want to visit one of the special exhibitions without going to the permanent museum sections.
Special Exhibition tickets are suitable for visitors who have already seen the permanent gallery sections (during a previous visit to the Museum, for example). In this case, you could save some money by only getting a ticket to the temporary special exhibition.
Permanent Galleries & One Special Exhibition Tickets
You can also buy a combination ticket to enter the National Museum of Singapore. Instead of buying separate tickets to visit the permanent galleries and the special exhibitions, simply get a ticket that allows you to visit both.
You will save money by purchasing a combination ticket when compared to the price of the permanent galleries and the temporary galleries. At the time of writing, the combination tickets allow you to visit one special gallery. At times, there might be more than one special gallery exhibition at the Museum, so pick the one that interests you most.
Age Categories for Tickets
If you are buying tickets to visit the National Museum of Singapore, look at the age information below. Not everyone will pay the same amount to enter!
Children
If you have children 6 years old and below, then you are in luck!
They receive 100% free admission to all galleries at the National Museum of Singapore. If your children are not citizens or permanent residents, it doesn’t matter. All kids 6 and under are free (even for special exhibitions).
Standard Adult
If you are visiting from abroad or are living in Singapore without permanent residency, then you will buy a Standard Adult ticket to enter the National Museum of Singapore. This is the most expensive ticket category according to age.
Concession
You can purchase a Concession ticket to the National Museum of Singapore if you are 60 years old (and above). They are generally 25-35% cheaper than Standard Adult tickets.
Students
If you are a student, then you can expect to pay less than a Standard Adult ticket. Student pricing depends on whether you are attending government funded schools in Singapore, a university in Singapore or a private school.
Students attending 100% government-funded schools, government-aided schools and Singapore universities receive free entry to the National Museum of Singapore.
Concession admission fee applies to non-Citizen and non-Permanent Resident students from private schools in Singapore and students from schools overseas.
In other words, students should never have to pay a full standard adult fare to enter the Museum.
Buying tickets for the National Museum of Singapore
There are two main ways to buy tickets for the National Museum of Singapore:
- Online using various ticketing websites
- In-person at the National Museum of Singapore ticketing counter.
In the section below, we will summarize how to buy National Museum of Singapore tickets.
Online Ticket Purchases – Official Website Tickets
One of the easiest and most transparent ways to purchase tickets to the National Museum of Singapore is to use the official website. One of the benefits of using their website is that you know your ticket will be legitimate.
Once you get to the visitor information page, refer to the prices and when you are ready to book, select the ‘Buy Tickets’ tab. You can then select the type of ticket you want to buy according to your age and exhibit preferences.
Third-Party Online Tickets
Fortunately, you have other popular online booking options for tickets to the National Museum of Singapore. These third-party websites are typically affiliated with the Museum (and other attractions in Singapore).
You might prefer to book through one of these online providers if you book other tours and activities for Singapore. For example, suppose you have created a profile with Klook, and you already have booked tickets to the Singapore Flyer and Singapore Zoo. In that case, it might be super easy to buy your ticket to the National Museum of Singapore using there as well.
Keep in mind that these third-party providers are subject to change, but here is a list of the ones we could find at the time of writing:
KLOOK
Tiqets
kkDay
Traveloka
Thrillophilia
We usually use KLOOK when booking event and activity tickets in Singapore.
It features tons of verified guest reviews along with useful photos that you can look at before booking a ticket. We looked at KLOOK while writing this article, and the National Museum of Singapore had a 4.7/10 review score based on 1000+ reviews and 60,000 tickets booked. With thousands of reviews and guest opinions summarized, you can get a clear indication of what kind of experience to expect. Booking with a provider such as KLOOK is a wise decision because you can read the specific experiences of people that have already visited the National Museum of Singapore.
In-Person Ticket Sales at the Museum
If no pandemic restrictions are in effect, you should be able to buy National Museum of Singapore entrance tickets right at the ticketing desk. We recommend this method if you are not visiting on a busy day (weekday as opposed to weekend) and just decide to go.
In other words, booking in advance via the official website or KLOOK will help to avoid lines in most cases, and the prices should be the same (unless an online promotion is going on).
How to buy the cheapest tickets to the National Museum of Singapore?
Based on our experience, it doesn’t hurt to compare the prices of all online ticketing websites before you purchase a pass to the National Museum of Singapore.
Most of the time the prices will be the same. And if this is the case, select the website where you already have an online profile. It doesn’t make sense to book with a website where you don’t have a login.
In some cases, you might find a discount on one of the websites, and that will be a bonus of comparing all online ticketing agents before you book a pass.
If you purchase tickets for your entire family to visit the National Museum of Singapore, then a 10-20% discount could lead to significant savings.
More Questions about the National Museum of Singapore?
This article outlines how to buy tickets for the National Museum of Singapore. Ideally, you should now know enough about ticketing options so that it is a stress-free process. Feel free to email us if you have additional questions.
The National Museum is close to many of Singapore’s most famous attractions. Therefore, integrating it into a 2-3 day itinerary is easy. Fort Canning Park is directly west of the Museum.
Hotel Fort Canning is a particularly nice place to stay which is only a few minutes walking distance from it.