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Collections

The National Collection

The National Collection is not just a random assortment of objects and artworks. It is a lens through which Singaporeans can better understand our shared cultural heritage. Learn more here.

The Singapore Story through 60 objects

Discover 60 objects from Singapore's various National Collections that provide a sweeping overview of the story of Singapore from the late first millennium, through the colonial period to the present. Learn more here.

Heritage Conservation Centre

Meet a dedicated team of cataloguers, collections managers, conservators, estates and support staff, photographers and scientists who strive to manage and care for the National Collection to the highest professional standards. Learn more here.

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Horse-shaped baby rocking chair

c. 1960s
National Museum of Singapore

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Mosquito coil box, Star Lion brand (made in Singapore)

1960s
National Museum of Singapore

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Rollei 35 S Camera

1970s
National Museum of Singapore

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'Kueh tutu' trishaw cart

1960s
National Museum of Singapore

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Singapore concept plan (used in guiding urban growth and infrastructure developments)

1970 - 1990
National Museum of Singapore

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Aeroplane Chess game set

Mid to late 20th century
National Museum of Singapore

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Bus ticket

1960s
National Museum of Singapore

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Raleigh Chopper signboard

1970s
National Museum of Singapore

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Coinafon – Orange Public Phone

1980s
National Museum of Singapore

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Setron radio

late 1960s – early 1970s
National Museum of Singapore

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Old National registration identity cards (front and back)

c. 1965
National Museum of Singapore

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A set of two commemorative MRT tickets embedded in Perspex (to mark the first day of operation and completion of MRT system)

1987
National Museum of Singapore

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POSB passbook

National Museum of Singapore

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National Service Uniform – Long Sleeved Shirt

1969
National Museum of Singapore

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The Big Splash aquatic centre

Late 1970s-1980s
National Museum of Singapore

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Sony Recording Walkman

1980s-1990s
National Museum of Singapore

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Zouk Main Signage at Jiak Kim Street

1991
National Museum of Singapore

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2 bulbs from the floodlights of the old National Stadium

1973 - 2007
National Museum of Singapore

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Nokia 3310 mobile phone

2000
National Museum of Singapore

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SARS thermometer set

May 2003
National Museum of Singapore

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Notebook used to record temperature readings during the SARS period

2003
National Museum of Singapore

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Changi Airport Terminal 2 Flight Information Indicator Board

1999
National Museum of Singapore

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The SS24 passing a stream before Woodlands Station at 1059pm

Darren Soh
2011
National Museum of Singapore

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Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games handover flag

2010
National Museum of Singapore

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Smooth otter, William Farquhar's Collection of Natural History Drawings

1803-1818
National Museum of Singapore

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Red box No. 1 with key

1950s–late 1990s
National Museum of Singapore

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Joseph Schooling’s autographed swimming shorts from the men’s 100m butterfly gold medal event at the Rio 2016 Olympics

2016
National Museum of Singapore

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'Crazy Rich Asians' film poster

August 2018
National Museum of Singapore

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Singapore passport

1960s
National Museum of Singapore

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Toh Kee Roasting Oven

1960s
National Museum of Singapore

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'Kebaya pendek'

1960s
National Museum of Singapore

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The Merlion sculptures at the Merlion Park

Mid 1970s
National Museum of Singapore

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Being Together (Chee Family / Paris / Hougang)

John Clang
2012
National Museum of Singapore

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