Title
Laying the foundation stone of the Raffles Library and Museum
Year/Period
c. 1884
Region
Singapore
Object Type
Material
Dimension
Image size: 12.5 x 19.6 cm
Accession No.
1994-05181
Collection of
Although the idea for the establishment of a museum was first mentioned in 1823, it was not until late 19th century that it became reality with the laying of the foundation stone of the Raffles Library and Museum at Stamford Road. For various factors such as lack of support, funds and space, the construction of a proper museum had been delayed time and again. The Raffles Library and Museum finally opened in 1887, where the library, reading rooms and an office with the curators' living quarters were housed on the ground floor, while the museum was located above.
