Title
The exterior of the Raffles Library and Museum
Year/Period
Early 20th century
Region
Singapore
Object Type
Material
Technique
Dimension
Frame size: 9 x 13.9 cm,
Image size: 8.5 x 13.4 cm
Image size: 8.5 x 13.4 cm
Accession No.
1995-01593
Collection of
Erected in 1887, the Raffles Library and Museum - administered as a combined institution until 1955 - was the predecessor to the National Museum of Singapore. The museum was officially opened by Sir Frederick Weld, Governor of the Straits Settlements from 1880-1887. The purpose for which this institution was established was to bring together objects of historical and archeological value, mainly from the Eastern Archipelago region and particularly from Singapore.
