Think museums are a bore? Well, these exhibitions will prove you wrong.
After a long week of work, you might be tempted to just chill at home and laze the weekends away, but you’ll be missing all the good stuff on display at the museums. We know that having to choose from over 50 museums in Singapore sounds like a chore, so we’ve compiled a list of exhibitions we think you’d be interested in.
Mischief Managed: A Potter-Themed Exhibition
The Singapore Philatelic Museum has been showcasing its Harry Potter exhibition for a while now, and it has received positive reviews from visitors on its Facebook page.
But for those of you who have yet to visit the magic world of Hogwarts, expect to see a variety of Harry Potter postcards and stamps from all over the world, a statue of the house elf Dobby and a LEGO masterpiece of Gringotts Wizarding Bank. There will also be interactive multimedia exhibits featuring magic wands and moving portraits. Don’t forget your camera, as you’d want to snap some pictures while ‘flying’ on a Quidditch broomstick or at Platform 9 ¾. However, the room isn’t too big, so expect to be back in the Muggle world in under an hour.
Address: 23-B Coleman Street
Opening hours: 10am – 5pm
Dates: Ends on 18th June 2017
Admission Fee: Free
Out Of The Water at Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum
For those of you who are intrigued by legends and myths surrounding sea creatures, Out Of The Water promises to capture your attention and arouse your imagination. At Singapore’s one and only natural history museum, you’ll learn about the biologically diverse ecosystem of Southeast Asia. Beyond that, the museum boasts three gigantic sauropod dinosaur fossils and an array of Southeast Asian plants and animals, which you can find out more about here.
Address: 2 Conservatory Drive, National University of Singapore
Opening hours: 10am- 7pm
Dates: Tuesday – Sunday (except public holidays)
Admission Fee: $16 (Singaporean adult) $9 (Student, NSF, Senior Citizen)
An Artistic Voyage through Space
Be immersed and inspired in The Universe And Art exhibition which explores humanity’s fascination with the universe and its mysteries. The exhibition covers Eastern and Western philosophies as well as contemporary art, science and religion.
Featuring over 120 original artworks and artifacts, it includes masterworks by renowned Renaissance astronomers, which are on show in Singapore for the first time.
Address: 6 Bayfront Ave
Opening hours: 10am- 7pm (last entry at 5.30)
Dates: Opens 1st April 2017
Admission Fee: $14 (Singapore Resident) $17 (Standard)
Imaginarium: To The Ends Of The Earth
Haven’t had enough exploration of our planet at the ArtScience museum? Fret not, as 8Q at SAM brings you the 7th edition of their family focused exhibition: Imaginarium: To the Ends of the Earth. This exhibition will explore how people, flora and fauna interact with their ever-changing surroundings. With inspiring and thought-provoking art pieces, Imaginarium is sure to arouse your curiosity and engage your attention. Don’t forget to check out other events at the Singapore Art Museum while you’re there!
Address: 71 Bras Basah Road
Opening hours: 10am to 7pm
Dates: 6th May – 27th August 2017
Admission Fee: Free
Yayoi Kusama: Curatorial Roundtable
If you’re a fan of Japanese artist and writer Yayoi Kusama, you’d want to catch the curatorial conversation on 17 June 2017 at The Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium. 120 of her paintings, sculptures, videos and installations over 7 decades will be featured, including some new artworks. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to contemplate the popularity of Yayoi Kusama’s art and their wider implications on our culture with fellow art-lovers in Singapore. Find out more here.
Address: Singtel Special Exhibition Gallery
Opening hours: All day
Dates: 9th June – 3rd September 2017
Admission Fee: Free
