{"id":223966,"date":"2022-11-04T12:00:56","date_gmt":"2022-11-04T04:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/?p=223966"},"modified":"2024-12-16T09:36:55","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T01:36:55","slug":"secret-museums-singapore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/secret-museums-singapore\/","title":{"rendered":"Night at the (secret) museum: Obscure galleries and exhibitions you never knew existed in Singapore"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know we have cool hidden treasures in our local museum scene? We\u2019ve all been to cultural bigwigs like National Gallery Singapore and the National Museum of Singapore, but apart from these <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/best-museums-art-galleries-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">top-notch galleries<\/a> and their <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/permanent-art-exhibitions-museums-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">permanent exhibitions<\/a>, the city is also home to a number of secret museums. We say it\u2019s time to ditch the mainstream (just for a bit!) and take a deep dive into obscure spots that cover everything from music and movies to animals and history.<\/p>\n<h2>Best secret museums in Singapore<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum<\/h3>\n<p>This secret museum is nestled on the grounds of the National University of Singapore and holds unique specimens you&#8217;d never think to find in our corner of the globe. Always wanted to take a peek at a real dinosaur skeleton? It holds not just one but three diplodocid sauropod fossils that are about 80% complete. You&#8217;ll even find the well-preserved remnants of a giant leatherback turtle and a sunda pangolin here. Talk about eye-opening!<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/lkcnhm.nus.edu.sg\/about-the-musuem\/about-the-museum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum<\/a>, National University of Singapore, 2 Conservatory Drive, Singapore 117377<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>2. The Cathay Gallery<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_223968\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-223968\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-223968 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/cathay-gallery.png\" alt=\"cathay gallery | secret museums in singapore\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/cathay-gallery.png 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/cathay-gallery.png 900w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-223968\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Cathay Lifestyle via Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>So you love discovering film trivia? Here\u2019s something to add to your inner encyclopedia: a secret movie museum. Hidden on the second level of The Cathay, this free-to-enter exhibition is a display of nostalgia. And it&#8217;s home to gems like vintage posters and cameras, antique cinema chairs and funky movie memorabilia. As you stroll down memory lane, you\u2019ll also get a peek into the family behind the Cathay empire.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/thecathay.com.sg\/directory\/the-cathay-gallery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">The Cathay Gallery<\/a>, #02-16, The Cathay, 2 Handy Road, Singapore 229233<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>3. Singapore Musical Box Museum<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_223969\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-223969\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-223969 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/Singapore-Musical-Box-Museum.png\" alt=\"singapore musical box secret museums in singapore\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/Singapore-Musical-Box-Museum.png 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/Singapore-Musical-Box-Museum.png 900w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-223969\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Singapore Musical Box Museum via Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Always been fascinated by the tinkling sounds of musical boxes? Find out how these intriguing trinkets came to our shores at Singapore\u2019s first musical box museum. Situated next to the majestic Thian Hock Keng Temple at Telok Ayer, it houses antique items (including gramophones) from Europe and the US. While we\u2019re used to seeing palm-sized musical boxes, some of the intricate ones on display can tower over visitors! Psst: sign up for a guided tour to learn more about their history while enjoying classic tunes.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singaporemusicalboxmuseum.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Singapore Musical Box Museum<\/a>, 168 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore 068619<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>4. Former Ford Factory<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_223970\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-223970\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-223970 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/former-ford-factory.png\" alt=\"former ford factory | secret museums in singapore\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/former-ford-factory.png 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/former-ford-factory.png 900w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-223970\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: National Archives of Singapore via Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Travel back in time to 1941. That&#8217;s when the Ford Motor Company set up its factory at Bukit Timah after its establishment on our shores in 1926. During its glory days, it was Ford\u2019s first motorcar assembly plant in Southeast Asia. But when wartime came, it was turned into a facility for fighter planes and military vehicles. Now a national monument, the former factory features a permanent WWII exhibition that looks back on its legacy. It&#8217;s a fitting place, as this was where the British met the Japanese to officially surrender Singapore in 1942.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.roots.gov.sg\/places\/places-landing\/Places\/national-monuments\/former-ford-factory\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Former Ford Factory<\/a>, 351 Upper Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 588192<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>5. JCU Museum of Video and Computer Games<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_223971\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-223971\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-223971 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/jcu-video-games-museum.png\" alt=\"jcu video game museum | secret museums in singapore\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/jcu-video-games-museum.png 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/jcu-video-games-museum.png 900w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-223971\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: James Cook University Singapore via Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This one is for all the gamers out there. Betcha didn\u2019t know we have this unusual museum dedicated solely to video games! It&#8217;s hosted at the Singapore campus of James Cook University. This secret little space takes you through the history of gaming, with colourful shelves of vintage consoles. Highlights include the original Xbox and Super Nintendo Entertainment System. Plus, check out rare games, classics and paraphernalia. Take note: entry is free \u2013 and you can even fiddle around with the retro games. But visits are by appointment only.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/JcuMuseum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">JCU Museum of Video and Computer Games<\/a>, James Cook University, 149 Sims Drive, Singapore 387380<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>6. The Battlebox<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_223975\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-223975\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-223975 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/the-battlebox.png\" alt=\"the battlebox fort canning | secret museums in singapore\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/the-battlebox.png 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/the-battlebox.png 900w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-223975\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: The Battlebox via Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>History buffs, where y\u2019all at? Fort Canning Hill may be a familiar hangout for most of us. But did you know the lush nature spot is home to a former WWII British underground command centre? Dating back to 1936, The Battlebox is where the British decided to surrender Singapore to the Japanese in 1942, Now, it\u2019s a restored museum home to a maze of secret rooms and corridors. They&#8217;re filled with wartime artefacts, recreations and shows that bring you back to the past. How\u2019s that for a real-life history lesson?<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.battlebox.com.sg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">The Battlebox<\/a>, 2 Cox Terrace, Fort Canning Park, Singapore 179622<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>7. The Intan<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re intrigued by Peranakan culture, we can think of no better place to indulge your curiosity than The Intan. It\u2019s the private shophouse home of Alvin Yapp, who welcomes guests into his abode. This is where you&#8217;ll get a close-up glimpse of Peranakan culture, tradition, food and lifestyle. A tea, lunch or dinner experience takes you around the space to marvel at his collection. Think artefacts, embroidery crafts, knick knacks and furniture pieces. Best of all, you can spend the rest of the day exploring the heritage \u2018hood of <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/what-to-do-in-joo-chiat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joo Chiat<\/a>!<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/the-intan.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">The Intan<\/a>, 69 Joo Chiat Terrace, Singapore 427231<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>8. The Live Turtle and Tortoise Museum<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_223976\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-223976\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-223976 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/live-turtle-and-tortoise-museum.png\" alt=\"live turtle and tortoise museum | secret museums in singapore\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/live-turtle-and-tortoise-museum.png 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/live-turtle-and-tortoise-museum.png 900w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-223976\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: The Live Turtle and Tortoise Museum via Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Making its home in <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/what-to-do-in-yishun-singapore-hawker-cafes-parks-activities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yishun<\/a>&#8216;s Orto, this sanctuary for turtles and tortoises aims to rescue and rehabilitate these creatures \u2013 especially the rare species among them. We love that its box turtles and terrapins wander freely around the park. That means a hands-on learning experience for the family as visitors get to pet and feed them. If you\u2019re lucky, you may even get to see the reptiles mate or watch their eggs hatch! But head over while you can, &#8216;cos Orto will shut its doors in 2023 and its tenants are due to move out by June.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.turtle-tortoise.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">The Live Turtle and Tortoise Museum<\/a>, #01-16, Orto, 81 Lorong Chencharu, Singapore 769198<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>9. Kreta Ayer Heritage Gallery<\/h3>\n<p>Launched in 2019, this community space spotlights the heritage of a neighbourhood popular with early Chinese immigrants in Singapore. Old school photographs and artefacts showcase the vibrant arts scene that flourished in Chinatown. So, you&#8217;ll learn about Nanyin music and Chinese opera, puppetry, painting, calligraphy and tea appreciation. Plus, admission is free, so you can pop by anytime you\u2019re in the area.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/kaptf.org.sg\/kreta-ayer-heritage-gallery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Kreta Ayer Heritage Gallery<\/a>, Kreta Ayer Community Club, 28 Kreta Ayer Road, Singapore 088995<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>10. Singapore Chinese Opera Museum<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_223977\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-223977\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-223977 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/singapore-chinese-opera-museum.png\" alt=\"singapore chinese opera museum | secret museums in singapore\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/singapore-chinese-opera-museum.png 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/singapore-chinese-opera-museum.png 900w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-223977\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Singapore Chinese Opera Museum via Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Step into the world of Chinese opera at <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/kampong-glam-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kampong Glam<\/a>, where you\u2019ll be immersed in culture. That&#8217;s because its walls are embellished with ornate costumes, historical facts and photographs of past performances by Chinese opera troupes in the city. From Cantonese and Teochew to Hokkien and Yue opera, this niche museum covers it all.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singopera.com.sg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Singapore Chinese Opera Museum<\/a>, #01-27, Sultan Plaza, 100 Jalan Sultan, Singapore 199001<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Which of these secret museums in Singapore are you most excited to explore?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know we have cool hidden treasures in our local museum scene? We\u2019ve all been to cultural bigwigs like National Gallery Singapore and the National Museum of Singapore, but apart from these top-notch galleries and their permanent exhibitions, the city is also home to a number of secret museums. 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