NUS Museum

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Museum, Art museum, History museum

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The NUS Museum is the oldest university museum in Singapore. It is located within the main campus of the National University of Singapore in southwest Singapore at Kent Ridge. The collections include Chinese, Indian and Southeast Asian materials, consisting of traditional sculptures and paintings, bronzes, jades, ceramics, textiles, and modern and contemporary art. Since 2006, Ahmad Mashadi has been the head of the museum. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1955 (69 years ago)Coordinates: 1°17'22"N, 103°50'60"E

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Nearby attractions include: National Gallery Singapore, St Andrew's Cathedral, Asian Civilisations Museum, Funan.

~810 ftNE
Museum, Art museum, Children's museum
National Gallery Singapore
4 min walk • The National Gallery Singapore stands as a beacon of culture and history, nestled in the heart of the city's Civic District. Housed in two national monuments – the former Supreme Court and City Hall – the museum is a treasure trove of Southeast Asian art...
~1260 ftNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
St Andrew's Cathedral
7 min walk • St Andrew's Cathedral stands as an architectural and spiritual beacon in the heart of Singapore. This Anglican cathedral, the country's largest, is not only a place of worship but also a national monument, revered for its historical significance and serene beauty.
~840 ftSE
Museum, History museum
Asian Civilisations Museum
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Singapore's historic district, the Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) is a bastion of cultural heritage and a treasure trove of historical artifacts. As a premier institution dedicated to exploring the rich artistic legacy of Asia, the museum is...
~570 ftN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Funan, Central Area
3 min walk • Funan is a mixed used development comprising a retail mall, two office towers and a serviced apartment tower in the Civic District in Singapore. The new development was built on the site of the former building known as Funan DigitaLife Mall.
~410 ftSW
Bridge
Elgin Bridge
2 min walk • Elgin Bridge, a historic and functional landmark, serves as a vital connection across the Singapore River in the heart of the city-state's Central Area. Named after Lord Elgin, the British Governor-General of India, the bridge marks the boundary between the Downtown...
~830 ftN
Shopping centre, Shopping
Funan DigitaLife Mall
5 min walk • Funan DigitaLife Mall, once a distinctive landmark in Singapore’s Civic District, was a haven for tech enthusiasts and gadget geeks. This shopping center, dedicated to electronics and IT-related goods, was a bustling hub where one could find everything from the...
~1180 ftE
Memorial
Lim Bo Seng Memorial, Central Area
6 min walk • The Lim Bo Seng Memorial is an octagonal pagoda-like war memorial at Esplanade Park, Singapore. It was erected in 1954 in honour of the late Lim Bo Seng for his heroic acts and selfless sacrifice during the World War II.
~790 ftSE
Memorial
Raffles's Landing Site
4 min walk • Raffles's Landing Site stands as a historical marker in the heart of Singapore, commemorating the arrival of Sir Stamford Raffles on the island in 1819. This memorial is strategically positioned on the northern bank of the Singapore River, a significant location...
~1130 ftE
Square, Sport complex, Arenas and stadiums
Padang
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Singapore's Central Business District, Padang is a historic open field that is synonymous with national significance and communal gatherings. This iconic square has been a focal point for some of Singapore's most pivotal events.
~1220 ftNW
Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse
Fort Canning Lighthouse
6 min walk • Fort Canning Lighthouse also known as Fort Canning Light is located on top of Fort Canning Hill and was formerly one of the 13 important lighthouses in the Straits of Malacca.
~850 ftSE
Tower, Theater, Concerts and shows
Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall
5 min walk • The Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall is a performing arts center in the Central Area of Singapore, situated along Empress Place. It is a complex of two buildings and a clock tower joined together by a common corridor; the oldest part of the building was first built in 1862, and the complex was completed in 1909.