Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum

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Permanent Collections

Heritage Gallery: 'Siglap' the Leatherback Turtle

A taxidermied leatherback turtle found dead near Siglap in 1883, still the only known record of the species in Singapore, alongside the museum's founding history.

Permanent collection$21

Jubilee the Sperm Whale

Mounted skeleton of a 10.6m female sperm whale found off Jurong Island in 2015, the first confirmed sperm whale record in Singapore waters.

Permanent collection$21

Dinosaur Zone: Prince, Apollonia and Twinky

Three diplodocid sauropod skeletons, each over 80% complete, excavated from a Wyoming quarry and believed to be a family group.

Permanent collection$21

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Visitor Information

How much does Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum cost?

Standard adult admission to Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum is $21. Singapore resident rate S$16 adult / S$10 child-student-senior; standard tourist rate S$21 adult / S$16 child-student-senior; under-3s free; NUS staff/students free via uNivUS app; advance booking via SISTIC recommended. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum?

Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum is open Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00 (last admission 16:30). Closed Mondays.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum?

Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum is located at 2 Conservatory Drive, Singapore 117377, in the Kent Ridge area of Singapore. The nearest station is Kent Ridge MRT Station.

What can I see at Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum?

Singapore's only natural history museum, with sauropod dinosaur skeletons and a sperm whale named Jubilee. Current highlights include Heritage Gallery: 'Siglap' the Leatherback Turtle, Jubilee the Sperm Whale and Dinosaur Zone: Prince, Apollonia and Twinky.

Do I need to book Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum in advance?

Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.

When is the best time to visit Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum?

Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.