Housed in a rock-shaped building on NUS's Kent Ridge Campus, the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum holds over 560,000 catalogued specimens documenting Southeast Asian biodiversity, with roughly 2,000 on display. Its Biodiversity Gallery features three near-complete diplodocid sauropod skeletons (Prince, Apollonia and Twinky) and the mounted skeleton of Jubilee, a sperm whale found off Jurong Island in 2015. The Heritage Gallery traces the collection's history back to the 1849 Raffles Museum, including a rare 1883 leatherback turtle specimen. Opened in 2015 and named after philanthropist Lee Kong Chian.
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 Dinosaur Zone: Prince, Apollonia and Twinky, Jubilee the Sperm Whale.
- 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.