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NUS Museum

ArtHistoryClosed · Opens 10amFreeKent Ridge MRT (then bus D2)

Founded in 1955 as the University of Malaya's Art Museum, NUS Museum is one of Singapore's oldest museums and sits within the National University of Singapore's Kent Ridge campus. Its four collections span Chinese bronzes, jades, ceramics and paintings (Lee Kong Chian Collection), South and Southeast Asian sculpture and textiles, over 1,000 works by sculptor Ng Eng Teng, and Peranakan heritage material linked to NUS Baba House. Admission is free.</description> <parameter name="website_url">https://museum.nus.edu.sg/

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Getting there

University Cultural Centre, 50 Kent Ridge Crescent, Singapore 119279

Nearest station: Kent Ridge MRT (then bus D2), Clementi MRT (then bus 96/183/188), Kent Ridge Cres - NUS Museums bus stop

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Hours

MonClosed
Tue10:00–18:00
Wed10:00–18:00
Thu10:00–18:00
FriToday10:00–18:00
Sat10:00–18:00
SunClosed

Admission

Free

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Visitor Information

Is NUS Museum free to visit?
Yes, general admission to NUS Museum is free. Some special exhibitions may charge a separate ticket, so check the museum's website before visiting.
What are the opening hours of NUS Museum?
NUS Museum is open Tue-Sat 10am-6pm. Closed Sundays, Mondays and public holidays.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is NUS Museum?
NUS Museum is located at University Cultural Centre, 50 Kent Ridge Crescent, Singapore 119279, in the Kent Ridge area of Singapore. The nearest stations are Kent Ridge MRT (then bus D2), Clementi MRT (then bus 96/183/188), Kent Ridge Cres - NUS Museums bus stop.
What can I see at NUS Museum?
Singapore's oldest university museum, showcasing Chinese, Southeast Asian and Ng Eng Teng sculpture collections on the NUS campus. Current highlights include Refrain, Reframe – Baba House Displaced, Radio Malaya: Abridged Conversations About Art, The Evocative Head: Fragmentation as Language in Ng Eng Teng's Works.
Do I need to book NUS Museum in advance?
NUS Museum is free to enter and most days you can walk in. For special exhibitions, weekends, and school holidays, booking a timed slot can help you skip queues. Check the museum's website for current requirements.
When is the best time to visit NUS 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.

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