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MUSEUMS
Map Link: http://www.streetdirectory.com/sg/singapore-art/71-bras-basah-road-189555/8096_14557.html
Getting there from College Green: Hop on the MRT at the Botanic Gardens Station (Circle Line CC19) towards Dhoby Gaut (The “8” Train). Alight at Bras Basah Station (CC2). The Singapore Art Museum is just outside the station. The National Museum is across the campus of the Singapore Management University (SMU) and Stamford Road.
Remarks: Singapore’s two premier Museums, the National Museum houses artifacts related to the early history of Singapore and its people, while the Singapore Art Museum carries pieces (mostly contemporary) by local and regional artists.
Both museums are very centrally located close to the Waterloo Street temples, Bugis Village (for shopping), Raffles City (shopping again) and Orchard Road (shopping yet again).
Opening hours, fees and special events can be found at the Museums’ respective websites.
Map Link: http://www.streetdirectory.com/sg/asian-civilisations-ii/1-empress-place-179555/442_12937.html
Getting there from College Green: Take the MRT from the Botanic Gardens Station (Circle Line CC19) just across College Green to Bishan Station (Circle Line CC15), switch to the North-South Line (heading towards Marina Bay), and alight at City Hall Station (North-South Line NS25). Walk down St Andrews Road and into Empress Place (about 800 metres).
Alternatively, walk from College Green up Farrer Road to the bus stop past Serene Centre. Hop onto bus number 961. Ride it all the way to Parliament Place (Bus stop B02181). Cross the road into Empress Place.
Remarks: A very good museum for historical artifacts from South and South-East Asia, laid out in a location right on the banks of the Singapore River.
The Museum is close to the financial district, the Parliament House, Funan Digitalife Mall (see “Shopping”), and the Merlion Park. One can also take a river taxi up to Clarke Quay if desired.
Visitor information can be found at the Museum’s website:
