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EDUCATION PROGRAMMES 2019
Contents Page NMS: Where Singapore History Comes Alive 3 What’s New at NMS for Schools 4 Content Matrix 5 Galleries and Exhibitions 6–8 Upcoming Exhibitions 9 Engaging Programmes for Your Students 10 – 23 Planning a School Group Visit to the Museum 24 – 26 Booking of Function Rooms 27
NMS: Where Singapore
History Comes Alive
The National Museum of Singapore (NMS), founded in
1887, is Singapore’s oldest museum but with a progressive
mind. Behind its 19th-century colonial façade are stories
of Singapore waiting to be discovered, presented in
galleries that were refreshed in 2015 as part of Singapore’s
Golden Jubilee.
We invite you and your students to experience the
galleries’ immersive settings, to take a closer look at
some of the 1,500 artefacts on display that shed light on
Singapore’s history, and witness Singapore’s transformation
from 700 years before its founding as a British trading
post to the independent modern city-state it is today.
Flip through this booklet to discover some of the exciting
programmes at NMS with which to engage your students.
For booking of programmes, please contact us at
nhb_nm_schools@nhb.gov.sg.
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What's New at NMS for Schools
What are the opportunities for students to discover the joy of
learning History, Art, National Education and other disciplines at
the National Museum of Singapore (NMS)?
The museum has enhanced and refreshed its programmes to offer
students a variety of opportunities to discover Singapore’s history
and culture – through investigation, engagement of senses and
conversations – and to relate them to present-day issues.
Here are some of the new offerings that you can look forward to
from 2019:
Pre-schools New Early Learning Resources
Pre-schools and New Be a Young workshop series and
Lower Primary Refreshed Tales of Old Singapore
Upper Primary Refreshed Tales of Old Singapore
Lower Museum-based Learning Programme where
Secondary
students take charge of their learning as they
explore the concept of a sense of belonging.
Special Needs NMS is introducing Quiet Mornings – the first
and third Thursdays of each month, 9 am to 12
noon – for children with special needs to visit
the museum in a quieter environment.
This is part of the museum's effort to be a more
accessible and welcoming space to students
with different learning abilities.
For all schools From 1 January 2019, the museum will open an
hour earlier for all visitors. The new opening
hours are from 9am to 6pm.
Schools can plan to arrive at 8.30am to start
your learning journeys and programmes.
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CONTENT MATRIX
Programmes Galleries Pedagogy Curriculum Relevance Format
Singapore Life in
National Museum- Teacher-
History Singapore Craft-based Story-telling Role-play Inquiry-based Social Studies History
Education facilitated facilitated
Gallery Galleries
Pre-school
Early Learning
Resources
Be a Young
Workshop
Series
Primary
Be a Young
Workshop
Series
Tales of Old
Singapore
Social Studies
Field-based
Learning
Docent-led
Tours
Secondary
Museum-based
Learning
Programme
Historical
Investigation
Student Archivist
Project
Docent-led
Tour
SPED
Resources
GosTan Back
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Galleries and Exhibitions
Permanent Galleries Level 2
The museum’s permanent galleries are spread Life in Singapore: The Past 100 Years
across two levels – the Singapore History
Gallery on the first floor, the Life in Singapore Spanning the last 100 years, these four galleries
galleries on the second, and the William present snapshots of everyday life across the
Farquhar Collection of Natural History Drawings different eras in Singapore’s history.
that are presented in the Goh Seng Choo
gallery and Story of the Forest.
Modern Colony (1925 to 1935)
Level 1 Set in a 1920s black-and-white bungalow, this
Singapore History Gallery gallery explores how modern, cosmopolitan
and progressive Singapore was as a British
Crown colony in the 1920s to 1930s. Artefacts
The Singapore History Gallery’s updated associated with affluent Straits-born and
narrative charts Singapore’s development migrant Chinese show how Singapore was
through the years, from Singapura to a connected with the wider world. Singapore’s
Crown Colony and Syonan-To, and finally, progressiveness was perhaps most evident
to Singapore. What do the archaeological in the evolution of women’s identity and their
artefacts reveal about pre-colonial enhanced social status during this period.
Singapore, and the paintings about
colonial Singapore? Who were the
immigrants that came to Singapore, and
how did they live in the past? What were
the key events that unfolded in the lead-up
to Singapore’s fall during World War Two,
and what was Singapore’s journey to
self-governance and independence like?
How did Singapore build itself up in the
post-independence period?
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Surviving Syonan (1942 to 1945) Voices of Singapore (1975 to 1985)
This gallery shines the spotlight on how Through cultural artefacts associated with
people in Singapore coped with daily life and music, performances, television and
responded with resilience, resourcefulness, theatre, this gallery explores how
tenacity and self-reliance during the Japanese Singaporeans constructed a complex
Occupation, a period of great adversity and terrain of self-expression in the 1970s and
abject scarcity. These values continue to 1980s. The commissioned film installation
remain important and relevant today. in the back room is a creative expression of
Snapshots of these past lives are presented in Singapore’s distinct identity.
an immersive cityscape of crumbling walls,
evocative of the uncertain and shattered
world these survivors of the war endured.
Growing Up (1955 to 1965)
Set against the larger historical context of
Singapore’s early years as a young nation, this
gallery highlights the parallel societal changes
in the tumultuous 1950s and 1960s through
the kampong, school and entertainment
venues. The displays here offer insight into
how these different spaces spurred a child’s
imagination, and how, in spite of the political
and social strife, those growing up in post-war
Singapore were inspired to pursue their
dreams and aspirations.
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Goh Seng Choo Gallery: Magic & Menace
Step into the newly refreshed Goh Seng
Choo Gallery and explore the world of
magic and supernatural beliefs as
practised by traditional Southeast Asian
societies. While some creatures and plants
are associated with malevolent dark
forces, or display a menacing disposition,
people in the region have found different
uses for these species. Engage in a
multisensory discovery experience of
plants and animals prized by traditional
healers, and learn how they are used for
their curative powers or their symbolic or
“magical” properties.
Glass Rotunda: Story of the Forest
The National Museum of Singapore's Glass
Rotunda is home to an exciting permanent
art installation titled Story of the Forest. This
larger-than-life interactive digital art
installation is inspired by the William Farquhar
Collection of Natural History Drawings. It
utilises cutting-edge technology to transform
69 drawings from the collection into
animated illustrations, which come to life
and interact with visitors as they make their
way down the Glass Rotunda.
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Upcoming Exhibitions
Packaging Matters: A Story of Food Packaging in Singapore
Stamford Gallery, Level 1
April to September 2019
This exhibition explores the world of food packaging in Singapore, from the early
bottling and canning factories in the late 19th to early 20th centuries, to the light
industries of the 1960s–70s when food was manufactured in factories. Drawing from
the museum’s rich artefact collections, Packaging Matters traces the development of
packaging technologies in the context of new retail spaces such as supermarkets, as
well as the design identities of local food brands. Featuring compelling stories from
pioneers, it also presents the various players that have shaped Singapore’s complex
food packaging history, from producers and designers to retailers and consumers, as
well as explores the future of packaging and eco-friendly practices towards reducing
our environmental footprint.
This exhibition is suitable for audiences from Pre-school onwards.
NMS' Special Exhibition for Singapore's Bicentennial
An Old New World: From the East Indies to the Founding of Singapore, 1600 - 1819
Exhibition Galleries 1 & 2, Basement Gallery
September 2019 to March 2020
This exhibition commemorates the 200th anniversary of the establishment of a British
trading settlement in Singapore by Sir Stamford Raffles in 1819. It focuses on the rich
history of Singapore and its neighbouring region in the 200 years leading to 1819, with the
formation of the British East India Company (EIC) and Dutch East India Company (VOC)
in the early 17th century, and charting the story of the British and Dutch pursuit of spice
trade in the East Indies, and the events that culminated in Singapore's founding.
This exhibition is suitable for audiences from Pre-school onwards. Resources will be
available to help students explore the exhibition!
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Engaging Programmes for Your Students
PRE-SCHOOLS
Early Learning Resources
Learning Objectives
1. Appreciate different objects in
Singapore’s history and culture.
2. Recognise alphabets, colours
and numbers.
Recommended Level
Nursery, K1 & K2
Available Sessions
Daily
(Except the first and third Thursday
mornings of each month)
Duration
Flexible
Capacity
Not Applicable
Visit the National Museum’s permanent
Fees galleries and play spot-the-artefact! Three
$5 per resource pack of 3 booklets booklets will introduce pre-schoolers to our
(Alphabets, Colours and Numbers)* artefacts according to the themes of
Alphabets, Colours, and Numbers.
*Available for purchase at the museum
from 1 December 2018 Teachers may use these booklets to plan for a
Pre-schools may wish to email self-guided visit to the museum.
nhb_nm_schools@nhb.gov.sg for bulk
purchases of the Early Learning Resources
prior to visiting the museum.
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Be a Young Workshop Series
In this highly-interactive series of programmes,
students embark on an immersive tour of
one of our galleries and take part in fun
activities that will help them learn more
about Singapore’s history and culture.
Choose from three themes – learn more
about Singapore’s flora and fauna at the
Goh Seng Choo Gallery, play with traditional
toys and games in our Growing Up gallery,
or find out more about entertainment and
leisure in the 1970s and 1980s in the Voices
of Singapore gallery.
Seats from the Old National Stadium in the Voices of
Singapore gallery.
Watercolour image of Malayan Porcupine from the Hoop-throwing game from the Growing Up gallery.
Goh Seng Choo Gallery.
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Be a Young Tourist
Learning Objectives
1. Discover iconic buildings and
landmarks of the past.
2. Find out why these places were
important and their significance to
Singaporeans past, present and future.
Recommended Level
Pre-school (5 to 6 years old)
Primary 1 and 2 (7 to 8 years old)
Take a trip around sunny Singapore in the
Available Sessions 1970s to learn more about cultural spaces and
popular hangouts of the past! Find out what
Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday iconic spaces such as the Jurong Bird Park and
National Theatre meant to Singaporeans, and
Duration how we expressed ourselves through the
2 hours performing arts. Through an interactive tour,
storytelling and fun hands-on activities,
Capacity students will take on the role of young tourists,
Pre-school journeying through time to iconic destinations
Minimum 20 pax, Maximum 30 pax in 1970s Singapore and experiencing the
memories that Singaporeans created with their
Primary friends and families.
Minimum 20 pax, Maximum 40 pax
Fees Pre-school Curriculum Relevance:
Discovery of the World, Language and Literacy,
Pre-school: $12 per pax
and Social and Emotional Development
Primary: $15 per pax
Primary Curriculum Relevance:
Primary 2 Social Studies – Coming Together as
a Nation
The facilitators were equipped with good
engaging skills through their questioning.
- My First Skool Pre-school Teacher
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Be a Young Explorer
Learning Objectives
1. Find out about local plants and animals
and their cultural significance to Singapore.
2. Learn about explorers of the past and
how they discovered flora and fauna
on their expeditions.
Recommended Level
Pre-school (5 to 6 years old)
Primary 1 and 2 (7 to 8 years old)
Travel back in time to the 19th century and join
Available Sessions our expedition to explore the flora and fauna of
Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday Singapore! Students will role-play as explorers,
collecting specimens and recording their
Duration findings as they discover more about the
2 hours magical and menacing aspects of nature.
Through an immersive in-gallery experience
Capacity and interactive activities, students learn more
about local plants and animals and get a
Pre-school
glimpse into the lives of 19th-century explorers.
Minimum 20 pax, Maximum 30 pax
Primary Pre-school Curriculum Relevance:
Minimum 20 pax, Maximum 40 pax Discovery of the World, Motor Skill Development,
Numeracy, and Social and Emotional Development
Fees
Primary Curriculum Relevance:
Pre-school: $12 per pax
Primary 1 Social Studies – Knowing Myself,
Primary: $15 per pax Others and My Surroundings
This programme provides a good
platform for students to learn
content out of textbooks.
- Teacher from Xinmin Primary School
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Be a Young Toymaker
Learning Objectives
1. Discover what it was like to grow up in
Singapore in the 1950s and 1960s.
2. Explore our local heritage by learning
about and playing with traditional toys
and games.
Recommended Level
Pre-school (5 to 6 years old)
Primary 1 and 2 (7 to 8 years old)
Step back into Singapore’s kampong days and
Available Sessions experience the gotong royong spirit of the
1960s! Learn about the popular toys and
Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday
games of the past and their place in the
Duration childhoods of those growing up during this era.
This programme will bring students on an
2 hours
interactive tour of the Growing Up gallery, with
Capacity opportunities to learn through role play and
hands-on group activities. They will also get the
Pre-school chance to play with toys and games from the
Minimum 20 pax, Maximum 30 pax past.
Primary
Minimum 20 pax, Maximum 40 pax Pre-school Curriculum Relevance:
Discovery of the World, Motor Skill
Fees Development, Numeracy, and Social and
Pre-school: $12 per pax Emotional Development
Primary: $15 per pax Primary Curriculum Relevance:
Primary 2 Social Studies – Coming Together as
a Nation
The content is appropriate and the
children had a great time.
- My First Skool Pre-school Teacher
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Tales of Old Singapore: An Interactive Tour
Learning Objectives
1. Learn about the lives of ordinary people
in Singapore during the post-war period
(1950s to 1960s).
2. Reflect on how Singapore began
coming together as a nation.
Recommended Level
Primary 1 to 3
Available Sessions
Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday
Duration
2 hours
Capacity
Minimum 25 pax
Maximum 40 pax
Fees
$15 per pax
On this interactive tour, students will learn more
about Singapore as they follow Ah Ling, who
The facilitators were able to engage the will share her experience growing up and going
students and help them understand to school in the 1950s, and her feelings when
the history of Singapore. the new national anthem and flag were
- Teacher from Townsville Primary School
introduced in 1959. The session will conclude
with a reflective take-home craft activity.
Curriculum Relevance:
Primary 2 Social Studies – Coming Together as
a Nation
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Tales of Old Singapore: An Interactive Tour
Learning Objectives
1. Learn about the lives of ordinary
people in Singapore during the
post-independence period
(1970s and 1980s).
2. Appreciate the contributions of our
first-generation political leaders in
laying the foundations for Singapore’s
future success.
Recommended Level Find out more about Singapore’s rich history
through exciting tales from the past! On this
Primary 4 to 6
interactive tour, students will learn more about
Singapore as they follow Ah Ling, who will
Available Sessions share her experiences of working and starting a
Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday family in Singapore in the 1970s and 1980s, as
well as the leisure activities she enjoyed in
Duration those days. The session will conclude with a
2 hours reflective craft activity that the students can
bring home with them.
Capacity
Curriculum Relevance:
Minimum 25 pax
Primary 4 Social Studies – Valuing our Past
Maximum 40 pax
Fees
$15 per pax
I love the way the tour guide
showed us and explained about the
olden days.
- Student from St Margaret's Primary School
P16UPPER PRIMARY
Social Studies Field-based Learning
Learning Objectives
1. Understand how the different early
migrants to Singapore contributed to
Singapore’s growth.
2.Appreciate the resilience as well as
resourcefulness of our forefathers and
first-generation political leaders
of Singapore.
Recommended Level
Primary 4
Available Sessions
Daily
(Except the first and third Thursday
mornings of each month)
Duration
2 hours
Capacity
Minimum 25 pax
Maximum 120 pax Learn about Singapore’s 700 years of history in
a fun and engaging environment. Through this
Fees field-based learning package developed in
partnership with the Ministry of Education,
Free*
students will have the opportunity to examine
*The Primary 4 Social Studies Field-based artefacts that trace how the early immigrant
Learning package is available for download
communities and political leaders contributed
on OPAL and is teacher-facilitated.
to the development of Singapore.
Curriculum Relevance:
Primary 4 Social Studies – Valuing our Past
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P15UPPER PRIMARY AND SECONDARY
Docent-led Tour
Learning Objectives
1. Understand how Singapore has developed
over the years from the pre-colonial to
post-independence periods.
2. Inspire students to discover more about
Singapore’s history and heritage.
Recommended Level
Primary 5 onwards
Available Sessions
Daily, between 10.30 am and 3.30 pm
(Except the first and third Thursday
mornings of each month)
Duration
1 hour
Capacity
Minimum 15 pax
Maximum 45 pax
Fees
Complimentary for Government Let our experienced docents enthral your
Schools (Pri, Sec and JC) and students with stories from Singapore’s past,
International Schools with NHB as they lead the students on a journey to
Membership. discover Singapore’s history in this guided
tour of the Singapore History Gallery.
Limited to a maximum of 45
students per booking*
*Subject to availability of guide.
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Historical Investigation (HI)
Learning Objectives
1. Appreciate the application of historical
knowledge and skills in a real-world context.
2. Acquire 21st-century competencies such as
critical thinking, collaboration and
information skills.
Recommended Level
Secondary 1 and 2
Available Sessions
Daily
(Except the first and third Thursday
mornings of each month)
Duration
2 hours
Capacity
Minimum 15 pax
Maximum 120 pax
Fees
Conduct your Historical Investigation at the
Free National Museum, whose vast collection will
provide you with many opportunities to
encounter Singapore’s history from the
pre-colonial to the post-independence periods.
The galleries present immersive settings and
voices of the past, which enable students to
imagine what life in Singapore was like as they
engage with the artefacts as part of the inquiry
process.
Resources to aid teachers who are planning
to bring their students for HI can be
downloaded from www.nationalmuseum.sg
from 1 January 2019.
Curriculum Relevance: Lower Secondary History
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Museum-based Learning Programme
Learning Objectives
1. Understand how the different communities
throughout Singapore's history expressed
their identities and sense of belonging.
2. Spark curiosity in students to think about
identity and sense of belonging
to Singapore.
Recommended Level
Secondary 1 to 3
Available Sessions
Daily
(Except the first and third Thursday
mornings of each month)
Duration
2.5 hours
Capacity
Minimum 120 pax
Maximum 300 pax
In this new artefact-centric programme, students
Fees independently explore the museum galleries in
$8 per pax groups, guided by a Passport activity booklet.
Students will also get the opportunity to discover
fascinating stories about specific artefacts
I learnt about Singapore’s rich history, throughout Singapore’s 700 years of history as
and that also built up my sense of they interact with our Museum Educators.
belonging as well.
- Secondary 2 Student Curriculum Relevance:
from Holy Innocents' High School
Lower Secondary History, Upper Secondary Social
Studies and National Education
I see my students asking the
educators insightful questions.
- Teacher from Bukit View Secondary School
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Student Archivist Project
Learning Objectives
1. Understand how people in Singapore
and Malaya lived through World War Two.
2. Find out how people in Singapore
contributed to Singapore's early
nation-building years.
3. Learn how to conduct oral
history interviews.
4. Apply the skills of conducting
oral history interviews with local
war survivors.
Recommended Level
Secondary 1 to 4
Available Sessions
April to September
(Except the first and third Thursday
mornings of each month)
Duration
2.5 hours
Join us in this meaningful project to collect and
Capacity document the stories of war survivors, and
individuals from the Pioneer and Merdeka
30 pax Generations from Malaya and Singapore.
Students will be trained to conduct oral history
Fees interviews, and given the chance to find out
Free about World War Two and post-independence
Singapore from the perspective of those who
lived through it. Take history learning out of the
classroom, and contribute to Singapore’s oral
history records at the same time!
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Resources for Special Education Groups and Quiet Mornings
Learning Objectives As part of the museum’s vision to be more
inclusive, the museum has designated the first
1. Engage with the content in our Singapore Saturday (9am – 11am), and first and third
History Gallery, Growing Up gallery, and Thursdays (9am – 12 noon) of the month as
Story of the Forest immersive installation Quiet Mornings to provide children with
additional needs with a quieter and calming
2. Develop a sense of curiosity and enjoyment environment to experience the galleries.
surrounding museum visits.
Schools can use the suggested resources to
Recommended Level enrich your students’ visits. These resources
include:
4 to 18 years old
• Activity booklets such as the Young
Available Sessions Explorer’s Trail, which can be modified to suit
Daily your students’ level
Duration • A social story and sensory map of our
2 hours galleries, to prepare your students for the trip
• Sensory bags can be borrowed for the
Capacity duration of your visit.
Not Applicable
SPED schools interested in visiting NMS can
contact us at nhb_nm_schools@nhb.gov.sg and
Fees we will be in touch to co-plan a learning journey
Free including activity sheets and a craft activity.
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GosTan Back: A Time-travelling Adventure on Wheels
Learning Objectives
1. Learn about some key characters
and events in Singapore’s 700 years
of history, in a developmentally-
appropriate and engaging manner.
2. Develop a sense of curiosity and
enjoyment surrounding museum visits.
Recommended Level
5 to 8 years old
Available Sessions
May to July and September to December
Duration
1.5 hours
Capacity
Limited to 10 pairs of students
and caregivers*
Fees GosTan Back is a story about a young boy who
$10 per student and caregiver gets the chance to save the future by going
back in time. Young audiences will experience
our local history and artefacts in this interactive
* Each child will be paired with a
theatrical journey through the Singapore
student volunteer throughout
the session. History Gallery, which features storytelling and
a whole lot of hands-on fun!
This production is designed to support children
with additional needs and their caregivers to
experience the museum.
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P23Planning a School Group Visit to the Museum
Educators are advised to make a preparatory visit to the museum. This will
allow you to plan the necessary logistics and familiarise yourself with our
location, galleries and facilities. We are always happy to recommend
workshops and tours that are appropriate for your students, so do
contact us for more information. You may also visit our website at
www.nationalmuseum.sg to find out about our latest exhibitions and
programmes, and contact us to request for the Risk Assessment and
Management Systems (RAMS).
We also cater to students with special needs, and parking is available for mini
buses that ferry students with mobility challenges. For us to better assist you,
please provide us with your vehicle model, car plate number and the date of
your visit.
If you have students on wheelchairs, do inform us at the booking stage. This
information is for evacuation purposes during an emergency.
P24Do I need to book a visit to the museum?
Yes, appointments are necessary for all group visits of more than 20 students,
even if the visit is teacher-facilitated. If you require a docent to support your
school’s visit to the museum, please check with the museum for their
availability.
It is highly recommended that you enquire at least one school term ahead of
the date of your intended visit and that you make your transport
arrangements only after your visit has been confirmed.
For booking of teacher-facilitated school visits, please email:
Email: nhb_nm_hospitality@nhb.gov.sg
Emergency and Lost & Found
For emergencies and lost and found, please contact any of our staff at the
Visitor Services counter on level 1.
Booking of School Programmes
To book a programme, please complete the booking form and email or post
it to us. Bookings received via emails, fax or post will be dated and processed
in order of receipt. Please note that bookings cannot be made via the
telephone.
Schools with confirmed bookings will receive a confirmation letter from
us, with information about your programme. If you do not receive a
confirmation within 2 weeks of booking, please contact us immediately.
The confirmation letter must be brought along for the programme. In the
event that the number of students and accompanying adults exceeds the
maximum capacity indicated on the confirmation letter, a surcharge will
be levied.
For more information, please refer to our booking Terms and Conditions on
our website at www.nationalmuseum.sg.
P25How Do I Pay?
The Museum will send your school an invoice upon completion of the
programme you have signed up for. Cheques should be made payable to
“National Heritage Board”.
Please note that no receipt will be issued.
What if I cancel my booking?
Unfortunately, fees will not be refunded if you cancel less than 30 days before
the programme is scheduled to commence.
Should the Museum initiate a booking cancellation due to unforeseen
circumstances, we shall endeavour to inform the school at least 30 days prior
to the programme commencement and refund the fees in full. However, we
will not bear responsibility for travel expenses or any costs which the
school/client might have incurred.
For booking of school programmes, please contact:
Email: nhb_nm_schools@nhb.gov.sg
Tel: +65 6332 3957
Fax: +65 6332 3587
P26Booking of Function Rooms
Plan your next retreat, discussion or annual performance at the National
Museum!
From our state-of-the-art Gallery Theatre to our classy Salon to our
multi-purpose Seminar Room, there is a space for every occasion.
For more information, please refer to our venue rental kit on our website at
http://bit.ly/NMSVenueRental.
Please email nms_bd@nhb.gov.sg for enquiries.
Gallery Theatre Gallery Theatre Foyer
Seminar Room The Salon
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