This post is long overdue, as my visit to the Singapore History Gallery happened about two weeks ago during the Lunar New Year holidays. I went to the National Museum of Singapore, and the timing couldn’t have been better. The museum was offering free admission to its ticketed galleries that day, making it the perfect opportunity to explore.
During the holiday, many commercial shops and restaurants were closed, but to my surprise, the National Museum was hosting an open house. I figured it was a great time to check out the exhibits.
That day, two galleries were open, one of which focused on the history of modern Singapore.
In the gallery, the displays are arranged in a chronological sequence, beginning with the arrival of British statesman Stamford Raffles and the establishment of a trading port in the 1800s.
There are plenty of artifacts on display, including pottery from Chinese traders.
Another remarkable artifact I saw in the earlier section of the gallery was the George IV oval tureen and cover, made of silver. The craftsmanship is superb, a testament to artistry that continues to be admired even in this day and age.
Development has come a long way since the establishment of the trading port. Aside from goods brought by traders, indigenous products were also featured in the displays.
It's interesting that the shophouses from back then still look similar to those preserved today. It feels as if the past buildings have been frozen in time.
Probably the most recognizable human-drawn "chariot" of the 1800s was the rickshaw!
Among the displays, I spent quite some time admiring the incredible craftsmanship of the jewelry from that era. The designs are so elaborate that even with today's machinery, replicating them remains a challenge.
Just like its neighboring countries in Southeast Asia, Singapore was also affected by World War II. This period in history saw the development of forts and the strengthening of the military for defense.
Then came the Industrial Revolution, a pivotal phase in history when the country began focusing on industrialization and creating more jobs for the people.
As industrialization improved the economy, the living standards of the people also rose. This led to the rise of apartment buildings known as HDBs in modern times. Homes transitioned from traditional designs to those meeting international standards.
The Singapore History Gallery offers a fascinating journey through the country's transformation, from its early trading days to modern industrialization. Each artifact and exhibit provides a glimpse into the struggles and progress that shaped Singapore into what it is today. Visiting the gallery was both an educational and eye-opening experience, deepening my appreciation for the nation's rich history.
This sharing reminds me of those learning journey that we attend as a young student. Like those national education trips.
Oh yeah, this visit is definitely educational 👍 highly suggested to anyone who wants to learn more about history.
What a joy to visit this kind of places man, !LUV
Indeed. It's a pleasure to be learning more about history 😀
Those are a good stuffs, glimpse of yesterday and a treasure of the future generations.
Exactly 💯
I like how you phrased it 👍
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Looks like Singapore is doing well in terms of history galleries too, I really enjoyed looking at your post, I have yet another place to put on the map of places to visit in Singapore.
You may also include the Asian Civilizations Museum to your itinerary 😁
Thank you very much for the tip😉
I really enjoy visiting history galleries, too. They bring us back to ancient times and show us how people lived long ago. I also remember the old TVs inside a wooden box, my family had one before. Seeing some of your photos brought me back to my life in the '80s and '90s. It's nostalgic and makes me reminisce about those days. Thanks for sharing your wonderful journey. Have a fantastic day ahead!
Among the displays, I can relate to the 90s ones 😂
I know for sure that the kids of today are clueless about the analog appliances.
And the same goes to you, have a good day ahead!
I love how museums tends to uphold history. Every item in a museum holds a story. Those artifacts are beautiful. I love the pottery. I still do not understand the concept behind the broken ones though.
I think those broken ones also hold significant heritage and there no another pieces that are intact. So they still display them.
Those silverware were crazy good. Imagine just relying on craftmanship and no machines or Pinterest for reference! Hahah. Superb museum!
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True. The craftsman is basically imagining everything from scratch 😂
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Wow, what a great history gallery, they really preserved it! Thank you for sharing this.
I'm happy to share the photos. I'm glad you seem to enjoy it.
Have you had Rickshaw in the olden times too?
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The attention to detail is evident in every exhibit. I'm so impressed by the work that went into maintaining such a significant piece of history. Thank you so much for sharing these photos – they've given me a wonderful glimpse into a fascinating place.
I think so too. Although these artifacts are from the past , I believe they still remain relevant until today. And it's inspiring to see how good the craftsman back then 🤩
Absolutely! You said it very well.
Thanks 🙏 I appreciate it 😌
Nice preservation of those items in that museum. I am always amazed of the cleanliness of Singapore. Thank you for sharing this blog of yours.
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that museum looks great. i loved the representation of the ship.
Hahaha true. It's not the actual scale but it's good enough to have a feel to how huge it is 😁
Visiting museum is one of my dreams! I really have this strong desire in me to visit and give my whole attention to study or just looking at a certain piece from the past. Just by looking at those artifacts , It somehow gave me a connection to the people from Thousands of years ago. And gave a glimpse of our Human History.
Wow, everything is vintage?
I like the jewelry, and the design is exquisite.