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tradition.
Of
note are superb Buddhist artefacts, imperial porcelain and a
collection of 17th century Ming-style furniture. Rare and
fascinating objects from as far back as the Neolithic Period
(5000 - 1600 BC) can also be viewed.
The
next wing of the Museum, located at the Empress Place
Building, to be completed in the second half of 2002, will
give an insight into the cultural heritage of India, Southeast
Asia and the Islamic World.
Open:
9am - 6pm (Tue to Sun, closed on Mon), 9am - 9pm (Fri)
Admission:
SGD 3 adults, SGD 1.50 children (6 - 16 years) and seniors
SGD 8 Family ticket (max 5 members)
Prices may change when there are special exhibitions.
Free admission on late nights every Friday 6pm to 9pm.
Guided
Tours: 11am, 2pm (Tue to Fri) for English language tours
with an additional tour at 3:30pm on Sat. and Sun.
10.30am (Tue to Fri) for Japanese language tours.
Approximate
Touring Time: 2 hours
Location:
39 Armenian Street Singapore 179941
Tel:
(65) 6332 3015 / 6332 3284
Fax:
(65) 6332 7993
Email:
nhb_acm@nhb.gov.sg
Getting
There: From City Hall MRT Station (NS25/EW13), walk
towards Stamford Road and turn into Armenian Street at the MPH
bookshop. The museum is diagonally across from MPH.
Accessibility
for the physically disabled: The following information is
obtained from Access Singapore.
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Main
entrance - Access by ramp (low kerb at entrance).
Accessible to wheelchair and ambulant-disabled.
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Reserved
disabled car park lot - Nil
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Accessibility
within the premises - Accessible to wheelchair and
ambulant-disabled.
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Lifts
- Accessible to wheelchair and ambulant-disabled.
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Public
toilets for the disabled - Ground level. Entrance door is
heavy. Access is limited and assistance may be required.
Accessible to ambulant-disabled.
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Eating
outlets - Level 1. Accessible to wheelchair and
ambulant-disabled.
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Public
telephone - Nil
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Taxi
stand - Nil
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