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5th of July 2008

Finally I got to visit the National Museum of Singapore. A must go for Arts lovers! I don’t only mean the drawings! Enjoyed every bit of it. From the Living Galleries to the History Gallery. The History Gallery gives you a personalized experience where you will get to go about with a personal companion the size of an exercise book. Well if you are interested but can’t seem to find the time to visit the museums just follow me and get a sneek peek at the National Museum of Singapore.

First thing I noticed when I stepped into the Museum were enormous pink testicles! A nude statue of Michelangelo was placed at the entrance. I am not sure what it was suppose to mean but it definitely put a smile to lots of people.

Well after Siti bought her tickets at Student’s price and I got my complimentary pass, courtesy of NUS, we headed on to the first exhibition which is on the 2nd level. It is an exhibition all about Indians. I felt so much at home. History on all the Indian migrants in Singapore.

Well, I wasn’t bored though most of the things placed up on the wall was already boasted and bragged to me by my older relatives. It’s just captivating to learn about my “own” people from such sources. Took a lot of pictures on this section but will only show a few so that you will not be bored if you actually visit it yourself.

Next we headed to the wonderful flavours of Singapore. All about the history of Singapore’s authentic menu. Learnt about the “Tok Tok Mee” and how bugis became “The Eating Spot” of the past.

Then right after growing our appetites, we headed to a gallery of nostalgia. Well at least thats what I call it. It is just full of all the photos, portraits and furnitures of the Singaporeans in the past. From the geisha girls that were brought to Singapore by the Japanese to pin-hole cameras that were used in the past.

Next we walked into a gallery of Stars. Yes Stars! Once upon a time, Singapore had our own “Hollywood” productions. The time of P.Ramlee where Shaw and Cathay produced the movies and even had a grand studio at Jln Ampas. Learned a lot about the industry and probably enjoyed it most over here. =x Did you know that they had magazines that featured the makings of the movies in the past? Showed how creative the Singaporeans were in the past!

Well then we headed on to the highlights of the National Musuem, The History Galleries. Got ourselves a companion which we will have to use for the tour. We have to take note of the numbers written on the ground and key it into the companion and press GO to learn more about that section of exhibition. Oh yah, did you know that if it is not for Sir Stamford Raffle’s wife, the founder of modern Singapore would have been forgotten? Will not post any other pictures from this exhibition.

You should visit the Museum. You will learn about Singapore’s ancient stone wall to the modern Singapore that Mr Lee Kuan Yew helped to build. Until the next visit to the heart of Singapore, I am Deen Yusoff. Have fun! Lol!