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Singapore Attractions

The center of colonial rule in Singapore features reminders of British supremacy. The Padang, or cricket field, is surrounded by Empress Place Building, the original Parliament Buildings and the Singapore Cricket Club. Colonial Singapore can be recaptured with a Singapore Sling under the ceiling fans at Raffles Hotel.

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The famous Raffles Hotel was built in 1887 and reflects the grandeur of the period.
Armenian Church of St Gregory the Illuminator
Singapore's oldest church, the Armenian Church was designed in 1835. Regarded as a masterpiece, it is a national monument.
Address
The Armenian Church
60 Hill Street
Singapore, Singapore 179366
Singapore
Transit
Take the MRT to City Hall station and walk in the direction of Hill Street.
Asian Civilisations Museum
Singapore's ancestral cultures of China, Southeast Asia, India and West Asia are traced and presented in this museum. Of note are superb Buddhist artifacts, imperial porcelain and a collection of 17th C Ming-style furniture. Rare objects from as far back as the Neolithic Period (5000 - 1600 BC) can also be viewed.
Address
Asian Civilisations Museum
39 Armenian Street
Singapore, Singapore 179941
Singapore
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open13:009:009:009:009:009:009:00
Close19:0019:0019:0019:0021:0019:0019:00
Cost
Adult$ 5.00
Students$ 2.50
Senior over 60$ 2.50
Child 6 & underFREE
All values are in Singapore Dollars
Tips
Free admission on late nights every Friday 7pm to 9pm.
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Facilities
Gift shop
Transit
A 10-minute walk from City Hall MRT Station. From City Hall MRT Station, walk towards Stamford Road and turn onto Armenian Street at the MPH bookshop. The museum is diagonally across from MPH bookshop.
CHIJMES
The gothic architecture of this national heritage site offers great photographic opportunities. CHIJMES is an attraction offering dining, shopping and entertainment.

The former Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus, CHIJMES (pronounced "chimes") was established in 1854 and was also a girls school and orphanage. CHIJMES Hall, the restored chapel, provides a venue for musicals, recitals and other theatrical performances.
Address
CHIJMES
30 Victoria Street
Singapore, Singapore 187996
Singapore
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open11:0011:0011:0011:0011:0011:0011:00
Close22:0022:0022:0022:0022:0022:0022:00
Facilities
Restaurant or food service
Transit
Take the MRT to City Hall Station. Walk along Stamford Road and turn right at the junction of Stamford Road and Victoria Street.
Cavenagh Bridge
Singapore's only suspension bridge was constructed in 1868 and named after a governor of Singapore. Families of Singapore river cats, Kucintas, live on the river banks.
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(Fort Canning Park)
Empress Place Building
Constructed in 1865 and named after Queen Victoria, Empress of India, this building, typical of the Neo-Classical style, was used by the Government Secretariat and by arts organizations in the 1980's.
Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay
This performing arts center completed in 2002, comprises a 1,600-seat concert hall, a 2,000-seat theater, three studios, outdoor performing spaces and the three-level Esplanade Mall.
Address
Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay
60 Raffles Venue
Singapore, Singapore 039800
Singapore
Fullerton Hotel
The Fullerton Hotel, built in 1928 represents the height of Palladian architecture in Singapore and was built on the site of Fort Fullerton, named after Governor Sir Robert Fullerton.
Address
The Fullerton Hotel
1 Fullerton Square
Singapore, Singapore 049178
Singapore
Transit
A short walk from the Raffles Place MRT station.
Raffles Landing Site
The statue of Singapore's founder, Sir Stamford Raffles, marks the spot where Raffles is believed to have first stepped ashore in 1819.

On first seeing Singapore, then a small fishing village, Raffles, a progressive and benevolent agent of the East India Company, understood Singapore's potential as port. After purchasing the island from the Sultan of Johor, he invited Chinese and Indians to immigrate to the new town, establishing Singapore's present multi-cultural society.
Transit
A short walk from Raffles Place MRT Station
Singapore Art Museum
Dedicated to the collection and display of 20th C Singapore and Southeast Asian art, the Singapore Art Museum's state-of-the-art galleries feature paintings, sculptures and installations drawn from its 4,000-strong permanent collection. Housed in a beautifully restored school building (the former St. Joseph's Institution), the Singapore Art Museum has the largest collection of 20th C Southeast Asian held by a public institution.
Address
Singapore Art Museum
71 Bras Basah Road
Singapore, Singapore 189555
Singapore
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Close19:0019:0019:0019:0021:0019:0019:00
Cost
Family$ 8.00
Adult$ 3.00
Students$ 1.50
Senior$ 1.50
All values are in Singapore Dollars
Tips
Free admission on late nights every Friday 6pm to 9pm.
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Transit
Take the MRT to Dhoby Ghaut or City Hall Station and walk towards Bras Basah Road.
Typical Visit
2 hours
Singapore Parliament House
Parliament House is home to Singapore's democratically elected Parliament. Built in 1999, the building's architecture blends old and new, incorporating a modern design with the distinctive colonnade details of other historical buildings in the colonial district. During Parliament sittings, which are open to the public, simultaneous interpretation of proceedings are available in English, Malay Mandarin and Tamil.
Tips
Open on sitting days. On non-sitting days open by appointment only. Contact the Clerk of Parliament.
Facilities
Restaurant or food service
Singapore Philatelic Museum
With a red pillar mailbox at its entrance this museum houses local and international stamps, and first day covers. Stamps and postcards depict multi-ethnic Singapore. The intricate stamp making process is vividly illustrated.
Address
Singapore Philatelic Museum
23B Coleman Street
Singapore, Singapore 179807
Singapore
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open13:009:009:009:009:009:009:00
Close19:0019:0019:0019:0019:0019:0019:00
Cost
Adult$ 3.00
Child 12 & under$ 2.00
All values are in Singapore Dollars
Transit
A 10-minute walk from City Hall MRT Station. It is located between the Central Fire Station and the Registry of Marriages.
Typical Visit
1 hour
Singapore Sports Museum
The Sports Museum showcases Singapore's sporting heritage, traditional and indigenous games plus a hall of fame.
Address
Singapore Sports Museum
11 Stadium Road
Singapore, Singapore 397718
Singapore
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:009:00Closed
Close16:0016:0016:0016:0016:0012:30
St Andrew's Anglican Cathedral
St Andrew's Cathedral was built in 1856 to replace a church destroyed by lightning. The Visitors Centre at the South Transept has a showcase of artifacts, pictures and a video of the cathedral's history.
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Transit
Take the MRT to City Hall MRT Station and then exit in the direction of St Andrew's Cathedral. The cathedral is directly above the station.
The Catholic Cathedral of the Good Shepherd
Built to meet the growing needs of Singapore's Catholic population, this Cathedral's architecture, designed 1846, was inspired by two English churches of the time, St Paul's in Covent Garden and St Martin-in-the-Fields.
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