NUS Museum
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The NUS Art Museum aims to create an enriching experience of the social history and the art of Asia to NUS and the nation through strategic acquisitions, exhibitions and research of an extensive range of artworks.
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YYLemSit
17 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023 • Couples
This small museum is free entrance to the public and for anyone who is interested in Chinese artefacts this is a good introductory place to visit.

Whilst the collections are not extensive, I found it very enjoyable to whilst away a few hours. If you come close to meal time (lunch) - take a walk across to the NUS U town and there you can find cheap to not so cheap food to enjoy. From locals favourite like chicken rice to MALA noodles.

Back to the Museum: there are various types of porcelains from different dynasties and also if you are interested in Chinese paintings and calligraphy, there is a small collection. This is one of the few places in SG where it is free entrance and it is air conditioned!

The nearest train station is either Kent Ridge or Clementi MRT station. There should be shuttle service into NUS that goes to U town. From there you can walk around 5-10 mins walk to the museum.
Written 16 May 2023
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haknyc
New York City, NY214 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2019 • Couples
The National University of Singapore has a very nice collection of Chinese and Malay art. Additionally, it seems there is always at least 1 rotating exhibit, more during the school year. It is not large and depending on how much work is on view, can be enjoyed in about 1.5 hours. The Chinese Ink Works and the Resource Gallery are a must see. The collection has an academic feel which is quite nice in the hustle bustle of Singapore. The architecture around the campus here is definitely also worth a look.
Written 29 June 2019
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sivasagi25
Singapore, Singapore245 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2018 • Solo
Located in NUS compound.easily accessible by NUS shuttle bus.Admission Free for all.Greeted by Harry. Well kept collections and educational exhibition.
Written 5 April 2018
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Harry S
Highland Park, IL6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2018 • Couples
A lovely academic museum - i.e., with a focus on the art history of the region and exhibit curation. We saw three very interesting exhibits, but I would say only one of which was geared towards the "general public"; the other two were more appropriate for artists / art historians, although there certainly interesting material even for the casual browser.

Take the MRT to Kent Ridge, come out in front of the hospital and take the free campus A2 shuttle to the museum (the driver will help you).
Written 21 January 2018
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Allkuans
Singapore, Singapore977 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2017 • Solo
The positive points of NUS Museum are (1) it's free, (2) beautiful building & interior (3) nice collection of arts, ceramics and, (4) just across from Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum so you can do both in a single half-day with time to spare.
Now for my main grouse - why is the 'NUS Museum' not about the history of National University of Singapore? NUS has a rich history from its inception as University of Malaya in 1949 after merging of King Edward VII College of Medicine and Raffles College. After the Separation of Malaysia and Singapore, UM was dichotomised into University of Malaya (in Kuala Lumpur) and University of Singapore which subsequently became NUS.
The history of NUS is intertwined with the history of Singapore from the time of British colonial rule to WWII, to the tumultuous period before independence and to the modern period with important contributions to the nation's growth.

This is the story of NUS.

The arts exhibition should be moved to the National Arts Gallery (that's just my personal opinion) and this "NUS Museum" should rightly focus on the history of NUS.
Written 10 February 2017
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vsomerset
Cape Town, South Africa235 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2016
I stumbled into the museum by mistake, but found a hidden gem of Chinese art on display. I found time to see this amazing display while at a workshop at the university. Ask around for directions to this museum.
Written 14 November 2016
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NLT
Singapore, null, Singapore74 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2015 • Solo
This museum in free of charge. The collection of this museum is wonderful. I visited this place when they had exhibition about Vietnam and I had a chance to attend the talk.
Nice place
Written 27 July 2015
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R M
Chambersburg, PA275 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2015 • Couples
Their museum is nice, there are 3 floors of exhibits. It is mostly Chinese art and Chinese artifacts, the displays are well laid out with lots of space for viewing. Probably not geared to younger children's liking. There is no charge for the museum, and campus is really nice also. There is a small cafe in the building behind the museum building just beside the parking garage.
Written 22 February 2015
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SNAPIRITA
Haifa, Israel141 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2013 • Solo
The museum has 3 levels: the first has temporary exhibitions - this time a Malayan contemporary art exhibition, the second is an ancient Chinese pottery exhibition - the most interesting, with many really ancient and excellent pieces and the third with a famous Singaporean sculpture that has many sculptures, paintings and ceramics by the same artisit. The museum was almost empty, althought we visited it during a Sunday afternoon. The entrance is free of charge. If you are interested in art and visited already all the other major museums - you can spent a couple of pleasant hours in this serene place.
Note that at the Chinese pottery exhibition, at the entrance, is a huge collection of Manga booklets - for browsing - that can entertain a kid a teenager during the visit.
Written 24 August 2013
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