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    Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum

    98 Reviews
    #126 of 829 things to do in Singapore
    Natural History Museums, Museums
    2 Conservatory Drive | National University of Singapore, Singapore 117377, Singapore
    +65 6601 3333
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    “Worth a visit especially for families with children”

    We visited today. My 11yo and 7yo were very excited when I told them we'll be seeing skeletons of... read more

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    minerva2387
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    Singapore, Singapore
    “Highly recommended for family with children”

    LKC Natural History Museum is unlike other museums. I like it very much with its layout and... read more

    Reviewed 6 September 2017
    AmeliaChee
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    The Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum (LKCNHM) is Singapore’s first and only natural history museum. The museum, which traces its roots to the original Raffles Museum of 1878, is among the oldest such institution in the region. Established through philanthropic gifts totalling $56 million, LKCNHM aims to be a leader in Southeast Asian biodiversity and conservation research, education and outreach. The exhibition gallery is divided into two levels: The main biodiversity gallery, comprising 15 zones, tracks the history of life on earth, among them green plants, fungi, molluscs, arthropods, birds and mammals. The mezzanine floor, home to the heritage zone, presents the history of the Raffles Museum and LKCNHM. This gallery holds the “Cabinets of Curiosities” where visitors can examine Singapore’s history of biodiversity exploration; the people who helped build this; and the biological treasures accumulated over 137 years. A zone titled “Singapore Today” reveals the geology of the island and the important conservation efforts by national agencies.

    About Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum

    The Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum (LKCNHM) is Singapore’s first and only natural history museum. The museum, which traces its roots to the original Raffles Museum of 1878, is among the oldest such institution in the region. Established through philanthropic gifts totalling $56 million, LKCNHM aims to be a leader in Southeast Asian biodiversity and conservation research, education and outreach. The exhibition gallery is divided into two levels: The main biodiversity gallery, comprising 15 zones, tracks the history of life on earth, among them green plants, fungi, molluscs, arthropods, birds and mammals. The mezzanine floor, home to the heritage zone, presents the history of the Raffles Museum and LKCNHM. This gallery holds the “Cabinets of Curiosities” where visitors can examine Singapore’s history of biodiversity exploration; the people who helped build this; and the biological treasures accumulated over 137 years. A zone titled “Singapore Today” reveals the geology of the island and the important conservation efforts by national agencies.
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    2 Conservatory Drive | National University of Singapore, Singapore 117377, Singapore
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    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Worth a visit especially for families with children

    We visited today. My 11yo and 7yo were very excited when I told them we'll be seeing skeletons of dinosaurs, sperm whale, dolphin, mammals, humans... and many other exhibits from the animals, insects and plants kingdom. This is a must visit for the curious child...More

    Thank minerva2387
    Reviewed 6 September 2017
    Highly recommended for family with children

    LKC Natural History Museum is unlike other museums. I like it very much with its layout and educational displays of insects, animals, plants, reptiles, birds, mammals and many others from South East Asia. There was also our very own sperm whale fossil displayed at the...More

    Thank AmeliaChee
    Reviewed 11 July 2017
    Don't compare with other Natural History musuems

    Before going, I read the (good and bad) reviews here and I went with skepticism. The floor area is small, and can be covered in under 3 hours. It definitely cannot be compared with the other natural history museums in other parts of the world....More

    Thank TangGrace
    Reviewed 23 June 2017 via mobile
    Very interesting, time well spent

    We visited LKC Natural History Musuem last week. Very informative and our children (aged 7 and 4) had a great time. The showstopper was the display of the 3 dinosaur Skeletons and the sperm whale. Extremely educational and worth the ride there! Loved it.

    Thank andrea_diju
    Reviewed 23 May 2017
    Extremely underwhelming

    There a grand total of three large dinosaurs and two small ones. All the large ones are diplodoci, no others. If all you want to see are these, and willing to spend upto 20 dollars for that, this is the place for you. Other than...More

    2  Thank Balaji N
    Reviewed 20 May 2017
    Interesting museum with fascinating, well-displayed exhibits.

    I was part of small group visiting this museum with a tour guide. There are 16 themed sections over 2 floors showcasing South-East Asia's fascinating natural heritage. The exhibits were all well-displayed and labelled with some of the roof space dominated by the suspended skeletons...More

    Thank hepzi2017
    Reviewed 18 May 2017
    Not too big; Informative

    The museum has two floors. The first floor has the general natural history of the world, whereas the second floor focuses specifically on the rich natural history of Singapore. The exhibits on the first floor are arranged in a way to communicate the narrative of...More

    Thank Swathi B
    Reviewed 9 May 2017
    Educational venue but very small

    This place is great for an educational outing for children and schools. It is however very small, only 2 levels, and both are a small room. The self-tour can be completed in an hour. No point for tourists to visit as it is not centrally...More

    Thank sweet_mermaid
    Reviewed 7 March 2017
    Interesting museum

    this is the museum that's located inside the National University of Singapore, which means it's a bit far to get to. It's star attraction is of course the dinosaur fossils that has been erected on display inside. Great for kids to learn about natural history.

    Thank JuiTeoh
    Reviewed 23 February 2017
    Had A Nice Time Here

    The exhibits of fauna and flora are quite impressive, but for me the real hit here are the displays of those three Sauropod skeletons, Triceratops leg, and the skeleton of a Sperm Whale skeleton, which was found dead off the Singaporean coast in 2015. The...More

    1  Thank mizzymarie
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