Singapore History Museum, Singapore
Sir Frederick Weld was the one who constructed the Singapore History Museum back in the nineteenth century. During that time period, he served as Governor of the Straights Weld. This museum was first called as the Raffles Library and Museum when it first opened its doors. This magnificent structure from the colonial era housed a library with thousands of volumes, an assortment of pieces of art from many cultures, and many more items. In 1993, the National Heritage Board (NHB) assumed administrative responsibility for the library. The museum now has artefacts from from the 14th century up to the present day, including archaeological and relict materials, as well as historical documents and photographs. The museum displays the illustrious history of Singapore, beginning with its founding and continuing up to the present day.
Visitors to the Singapore History Museum may see examples of mansions constructed in the Peranakan architecture, complete with an ancestral hall and a bridal chamber that features intricate craftsmanship. At addition, there is a lecture theatre, many cafés, educational and resource centres, and a museum store in this establishment. You are able to see exhibitions in three dimensions that illustrate the rich history of the nation via animations and videos that were filmed many years in the past. You may also go to the exhibits that are put on the history of the Chinese society in Singapore, such as the Haw Par jade collection that was donated by the Aw family. The gift store within the museum sells a variety of locally crafted goods, so you can take home a piece of the area with you. These objects include batik scarves, as well as a variety of other things, such as Peranakan home furnishings.
