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Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum, Singapore

Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum, Singapore

Natural history museum

★ 4.62,702 reviews

Modern, green museum with many preserved plant & animal specimens, including 3 dinosaur skeletons.

  • 2 Conservatory Dr, #01-03, Singapore 117377
  • Today · Closed
    • Monday: Closed
    • Tuesday: 10 am–6 pm
    • Wednesday: 10 am–6 pm
    • Thursday: 10 am–6 pm
    • Friday: 10 am–6 pm
    • Saturday: 10 am–6 pm
    • Sunday: 10 am–6 pm
  • 6601 3333
  • lkcnhm.nus.edu.sg

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JR FF9 months ago
★★★★★

Best museum in Singapore. Throwback to when museums and pop-science wasn't completely dumbed down to the point of being insulting. Took a guided tour with Lai - he was AWESOME. Best guide ever, extremely knowledgeable without being preachy, also very sociable and tried to draw several kids who were running around into the material. Lai posed several questions to them conversationally, and they impressed me at least with their knowledge. Damn, kids are smart nowadays. Compares exceptionally well to the dinosaur exhibition at the SDC, which I'd attended a few weeks ago. That one was full of kids who were only tangentially interested in the material. Granted, this was because the materials there were really sparse and artificial looking (cuz they were fake). The historical specimens from British naturalist traditions handed down were impressive and well preserved, and the context in which they were gathered and preserved as well as the history surrounding them as well. Also, the real fossils were impressive to look at, among them a nameless cadaver donated from St. Anthony's, orang utans, as well as plenty of taxidermied specimens. Also impressive was the exhibit detailing Wallace's voyages, and that of the museum itself. My partner and I were also wowed by the diplodocid skeletons (hi, Twinky, you're amazing ❤️), the 'proposed' dinosaur footprint fossil found locally, and the database of local and invasive species found in the museum. I know I'll be using that extensively in future! Would love to return again. A single visit is not enough to digest all this fascinating history and data and tradition! Would love to meet Lai again, and the other volunteers who help make LKC Natural History Museum such an amazing place. (shoutout to the sperm whale retrieval volunteers)

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Jin Heng Tan4 months ago
★★★★★

A nice and educational museum in the sprawling NUS campus that showcases the rich biodiversity of Southeast Asia. The museum is also headlined by 150 million year old rare and authentic sauropod dinosaur skeletons which dominate the museum. Another highlight is an exhibit of a sperm whale skeleton. Tickets can be expensive.

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Josephine9 months ago
★★★★★

I honestly think the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum is one of Singapore's most underrated gems! ​My kids were absolutely blown away by the real dinosaur fossils (Prince, Apollonia, and Twinky!). The museum is beautifully laid out with a great mix of prehistoric history and well-documented Southeast Asian wildlife specimens. It’s fascinating to see so much local biodiversity on display. ​It’s very interactive and kid-friendly—perfect for my two primary schoolers who stayed engaged the whole time. Best of all, it wasn't crowded at all, making it a peaceful and educational experience for the whole family. Highly recommended!

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Dominic and Grace In Love10 months ago
★★★★★

An enjoyable and educational visit. The museum offers a rich variety of exhibits, from insects and reptiles to birds and mammals, good to visit for all ages. A lot to see and learn. Each section is thoughtfully presented. A great place to spark curiosity about the natural world.

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Jennifer Harlim5 months ago
★★★★★

We visited this museum during our latest visit to Singapore as my little ones are into dinosaurs and animals. The museum houses an amazing collection! While some exhibits are not allowed to be touched (naturally, of course), some exhibits are hands-on. The labels on such display are helpful. I thought the pricing of the entry is reasonable considering where we live, the museum entry is more expensive. The collection also helps visitor to learn more about the local flora and fauna. Overall, an impressive museum.

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