The NUS Museum is essentially an arts museum. It showcases Chinese potteries, works by local artists such as Ng Eng Teng and Tan Joo Jong, antiques from other parts of the world, archeological artifacts as well as contemporary art pieces. Admission is free. Bags have to be deposited in a locker. It is not to be confused with the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum, which is located across the street.

Very rich collection of artifacts, some are even thousand year old!! Also have modern arts & sculptures, the history of boats section was also sooo nice!! And the museum is free to enter. Met two very nice person at the reception, they are generous, caring & friendly 👍 Overall, My experience was very good. Must visit if you have time 💚

NUS Museum is a hidden treasure on Kent Ridge campus. It houses four core collections, including the Lee Kong Chian Chinese art collection and Ng Eng Teng’s sculptures, spanning Chinese, South & Southeast Asian artefacts. The exhibitions are thoughtfully curated with strong academic depth, quiet galleries and free admission. A wonderful spot to explore regional art and heritage.

I recently visited the NUS Museum and was absolutely fascinated by its collection focused on animals and natural history. One of the highlights was seeing the impressive dinosaur bones and massive whale skeleton, which offered a real sense of scale and history that photos simply can’t capture. The museum features countless specimens that showcase the incredible diversity of the animal kingdom. From preserved insects and reptiles to birds and marine creatures, each display taught me something new about how different species evolved and adapted to their environments. It was amazing to learn how animals are all interconnected and how their evolutionary paths reflect broader changes in the world around them. The exhibits do a fantastic job explaining complex topics like natural selection, extinction, and ecological balance in an engaging and easy-to-understand way. I left with a deeper appreciation of the delicate harmony in nature and how humans fit into the story of evolution. I highly recommend booking tickets in advance to have enough time to explore every section without rushing. Overall, it was an eye-opening and enriching visit — perfect for anyone curious about how life on Earth has developed and continues to change over millions of years.

Free admission. Clean and well maintained. Enjoy the peace and quiet here while admiring the art pieces.