Visitors can sample the different facets of Singapore under
one roof in this museum. Singapore's history from the 14th
century to the early 20th century is recreated with life-size
figures in the Pioneers of Singapore museum. Experience
the battle of Malaya and Singapore in the Surrender Chambers
which depicts Singapore during the war years of 1941 to
1945. Festivals of Singapore showcases the cultural heritage
of Singapore. Set in the 1950s and 1960s, exhibits introduce
the various customs and traditions of the different ethnic
groups in Singapore - the Chinese, Malay, Indian and Peranakans.
Open: 9am - 9pm (daily)
Admission: SGD 8 adults, SGD 5 children
Approximate Touring Time: 1.5 hours
Location: 40 Cable Car Road Sentosa Singapore 099700
Getting There: Take Sentosa Bus from World Trade
Centre or Tiong Bahru MRT station. On Sentosa, take the
monorail and alight at Station M4 or by bus on the Blue
and Green lines. Alternatively, take the Cable Car from
either World Trade Centre or Mount Faber.
Accessibility for the physically disabled: The following
information is obtained from Access Singapore.
- Main entrance - Accessible to ambulant-disabled. Steps/Kerb
(No ramp provided).
- Side entrance - Ask for assistance from the ticketing
counter. Accessible to wheelchair and ambulant-disabled.
- Lifts - Nil but wheelchair stair-climber is available
to help visitors access upper stories. Please ask for
assistance at the ticketing counter.
- Ticketing counter - Access to wheelchair is limited
and assistance may be required. Accessible to ambulant-disabled.
- Public toilets for the disabled - Outside the building.
Accessible to wheelchair and ambulant-disabled.
- Public telephone - Near the Atrium
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