Museum Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
National Museum of Singapore
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at National Museum of Singapore during your travels in Colonial District. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Fort Canning Park
This green oasis is found right in the city centre, offering visitors a moment of calm as well as an insight into Singapore's past.
Plaza Singapura
During your visit to Singapore, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Plaza Singapura. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Singapore Art Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Singapore Art Museum in Colonial District. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Old Hill Street Police Station
You can find out about the history of Colonial District with a trip to Old Hill Street Police Station. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Singapore Management University
Enjoy the student vibe at Singapore Management University as part of your travels around Colonial District. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Activities
Singapore: Gardens by the Bay Admission E-Ticket
Universal Studios Singapore Admission Ticket
Singapore Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour by Open-Top Bus
Albatross Hop-On Hop-Off Speedboat Pass (1-Day Unlimited Speedboat Rides)
Our pick of the best Museum Hotel Deals
Carlton Hotel Singapore
Yes
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Swissotel The Stamford, Singapore
It is clean during the peak period
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Pan Pacific Singapore
Perfect place to stay for access to all the highlights Singapore has to offer. Staff are super helpful and polite. The room has everything that you need to make a holiday great.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Crowne Plaza Changi Airport by IHG
Yes
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
YOTEL Singapore Orchard Road
OK
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Furama RiverFront
Clean room, clean sheets and comfortable bed too Staff very courteous indeed
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Museum
Singapore River
Robertson Quay and Clarke Quay Central are a few top attractions in Singapore River. Hop around the city on the metro at Fort Canning MRT station or Clarke Quay Station and check out the area's fantastic nightlife, stunning river views and popular shops.
Clarke Quay
Known for its ample dining options and beautiful river views, there's plenty to explore in Clarke Quay. You can visit top attractions like Clarke Quay Central and Clarke Quay Mall, and jump on the metro at Clarke Quay Station or Fort Canning MRT station to see more of the city.
Bencoolen
Bencoolen is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Bugis Street Shopping District and Sim Lim Square.
Downtown Singapore
Downtown Singapore is highly notable for its stunning river views, and you might want to visit top sights like Orchard Road and Clarke Quay Central. See more of Singapore by jumping on the metro at Clarke Quay Station or Chinatown Station.
Bugis Village
If you're spending time in Bugis Village, you might enjoy attractions like Bugis Street Shopping District and Bugis+ Shopping Center. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Bugis Station to see more of the city.
Financial District Singapore
The abundant dining options and stunning river views are just a few top-rate features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by China Square Central or Raffles Place while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Raffles Place Station to get around town.
