A solo visitor can explore six themed galleries at own pace, join free weekend tours, and relax in the rooftop garden; the 1–2-hour flow and clear signage make logistics easy.
Why 1-2 hours visit duration is ideal for solo trip: Enough time to explore six themed galleries at a relaxed pace.
Dinosaur Zone:
Stand beneath three life-size sauropod skeletons with dynamic lighting and sound effects.
Tip: Use interactive touchscreens here and visit early to avoid crowds.
Specimen-Preparation Section:
Open drawers to see how staff preserve plant and animal samples.
Tip: Look closely at tools and ask staff questions during off-peak hours.
Rooftop Mangrove Garden:
Explore an outdoor mangrove display overlooking the campus.
Tip: Find a quiet bench for reading or reflection after gallery visits.
Arthropod Gallery:
View butterflies, beetles and the world’s largest cicada.
Tip: Try the touchscreen quizzes to learn insect facts in a fun way.
Free Weekend Guided Tour:
Join a one-hour tour in English or Mandarin led by museum staff.
Tip: Arrive 10 minutes early to secure a spot; tours start at 10:30 AM and 1 PM.
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Item | Cost (Approx.) |
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Museum admission | SGD 27 |
Coffee or snack | SGD 6 |
Small souvenir | SGD 8 |
Total Estimated | SGD 41 |
Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
During monsoon months (Nov–Jan), allow extra travel time due to rain; galleries remain dry and air-conditioned.
Address: 2 Conservatory Dr, Singapore 117377
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Thu Ho
Such beautiful museum with gigantic models of dinosaurs bones and all. Pretty far from the center but you can take the bus for visiting. Quite a walk from the bus stop to the uni and to get to the museum but beautiful sceneries are everywhere though. Worth visiting. You can buy tickets via Klook.
Riley Pollom
Excellent displays with a focus on SE Asia biodiversity. An irreplaceable natural history collection. Revising from 5 to 3 stars, as re-entry is not allowed despite the fact it takes most of a day to see everything and they have no option for food.
Cheng Yee Lim
A hidden gem for an afternoon of enriching experience for the family. Although I was a student at the school, it never occured to me to visit it (for free). I had to pay now as I am no longer a student. Here is also the home to a couple of authentic dinosaur bones/ fossils! They are majestic when viewed up close. Other than the dinosaurs, there are bits and pieces of the history of how the speci...
Ivan Loh
A well-maintained and impressive little museum tucked away on the NUS campus. Entry is $18 for resident adults, but it’s free if you visit during your birthday month or if you’re an NUS student or staff, which is a nice perk. The museum is on the smaller side—you can comfortably see everything in about an hour—but the exhibits are high quality, especially the towering dinosaur skeletons, which wer...
Xun Hooi Chng
Very nice and cool. The whale display is interesting, and the dinosaur bones are real, which is really cool. I could lift the meteorite next to the dinosaur exhibit, very cool. The real elephant skull is interesting. Felt real chills down my back looking at the taxonomy exhibit. The skull and skeleton display is very nice. The first floor is already full of interesting exhibits and informative tex...
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