Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum, Singapore

“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)”

“Goodness.. I didn't expect to enjoy the visit so much! My kids and I learn so much from the natural exhibits; real specimens of trees and animals that were native to Singapore and South East Asia region. I took the chance to enforce the science classes and videos that we viewed previous with actual specimens exhibited there. One visit wasn't enough for us as my kids basically walked till they were too tired haha.”

“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.”

“Museum is not crowded and well air conditioned Can study all animal, insects and sea creatures from south east asia But Museum located inside university and there is no proper restaurant and shops nearby. And need to take Bus or Shuttle to get there if you don’t drive”