Thursday, December 21, 2006

NMS

I was reading the article on the National Museum of Singapore on CNA's website yesterday and I thought maybe I should visit it some day since it's all newly renovated and I enjoyed the museum trips in the States so much. Besides, it's been a long time since primary school.

And a minute later, almost like telepathy, Aaron msned me if I would like to visit the NMS! The day was so lovely i.e. not rainy, there's no reason why we should not go out. So off we went, with Mr Muscleman to the NMS.



Btw, entrance fee is $5 for students before 6pm for the permanent exhibitions. It's free entry for all after 6pm, but the history gallery would be closed, and you'll only be able to visit the living galleries. Due to a minor screw-up on our part, we paid $5 and DID NOT visit the history gallery.


Can't remember how the old NMS looked like, but after its renovation and the freshly-painted white walls, it feels like a modern colonial building. We visited the 4 living galleries with the impression they were the history gallery. We were issued a paper card each after payment and the card is used for entry to the galleries. It's similar to the EZlink system, just that we swipe the paper card like how cashiers swipe our credit cards (not like I have credit card, but that's not the point) and the gantry opens and off you go.

This is the Kurt Wenner painting on canvas. He drew it with chalk I think. And this picture is taken from the perspective where it becomes 3-D. You probably won't be able to see its beauty from this photo, but if you can make out the buildings in the middle, they're actually the reflection of buildings in the pond. Go see this street-painting while it's still there, or would it be there permanently? I have no idea. It's free to look btw. So, go.

We were in the 'Fashion' Living gallery and Mr Muscleman decided to check out what's underneath those skirts. It's not long after I got informed by the Museum bouncer or curator or guard (seriously, what are those people called?) that photography is not allowed in galleries.


Aaron picking on a shrunken cherry? This is the back of the NMS.

National Mus of Singapore.

Oh Mr Muscleman, won't you flex and move your chest muscle?


There's a time capsule buried in 1984 underneath the round plate I'm looking at. It will be opened in.. erm.. is it 2009?

All in all, NMS is a nice place, and if you're really serious about reading and looking at every single thing on display, you may want to be there when the museum opens. Remember to visit the History gallery first as entry is not permitted after 5.30pm. If you just want to visit the living galleries, go after 6pm. If you've graduated and still want to enter with student rate, just bring your matric card. =)

Oh, don't forget the 5mp camera, or the SLR. Just don't take photos in the galleries.

janet at 2:58 PM