After visiting the DinoRobot Factory, we decided to continue with the dinosaur theme and went to the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum, the only museum in Singapore installed with dinosaur fossils in Singapore, located in NUS.
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Getting to the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum
This time around, it was three kids and one adult. My two elder ones plus my nephew. This is another long trip for us to travel from the east of Singapore to the west, right after our trip to the Science Centre last week. We took the train to Buona Vista and had our lunch in the StarVista Mall. Next, we transferred to bus 95 and entered NUS via the NUH entrance. We alighted at the Yusof Ishak House and walked and 5 minutes to reach the museum.
Another way to get there using public transport is via MRT to Clementi and transfer to bus 96 to alight at the museum’s doorstep.
There is currently a package for admission. One adult and one kid cost $20, as compared to the usual charges of $9 for one child and $16 for an adult. These rates apply to Singaporeans and PRs.
Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum
The exhibition gallery of the natural history museum is divided into two floors with a strong emphasis on Southeast Asian plants and animals.
Plants Zone
We were greeted at the entrance by a life-size Rafflesia, a type of flower found only in the tropical forest of Southeast Asia. We can go Cameron Highlands, book a hiking tour to search for this rare flower that blooms just for a short while.
Dinosaur Zone
I believe the 3 Diplodocus fossils which originated from the United States are the highlights of the museum for now.
Years ago, we brought our two elder ones to the Australian Museum because my son loves dinosaurs. Unfortunately, he wasn’t prepared to appreciate the large fossil structures. It was merely too humongous and terrifying for him. Today, he is ready. The camera-shy him requested to take photos with the dinosaurs!
Reptiles and Amphibians Zones
Because the sight of reptiles and amphibians give me chills, I did not take any photos of frogs, lizards, etc…
Mammal Zones
Marine Zone
Heritage Gallery
The museum also makes an effort to highlight conservation efforts in Singapore and explain the effects of pollution and indiscriminate fishing.
While I prefer to go for free museum visits, the tickets paid are pretty worthwhile in the absence of the opportunity to visit similar or more majestic museums overseas. My favourite is the Natural History Museum in London, and admission is free!
For young children who are dinosaur lovers, they can also learn more about dinosaurs from Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures, available on Youtube. Some parts of the episodes are also filmed in London’s Natural History Museum.
On second thought, children below five may not be able to appreciate the beauty of the exhibition. My 6-year old daughter was there too, but I don’t think she enjoys the exhibits as much as her brother.
See my earlier post on the DinoRobot Factory in the Science Centre.
The Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum is located in the Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore.
2 Conservatory Drive, Singapore 117377
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