Singapore Philatelic Museum

Singapore Philatelic Museum, Southeast Asia’s first philatelic museum, was officially opened on 19 August 1995 as a project of the Telecommunication Authority of Singapore. On 1 April 2000, the Museum was transferred to the National Heritage Board as a fully owned subsidiary. Created from the mantle of civic responsibility, the Museum assumes the role of custodian and curator of the nation's treasure of philatelic materials for posterity and education.

The Museum showcases Singapore's collection of stamps, philatelic materials, and postal history artefacts dating back to the Straits Settlements as well as the rare collections of private collectors. Educational activities and public programmes designed for schools, families and the general public are also organised by the Museum.

The building was the formerly part of the Anglo Chinese School. It was designed by Tomlinson and Lermit Architects and commissioned by the Trustees of the Anglo Chinese School in 1906 as an additional school building to the Oldham Hall built in 1897. The original plans of this building were approved on 22nd June 1906.

There are a total of 5 permanent exhibitions, Orange Room, Purple Room, Green Room, Room of Rarities, Heritage Room. Each exhibition has their own features. Discover why Stamps are Windows to the World and why the hobby has remained popular for 160 years. You can also view philatelic rarities from our 18th century collection and trace the growth of Singapore through philately and postal artefacts.

Singapore Philatelic Museum
23 B Coleman Street
Singapore 179807
Republic of Singapore
Tel: (65) 6337 3888
Fax: (65) 6337 8958
E-mail: nhb_spm_adm@nhb.gov.sg

HOW TO GET TO SPM
The Singapore Philatelic Museum is located at the junction of Coleman Street and Armenian Street. It is easily accessible by public transport.

* MRT
A 10-minute walk from City Hall or Clarke Quay stations.

* Public Bus
The nearest bus-stop is outside the Armenian Church at Hill Street.
SBS Transit : 2, 12, 32, 33, 51, 62, 63, 80, 197
SMRT : 61

* Car Parks
The nearest car parks are at:

1. Armenian Street (between Singapore Bible House and Asian Civilisation Museum)
2. Fort Canning Rise (before the Registry of Marriages)

MUSEUM HOURS

Monday : 1 pm - 7 pm
Tuesday to Sunday : 9 am - 7 pm

MUSEUM ADMISSION

$5.00 for Adult
$4.00 for Child (3-12 years)

All infomation are taken directly from : Singapore Philatelic Museum website

Ratings :
Exhibitions : 4/5 (I love to discover and read the history of stamps in Singapore and around the world, been there twice within a year as the place is just fun !)
Transport : 4.5/5 (Car, buses, MRT stations are located just a few minutes of walk from the museum)
Value of Ticket : 4.5/5 (Considered as relatively cheap as you can explore so many different stamps, some are centuries ago)
Overall : 4.5/5 (Not knowing where to go during this school holidays ? Then visit Singapore Philatelic Museum)