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Asian Civilizations Museum focuses on the heritage of Asian cultures. It showcases the rich material heritage of the Peranakans from the Straits Settlements and the Indonesian Archipelago. Among the highlights are a display of the museum's renowned batik, embroidery and beadwork collections and a chance to view exquisite silver and porcelain pieces.
The Changi Chapel, housed within the open-air courtyard of the Museum, is a symbolic replica of the many chapels built during the Japanese Occupation. Built by Changi Prison inmates, it stands as a monument to those who maintained their faith and dignity during those dark years.
Chinatown Heritage Centre occupies three shop houses at the ethnic quarters of Chinatown. This is because the life of the ethnic Chinese in early Singapore was simple and almost everyone lived in rented cubicles of shop houses, which were often overcrowded and disease-stricken.
Images of Singapore is a museum where life-size figures, rare artifacts and state-of-the-art technology bring the sights, sounds and smells of bygone Singapore of 14 th century to life.
Republic of Singapore Air Force Museum is traced from its early days as the Malayan Volunteer Air Force in 1939 to its present day in this museum. Artifacts include colonial cap badges, Bloodhound missiles, and artifacts such as the Hunter Hawker, the SF260 Machete and the A4-C Sky hawk.
Singapore Art Museum is one of Singapore's finest colonial structures. It is devoted to the study and preservation of contemporary art of the Southeast Asian region. It has a collection of art works of historical significance and aesthetic value. They include art works by Singapore and the region's pioneering and established artists, as well as works by younger artists. It offers exhibitions, educational programs, and publications on visual arts from the regional and international scenes that aim to stimulate and enrich their cultural experience.
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