All posts tagged: museum

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Quest for Immortality – The World of Ancient Egypt Exhibition

What happens after death? The ancient Egyptians asked, and answered, this universal question in their own rituals, art and illustrations designed to explain the otherwise inexplicable. Thanks to the preserved artworks and tombs, modern people are able to understand a little better the mystical history of the Egyptians. At the Quest for Immortality exhibition held in National Museum of Singapore, we can feed our fascination even further. It is not everyday that an exhibition on ancient Egypt comes... Read more →

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Siem Reap (Day 2, Part II) – Madam Sachiko Cookies & Angkor National Museum

Walking around for hours in the hot, hot Cambodian heat really takes it out of ya! On our way back from the great temples of Angkor, we stopped by for some refreshing fruity smoothies at café puka puka. The sunny-looking air-conditioned café sure is happiness-inducing. It’s the cheeriest place I have seen in Cambodia! The look of it is all very kawaii (cute), and that’s because it’s run by a Japanese lady! (you like kawaii things? Check out my trip to Japan!) Here, you... Read more →

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Bangkok (Day 7) – Forensic Museum, Temple of Dawn & Chao Phraya River

We had planned the entire day’s activities down to a tee! In the day, we would explore the sights along the Chao Phraya River. At night, we would take a dinner cruise whilst admiring the city lights! Doesn’t that sound wonderful? The bustling river runs through Bangkok and several other cities, with river taxis providing an important mode of transport for both locals and tourists alike. After traveling around on taxis and skytrains for the past days, it was refreshing to be commuting... Read more →

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Bangkok (Day 5) – Thailand Cultural Centre & National Museum

Being huge fans of museums, we dedicated the day to exploring some of the museums in Bangkok. Before embarking on our cultural journey, we made a stop at MBK Center for some cake and coffee. Gateaux house is a little bakery café at the first level of the mall, near the tokyu department store. I still remember having some snacks there with my Mom during our first trip to Bangkok in ’03. We both agreed that the cakes were yummy and affordable. This time round, what attracted my attention... Read more →

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Peranakan Museum – Trail of Colorful Treasures

A new museum has opened in town! And when it falls under the umbrella of the national heritage board, you know you are in for an eyeopening experience. The result of a two year long renovation, the Peranakan museum is the world’s largest museum dedicated to the colorful and distinctive culture of the Peranakans. Through ten themed galleries, visitors can explore various aspects of the Peranakan culture, such as wedding and religion. “take me there now!” (I really like this sculpture... Read more →

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Singapore Philatelic Museum: A Rat’s Tale

As a child I was an avid stamp collector. It was my Dad that helped me start it off by letting me take over his stamp collection, comprising of local stamps from several decades ago. Eventually our collection grew bigger and more comprehensive with new stamps being added, including those from all around the world. These days, my stamp collecting has taken a backseat due to work commitment. Still, once in a while I do love to make a trip to the Singapore Philatelic Museum. A visit there is like a... Read more →

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International Museum Day 2007

The interNational Museum day starts today! For 10 days (’til May 27), there will be more than 80 activities and events spread over 24 museums in Singapore! Event: International Museum Day 2007 Date: May 18-27, 2007 (10 days) Venue: 24 museums in Singapore More information (more…)  Read more →

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Chinatown Heritage Centre – Singapore Heritage Restaurant

Whether you are a Singaporean or foreigner, you would find a very unique and traditional Singapore dining experience at the Singapore Heritage Restaurant. I am a sucker for all things vintage, so on the restaurant’s kind invitation, I brought Mommy dearest down for a food-tasting session. My first visit to the restaurant was actually two years ago, when it was still named “The Porridge King”. Given its location in the ethnic shophouses of Chinatown, situated right beside the Chinatown... Read more →

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Mobile Homes @ Asian Civilisations Museum

we were at the Asian civilisations museum yesterday, marking my second visit to the museum at empress place. Currently they have an exhibition that showcases the mobile tents and shelters of Asian nomads. (more…)  Read more →

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