A Day at the Museum

On a rainy day last Sunday, I headed out to the Singapore National Museum, snapping pictures along the way.  The museum was relatively empty that afternoon.  I followed a guided tour for about 10 minutes, then ventured off on my own to explore the different exhibits located on three floors.

My favorite section was the Living Singapore Galleries which showcased a collection of artefacts, photographs and memorabilia on life in Singapore, dating back to the 1940s.  I was most surprised to learn that from the 1950s to the 70s, the male-female ratio was about 10:1.  As such, street food sold by hawkers became essential in feeding the male bachelor population.

I ended my visit at the Novus Cafe where I had an overpriced iced tea and then a quick stop at the gift shop, where I bought a box of recycled paper pencils.  Here are a few more images from the museum.  Thanks again for stopping by, I really appreciate it...