Museums · free
Duration
1 hour
The take
A free gallery inside the Ministry of Education's Balestier headquarters, telling Singapore's education story from the early 19th century to the present. It's a weekday visit, and you sign in at the building with a photo ID.
Good to know
Term time Tue–Fri 10am–5pm; school holidays Mon–Fri 10am–5pm; last entry 4.30pm
Closed weekends, public holidays and a few full days a year
Visitors over 7 register at the building with a photo ID, such as an NRIC or student card
Free guided tours in the school holidays, with registration
Finding it: 565 Balestier Road, Singapore 329927, inside MOEHQ. From Novena MRT (NS20), Exit Square 2, it's a 10 to 15 minute walk via Irrawaddy Road
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