About Us

Vision   The Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum strives to be a leader in Southeast Asian biodiversity – in research, education and outreach. We aim to: Nurture public interest in biodiversity and associated environmental issues Maintain and grow a natural heritage knowledge base that focuses on its huge collection of historical and research specimens

With over 2,000 natural history specimens on display, experience the amazing stories of nature in Southeast Asia!   Take a trip back in time as we transport you to the beginning of life on earth and watch as this slowly transforms into the diversity that we now see. Come and be enthralled by the myriad

  200: a natural history 04 June 2019 – June 2020   As part of Singapore’s Bicentennial, LKCNHM reflects upon 200 significant natural history events in the island’s past. These interweaving, and sometimes quirky, threads of animals, plants, events, places and people have played an important role in shaping the country’s natural heritage. It is

Photo by Iffah Iesa, 2017 Did you miss one of LKCNHM’s exhibitions? Or wish to revisit but it’s over? Explore the highlights of our past exhibitions which shine a light on the specimens in the Museum’s collections whilst engaging visitors to discover more about the exciting heritage, science and wonder of the natural world in

Botanical Collection   The Herbarium of the National University of Singapore was founded in 1955 by Prof. H. B. Gilliland, head of the Department of Botany at NUS from 1955-1965.   The herbarium was originally established to be a repository of teaching and voucher plant specimens of botanical researches conducted by faculty staff and students