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The Museum is closed on 18 May 2025, Sunday, for the ‘Day of Curiosity: LKCNHM Open House’. Only registrants with SISTIC-issued e-tickets will be allowed entry. Thank you for your understanding!
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Explore With Us: 10 Years of the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum
This year, the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum (LKCNHM) of the National University of Singapore celebrates a decade of exploration, discovery and outreach. Since opening in 2015, the Museum has grown into a leading institution in biodiversity research and education—welcoming visitors, researchers, and students to explore the wonders of the natural world. We have expanded our collections, deepened our understanding of Southeast Asian biodiversity, and strengthened connections between science, the community, and conservation.
As we mark this milestone, we invite you to ‘Explore With Us’—to uncover our rich biodiversity heritage and to appreciate the interconnectedness of the past, present and future of natural history in Singapore and beyond.
6 May 2025
The Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum proudly marked its 10th anniversary, celebrating a decade of excellence in biodiversity research, education, and natural heritage conservation. Since its official opening on 18 April 2015, the Museum has grown into a leading institution in Southeast Asia, dedicated to preserving biodiversity and inspiring future generations.
We were honoured to welcome Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, President of the Republic of Singapore and NUS Chancellor, as the Guest-of-Honour at our 10th anniversary celebration event on 6 May 2025.
7 May 2025–3 May 2026
Travel back in time to discover how the Museum came to be, explore its present endeavours, and get a glimpse of exciting plans to come. Celebrate our 10th Anniversary with us and be part of the next chapter in natural heritage research and conservation through this special exhibition!
18 May 2025
Stay curious with us on this day filled with discovery, learning, and fun! Enjoy complimentary guided tours through our gallery and collections, a fascinating planetarium experience, and fun activities like scavenger hunts and educational games. Check out our latest exhibition, ‘A Decade of Discovery’ and join us in celebrating the marvels of natural history and biodiversity!
Book your tickets now and get FREE ADMISSION (600 pax only) on this special day!
30 May–6 June 2025
Ready for a thrilling adventure at the Museum after dark? Step into the role of a detective and solve the mystery of stolen dinosaur and other prehistoric fossils! Explore the wonders of palaeontology while analysing clues, gathering evidence, and cracking the case. Also, join us for an exclusive experience in the Museum’s inflatable planetarium!
This programme is in collaboration with NUS Forensic Science and NUS Physics Department.
6 September 2025
After a fulfilling decade of expanding natural heritage and biodiversity knowledge, journey with us as we reflect on our achievements and the importance of natural history museums in shaping the future of research and conservation. Be part of this exciting conversation!
13 May 2025
Love dinosaurs? Here’s your chance to attend a talk by renowned Swiss evolutionary paeleobiologist, Dr Emanuel Tschopp!
Specialising in sauropod dinosaurs from the Upper Jurassic Morrison Formation, Dr Tschopp will be sharing about how the latest digital technologies help to examine and reconstruct the lives of dinosaurs, just like detective work! He’ll also be sharing some of his findings on the three sauropod specimens in the Museum’s gallery.
Personality Quiz
We’ve been going on expeditions and exploring for 10 years now, and this time, we want you to journey with us! Ever wondered what your archetype would be like as a researcher at the Museum? Find out now with this quiz!
To commemorate our 10th Anniversary, the Museum released a new book!
‘Archipelago of Islands’ recognises Singapore’s identity as more than just that of its main island. It celebrates Singapore as a constellation of islands, each with its own vibrant histories. Featuring highlights from the Zoological Reference Collection housed in the Museum, this book showcases the biodiversity (and other) histories of Singapore’s islands across time.
Available for purchase at the Museum shop!
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The Biodiversity Library of Southeast Asia is a digital library of biodiversity-related literature on Southeast Asia, with titles from both NUS Libraries and the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum
