‘Specimen Stories: Biodiversity in a Changing Climate’
From now to 31 August 2023*, come explore the wonders of biodiversity at our latest exhibition in the heart of the city, ‘Specimen Stories: Biodiversity in a Changing Climate’. Hosted […]
READ MOREForgotten Tales of Ornithology Behind Bars: ‘The Role of Birds in WWII’
In the Museum’s Heritage Gallery, a showcase features an extraordinary story of a bird book that was conceived under remarkable circumstances. This is the story of Guy Charles […]
READ MORECan the Dead Save the Earth? Holistic Learning Using Natural History Collections
The LKCNHM’s postgraduate module Natural History Collections and Conservation (BL5312) concluded its 3rd run in May of 2022. The module aims to develop an understanding of the key roles […]
READ MORELaunch of Body Snatchers: Nature’s Zombies and Vampires Exhibition
In view of Halloween this year, the museum launched its creepiest exhibition yet—Body Snatchers: Nature’s Zombies and Vampires which invites visitors to step into nature’s horrifying yet wonderful world of […]
READ MORE‘200: a natural history’ Exhibition Launch
We held the official launch of our new exhibition, ‘200: a natural history’, on 3 June. Held in conjunction with Singapore’s Bicentennial activities, the exhibition highlights significant events and stories in the past 200 years of Singapore’s natural history. Our Guest of Honour for the exhibition launch was Ms. Grace Fu, the Minister for Culture,
READ MOREAn ‘Out of the Blue’ Tour of LKCNHM
Ever wondered what goes on behind-the-scenes here at LKCNHM? Last Saturday, for the first time ever, five lucky winners and their friends had an exclusive look into our museum collections as part of a 2-hour guided tour. Their guide? Our very own Head of the Museum, Prof. Peter Ng! The five lucky winners were chosen
READ MOREChristmas (Island) in September
Christmas has come early once again for LKCNHM this year. In September, a team from the Museum embarked on a two-week trip to Christmas Island for fieldwork, and have brought back with them a treasure trove of new specimens and, of course, interesting stories of adventure and discovery. The LKCNHM team comprised Museum Head Peter
READ MOREVisiting Scientist Feature: Dr. Tsunemi Kubodera
Three years of planning, and multiple expeditions consisting of sitting in the dark depths of the deep sea for around eight hours, enclosed in a small submersible. It took all these extensive efforts (and more) for Dr. Tsunemi Kubodera to become the first person to photograph and capture footage of the legendary giant squid (Architeuthis
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