NUS Museum

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Carved wooden figure sculptures on white plinths beside a glass floor of excavated shards at NUS Museum, Singapore

Located on the verdant campus of the National University of Singapore (NUS), this museum (museum.nus.edu.sg; free) is a cultural delight, encompassing more than 8000 artifacts ranging from ancient Chinese ceramics and classical Indian sculptures to contemporary Southeast Asian art pieces. Don't miss the gallery dedicated to the works of celebrated Singaporean sculptor Ng Eng Teng – it offers an inspiring glimpse into the bold forms and humanistic spirit of the "Grandfather of Singapore Sculpture."

Next door you'll find Singapore's hi-tech Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum, which is well worth a wander. To get here catch the 96 bus from Clementi MRT station.

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