Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum 🗺️

#singaporetrip Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum, Singapore – What a pleasure for nature fans such as myself on my trip in 2023! 🦕🌿 Paying 21 SGD for the entrance fee turned out to be a good investment given that I would enjoy an amazing biodiversity experience. Walking into this museum located at the National University of Singapore, one is already floored by its stunning architectural design. The iconic rock-like structure, indicates the marvels inside. 🏛️🪨 The star of the show is open gallery spread over three stories housing 2,000 specimens. The gigantic fossils of life-sized dinosaurs such as the majestic Diplodocus made me embark on a prehistoric journey. 🦖🦕 The emphasis on Singapore’s indigenous wildlife was highlighted by the Raffles’ Banded Langur to be on display and this added interactive, hands-on exhibits. 🐒🔍 It feels as if glass cabinets filled with specimens are windows to the busy world of biodiversity – butterflies, beetles and an array of flora fauna. 🌺🦋 The garden of the museum is a quiet place to take one’s breath off and Kent Ridge Park nearby offers an excellent opportunity for taking on nature. 🚶♂️🌳 The NUS Baba House with its beautifully preserved interiors is just right across the street and gives a peek into Peranakan culture. A cultural two-for-one! 🏠🌏 The museum was conveniently located so I could spend time in the surrounding Clementi neighborhood, which is known for having local markets and hawker centers. A foodie's paradise! 🍜🥟 Pro tip: Schedule guided tours or special events at the museum – they offer you more information about what is presented on display. And don’t forget to bring your camera for some dino-mite snaps! 📸🦕 #LKCNHMAdventure #SingaporeNature #DinoDiscovery #BiodiversityWonder