National Museum of Singapore turns 139 with Stories of Everyday, 10 to 18 October

The National Museum of Singapore marks its 139th birthday with Stories of Everyday, nine days of festivities from 10 to 18 October featuring the renewed Singapore History Gallery, a living archive market and new mascot Stoney.

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National Museum of Singapore turns 139 with Stories of Everyday, 10 to 18 October

The National Museum of Singapore marks its 139th birthday with Stories of Everyday, nine days of festivities from 10 to 18 October featuring the renewed Singapore History Gallery, a living archive market and new mascot Stoney.

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