Singapore is the land of exquisite art, beautiful people and hi-tech dynamic lifestyle. To delve deeper into the wonders of Singapore you should tour the museums in Singapore. Nei Xue Tang is an eminent museum in Singapore which is unique in its approach.
The Singapore Authorities have set up a House Museum Scheme and Nei Xue Tang is the first to get approval under this scheme. This scheme is designed for the eminent collectors of Singapore to display their collections for public viewing. Singapore Urban Redevelopment Authority, Singapore Tourist Promotion Board and National Heritage Board of Singapore support Nei Xue Tang.
This unique Singapore museum is located in a pre-war building which has four storeys on Cantonment Road. This structure has a grand Greco-Roman façade and a Peranakan touch. The premises of the museum are full of interesting features. Visit to this museum in Singapore offers the visitors an opportunity to view fascinating architecture along with the exhibits.
The collection of Nei Xue Tang consists of Buddhist antiquities, relics, artifacts and art works from Indonesia, China, Gandhara and Japan. The display of the museum consists of artworks of mediums like crystal, jade, horns, stone, bronze, silver, gold and others. The artifacts were collected for 35 years from prominent auction houses.
The Buddhist artworks from Cambodia and Thailand are spectacular. There are rare stone and bronze statues on display. There are also interesting collections of Buddhist relics, talismans and amulets on display. The talismans and amulets are related to everyday practice of Buddhism in real life.
One of the most valued collections is Tan Swie Hian’s works regarding Buddhism in Chinese ink, oil and calligraphy. Tan Sie Hian is a famous person who has got many international accolades and awards.
With delightful exhibits you will also experience peace and tranquility in this beautiful museum. You can learn about beliefs, traditions, cultures and arts of Southeast Asia. This learning reflects in the name “Nei Xue Tang” which means “Hall of Inner Learning” in Chinese. The museum remains open from 10 am to 5 pm daily.
Some of the other museums in Singapore are Singapore Philatelic Museum, Singapore Mint coin Gallery, Singapore Art Museum, Royal Selangor Pewter Museum, Red Dot Design Museum and others museums.
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