The Maritime Experiential Museum

How to get there by Singapore MRT. Singapore interactive metro guide.

The Maritime Experiential Museum, the structure for which takes the form of a capsized boat, is situated on the resort Sentosa Island and is the first and only museum in the world devoted solely to Asia’s maritime history.

Its interactive expositions tell the history of seafaring trade in Singapore and the process of local shipbuilding in interactive way. They also give visitors an opportunity to make a trip along the ancient Maritime Silk Road, simultaneously outlining the history, culture and traditional customs of the Asian peoples. Some exhibitions are devoted to legendary seafarers and famous Oriental pirates, while elsewhere, a medieval trade vessel, surrounded with models of the goods that it used to deliver to the Asian countries, is installed inside the Maritime Experiential Museum. A large number of installations, touchpads and video walls make the museum’s expositions more accessible to younger visitors, while remaining educational and informative for all.

The museum’s multimedia panoramic cinema, Typhoon Theatre, offers the virtual opportunity to be present on a vessel about to be shipwrecked and leaves some truly unforgettable impressions. Visitors are invited on board the Chinese junk, which drowned off Singapore shores in 9th century: the sky becomes darker, the wind becomes stronger, the boat rocks and lurches, before finally ending up on the ocean floor, taking the passengers with it.

Several shops selling original maritime souvenirs operate on museum’s premises.

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Reviews: 26
Icestryke

Underwhelming

27.04.2018  
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Amila

Been here more than 5 times, still would love to spend a day over here again and again....

03.03.2017  
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Elise

A nice indoor activity for a hot or rainy day. Learn about old sea trading and Zheng He. Don't forget to visit the Typhoon Theatre and SEA Aquarium while you're there.

11.02.2016  
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Slava

Не плохое место, но на час, максимум - два. Больших аквариумов всего несколько штук.

06.05.2014  
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Vitor

Gorgeous place

06.03.2014  
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ChriSan (Ho)

Bring knowledge for children and Typhoon theatre should try for all ages...awesome

14.01.2014  
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Conrad

The Maritime Experimental Museum is where visitors can experience Asia's rich maritime history and discover Singapore's past as a trading port.

25.10.2013  
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Swiss Tiara

Really interesting how they link history to the aquarium! Good concept - not your typical aquarium - definitely worth a visit!

23.04.2013  
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Jezreel

Quite boring. We Didn't try the typhoon theater, though.

19.08.2012  
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Vincentia Claudia

harga barang2 d sini mahal2 tapi museum-nya keren lho ^_^

03.08.2012  
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TASHAkamarudin

ohsem! great!

03.07.2012  
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Blair

The stamp for Indonesia is out of service :(

30.06.2012  
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ΚΞΙΙΥ SΝG

Boring stations but typhoon theater was cool but cold

22.06.2012  
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Mono

Gran fiesta afuera por las noches

07.06.2012  
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★kiss the city★太子★

Look back away

21.05.2012  
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Jelix

one of the best Museum in Singapore :)

21.05.2012  
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★kiss the city★太子★

Cvvggffffgffg

15.05.2012  
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Jelix

its Good for the Family :)

10.05.2012  
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★kiss the city★太子★

。gthyryrrghedffedfgtrrr

08.05.2012  
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Dönałd ʕ •ᴥ•ʔ

Underwater artifacts, maritime business and trading? Have a visit and experience how the past have their trading works via sea route.

06.05.2012  
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