Opened in 2015, The Musical Box Museum Singapore is a unique destination for travelers who love music, antique, and even more antique music. Here, you will find historical musical boxes, an automatic musical instrument that produces sound when the pins on a revolving cylinder or disc pluck the teeth of a steel comb.

This music playing technology dated back in 18^th century. However, as the economic crisis emerged during World War I era and the Great Depression in the beginning of 20^th century, the cost to make musical box spiked up. Eventually, its popularity was substituted by the popularity of gramophone, the latest invention of record player at that time.

To preserve musical box existence that actually intersected with the history of Singapore itself, The Musical Box Museum Singapore dedicates its space for curious public. In 2001 the museum complex, Chong Wen Ge, also with Thian Hock Keng temple was awarded UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Awards for Culture Heritage Conservation.

The collections at The Musical Box Museum Singapore were once the entertainment for the rich and upper-class society. Most of them comes from Europe, such as Switzerland and Germany. However, there also a few units from the United States of America.

Once you take a step in the museum, you will discover precious centuries old treasures. Take a closer look at the boxes’ fine and detailed craftmanship. In the era of digital music stream, you will be amazed by how exclusive music-listening technology back then!

In addition to the museum, there is also a shop you can visit at the end of your sightseeing. It is always a great idea to purchase some goodies to remind you about the unique experience you get at The Musical Box Museum Singapore.

Your friends and family will also be glad to receive the unique stuffs sold at the shop, such as Musical Teddy Bears, Dancing Ballerinas, Musical Photo Frames, Musical Jewellery Boxes, and Vintage Musical Boxes.

For music or antique collectors, don’t miss the opportunity to bring home curated musical box, from Switzerland or Japan.

The Musical Box Museum opens Monday, Wednesday to Saturday from 10 AM to 5 PM. A guided tour is compulsory, since the collections are protected heritage. That’s why, reservation is a must and each visit is limited to no more than eight people per group.

During the 40 minutes tour, you can take a picture for your own private non-commercial use. However, please remember that it is prohibited to use flash and tripod.

To purchase The Musical Box Museum ticket, you need to pay these certain of amount:

Book your ticket online and redeem The Musical Box Museum SingapoRediscovers Vouchers to get a discount. This Musical Box Museum SRV Promo can be redeemed until June 30^th 2021.

Good news for you, Rediscovers Vouchers Singapore is also applicable for hotel booking. Take this opportunity to have a staycation in Singapore. Schedule the date and book your holiday hotel and attraction on Traveloka.

As a part of management responsibility, The Musical Box Museum is enacting safety protocols for visitors. You have to enter and exit the museum upon SafeEntry mechanism. Temperature checking and safe-distancing policy are applied. Wearing mask is also mandatory all across the museum section.

Sanitize your hands at the museum door, and let the exploration begins!