There are new attractions presented by the Resort World Sentosa, the Maritime Experiential Museum & Aquarium. The museum was opened on October 15, 2011. As the name implies, is on display at the museum items are rare maritime theme of more than 400 objects. This museum is the museum's first and only one object displaying Maritime history in Asia.
Embark on an exciting journey to discover the Southeast Asia’s maritime trade between the East and the West from the 9th to 19th century. Featuring more than 400 objects, the Maritime Experiential Museum & Aquarium is the first and only museum in Singapore dedicated to showcase the history of ancient maritime trade.
Marvel at Admiral Zheng He's massive Treasure Ship (Bao Chuan) and learn about his epic voyages from China to the ‘Western Ocean’. Check out the ports of call, the exotic bazaars (Souks) and cultural emporium which Admiral Zheng He and other Asian explorers visited along the Maritime Silk Route.
Be awed and fascinated by the Jewel of Muscat, a reconstruction of a 9th-century dhow - a gift from the Omani government to the people of Singapore. Find out more about maritime archaeology and conservation, shipwrecks and sunken cargoes and early Singapore’s role as an important entrepot in the 14th century.. Sail your own ship, barter trade, read positions with ancient navigation tools and play many other games at the interactive kiosks. More adventures await you – historic ships, typhoons, shipwrecks and exciting tales of explorers and traders.
Detailed information about this museum:
Location : Resort World Sentosa - Sentosa Gateway 8 098 269 Sentosa Island Singapore.
Ticket : $5 for adults, $2 for children age 4-12 years, $3 for older people aged 45 years or older. This ticket does not include a ticket to go to Typhoon Theatre.
Typhoon Theatre Ticket : $6 for adults, $4 for children aged 4-12 years, $3 for older people aged 45 years or older
Opening of museum : 10.00AM-07.00PM on Monday - Thursday, 10.00AM-09.00PM on Fridays- Sundays and national holidays.
Opening of Typhoon Theatre: 10.00AM-06.00PM on Monday - Thursday, 10.00AM-08.00PM on Fridays-Sundays and national holidays.
Official Website : Maritime Experiential Museum & Aquarium
Some pictures from this museum :
The Jewel of the Muscat, a replica which comes as a gift from the Sultanate of Oman to Singapore. Apparently the ship really sailed to Singapore all the way from the Middle East
The Souk Gallery
A little preview of our seafaring adventure awaited us before we walked into the cool depths of the Typhoon Theatre. I must say that the 3D experience of howling winds, splashing waves and flashing lightnings were pretty real and immersive.
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