Singapore Philatelic Museum in Singapore

The Singapore Philatelic Museum is a museum about the postal history of Singapore and its stamps.The museum, located at 23-B Coleman Street in Singapore, was formerly part of the Anglo-Chinese School, completed in 1906. In the 1970s, the building became the Methodist Book Room until it was restored to become the present museum. The museum is currently closed for renovations.

Singapore Philatelic Museum opened on 19 August 1995 to promote interest in and the appreciation of Singapore’s history and heritage in philately. Besides the permanent galleries, the theme galleries offer a host of changing exhibitions throughout the year. These include displays from the private collections of renowned philatelists, travelling exhibitions from overseas and themed exhibitions to commemorate new stamp issues. The museum has a stamp shop, and is popular with stamp collectors.

There are files where visitors can inspect all of the Republic of Singapore stamps issued. Also on exhibit is a German forgery of a British postage stamp printed during World War II which intentionally has a printing error which mocks King George VI.

Singapore Philatelic Museum is a museum that has preserved and recorded the history of postage and stamps of Singapore. The museum is a celebration of everything about Singapore’s stamps – from the earliest to the latest. At the museum, you will come across stamps that are more than 200 years old and are not even made of paper! You will learn about the background and important historical connections of many of the old stamps on display here. Explore the picture postcards of Singapore that have been in existence since 1893. The museum also has an exhibition that talks about the traditions, history and culture of various migrant races that came to Singapore in the early 19th century.