Description:
This building, constructed in 1895 to house the Methodist Book Room, underwent a S$7-million (US$4.7-million/£3.2-million) restoration to become the Philatelic Museum in 1995. Exhibits include a fine collection of old stamps issued to commemorate historically important events, first-day covers, antique printing plates, postal service memorabilia, and private collections. Visitors can trace the development of a stamp from idea to the finished sheet, and you can even add your own picture to your holiday postcards and mail them from the last operational colonial postbox in Singapore. Special-edition folios featuring indigenous trees, flowers, and wildlife make pretty and compact souvenirs. Free guided tours are available upon request.
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: +65 6337 3888
- fax: +65 6337 8958
- send email
Address:
- 23B Coleman St
- Singapore 179807
Neighborhood:
Colonial DistrictHours:
- Mon 1-7pm; Tues-Sun 9am-7pm
Strenuousness:
- Easy
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