Museum

The Museum (Planning Area) is a planning area located in the middle of Singapore's Central Region. It has a land area of approximately 0.83km², and ranks 54th, 40th and 35th in terms of size, population and density. Museum planning area is situated south of Newton and Rochor, northwest of the Downtown Core, north of the Singapore River, east of River Valley and southeast of Orchard.

This area consists of historical landmarks and museums which are mostly related to art and Singapore Culture.

The planning area is located within the Central Area of the Central Region of Singapore and is made out of 3 subzones, namely Bras Basah, Dhoby Ghaut and Fort Canning.

Notable Structures

Education

• MDIS Singapore
• School of the Arts
• Singapore Management University

Government-related

• National Fire and Civil Emergency Preparedness Council
• Registry of Marriages

Transportation

• Bencoolen MRT Station
• Bras Basah MRT Station
• Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station
• Fort Canning MRT Station

Shopping Centres/Malls

• The Cathay
• Plaza Singapura

Parks

• Fort Canning Park
• Istana Park
• Konfrontasi Memorial

Museums

• Istana Heritage Gallery
• National Museum of Singapore
• Peranankan Museum
• SAM @8Q
• Singapore Art Museum
• Singapore Philaletic Museum
• The Battlebox

Politics

Incumbent	Role
Central Singapore CDC
Denise Phua	Mayor of Central CDC
Tanjong Pagar GRC
Alvin Tan	Member of Parliament for Moulmein - Cairnhill