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A visit to the Images of Singapore in Sentosa offers you an exciting insight into the colorful history and cultures of the bygone era and how they have influenced the modern life in the city state. A proud winner of the prestigious international 2006 award for outstanding achievement in Reinvention of a Cultural Heritage Center, the Images of Singapore stands a popular tourist destination as well as one of the famous museums of Sentosa. Here you can experience the magic behind the history of Singapore, where legend, fact, and folklore are innovatively interwoven for guests to enjoy a first hand experience. The Images of Singapore in Sentosa offers a journey to the very soul of the city-state offering a myriad diversity and yet unity of culture, values, adventure, perseverance and honor. The modern marvels of 21st century here offer you a gateway to the 14th century. The life-size figures, rare artifacts provide you a rare experience. With a little help from ultramodern science technology, the sights, sounds and smells of a past era has been brought to life. The Images of Singapore in Sentosa offers you chances of reliving the past; the maritime history of Singapore is narrated through the eyes of a Chinese merchant, you are brought face-to-face with towering and charismatic personalities on the likes of Sir Stamford Raffles, and you are made to experience Singapore's darkest hours at Surrenders Chambers. You go through the colorful festivals and events of the Chinese, Malays, Indians, and Peranakans, recreated in their full glory. The museum remains open everyday from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm. Admission rates are different for adults and children. Nothing is charged for kids below 3 years of age. A full tour of the Images of Singapore in Sentosa can take you anything between 1.5 to 2 hours. The museum is located on Cable Car Road in Sentosa. To reach the destination, take the Sentosa Bus from HarbourFront Center Interchange, just next to HarbourFront MRT station. In Sentosa, take the Blue or Green Line bus. The Images of Singapore in Sentosa is one of the heritage places you must visit on your tour of the city and it will not fail to awe you.
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