Raffles Hotel Museum Singapore

The history of the Raffles Hotel dates back to 1887 when it was built and named after the founder of Singapore, Sir Stamford Raffles. The colonial-styled architecture, the tropical garden courtyard and the Victorian style theatre adds to the elegance and charm of the monument.

Founded by four Armenian brothers, Martin, Tigran, Aviet and Arshak Sarkies, the building was originally a 10 room colonial mansion. The expansion of the mansion continued and wings were constantly added to the main building. The guest list of the hotel includes Somerset Maugham, Charlie Chaplin, Rudyard Kipling, Joseph Conrad and many more celebrated personalities from different fields of life.

A significant part of the Raffles Hotel is the museum that houses rare and antique items from the bygone eras. The Raffles Hotel Museum, Singapore displays photographs, travel items, chinaware, silver items, postcards, letters and other significant memorabilia. The items displayed at the museum record the lifestyle and conditions of those living in the olden days.

Raffles Hotel Museum, Singapore is one of the rare museums of Singapore that offers extraordinary location and exceptional ambience. Set in the 19th century mansion, the museum offers an insight into the social and cultural conditions of the past.

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