The Singapore Sports Museum at the SportsHub contains a collection of memorabilia and memories of Singapore’s sporting endeavours. It offers a look at sports development in Singapore as well as the personalities that have made a nation’s dreams come true in the past.
The Singapore Sports Museum is divided into several permanent galleries which trace Singapore’s sporting history, including the one that acknowledges the old National Stadium, and also pays homage to local sports heroes. Also located within the Singapore Sports Museum is the Singapore Youth Olympic Games Museum.
Singapore Sports Museum: A Look at the Nation’s Sporting Past at the Sports Hub
Upon first entering into the indoor area where the Singapore Sports Museum is located, you will find the entrance to the museum on the left. To the right is Shimano Cycling World, a separate experience in itself.
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Turn to the left and step through the threshold to enter into the museum.
A Look at the Development of Sports in Singapore
On entering into the museum, the first section is devoted to the history of sports in Singapore through the many sports clubs that have played a role over the years.
Building a Dream recounts local sports clubs and associations where many of Singapore’s sportsmen and sportswomen got their start. Clubs and associations represented here include the Singapore Swimming Club, Singapore Recreation Club and Singapore Yacht Club.
This first gallery is then built upon in the Chasing the Dream gallery which chronicles Singapore’s efforts towards sporting excellence.
Tribute is paid to the Singapore sportsmen and sportswomen who have excelled in their field.
There are individual displays dedicated to personalities such as Ang Peng Siong, Tan Howe Liang and Fandi Ahmad.
Among the memorabilia on display are medals, sports clothing and sports equipment.
This section of the Singapore Sports Museum is great for sports enthusiasts and fans who are keen to learn more about Singapore’s sporting history and heritage.
Remembering the Old National Stadium
At the centre of sports in the past was the old National Stadium. This grand old building is remembered in the Dream Venue gallery.
What few may know or remember is that the Singapore Sports Museum actually had its orgins at the former National Stadium back in 1983. It first opened in May 1983 in conjunction with the 1983 Southeast Asian Games that was held in Singapore. The current Singapore Sports Museum was only opened in October 2014.
On display are artefacts preserved from the old stadium. These include gallery seats, turnstiles and the loudspeakers that were used at the former National Stadium.
The old National Stadium is remembered not only as a place where large-scale sporting events took place but where music concerts and other events were held.
This section of the Singapore Sports Museum segues into the development of the current Singapore Sports Hub.
Singapore Youth Olympic Museum & More
Inside the Singapore Sports Museum is an area known as the Singapore Youth Olympic Museum.
Designed to resemble a running track with turf at the centre, this section of the Singapore Sports Museum is dedicated to the first Youth Olympic Games which Singapore hosted in 2010.
Displays at the Singapore Sports Museum also provides insight into the life and training regime of an athlete and recounts some of the highlights in Singapore’s sporting history such as the first Singapore Grand Prix and the legendary Malaysia Cup campaign of 1994.
When visiting the Singapore Sports Museum, you can also look out for changing exhibits at the temporary galleries.
For more information, visit the Singapore Sports Museum website.
Singapore Sports Museum
Where: 6 Stadium Walk, Singapore 397698
Opening Hours: Mon to Fri: 10 am to 8 pm; Weekends, Eve of PH & PH: 10 am to 9 pm
Free admission for local Singapore residents.
