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Images of Singapore
in Sentosa Island is a famous tourist attraction
whereby visitors are being taken back into the
olden days of Singapore with help from the 21st
century technology. Located at Imbiah Lookout, Images of
Singapore is a famous wax museum and a 4D
interactive museum which is known
for its exhibition of the History of Singapore
from its earliest days to the present day as
depicted using wax figures and furnishing. You
can see, touch, hear and even smell the displays
as there are no barriers of any sort between the
artifacts and visitors.
 Tourists will be
given a very detailed and exciting history lesson from the
maritime-inspired 'Stories of the Sea',
showcasing a multi-sensory maritime experience,
to the historical 'Pioneers of Singapore' in
addition to the landmark signings at the
'Surrender Chambers' to the celebrations of the
Festivals of Singapore. Visitors exploring this
museum will be impressed by the
life-size figures, rare artifacts and
state-of-the-art technology that brings the
sights, sounds and smells of bygone Singapore to
life. One of the tourists' favorite attraction
here is the specially designed recreation of the rituals, festivals
and cultural Photo: Images of Singapore practices of the Chinese, Malays,
Indians and Peranakans. There are also young
presenters informing tourists the history of
Singapore in fluent English. At a station
displaying Singapore's national flower, the
Vanda Miss Joaqim, tourists can sniff the scent
from the orchid.
There is also an striking
display that tells a fictitious story of four
men, a Chinese, a Malay, an Indian and a
Eurasian, who started a shipping company in the
early 1800s and very informative displays can be
seen on their work desks. So, when you are
sightseeing in Sentosa Island, explore the Images of Singapore
to learn more about Singapore's war years, its
colorful culture and pulsating heritage re-told
through animatronics and special effects. This
tourist area is a one-stop venue for an overall
walk-though experience of Singapore and it is a
place where adventure, ingenuity, perseverance
and honor come alive. Immerse yourself in an
adventure through time and experience the real
magic behind the republic's history at this
famous attraction in Sentosa. It is a journey to
the very soul of Singapore.
Opening times:
9.00am to 7.00 pm daily
Admission: SGD
8.00
(Adult), SGD 5.00 (3-12 years old)
Tel: (65) 6275
0426
Getting there:
Catch a Sentosa Bus from the Harbourfront Centre
Interchange. Upon reaching Sentosa, take the bus
that travel on the Blue of Green Line
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