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JUNE 1– 8
Fly to Love
This series of paintings and sculptures by Coplu, a
Turkish-Canadian artist, combines butterflies, love
and dreams. Inspired by an episode that almost left
him blind, the 25 artworks remind audiences of the
importance of being unconditionally loved by the
people around them, which is often taken for granted.
Till June 22. 11am–9pm. Ode To Art, #01- 36E/F, Raffles
City Shopping Centre. Free. www.odetoart.com
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Philatelic Museum
Precious Eggs: Of Art,
Beauty and Culture. The
exhibition showcases a
collection of 148 precious
eggs from the Liechtenstein
National Museum. The
egg’s unique form and lifegiving
symbol have inspired
artists and craftsmen,
resulting in historical
pieces like the Fabergé egg
pendants and other works
using materials ranging
from crystal to horn.
Till Oct 8.
Chicken & Egg: A Fowl
Tale. Find out how the
chicken, said to originate
from the tropical forests of
South-east Asia, became
the most common bird
on earth. The exhibition
traces its journey across
civilisations and examines
the many roles it plays:
as food, partner in faith,
recreation and even
medical aid.
Till June 18.
Collecting Magic: From
Stamps to Wands. The
DAYS
magic of Harry Potter
is unleashed at this
exhibition, from beautiful
themed stamps to
movie memorabilia and
collectibles from private
collectors.
Till June 18.
Daily. 10am–7pm. Singapore
Philatelic Museum, 23-B Coleman
Street. General admission:
$8 adult, $6 child. Free for
Singaporeans/PRs.
National Museum
of Singapore
The 130-year-old museum
features six permanent
galleries with exhibitions
that highlight key moments
and provide insights into
Singapore’s history, from
the Japanese occupation
to the nation’s first Prime
Minister Lee Kuan Yew’s
leadership.
Daily. 10am–7pm (last admission
6pm). National Museum of
Singapore, 93 Stamford Road.
All-access pass: $18 adult,
$11 student/senior citizen, free
for Singaporeans/PRs. www.
nationalmuseum.sg
Lee Kong Chian
Natural History
Museum
Get acquainted with
the incredible world of
biodiversity at Singapore’s
one and only natural
history museum. Be awed
by three real gigantic
sauropod dinosaurs that
take centrestage and learn
about the biologically
diverse ecosystem of
Southeast Asia through
2,000 displays. In their
newest exhibition, ‘Out
of the Water’, visitors
can look at myths of
mermaids, sea-dwelling
monsters and other
magical creatures in a new
light.
Ongoing. 10am–7pm (last
entry 5.30pm). Closed Mon,
except PH. Lee Kong Chian
Natural History Museum, NUS,
2 Conservatory Drive. General
Admission: $20 adult, $12
child/student/senior citizen;
local rates $15, $8 respectively.
From Sistic*. lkcnhm.
nus.edu.sg
Mint Museum of
Toys
Showcasing an extensive
collection of vintage toys
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