With its impressive collection of items relating to the field of philately, the Singapore Philatelic Museum ranks as one of the top attractions in Singapore. The museum functions as the custodian of Singapore’s vast wealth of materials relating to the sphere of stamps and stamp collecting.

The vast collections housed in the museum encompass stamps and valuable archival material concerning the use of stamps in Singapore, with items ranging from the early 1830s to the present. Also on display are stamps originating from the Universal Postal Union’s member nations.

The museum’s permanent galleries depict all aspects of the world of stamps, with a special exhibit of the world’s earliest stamp. The museum’s exhibits emphasize the role of stamps as a glimpse into the wider world, providing an insight into subjects such as technology, science, culture and history. Special colour-themed rooms as well as the Heritage Room and the Room of Rarities are featured in the museum’s permanent galleries.

Expressing its mission as an endeavour to enhance interest in the world of philately, the museum encourages the use of its collections as an educational tool to gain knowledge concerning Singapore’s heritage, national history and the world at large. Noteworthy exhibitions exploring currently relevant topics are organised the year round, with educational activities for schools as well as the public at large to explore Singapore’s heritage.

Having the distinction of being Southeast Asia’s pioneering philatelic museum, the Singapore Philatelic Museum opened its doors to the public in 1995. The museum is located in a two storey colonial era century old building which has become a landmark for everyone interested in the field of philately.