Be like a postage stamp.Stick to one thing until you get there.
~ Dietrich Bonhoeffer ~
A Visit to the Singapore Philatelic Museum
Aunty thought she was simply visiting a museum filled with postage stamps. But as usual, those wandering eyes had other plans!
From the charming old building to the interesting displays inside, there was plenty to catch Aunty's attention.
Come along for a little walk down memory lane as we revisit the Singapore Philatelic Museum, a place that has since made way for the Children's Museum Singapore.
The Big Blind Box!
Aunty: “Hello! What's hiding inside this big box?”
Museum: “Come in and find out lah! But don't forget to look around!”
A beautiful old building with plenty of surprises waiting behind its doors. Aunty came looking for stamps, but would there be more than just little pieces of paper?
Stamps Hanging Around!
Aunty: “Wah! Stamps also come out for fresh air ah?”
Stamps: “Of course lah! We're here to welcome you!”
Even before stepping inside, colourful stamps were already hanging along the entrance. A little preview of what might be waiting inside this big blind box!
Windows Wide Open!
Aunty: “Wah, all of you stretching your arms ah?”
Windows: “Of course lah! We've been standing here all day!”
Those lovely wooden shutters caught Aunty's attention. Sometimes it's not just what's inside a museum that deserves a second look — the building itself has plenty of charm!
Hello, Mr Post Box!
Aunty: “Hello, Mr Post Box! Still waiting for letters ah?”
Post Box: “Of course! But nowadays everybody busy sending WhatsApp!”
Standing proudly in his bright red uniform, Mr Post Box was hard to miss. Wonder how many love letters, birthday cards and little secrets his fellow post boxes have carried over the years!
Mr Post Box's Name Tag!
Aunty: “Wah, Mr Post Box! You even wear a name tag ah?”
Post Box: “Of course lah! Don't say I never tell you where you are!”
Perched right above the red post box, the museum sign made sure visitors knew exactly where they had arrived. Even the sign deserved its own close-up!
Look Up, Look Up!
Aunty: “Wah, you all hanging in one straight line ah?”
Lamps: “Of course lah! We don't anyhow queue!”
Even the corridor had its own charm, with sturdy columns, decorative arches and old-fashioned hanging lamps. Aunty couldn't resist looking up before moving on.
A Corridor Full of Charm
Aunty: “Wah, you're so handsome! How to walk past without taking a photo?”
Corridor: “Then take your time lah! I'm not going anywhere!”
The tall wooden shutters, graceful arches and old-fashioned lamps gave this corridor a charm of its own. Even the afternoon sunlight joined in, decorating the tiled floor with lovely shadows.
How Much to Enter?
Aunty: “Hello, how much for one curious Aunty?”
Signboard: “Read carefully lah! All the information is here!”
The bright red admission board was designed like a giant postage stamp. In August 2015, admission was $6 for adults and $4 for children, with free admission for Singapore citizens and PRs.
Stamps on a Giant Scale!
Aunty: “Wah! Who enlarged all of you?”
Stamps: “Aunty, now you cannot complain we're too small to see!”
A row of oversized stamps hung along the sheltered walkway, including one featuring our Singapore flag. Even before entering the museum, Aunty was already getting a taste of the stamp collection!
At Last, We're Inside!
Aunty: “Hello! I'm finally here!”
Museum: “Aiyoh! I thought you were going to spend the whole day outside!”
After taking her own sweet time admiring the exterior, Aunty finally stepped into the Singapore Philatelic Museum. Now, what surprises were waiting beyond the entrance?
Souvenirs & a Mysterious Black Visitor!
Aunty: “Hello, are you a snail?”
Black Visitor: “You guess lah! I never introduce myself!”
The souvenir shop was filled with displays and little treasures waiting to be explored. But before Aunty could even start browsing, that enormous black snail had already stolen the show!
A Little Ironwork Elegance
Aunty: “Wah, why are you dressed up so nicely?”
Ironwork: “Aunty, even a doorway must have some style mah!”
The delicate white ironwork above the doorway was full of graceful curls and floral details. Another little architectural gem that Aunty simply couldn't walk past without a kachak!
The Little Green Guards
Aunty: “Wah, all standing so straight! Inspection today ah?”
Balusters: “Of course lah! Our duty is to keep everybody safe!”
A row of glossy dark green balusters caught Aunty's attention. Even something as ordinary as a staircase railing had its own old-fashioned charm.
Even the Pillars Got Stamped!
Aunty: “Wah! Who pasted stamps all over you?”
Pillar: “Aunty, this is a stamp museum mah! Must dress for the occasion!”
Colourful stamp designs covered the display panels, turning an ordinary corridor into something rather special. With more rooms waiting ahead, Aunty's exploration was only just beginning.
Ready to explore inside? Continue to Part 2 — where Aunty meets the post box family and discovers more stamp surprises!
Singapore Philatelic Museum — Part 2: Post Boxes, Stamps & Playtime!
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