Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research

28Aug08

Nestled on the third floor of a building in NUS, the compact Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research is impressive but underloved. Entry is free, but evidently the students of NUS had their hands full with other more pressing matters that Tuesday morning.

Among the stuffed and suspended animals may be found civet cats, bats and monkeys of various species. For the ornithologist there is also a cupboard of birds, all laid out in dignified repose. There’s also a very interesting exhibit on deep sea fishes. The museum is tiny by most standards, but its displays are packed with specimens. One can scrutinise this cross-section of local and regional wildlife to one’s content, or until one goes blind, whichever happens sooner.

The collection includes an impressive variety of crabs, perhaps due at least in small part to the fact that its director is an expert on these crustaceans:

Unfortunately, this little museum doesn’t open on weekends and public holidays, but it’s worth a look and deserves more visitors. More information can be found here.

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