Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum

Singapore’s only natural history museum and a leading institution in Southeast Asian biodiversity research, education, and outreach @ NUS #LKCNHM

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Read the NISBR journal article here: https://t.co/GF5NknXkCa

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LKCNHM scientists have identified the #baleenwhale carcass recovered from Singapore waters as a sub-adult male Omura’s whale (Balaenoptera omurai), a rare species only formally recognised in 2003. Read here:

Read here: https://t.co/GRVyykIhP4

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From 10-23 May, we hosted Dr Kanyakorn Piraonapicha (from @Botanic1234), as she conducted fieldwork to search for and collect samples of native stingless bees (Tetragonula laeviceps) and net-winged insects (Megaloptera)!

📸:
(1,3) Kanyakorn Piraonapicha
(3,4) Wendy Wang

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Learn the traditional Japanese method of #gyotaku, or fish printing, using real Museum specimens! Bags will be provided, although you are also welcome to bring one bag or shirt to print. Please note: natural materials such as cotton are recommended.

🔗: https://t.co/IEbZkTYc38

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A new species of venomous #boxjellyfish, Chironex blakangmati, has been discovered on the shores of Sentosa Island (originally called Pulau Blakang Mati)

Read the paper here: https://t.co/pEChAMQl41

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[NiS BioD Records] New record of a pyram shell in Singapore

🔗 Read more in our latest #biodiversity records: https://t.co/jzqCAEBAMz

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This #InternationalMuseumDay, we spotlight @SIGNIFYnathist, pioneered by #LKCNHM in digitising Singapore’s historical specimens housed in museums worldwide. From scattered specimens to shared stories, SIGNIFY shows how museums can truly reconnect what history has divided.

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On 26 May 2026, Tuesday, the Museum will be closed from 10 AM to 12 PM. Normal operations will resume from 1 PM onwards.

On 29 May 2026, Friday, the Museum will be closed at 2 PM. Last admission will be at 1 PM.

Thank you for your understanding!

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no cap but our dinos are lowkey fire.

Say hello to Prince, Apollonia, and Twinky on your next visit! Book your tickets here: https://t.co/2GYiZce9PZ

#LKCNHM #CollectionsAreEssential

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A new short film captures the Into the Deep: Monsoon Rise Expedition, a major #deepsea mission jointly led by @OceanX and @NUSingapore, from 7 to 28 Oct 2025.

🎥 Watch the film here! https://t.co/mDBnF0MDZz

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The Museum welcomes new generations of research visitors from all over the world building their expertise through our collections! These snapshots capture them in quiet focus—examining catfishes, corals, crickets, and crabs—each specimen a step deeper in their field. #LKCNHM

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We welcomed Mr Andy Lam (University of São Paulo) from 20 -24 Apr as he conducted further integrative taxonomy of various Asian-African Siluriforme clades using the Zoological Reference Collection to study species not accessible in Brazil. #LKCNHM #CollectionsAreEssential

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Our Biodiversity Histories team were thrilled to host Ms Juliette Murphy on 20 Apr, daughter of the late zoologist Prof Dennis Hugh ‘Paddy’ Murphy. The team also showed her some of the insect specimens collected by Prof Murphy.

📸:
(2) Maimon Hussin
(4) Juliette Murphy

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New research spotlights Hypoponera #ants; a surprisingly understudied genus. 🐜

Using genomics, DNA barcodes and morphology, Wang et al. 2026 unravels the evolution and diversity of the long-neglected Hypoponera!

Read here: https://t.co/xf5AiZ8Bgl

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Last chance to explore ‘A Decade of Discovery’, our milestone exhibition celebrating the curiosity behind scientific exploration: from the Museum’s collections to its role today in Singapore’s natural heritage!

Book your visit here: https://t.co/2GYiZce9PZ

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In March 2026, we welcomed Dr Kenneth Johnson and Ms Madeleine Widdowson (NHM London), and Dr Leonardo Bertini (University of Liverpool) as they worked on micro-CT scanning both modern and historical #Porites coral skeletons from our collections. #LKCNHM #CollectionsAreEssential

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[NiS BioD Records] Rediscovery of a cleptoparasitic bee in Singapore.

🔗 Read more in our latest #biodiversity records: https://t.co/jzqCAEC8C7

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We turn 11 today! 🥳🎉

Thank you for being part of our story and for your continued support! Here’s to another year of exploring and discovering the wonders of our natural world together.

#LKCNHM #NaturalHistoryMuseum #SGMuseum

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We're looking for an Education Officer who is keen to coordinate and conduct tours, workshops, nature walks and other programmes!

🔗 Learn more here: https://t.co/ksWyJ1iTqB

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Singapore’s #earwigs get a spotlight: 29 species identified, 17 newly recorded (and the first local record of #angelinsects) uncovering a rich biodiversity from our collections. ✨

Read more here: https://t.co/kOiUUnYs96