The visitor can also mint his own souvenir coin at the coin press. The National Museum on Stamford Road, a Greek classical architectural gem, was opened in 1887. Another exhibit portrays the life of a Straits Chinese family at the turn of the century, while the Children's Discovery Gallery has interactive exhibits on Singapore's cultural heritage. Charges vary depending on the exhibits. The Royal Selangor Pewter Museum, housed in the same premises as the Ming Village on Pandan Road, contains one of the largest private collections of antique and contemporary pewter pieces.
Visitors can view the pewter-making process as well as buy pewter pieces at the showroom.
Singapore Art Museum Built in 1867 as a school for Catholic boys, the former St Joseph's Institution along Bras Basah Road, has been transformed into the Singapore Art Museum. At 10,000 sq m, the museum is the one of the newest additions to the country's arts scene. Comprising 13 galleries, it will be officially opened on January 20, 1996. Harbour Promenade boasts rides which take the visitor from Singapore's early days as a fishing port to a vision of the port beyond the 21st century. You can also pit your skills against a computerised crane operator to see who's the quickest.