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National Library Exhibitions

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Browse photos from On Paper: Singapore Before 1867.

Last updated 16 July 2026
An opened book with illustrated pages is displayed on a stand in a museum exhibit with orange walls.
Old nautical map displayed in a glass case with decorative elements and Spanish text, against a red background.
A display case holds three framed historical documents in a dimly lit museum with teal walls.
Exhibit showcasing historical documents and diagrams about early Singapore on red walls with information text on the right.
Display case with an open book and two sepia-toned photographs depicting historical scenes.
A museum exhibition features historical maps displayed in glass cases, with a large map labeled "c. 1860" on one wall.
Four framed paintings displayed in a glass case, each showcasing different architectural scenes.
A large, old map and a small booklet are displayed in a glass case in a museum.