Museum Planning Area
The Museum Planning Area is a planning area located in the Central Area of the Central Region of Singapore. The area plays a "bridging role" between the Orchard area and the Downtown Core, which necessitates proper transport networks for vehicles, pedestrians and public transport. Due to the sheer size of green areas in the district, the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) has designated it a 'green lung' in the Central Area. However, the Museum Planning Area is also home to cultural and commercial activities. Around 65% of the area is available for future development, making it a hotbed for new infrastructure and buildings.
Museum | |
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| Other transcription(s) | |
| • Chinese | 博物馆 (Simplified) 博物館 (Traditional) Bówùguǎn (Pinyin) Phok-bu̍t-koán (Hokkien POJ) |
| • Malay | Muzium (Rumi) موزيوم (Jawi) |
| • Tamil | அருங்காட்சியகம் Aruṅkāṭciyakam (Transliteration) |
From top left to right: National Museum of Singapore, Peranakan Museum, Singapore Art Museum, Aerial view of Bras Basah, Raffles Terrace in Fort Canning Park, Istana Park, The Luxe, The Cathay and SOTA at night | |
Location in Central Region | |
Museum Location of Museum within Singapore | |
| Coordinates: 1°17′47.8″N 103°50′54.6″E | |
| Country | Singapore |
| Region | Central Region
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| Town council |
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| Constituency | |
| DGP exhibited |
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| PA incorporated |
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| Government | |
| • Mayor | Central Singapore CDC
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| • Members of Parliament | Tanjong Pagar GRC
Jalan Besar GRC |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.83 km2 (0.32 sq mi) |
| • Rank | 54th |
| Population (2019) | |
| • Total | 420 |
| • Rank | 40th |
| • Density | 510/km2 (1,300/sq mi) |
| • Rank | 35th |
| Demonym | Official
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| Postal district | 09 |
Museum planning area is bounded by the planning areas of Newton and Rochor to the north, the Downtown Core to the southeast, Singapore River to the south, River Valley to the west and Orchard to the northwest.