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About National Archives of Singapore

The National Archives of Singapore (NAS) is the official custodian of Singapore's collective memory. Ranging from government files, private memoirs, historical maps and photographs to oral history interviews and audio-visual materials, the NAS is responsible for the collection, preservation and management of Singapore's public and private archival records.

About Archives Online

To allow users easy access to our archival holdings, Archives Online is designed to allow users to seamlessly search information across NAS' various independent databases and view selected photographs, maps and plans, listen to oral history interview samplers and watch snippets of audio-visual recordings, round the clock.

Our Publications

A wealth of information awaits visitors to the National Archives of Singapore. Over the years, NAS has produced many notable publications and interactive resources which are useful resources to students, researchers and anyone interested in the history and heritage of the nation. These publications are anchored on our archives and are essential tools in sharing the collective memory of Singapore.

Click here to access the publications page.

The Refreshed National Archives of Singapore Logo

The refreshed National Archives of Singapore's (NAS) logo draws inspiration from the design of the NLB brand. It reflects NAS is part of NLB, while maintaining its unique identity as a memory institution for Singapore and a custodian of archival materials of national and historical significance collected and preserved by the NAS.

The application of green in the logo shows NAS's heritage and provides a link to the past, while referencing sustainability as a guiding principle for NAS in collecting and preserving archival materials. Adopting the elements of the NLB's branding, NAS shares NLB's vision to inspire discovery and encourage curiosity in Singapore's stories, past, present and future.

To learn more about NLB’s refreshed brand and logo, please click here.