Singapore museums crazy expensive but locals know the tricks. National Museum Singapore (93 Stamford Road, Bras Basah MRT) has free entry for locals on Friday evenings 7-9pm — Sometimes extends to tourists with student ID. Worth trying!

Asian Civilisations Museum free guided tours daily 11am and 2pm are honestly better than the S$15 entrance fee. Singapore Art Museum lobby exhibitions always free plus amazing aircon. National Library Bugis+ branch has Instagram-worthy architecture and free wifi.

Check museum websites for free lectures and cultural performances. Peranakan Museum sometimes does free heritage walks. Victoria Theatre & Concert Hall often has free lunchtime performances — Way better than paying S$80 for evening shows.