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Singapore, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) -- The National Museum of Singapore kicked off a three-day celebration for its 130th birthday on Friday.

Being the country's first and most important cultural institution, the museum invited visitors to explore its past, present and future through interactive tours, art installations, music performances, among others.

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Visitors can embark on the newly commissioned National Museum Historic Trail, which helps visitors to discover the evolution of the museum over the years. They can also experience the museum through An Art Trail, a suite of five art installations by Singaporean and international artists which are located in and around the museum.

They can also smell the three special botanical scents introduced to the Story of the Forest, an interactive art installation that is housed within the museum's Glass Rotunda.

Formerly known as the Raffles Library and Museum building, the museum was opened on Oct. 12, 1887.