The Public Gallery of the Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research (RMBR), located in the National University of Singapore, showcases biological specimens from its research collection of 400,000 specimens. The launch of the Public Gallery in the June 2001 re-opened the doors of the Raffles Museum to the public 30 years after its zoological collections were transferred from the National Museum of Singapore to the University of Singapore where they functioned primarily as a research resource.

The specimens on display include rare and historically significant items, dating back to the 19th Century, like the only leathery turtle ever found in Singapore, from Siglap in 1883; and even examples of animals described by Sir Stamford Raffles himself such as the cream-coloured giant squirrel, perhaps the rarest of Singapore's mammals, as well as organisms named after him, like the rare Rafflesia, the largest flower in the world.

The displays are organised into several sections about various biodiversity-related concepts and issues. In Five Kingdoms, organisms are arranged in order of increasing complexity - and for once, all the examples are from Singapore! In Tropical Habitats, static and living displays highlight some of the intricate and delicate ecological relationships at work. In Surprising Singapore, discover interesting anecdotes about the island's wildlife - not everything is extinct! Other themes include the Wonderful World of Crabs, Things People Eat, and Biodiversity Research.

Through the guided tours, RMBR-associated postgraduates involved in various aspects of biodiversity research and teaching undergraduates at the National University of Singapore will share their wealth of knowledge and experience with students. These guides bring to the sessions fascinating stories from their own experiences, and enter into discussions over a variety of issues, expanding well beyond the material in the exhibits.