Discover the auspicious symbols associated with the Lunar New Year in this “lucky” hunt, featuring plants and all things red! Complete the hunt to stand a chance to receive a limited-edition red packet from the museum. Suitable for participants aged 13 and above. Children aged 12 and below are welcome and must be accompanied […]
During the Lunar New Year, spring flowers can be found in many households. In this workshop, learn to create decorative flower pieces using ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arrangement, and explore the similarities or differences with the Chinese style of floral art. At the end of the workshop, bring home your own masterpiece to […]
This unique presentation of festive songs is inspired by animals and plants so be sure to listen closely to the lyrics!
From food to performing arts, Southeast Asia’s intangible cultural heritage (ICH) is an important link to our past and intrinsic to our rich cultural identity. To pay homage to the time-honoured traditions and living expressions that define and connect us across the region, the National Museum of Singapore and the Maybank Foundation will be presenting […]
Hop aboard the National Museum of Singapore’s ‘flight’ to discover Singapore with Now Boarding: Experiencing Singapore through Travel, 1800s-2000s, a travel-themed exhibition that traces the evolution of Singapore’s identity as a popular travel destination, through the eyes of those who arrived at our shores from the past to the present. Set against the backdrop of […]
Ticketing: $25/pax, purchase via https://buildingworkshop.peatix.com Venue: Perform Room (Level 3) From hotels with a long history like Goodwood Park Hotel and Raffles Hotel to the newer integrated resorts such as Marina Bay Sands and Resorts World, be inspired by these icons and design your own hotel or resort. Using an assortment of recycled materials, your building can […]
Ticketing: $15/pax for a single ticket, $28/pax for pair tickets, purchase via https://nowboardingartjam.peatix.com Express your creativity through different forms of art and crafts with a series of art jamming workshops that explore different sections of the Now Boarding exhibition. Time-Traveller: Revisiting Singapore as a Tourist 1800s to 2000s Imagine visiting Singapore in the 1800s 1900s […]
Plastics have shaped our daily lives like no other material: from packaging to footwear, from household goods to furniture, from automobiles to architecture. A symbol of carefree consumerism and revolutionary innovation, plastics have spurred the imagination of designers and architects for decades. Today, the dramatic consequences of the plastic boom have become obvious and plastics […]
Spend your National Day at the museum to “Lepak (hang out) and Play” with us! Celebrate Singapore’s birthday with various activities such as outdoor and inflatable playgrounds featuring iconic local HDB playground designs, drop-in craft activities, intergenerational programmes and our popular scavenger hunt at the museum. Don’t forget to check out Play:Date and reminisce about […]
Join us in saying goodbye to National Museum of Singapore’s Story of the Forest – the well-loved installation inspired by Singapore's treasured collection of natural history drawings by William Farquhar. With the installation coming to a close after eight years on 13 October 2024, join in the farewell celebration with accompanying installations and activities that […]
