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LEGO workshop with Artisan Bricks

12 May • 12:00pm

Build a mini temple gateway using LEGO bricks in this family-friendly workshop with Jeffrey Kong of Artisan Bricks. Discover the architectural features of Hindu temples, like Singapore’s iconic Sri Mariamman Temple. Check out a similar model of a temple gateway in the Ancestors and Rituals Gallery to see how yours compares!

A Sketch-walk to Remember: Rediscovering our National Monuments

4 May • 09:30am

Come and document the facades of two iconic institutions in Singapore! In this workshop, learn about the history of the National Museum and The Peranakan Museum as well as the art of urban sketching, before embarking on a sketch-walk of these national monuments with Urban Sketchers Singapore.

Colouring Fun at Stamp Parade: WonderBot and the Heritage Buildings

1 - 5, 7 - 12, 14 - 19, 21 - 24 May • 09:00am

1 - 5, 7 - 12, 15 - 19, 21, 23 May • 11:00am

1 - 5 May • 02:00pm

1 - 5, 7 May • 04:00pm

Have a fun colouring time with your little one at the Stamp Parade interactive within the Museum’s permanent exhibition, A Voyage Back in Time, as you see your special edition WonderBot Heritage Building stamp series come alive!

Craft-efact! My Dream Kampong Gelam

5, 4 May • 11:00am

Immerse yourself in Kampong Gelam’s architectural history by crafting your own miniature heritage shophouse. Engage with facilitators to explore urban planning and placemaking ideas, gaining insights into the significance of places in shaping our urban environment. Don't miss this interactive experience!

Dare to Design: Singapore Architecture 1960s - 2000s

9 May • 07:00pm

Join the curators of Dare to Design: Singapore Architecture 1960s - 2000s as they shed light on the buildings selected for the exhibition and interesting stories about their design.

Drop-in Activity for Seniors: Singapore in Frames: Architecture Past & Present

2 May • 09:00am • Reunion Social Space, National Museum of Singapore Level 1

From kampong houses to HDB flats and shophouses to skyscrapers, the evolving skyline of Singapore mirrors the city’s vibrant architectural development. Trace the evolution of Singapore’s architecture over time as you colour in some architectural marvels within and beyond the National Museum of Singapore, and frame up your works!

Foothill Stories - A Roving Performance with a Craft Component

4 - 5, 11 - 12 May • 11:00am

4 - 5, 11 - 12 May • 02:00pm

Take a walk with us to Children’s Museum Singapore and The Peranakan Museum, which were once schools that served the community. Let’s travel back in time and unravel their history together in this roving performance with hands-on craft component.

Kampong Gelam Photo Walk Architecture on Film by Syahmi Hashim Julina Khusaini

5, 4 May • 04:00pm

Capture the allure of Kampong Gelam on film this May! Explore architectural marvels, historical sites, and uncover their stories. Highlights include a guided tour at the Vintage Cameras Museum, offering insights into photography's evolution and the art of capturing moments through film photography. An immersive experience awaits heritage enthusiasts and photography buffs alike.

Make it! Peranakan Museum Lantern

24 - 25 May • 05:00pm

Create and decorate a lantern inspired by the Peranakan Museum’s beautiful façade. Bring it along as you explore the heritage sites around Armenian Street and witness the district’s transformation as the sun sets.

Mask-a-rade: Build Your Own Heritage Mask!

2 - 3, 9 - 10, 4 - 5, 11 - 12 May • 09:00am

2 - 3, 9 - 10 May • 11:00am

4 - 5, 11 - 12 May • 04:00pm

Transform into architects of imagination by building your own whimsical masks inspired by our iconic heritage buildings. Mix and match different façade parts in this creative free-play activity and parade around with your mask!