Objects For Families Exhibitions

Digital collection of butterflies of Singapore & Peninsular Malaysia

2 May • 12:00am

Explore the diversity of butterflies found in Singapore and Peninsular Malaysia through our online digital collection of butterfly specimens from the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum.

50A_A Digital Collection of Butterflies of Singapore _ Peninsular Malaysia_Arhopala trogon-min

In 2019, the museum embarked on a butterfly digitisation project with an aim to create a virtual collection of butterflies from Singapore and Peninsular Malaysia. We digitised 12,702 specimens, comprising 978 species and 1,112 subspecies from six families.

These specimens were collected across 187 known localities in Singapore and Peninsular Malaysia over 63 years (1936–1998). Among the butterflies digitised, 319 species are considered to be rare or very rare. This digital exhibition presents highlights from the digitised collection which will amaze and enthrall you!

50C_A Digital Collection of Butterflies of Singapore _ Peninsular Malaysia_Rapala cowani-min

50B_A Digital Collection of Butterflies of Singapore _ Peninsular Malaysia_Poritia philota philota-min

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A Spoonful Of Peranakan Heritage

4, 10 - 11, 24 - 25 May • 04:00pm

17 - 18 May • 05:00pm

In conjunction with National Heritage Board’s Singapore HeritageFest, Capitol Singapore and CHIJMES honour our nation’s rich and intangible cultural heritage with a series of engaging art workshops.

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For Families Objects Tours & Trails

Indian Wood Block Printing

17 May • 02:30pm

Explore Indian wood block printing with Peranakan tile-inspired motifs in this hands-on workshop. Create unique designs on recycled cotton fabric, crafting a sustainable bandana or napkin while celebrating the artistry of traditional techniques and cultural heritage.

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Places Objects Tours & Trails

Kampong Playtime: Singaporean Childhoods Through Toys

1 - 25 May • 09:30am

Relive the joy of Singaporean childhoods experiences in the 1950s through a walking trail exploring 'Early Toys & Traditional Folk Games', experiential play and learning of kampong games and a hand-painted kite craft activity.