Objects Exhibitions

On the Move: A Visual Chronicle of Singapore’s Vintage Transportation 

by National Museum of Singapore
27 May • 10:00am • National Museum of Singapore

Look for the different modes of transportation that can be found in the museum, and learn about the different ways of travelling around Singapore in the past. Take a snapshot and share with us your own experience and stories of travelling in these modes of transport!

On-The-Move

On the Move: A Visual Chronicle of Singapore’s Vintage Transportation 

27 May – 3 June | 10am–7pm

 

Venue: Longer Concourse, Level 1, National Museum of Singapore

Fee: Free 

 

From the rickshaw to trishaw, the way people have travelled around Singapore—be it for leisure or non-leisure purposes—have changed over the years. Look for the different modes of transportation that can be found in the museum, and learn about the different ways of travelling around Singapore in the past. Take a snapshot and share with us your own experience and stories of travelling in these modes of transport! 

 

This activity is presented in conjunction with the museum’s newest exhibition, Now Boarding: Experiencing Singapore through Travel, 1800s–2000s.

National Museum of Singapore

The National Museum of Singapore is the nation's oldest museum. Offering fresh, multi-angled perspectives of Singapore's history and culture, our programmes and exhibitions showcase the story of Singapore's development over more than 700 years, featuring important artefacts, cutting-edge technology and creative storytelling that redefine the conventional museum experience.





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