Lenses of the Past Heritage Exhibition

Rediscover the past through a larger-than-life lens and travel back in time to uncover the significance and history behind the architectural landmarks at Capitol Singapore and CHIJMES.

Leong San Buddhist Temple: A Beacon of Culture and Tradition

4 - 5 May • 12:00pm •

Join a tour of Leong San See Temple (“Dragon Mountain Temple” in Mandarin), one of Singapore’s most ornate Buddhist temples.

Lesser-known histories of iconic Singapore buildings

Did you know, there’s a hidden canal under Stamford Road that leads to Raffles City? Or, that when Plaza Singapura first opened, rental was only SGD 1 a month!

Let's Weave Through Our Heritage

18 - 19 May • 10:30am •

18 - 19 May • 02:30pm •

Let's weave into history and have a chit-chat about Singapore Shophouses over a cup of tea and embroidery.

Lion City Rock Orchard Road Special

In this special episode of the Lion City Rock Podcast, guests Shaiful Risan, Li Lin Wee, and KK Liew share stories and recollections of Orchard Road.

Living Architecture: Conservation Tours at NUS Baba House

11, 18 May • 10:00am •

Immerse yourself in a 19th-century Straits Chinese home and discover the conservation efforts which went behind the restoration of the NUS Baba House in 2007.

Living Heritage Through Religious Architecture and Its Transformation

11 May • 01:30pm •

12 May • 10:00am •

19 May • 12:30pm •

Join students from the Masters of Arts in Architectural Conservation, NUS programme on three tours examining three iconic religious buildings - exploring the history of construction, conservation, relation to their neighbourhood, and the role of communities in their continued growth, significance, and value.

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.

Malay Kampong Heritage Tour

11 - 12, 18 - 19 May • 10:00am •

Explore Pulau Ubin with a descendant of the island’s Orang Pulau as Wan brings you around Singapore’s last surviving Malay kampung and shares with you captivating stories of its history, people and culture.

Maritime Evolution Trail

12, 26 May • 10:00am •

Join our thrilling 2.5-hour Maritime Evolution Trail, tracing Singapore’s modern maritime industry from Labrador Park to St James Power Station. Explore dynamic Keppel Harbour, strategic St James Power Station, and hearing inspiring stories of our port infrastructure.