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2023

Storytelling Sessions: Max & Robbie's Magical Train Ride

7 May • 11:00am • National Museum of Singapore

Join storyteller Wei Teng as she shares some of the challenging situations faced by Max and his friend Robbie, and the acts of thoughtfulness that helped make their journey a smooth one.

Storytelling Sessions: Race

Join Rani Kanna in her bilingual storytelling session on the race that happens between three animal friends!

Storytelling Sessions: Two Good Friends

Join storyteller Wong Swee Yean in this bilingual storytelling session whre she shares about two young children learning about the different modes of transportation (car, bicycle, bus, train) as they are determined to travel long distances to meet up.

Zoom to the Past with Classic Car Club Singapore

13 - 14 May • 10:00am • Armenian Street Park

Take a stroll down picturesque Armenian Street and feast your eyes on classic cars and motorcycles on display, brought to you by Classic Car Club Singapore. Interact with the owners and discover the stories behind these vehicles. For one weekend only!

Bundle Programme: Going Places – A Dramatic Storytelling Time and Scavenger Hunt!

13 - 14, 6 - 7 May • 11:00am • Children's Museum Singapore

13 - 14, 6 - 7 May • 04:00pm • Children's Museum Singapore

Join us for a fun-filled two-part programme where participants go on a scavenger hunt in search of all-things-transportation in the galleries, followed by an artist-led dramatised storytelling and craft session.

Changing Shift

6 - 7 May • 05:00pm • National Museum of Singapore

6 - 7 May • 06:30pm • National Museum of Singapore

Changing Shift, an outdoor 30-minute comedic play, written and directed by award winning Playwright and Director Lim Hai Yen, takes place at the Banyan Tree of National Museum. The story, which is told through the narrations of a taxi driver, a trishaw rider and a “carpark attendant, addresses the ongoing challenges faced by transport workers in Singapore.

Closing Weekend Sports Day

27 - 28 May • 09:00am • National Museum of Singapore

Come down decked in your PE attire and get ready to participate in sports and games from yesteryear with family and friends!

[Cancelled] Conservation Consultation with Heritage Conservation Centre Conservators

Come meet the staff of Heritage Conservation Centre as they guide you through various tips to care for your own treasures! Book a conservation consultation for a face-to-face session with our conservators about your treasured pieces.

Festivals for the Future – What Makes a Heritage Festival?

6 May • 10:00am • National Museum of Singapore

Hear from the festival’s partners on how the heritage festivals landscape has evolved as we celebrate SHF’s 20th edition, and also a preview of what you can expect in the future years.

Indian Heritage Centre Open House

13 - 14, 20 - 21 May • 10:00am • Indian Heritage Centre

Join us for a special edition of Singapore HeritageFest Open House at Indian Heritage Centre. Enjoy free admission, engage in free craft activities, pose with insta-worthy backdrops, sign up for special programmes, and get to visit the museum galleries.