Places

Cinema Reclaimed: Temptations of Travel - Film Locations

As part of their Cinema Reclaimed season for Heritagefest, which is themed around travel and tourism in films made in Singapore, researchers and writers Ben Slater and Toh Hun Ping have put together a map of key locations from the films from their film selection.

Reconnect with Clay, Dragon Kiln and Nature!

21 - 22, 28 - 29 May • 11:00am

Experience the magic of clay and art while discovering the rich history of the longest existing dragon kiln in Singapore. Or simply reconnect with nature.

Families of Changi Airport

Join us as we hear the stories from the people who work at Changi Airport on the landmark's evolution and how it has continued to be a second home for them.

The Local Tree Project - A Visit To Our Local Sawmills With Roger&Sons

7 May • 10:00am • Sungei Kadut

7 May • 11:00am • Sungei Kadut

7 May • 01:00pm • Sungei Kadut

7 May • 02:00pm • Sungei Kadut

Discover what goes on behind the scenes of how local timber is turned from trees felled from urban development in Singapore at our sawmills.

Archives Unlocked: Singapore of Yesteryear Through Sights and Voices

26 May • 06:00pm

Journey back in time as we uncover Singapore of yesteryear through archival records of old but familiar places. In this talk, visitors will be able to see records such as photographs and oral history accounts that will bring history closer to us.

Fire-fighting - No Flame Too High

7, 14 May • 10:00am • Singapore Aviation Academy

7, 14 May • 01:00pm • Singapore Aviation Academy

Discover what it takes to be an Airport Fire-fighter at the World’s Best Airport and how the Singapore Aviation Academy plays a vital role in their training and development.

Flowers of Asia: Floral Arrangement Workshop

21 - 22 May • 02:00pm • Asian Civilisations Museum

Bring along your favourite vessel from home to craft a unique floral arrangement using a mix of blooms found throughout the Asian continent. Learn about sustainability in floral design and techniques for using a kenzan to hold flower arrangements.

Plant-iful Journeys: An Experience Tour of Singapore's Natural Heritage

28 May • 10:30am

28 May • 03:00pm

Beginning with a tour of the museum which once showcased the region’s flora and fauna, this walk will bring visitors on an exploration at Fort Canning before ending at Hotel Fort Canning with a specially created high-tea menu!

Traveller Character Tours

21 May • 10:30am

“Travel” through time and hear from a merchant from the 1920s seeking investors for his new business.

From Bean to Cup: Coffees of Asia Workshop by Foreword Coffee

14 - 15 May • 11:00am • Asian Civilisations Museum

Taste the flavours of Asia with coffee from China, Laos, and Indonesia! In this introductory coffee tasting workshop, learn about the coffee value chain from bean to cup, and the burgeoning coffee industry in the region.