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.

Histories: What to Eat Next — Exploring Singapore's Food Heritage

20 May • 06:00pm

Singapore’s varied foods are not only unique in preparation and taste, but also steeped in our rich cultural values. Hear our speakers share on Singapore’s diverse ethnicity, its relationship with food and how people can connect with one another through food.

Living Legacies: Of Roots and Leaves

2 May • 12:00am

This year’s edition of Living Legacies, Of Roots and Leaves invites audiences to join three artists on their explorations of natural heritage. Come along for a series of digital and in-person art experiences that highlight Singapore’s history and biodiversity!

Hokkien History

14 May • 10:30am

Join our talk to understand more about the history of Hokkien language, its cultural relation to Singapore.

In-gallery Digital Game: Nian Hua Unlocked

2 May • 10:00am • Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall

An in-gallery digital game designed for youths to explore the special exhibition and learn more about new year prints.

Book Trips

2 May • 12:00am

Can’t travel literally? Travel literary! Rediscover Singapore’s attractions through the eyes of local writers.

Do Trees Grow On Money?

Do trees grow on money? Well, in fact, they do! Join students from River Valley High School in reading this e-book to find out more about our natural heritage in our currency!

Decolonising Our Natural Heritage

28 May • 10:30am

How do we decentre our natural history away from the European lens and conventional national narratives to see our landscapes in a different light?

Treasures From Our Forests

21 May • 10:30am

What is in a forest? Drawing on Forest School Singapore, the global earth education movement and indigenous knowledge, Diana Rahim, Darren Quek and Angela Ferguson explore the ways in which we can rekindle our connection with our natural heritage.

Heritage Hunt @ Bugis

7, 14, 21, 28 May • 09:30am • Bugis Street

7, 14, 21, 28 May • 11:00am • Bugis Street

Embark on a scavenger hunt heritage tour of the Bugis precinct with your family and friends! Through pictorial clues, riddles and puzzles, join us on a fun-filled journey to discover the rich heritage of the Bugis Precinct.