If you're in the CBD, you're technically standing where the sea used to be. Singapore's land reclamation story stretches back further than you might realise – all the way to the 1870s, when Telok Ayer Bay was filled in and the surrounding hills levelled to expand our coastline.
Discover more Singapore history trivia in , and swing by Once Upon A Tide at the National Museum of Singapore before its last day on 9 Oct! ⏳
National Museum of Singapore
A museum is not just a place for treasured artefacts, but a vibrant space where stories come alive.
Once you’ve made your way past our lovely neo-Palladian façade, and strolled through a number of our carefully-curated galleries, you will discover that the National Museum of Singapore boasts more than just beautiful architecture...
A museum is not just a place for treasured artefacts, but a vibrant space where history truly comes alive! It’s this vision that drives all of us here at the Nationa
03/06/2026
“Since retirement I’ve done all sorts of volunteering activities; Reunion has been one of the most enriching for me,” says National Museum Reunion Facilitator (RF) Chua Juay Yee.
Our dedicated RFs support Reunion’s senior-friendly initiatives, from conversational gallery tours to hands-on craft workshops.
Juay Yee frequently volunteers with her husband, Low Poh Choon: “You get to interact with folks from other areas, races, and abilities. It’s quite a varied experience,” he says.
“I think it’s good for seniors to come to the museum and experience something new,” adds Juay Yee.
The Art of Ageing celebrates the pioneering years of Reunion. Look out for our ongoing senior programmes at alternative spaces in the museum, as Reunion Social Space takes a temporary hiatus until mid-2027 due to museum restoration works.
Visit go.gov.sg/nmsreunion to learn more about how Reunion brings The Art of Ageing to everyone.
Artefacts are loaded with stories. Even when coming here required months of travel ⚓, Singapore has always been worth the journey ❤️. Discover more trivia about Singapore's history in , and swing by Once Upon A Tide at the National Museum of Singapore before its last day on 9 Oct! ⏳
What can ancient maps 🗺️ tell us about our history before we were even known as Singapore🇸🇬? How did other regions refer to us? Discover more trivia on Singapore’s history in , and swing by Once Upon A Tide at the National Museum of Singapore before its last day on 9 Oct! ⏳
25/05/2026
Children's Season is almost here, and we've got lots of free activities in store! 🎈 Come by to the National Museum this June holidays to learn all about the Singapore River’s heritage from 30 May to 28 June. Find out more at go.gov.sg/cs2026-nms!
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23/05/2026
Join us around the Table of Superdiversity in Rasa-Tabula-Singapura, a multisensory exhibition first showcased in the Singapore Pavilion at the 2025 Venice Biennale. See how Singapore's decisions in housing, greenery, mobility, infrastructure, and public spaces all come together to support a city of overlapping needs, identities, and aspirations. Through a curated "menu" of architectural and urban planning projects, the exhibition explores how thoughtful planning and design have shaped our nation for over 60 years.
RASA-TABULA-SINGAPURA
🗓️23 May to 2 Aug 2026
📍Stamford Gallery, National Museum of Singapore
Admission is free
19/05/2026
Gen Z teammate had to explain "unc". Also, enjoy free entry for locals and PRs.
Explore the story of the giant 🦀 crab that lies at Pauh Janggi (a magical 🌳 tree whose fruits are said to have ✨healing✨ properties). Visit Singapore Odyssea now at the Shaw Foundation Glass Rotunda.
08/05/2026
June school holidays are just around the corner! 🤩 Check out our Children's Season programmes happening from 30 May to 28 June. 🎟️ available. Sign up now at go.gov.sg/cs2026-nms.
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This is Reunion Social Space: a quiet sanctuary within our museum 🏛️ where seniors can reconnect with the past and with each other.
Visit go.gov.sg/nmsreunion to learn more about how Reunion brings The Art of Ageing to everyone.
The Art of Ageing celebrates the pioneering years of Reunion. Look out for our ongoing senior programmes at alternative spaces in the museum while Reunion Social Space takes a temporary hiatus until mid-2027 due to museum restoration works.
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