National Archives of Singapore

A day of compassion, reflection, and community. Happy Vesak Day. 🪷

Experience Singapore's rich history through archival recordings from the audiovisual and oral history collections of the National Archives of Singapore — now from the skies to your screen!

Museum Showcase was presented in partnership with Singapore Airlines from December 2023 to March 2026, with 18 curated archival content series covering topics such as Singapore's aviation history and life in the 1960s.

Find out more: https://go.gov.sg/museumshowcase-fb

Every year, on the 10th day of Zulhijjah — the 12th month in the Islamic calendar — Singapore's Muslim community pauses to observe Hari Raya Haji, a time of quiet reflection, peace, and compassion.

Selamat Hari Raya Haji 🌙

Our libraries and archives will be closed on Hari Raya Haji, 27 May 2026, Wednesday as well as Vesak Day, 31 May 2026, Sunday.

Do continue to check out our eBooks, eMagazines and eNewspapers via the NLB Mobile app!

Celebrate Children’s Season at the Former Ford Factory this school holidays! Immerse yourself in our galleries and hunt for the answer hidden within our displays using your activity booklet, available for collection at the counter. Once completed, present your answer to our friendly Gallery Officers to redeem your very own Former Ford Factory stamp!

Admission is free for all Singaporeans and PRs. Learn more about the Former Ford Factory here: https://go.gov.sg/csfff-fb

In 1998, Singapore made history when its first expedition team set foot on the summit of Mount Everest.

Expedition leader David Lim shares about the historic behind-the-scenes archival footage, from the treacherous "Yellow Band" to the everyday moments of team life at base camp, and explains why he chose to entrust these memories to the National Archives of Singapore.

Archiving History: The First Singapore Mount Everest Expedition 1998 | The Library Report #73 In 1998, Singapore made history when its first expedition team set foot on the summit of Mount Everest. Expedition leader David Lim shares about the historic...

Behind every trade is a story. This Labour Day, revisit the lives and work of those who kept Singapore moving: https://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/trades

Our libraries and archives will be closed on Labour Day, 1 May 2026, Friday.

Do continue to check out our eBooks, eMagazines and eNewspapers via the NLB Mobile app!