JULY—SEPTEMBER 2015

GUIDE TO HERITAGE HAPPENINGS AND MUSEUMS IN About the National Heritage Board

Telephone: 1800 225 5642 The National Heritage Board (NHB) was formed on 1 August 1993. _ As the custodian of Singapore’s heritage, NHB is responsible for Address: telling the Singapore story, sharing the Singaporean experience 61 Stamford Road, and imparting our Singapore spirit. #03-08 Stamford Court, Singapore 178892 NHB’s mission is to preserve and celebrate the shared heritage of _ our diverse communities, for the purpose of education, nation- Websites: building and cultural understanding. It manages the national www.nhb.gov.sg museums and heritage institutions, and sets policies relating to www.museums.com.sg heritage sites, monuments and the national collection. Through _ the national collection, NHB curates heritage programmes and Facebook: presents exhibitions to connect the past, present and future facebook.com/ILoveMuseums generations of Singaporeans. NHB is now a statutory board _ under the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth. Please visit Twitter: www.nhb.gov.sg for more information. twitter.com/yesterdaysg _ Blog: Yesterday.sg

Snapshot of National Heritage Board museums and heritage institutions

The National Heritage Board Asian Civilisations Museum (NHB) manages the following national museums and heritage institutions: National Museum of Singapore Our Museum @ Taman Jurong Re!ections at Bukit Chandu Singapore Philatelic Museum Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall

All Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents (PRs) enjoy free* admission to the national museums and heritage institutions.

*Selected special exhibitions are chargeable. Please approach museums’ front desks for more information.

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// WHAT’S ON AT ASIAN CIVILISATIONS MUSEUM

Queen Maya giving birth to Siddhartha Gautama India, Pala Empire, ca 10th century Basalt, height 37.8 cm Image courtesy of Indian Museum, Kolkata

Treasures from Asia’s Oldest Saturdays @ ACM Museum: Buddhist Art from 1 August & 5 September the Indian Museum, Kolkata Ends 16 August Join us on a journey to explore, discover, and create! Be captivated by fascinating The exhibition presents the evolution of Buddhism performances, journey across Asia with through the art of India. Important sculptures and incredible storytellers, or make your own paintings from the Indian Museum in Kolkata will artwork inspired by the museum’s collection. trace the Jataka stories (past life stories of the Buddha), scenes from the life of the Buddha, and symbols used to represent Buddhist concepts.

The Indian Museum, Kolkata, is the oldest museum in Asia, and greatly in!uenced the founding of other institutions in the region.

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Once Upon a Time in Asia: Unearthed: Singapore at 25 The Animal Race August to 30 September An Interactive Exhibition for Children and the Young at Heart This exhibition displays the contents of a time Ends 16 August capsule buried in front of the Empress Place building on 29 December 1990. Objects include "rst National Come play with us and explore with all "ve Service mobilisation, development plans from the senses. Discover interesting animal facts using the 1970s, military medals, stamps, public phone cards, "ve senses – from learning about animal poop to a very young SINGA, the courtesy mascot, and even exploring the symbolism of animals in other Asian a poster of Ah Meng, ambassador for the Singapore traditions through stories. This exhibition Zoo. Come experience the sights, sounds, and is supported by . thoughts of Singaporeans of 25 years ago.

» For children aged 5 to 12 years old.

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// WHAT’S ON AT MALAY HERITAGE CENTRE

MARANTAU: Dima Minang Songs & Minang Fashion Show Bumi Dipijak Di Sinan Dance II by Sumbar by Sumbar Talenta Langik Dijunjuang Talenta 2@STQC@X )TKXŜ OLŒ OL $MCR2DOSDLADQŜ@LŒOL %QHC@X )TKXŜ OLŒ OL As part of Aliwal Night Crawl, As part of the Se-Nusantara Don’t miss out on a musical Malay Heritage Centre presents a series, The MARANTAU exhibition, evening with Sumbar Talenta as Minang Fashion Show which will organised in partnership with they bring you various traditional showcase the rich Minangkabau the Singapore Minangkabau Minangkabau songs and dances textile tradition like the songket. Association, features the history like the tari pasambahan and Textile and fashion lovers out and development of the local tari piring! there should not miss out on this Minangkabau community whose parade of colourful traditional ancestral home lies in the costumes from the various highlands of Padang, Sumatra. regions of West Sumatra.

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Prominent Minangkabaus Dance-Theatre: Sauik Rambun Pamenan in Singapore: Zubir Said, Randai Manjalang Rang by Tuah Serantau Yusof and Rahim Ishak Rantau Mandakekan Hati 2@STQC@X  TFTRSŜOLŒ OL Saturday, 15 August by Indojati  OLŒ OL Saturday, 15 August This randai (dance-theatre) tells OLŒ OL the story of Rambun Pamenan, This seminar will give audiences a a chivalrous young man who special glimpse into the lives of two Enjoy this unique randai perfor- faced many challenges in his very prominent local Minangkabau mance by the Indojati group from e#ort to save his widowed mother, "gures–Yusof Ishak ("rst president West Sumatra which combines the beautiful Linduang Bulan of Singapore) and Zubir Said songs, dance, drama and silat from the clutches of the evil king, (the lauded composer who wrote (traditional Malay martial arts). Raja Angek Garang. Singapore’s national anthem). » Registration is required. » Registration is required. » Registration is required.

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// WHAT’S ON AT MALAY HERITAGE CENTRE

Barayo di Rumah Gadang Hari Raya Open House (Hari Raya Celebrations and Racial Harmony Day at the Rumah Gadang)  TFTRSŜ@LŒOL 2TMC@X  TFTRSŜOLŒ OL The Malay Heritage Centre will be celebrating Hari Celebrate this festive Hari Raya season Raya Aidil"tri and Racial Harmony Day in a one- Minangkabau-style with songs and dances day event. There will be cultural showcases, cra$ that are sure to upli$ your mood! activities and games that are commonly shared between all the races in Singapore plus a unique performance by a multicultural choir.

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Galleries Alive!: Traditional Let’s Play! Malay Music and Wayang Kulit Traditional Malay Games $UDQX3TDRC@X @LŒ @LOLŒ OL Watch the Malay Heritage Centre’s permanent galleries come alive with live performances of Come and learn more about traditional Malay traditional Malay music or enjoy a wayang kulit games at the Malay Heritage Centre! Learn skills performance. you will need to play capteh, main lereng (wheel spinning), congkak (traditional Malay board game), Traditional Malay Music: batu seremban ("ve stones) and many more. This Every 3rd Wednesday of the month: 45-minute session will also invite participants to 10am–10.45am use their creativity as they invent new and fun games with new-found items. Wayang Kulit: Every 3rd Thursday of the month: 10am–10.45am

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// WHAT’S ON AT MALAY HERITAGE CENTRE

Neighbourhood Tari Sumarak Rumah Gadang Sketches by Giring-giring Bambu  TFTRS 2DOSDLADQ 2@STQC@X 2DOSDLADQŜ OLŒOL  OLŒ OL In this dance, the important role of Bundo Set along the vibrant esplanade of Bussorah Kanduang (or Mother) in the Minangkabau Street, visitors will get a chance to sample the society is highlighted whereby all activities rich Malay culture presented in the style of under the roof are managed by her. Will also street performances. From martial arts to songs feature other dance and musical performances of worship, Neighbourhood Sketches will have uniquely from the West Sumatra region. something for every type of culture vulture. » Registration is required.

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// WHAT’S ON AT NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SINGAPORE

National Museum of Singapore SINGAPURA: 700 Years Jubilee Weekend Celebrations $MCR TFTRSŜ@L OL SN TFTRSŜ@LŒOLNM%QHC@X2@STQC@X @LŒOLNM2TMC@X,NMC@X This immersive exhibition takes you on an exploration of Singapore’s rich history and its key Commemorate our 50th National Day at the de"ning moments. Admission charges apply for National Museum with free entry this Golden international visitors. Jubilee Weekend! Celebrate how far the nation has come at the 2(-& /41 8D@QR In-Gallery Storytelling Sessions exhibition, and enjoy late-night admission with  )TKX@MC  TFTRSŜOL OL free outdoor "lm screenings on Friday and LHMRDRRHNMŜ%QDD Saturday. Plus, join us at our Children’s Season exhibition, Masak Masak 2015, and take part in a » +HLHSDCSNBGHKCQDMEQNL@FDRSN NM@ series of fun, hands-on family activities on 8 and !rst-come, !rst-served basis. Please register 9 August. on-site in advance.

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// WHAT’S ON AT NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SINGAPORE

Children’s Season: PLAY @ National Museum of Singapore Masak Masak 2015 #@HKXŜ@LŒOL Ends 10 August /+ 8 -@SHNM@K,TRDTLNE2HMF@ONQD is the "rst Children’s Season at the National Museum dedicated area for young children to take their "rst steps of Singapore returns with another fun-"lled towards museum-going with interactive exhibits and festival this year! Join us at Masak Masak 2015 special activities that encourage learning through play. which features familiar playgrounds, interactive installations by Singaporean and international My Favourite 70’s Show artists including Jeremy Hiah, Mademoiselle 2@STQC@X  TFTRSŜOL OLGQRDRRHNM Maurice and Crystal Wagner. Don’t miss the Please register on-site in advance. engaging performances and family-oriented activities as well. Let your young ones play at Plant Power! the museum and have fun! Suitable for children %QHC@X )TKX2@STQC@X  TFTRSŜ OLGQRDRRHNM aged 3 to 7. Please register on-site in advance.

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Come celebrate Hari Raya with us. Learn how This July to September, A Lighter Side of History to make your own wau (an intricately designed presents a variety of light and interesting programmes kite) with the facilitators from the Singapore Kite to complement the museum’s upcoming new Association. Hear Hari Raya tunes like Satu Hari di permanent galleries. Historia SG will also o#er insights Hari Raya by young musicians from myPart, a non on Singapore’s history and heritage through a series pro"t organization which engages youth through of lectures. Mark your calendars and keep a lookout music and the performing arts. for the exciting line-up!

Schedule of Events » To join the mailing list for this programme series, Ş,JUFNBLJOH"DUJWJUZ4UBUJPO please email your name and contact details to 11am–1pm & 3pm–5pm MGA>ML>KDBSTQDR MGA FNU RF Ş.VTJD1FSGPSNBODFCZNZ1BSU 3.30–4.15pm & 5pm–5.45pm www.nationalmuseum.sg 12

// WHAT’S ON AT NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SINGAPORE

Singapore Night Festival 2015 Re-Opening of the National Museum    TFTRS of Singapore Permanent Galleries Bras Basah.Bugis Precinct 2DOSDLADQŜ@LŒOL

The eighth installation of the iconic night- Come visit the new permanent galleries at the time extravaganza of arts, culture and revelry National Museum! Refreshed with updated stories returns to the Bras Basah.Bugis precinct with and content on Singapore’s post-independence spectacular performances, light installations history, the new galleries recapture the nation’s and a multitude of activities for all to enjoy. de"ning moments, challenges and achievements In celebration of Singapore’s 50th birthday, from its earliest beginnings 700 years ago to the visitors can look forward to an exciting line-up independent, modern city-state it is today. that will transform the festival grounds into a constellation of glittering local and international acts against the night sky.

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// WHAT’S ON AT PERANAKAN MUSEUM

Portrait of Tan Jiak Kim (detail) Low Kway Soo, Singapore, 1919 Oil on canvas, 251 x 140 cm National Museum of Singapore

Great Peranakans– Straits Family Sunday: Straits Family Fi!y Remarkable Lives Bead by Bead Sunday-Supersized: Ends 3 April 2016 )TKXŜOLŒOL Majulah Singapura  TFTRSŜOLŒOL Great Peranakans celebrates Did you know that the largest the achievements of 50 men beadwork object in the museum Get to know your Peranakan and women who have shaped was made with about 1 million pioneers this National Day! Join Singaporean life and culture beads? Come and "nd out more a guided tour in the galleries over the past two centuries. about these beaded artworks, exploring life stories, or make These pioneers made important bead by bead, when you visit art inspired by the collection. contributions in art, culture, this Sunday. Then create a Dress up in a batik shirt or education, business, governance, unique cra$ inspired by this sarong kebaya and take a and public service in Singapore. colourful collection. commemorative photo with the whole family. » Admission charges apply for international visitors. www.peranakanmuseum.sg 14

// WHAT’S ON AT PERANAKAN MUSEUM

Straits Family Sunday: Singapore Night Sarong Party Mythical Creatures Festival at the 19 and 26 September 2DOSDLADQŜOLŒOL Peranakan Museum OLŒOL Friday 21 & Saturday 22 August Go on a hunt for mythical Friday 28 & Saturday 29 August Night out, lights out. Fridays creatures when you join the OLŒOL made better with art, drinks, special guided tour of the and dance. galleries. Make a cra! inspired Explore the Peranakan Museum by these creatures to bring a!er hours with your family home, and dress up in a batik and friends. Celebrate the glitz shirt or sarong kebaya with the and glamour of the Singapore whole family. Night Festival with our special exhibition Great Peranakans: Fi!y Remarkable Lives.

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Live @ IHC MUSEUM ROUNDTABLE (conducted in Tamil) Tracing 8 Aug · 11.30am & 3.30pm Transformations: Memories of Folktales of Singapura Our Nation 8 Aug · 2pm & 4pm 4 to 10 Aug · 10am–10pm Cli!ord Square

NATIONAL HERITAGE BOARD JUBILEE WEEKEND Free Admission for all, 7–10 August. Visit www.nhb.gov.sg/jubilee–weekend for details. NATIONAL MUSEUM SINGAPORE PHILATELIC MUSEUM OF SINGAPORE 7 to 9 Aug · 9.30am–7pm 7 to 10 Aug · 10am–6pm (extended until 10pm on » pg.19 Friday and Saturday) Special Programmes SINGAPURA: 8 August 700 YEARS » pg.9  OLŜ$KUHR,TRHBAXThe King and Friends Last day on 10 Aug 8 August Children’s Season: OLŜ2GNV3DKKAXSingapore Stamp Club MASAK MASAK 2015 OLŜ$KUHR#@MBD/DQENQL@MBD OLŜ(S,TRS!D,@FHB » pg.10  OLŜ&NKCDM3TMDRAXErnesto and Band Last day on 10 Aug

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Celebrate Monuments! Guided Tours Istana Open House Tours at Alka" Upper Serangoon Mosque )TKX TFTRSŜ@LŒOL )TKXŜ OLŒOL Attend one of the 45-minute guided tours of the Join a tour and discover the many facets of Alka# Istana building led by volunteers from the division Upper Serangoon Mosque — its eclectic architectural of Preservation of Sites and Monuments. Hear style, its unique setting, and the various communities interesting stories about this well-loved national that built and worshipped at the mosque. Complete monument which has witnessed Singapore’s colonial your experience by joining in the i"ar – the evening past and independence in 1965. meal that ends the daily Ramadan fast. » First come, !rst served basis. Register at 66 Pheng Geck Ave, S348261 the Istana Building Guided Tour booth on $5 (adults), $3 (students/senior citizens/NSF) Open House day. Fees apply. To register, email nhb_nationalmonuments@ nhb.gov.sg with name, contact number, age and preferred date of tour. www.nhb.gov.sg/psm 19

// WHAT’S ON AT SINGAPORE PHILATELIC MUSEUM

RETURN TO SENDER – An Exhibition Celebrate Singapore’s Golden Jubilee Ends 15 November at Singapore Philatelic Museum! SN TFTRSŜ @LŒOL 1$341-3.2$-#$1Œ M$WGHAHSHNM celebrates Elvis Presley, the King of Rock and Roll. The Celebrate Singapore’s 50th birthday at The story traces the life of a man who launched 2HMF@ONQD)NTQMDX8D@QR3GQNTFG2S@LOR a new music genre through his passion for exhibition that traces the nation’s milestones singing. With his unique style and good looks, through stamps and rarely seen stamp artworks. he captured the hearts and attention of a huge Dress up in ethnic costumes and play kampong following. On display are objects from a private games. Design a stamp and create a “!ypast” scene. collector who started the collection around the Join the show-and-tell session by the Singapore same time as Elvis’s discovery. Stamp Club. Swing along to songs of yesteryears, and enjoy a performance of unusual stamp tricks. » Admission charges apply for international Check out www.spm.org.sg for information. visitors.

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// WHAT’S ON AT SINGAPORE PHILATELIC MUSEUM

Counting Sheep, SINGAPORE 2015 Dreaming Goats World Stamp Exhibition $MCR2DOSDLADQ    TFTRS@L OLŜ TFTRSMNNMŒOL  TFTRS@LŒOLŜ TFTRS@LŒOL This fun and interactive exhibition aims to bring 2@MCR$WONj@MC"NMUDMSHNM"DMSQD children into the !u#y, cheeky world of goats and sheep. Here, children get to learn about the SINGAPORE 2015 World Stamp Exhibition o#ers a small ruminants, one of the "rst animals to be rare opportunity for people of all ages to immerse domesticated. They will meet four-legged friends themselves in the fascinating world of philately! from di#erent stories and cultures, and get Highlights include over 2,000 stamp exhibits, up-close and personal with beautiful goat and more than 110 trade booths and the Special sheep-themed stamps from around the world. The Attractions gallery. exhibition is held to celebrate the Year of the Goat. » Visit www.singapore2015.com for more details. » Admission charges apply for international Free admission. visitors. www.spm.org.sg 21

Philatelic Gems: The Singapore Journey: Singapore Stamp Club 50 Years Through Stamps 75th Anniversary 21 July 2015 to April 2016 4 August to 14 November Singapore stamps document the growth of the The "rst stamp club in Singapore, Singapore nation, archiving trials, tribulations, achievements Stamp Club, celebrates its 75th anniversary this and aspirations. Journey through 50 years of our year with an exhibition of personal collections nation’s progress with specially selected stamps, from its members. philatelic materials and rarely seen original stamp artworks. Let these remarkable treasures tell you the Take a peek into materials dating from the story of Singapore in a way only they can. Straits Settlements era to today. Topics include postcards, airmails, crash mails, stamp essays, » Admission charges apply for international visitors. proofs, errors, artworks, sub post o%ces, island post o%ces of Syonan and more!

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// WHAT’S ON AT SUN YAT SEN NANYANG MEMORIAL HALL

Dr. Sun Yat Sen Istana Art Event and His Family  TFTRSŜ@LŒOL $MCR.BSNADQ The Istana Grounds

This exhibition will provide insights into The Chinese opera has gained fascination by various Dr. Sun Yat Sen’s family with a special focus on people worldwide and one of the distinctive features his parents, siblings, wives and children, and of the Chinese opera is the di#erent styles of facial their unstinting support which was crucial to make-up on the performers. Join us at the Istana to both his personal achievements as well as the learn about the various types of opera masks and success of the Revolution. make your own opera mask badge!

» Admission charges apply for international visitors.

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Let’s Celebrate Night Under Mid-Autumn Festival SG50! The Stars SN2DOSDLADQŜ@LŒOL  TFTRS  TFTRSŜ OLŒOL Zhongshan Park Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival Come join us at the Sun Yat at Wan Qing Yuan with your family Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall Thinking of what to do and where and friends this September! Catch to celebrate Singapore's 50th to go on a Saturday evening? Why the display of light sculptures at birthday! Create your own unique not make a trip to the Zhongshan the Zhongshan Park and have fun decorations on the cra$ works and Park with your family and friends taking part in activities such as express your love for our nation. for some entertainment under lantern riddles, Chinese arts and Parents are welcome to sign up the stars? Bring along your picnic cra$s demonstrations, workshops for these fun and interactive cra$ mat and join us as we bring to you and many other activities that we workshops with their little ones. di#erent themed performances have prepared for you. each month! » Each session is limited to 30 participants. www.wanqingyuan.org.sg 24

// WHAT’S ON AT SUN YAT SEN NANYANG MEMORIAL HALL

Walk with Us: Balestier Heritage Movie Matinee: Collaboration and Food Trail (in collaboration with with National Library Board National Library Board) 2DOSDLADQŜOLŒOL  TFTRSŜ@LŒOLŜ,DDSHMFONHMS@S +HAQ@QX "GHM@SNVM Toa Payoh Public Library (Programme Zone) How do movies contribute to our understanding Learn the stories behind historical buildings and of the socio-historical setting of Republican hunt for famous eating spots in Balestier where China and its road to modernization? Check out the Memorial Hall is located. Transportation will our movie matinees and "nd out for yourself be provided to and from the Sun Yat Sen Nanyang during the pre-movie screening presentation! Memorial Hall and the library. Conducted in both English and Mandarin. Suitable for parents with children 8 years old and above. w1DFHRSQ@SHNMQDPTHQDC +HLHSDCSNO@W FQNTORNEO@W FQNTOODQK@MFT@FD www.wanqingyuan.org.sg 25

// DISCOVER SINGAPORE THROUGH COMMUNITY TRAILS, EXHIBITIONS & EVENTS

Deliciously Singaporean 50 Made in Singapore Travelling Exhibition Products Exhibition In celebration of Singapore’s 50th anniversary, the 15 July to 6 September National Heritage Board will present a travelling National Museum of Singapore, Glass Atrium exhibition titled “Deliciously Singaporean”. The exhibition will trace the origins and evolution of In celebration of Singapore’s 50th anniversary, the Singapore’s street food up to the present day exhibition will showcase various local products and showcase uniquely Singaporean dishes and such as Axe Brand medicated oils, Van Houten culinary habits. chocolates, Bata shoes, Butter!y brand kerosene lamps, etc. Through the use of text, photographs, Singapore Food Festival memorabilia and multimedia stations, the )TKXSN TFTRSŜ"GHM@SNVM%NNC5HKK@FD exhibition seeks to raise public awareness about Singapore products. National Day Weekend SN TFTRSŜ"DKDAQ@SHNMRAXSGD!@X

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// DISCOVER SINGAPORE THROUGH COMMUNITY TRAILS, EXHIBITIONS & EVENTS

National Museum of Singapore Collection, Courtesy of National Heritage Board

Toa Payoh Heritage Trail Play at TJ: Our Memories of Embark on a self-guided tour of Toa Payoh Recreational Sites in Taman Jurong and learn about the "rst town designed  TFTRSSN#DBDLADQ and developed entirely by the Housing & Development Board through the stories of its Play at TJ: Our Memories of Recreational Sites in Taman people, from its earliest settlers to the "rst Jurong is a showcase of selected popular recreational generation of !at dwellers and its present-day sites belonging to Taman Jurong’s heritage. Join community. us for an Open House on 7 August (5pm–10pm), in conjunction with the Jubilee celebration where there » Download the trail booklets at www.nhb.gov. will be fun performances and a street party organised sg/NHBPortal/Places/Trails/Overview. For more by Taman Jurong Grassroots Organisations. information on heritage trails and hardcopies of trail ANNJKDSR DL@HKMGA>GDQHS@FDSQ@HKR MGA FNU RF » For more information, go to: https://www.facebook. com/OMATTJ or contact Raudha Muntadar at raudha_ LTMS@C@Q MGA FNU RF

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// SHOP & FOOD STOPS AT PERANAKAN MUSEUM

TRUE BLUE SHOPPE @ // FOOD STOPS AT PERANAKAN MUSEUM Located near the entrance of the Peranakan Museum, True Blue Shoppe is a treasure trove NATIONAL of traditional sarongs, "ne antique jewellery, porcelain in the vibrant hues Peranakans are MUSEUM OF famous for, and true blue souvenirs every Peranakan lover would appreciate. SINGAPORE Tel: (65) 6337 7454 www.truebluecuisine.com FLUTES RESTAURANT.BAR Named in 2013 as one of the ‘101 Best Restaurants in Asia’, Flutes presents a TRUE BLUE PANTRY modern European inspired smart casual Take refreshment a$er a tour of the museum. dining experience. Enjoy a range of True Blue Pantry o#ers fruit juices, !oral teas, Devonshire tea complete with scones, local co#ee and so$ drinks. If you need a light clotted cream and jam. Flutes’ hallmark – bite, try their nyonya kueh kueh. Salads and good food, good wines, excellent service, quick nyonya meals are also available. and great ambience! _ _ Tel: 6337 7514 Tel: 6338 8770 Email: !utes@!utes.com.sg www.!utes.com.sg TRUE BLUE CUISINE True Blue invites you to experience the life of the Peranakans through the restaurant’s charming FOOD FOR THOUGHT décor and authentic Peranakan delicacies, based Food For Thought’s latest branch at the on recipes passed down the generations. National Museum of Singapore balances _ nostalgia with innovation in its menu Tel: 6440 0449/4548 o#erings as well as restaurant design. Email: [email protected] The food is inspired by modern Singapore, created with bold Southeast Asian !avours layered with globalised in!uences. _ LE BISTROT DU SOMMELIER Tel: 6338 9887 Le Bistrot Du Sommelier o#ers an eclectic Email: [email protected] mix of seasonal dishes, and also ‘terroir’ specialties such as the Veal Trotter stu#ed with sweetbreads. _ Tel: 6333 1982 www.lebistrotdusommelier.com

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// MUSEUM MERCHANDISE EVERYDAY OBJECTS

A showcase of new merchandise designed by local talents developed for MUSEUM LABEL.

With MUSEUM LABEL, National Heritage Board (NHB) tells the Singapore story through functional merchandise inspired by Singapore’s National Collection, our heritage of art and culture, and who we are as Singaporeans.

EVERYDAY OBJECTS is a collaboration with THE FARMSTORE and Hans Tan to showcase the creations of 40 local artists and designers interpreting 8 functional everyday items into meaningful objects.

Visitors can bring home with them any of the 14 selected designs, which have been developed into merchandise for sale at MUSEUM LABEL shops at the National Museum of Singapore and the Asian Civilisations Museum.

Available exclusively at MUSEUM LABEL

VISIT US National Museum of Singapore 93 Stamford Road S178897 Tel: +65 6336 6387 Mondays to Sundays | 10am to 6pm

Asian Civilisations Museum 1 Empress Place, S179555. Mondays to Sundays | 10am to 7pm (Till 9pm on Fridays)

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6 Housed in a magni"cently Admission Charges Opening Hours restored colonial building by Ş Free admission for all Mon–Sun: 10am–7pm the , the Asian visitors for a limited period. (Till 9pm on Fridays) Asian Civilisations Museum traces Ş Free guided tours from the rich artistic heritage of Mon–Sun. Please call 6332 Getting there Civilisations Asia, especially Singapore’s 7798 to enquire. By Bus diverse cultural roots. Alight along Collyer Quay Museum or Fullerton Road. Explore Southeast Asia, China, SBS: 100, 130, 131 South Asia, West Asia, and the SMRT: 75, 167 Peranakan world through the _ museum’s collection of works By MRT of art and a varied exhibition 5-minute walk from Ra&es programme. Place MRT station.

Address 1 Empress Place, Singapore 179555 Tel: 6332 7798 / 6332 3275 www.acm.org.sg

1 With a history dating back to Admission Charges Opening Hours its inception in 1887, the Ş "EVMU 10am–6pm daily National Museum of Singapore Ş GPSGPSFJHOTFOJPSTBHFE National is the nation’s oldest museum 60 and above, and foreign Getting there with a progressive mind. students. Citizens, By Bus Museum of Permanent Residents (PRs) Ş YMCA Bus-stop (08041) Singapore It is custodian of the 10 and children 6 years of age SBS: 7, 14, 14E, 16, 36, 64, National Treasures, and its and under enjoy free entry to 65, 111, 124, 128, 139, 162, galleries adopt multi- permanent galleries and 162M, 174, 174E, 175 perspective ways of presenting selected exhibitions*. SMRT: 77, 106, 167, 171, 190, history and culture to rede"ne Ş 'SFFHVJEFEUPVSTGSPN 700, 700A, NR6, NR7 conventional museum Mon–Sun. Please call 6332 Ş SMU Bus-stop (04121) experience. 3659 to enquire. SBS: 7, 14, 14E, 16, 36, 111, 124, 128, 131, 162, 162M, Address * Admission charges apply to 166, 174, 174E, 175 93 Stamford Road, special exhibitions. For these SMRT: 77, 106, 167, 171, 190, Singapore 178897 exhibitions, free admission 700, 700A, 857, NR7 Tel: 6332 3659 continues to apply to citizens _ and PRs who are students , www.nationalmuseum.sg By MRT teachers, senior citizens and 5-minute walk from Bras Basah NSFs as well as children of 6 yrs of age and under. or Dhoby Ghaut MRT stations and a 10-minute walk from City Hall MRT station.

4 Get a feel of the vibrant Admission Charges Opening Hours Peranakan heritage and Ş Adult: $6 Mon–Sun: 10am–7pm culture at the world’s "rst Joint admission tickets to (Till 9pm on Fridays) Peranakan national Peranakan Museum ACM and TPM are also right here in Singapore. available. Please enquire at Getting there Museum Immerse yourself in the the museum’s front desk. By Bus colourful history of babas Ş Discounted admission on Alight opposite Singapore and nyonyas, and be awed by Fridays from 7pm–9pm. Management University. exquisite displays of intricately Ş 50% o# admission prices SBS: 7, 14, 16, 36, 124, 131, 147, cra$ed jewellery, beaded for foreign seniors aged 162, 166, 174 slippers, gold and silver 60 and above, and foreign SMRT: 61, 77, 167, 171, 190, 700 ornaments, textiles, ceramics students. _ and ornate furniture. Ş Free admission for all By MRT Citizens and Permanent 5-minute walk from Bras Address Residents (PRs), and visitors Basah MRT station and a 39 Armenian Street, aged 6 years and below. 10-minute walk from City Hall Singapore 179941 Ş Free guided tours from MRT station. Tel: 6332 7591 / 6332 3275 Mon–Sun. Please call 6332 www.peranakanmuseum.sg 7591 to enquire. 30

2 The Admission Charges Opening Hours (SAM) focuses on the creation Ş Adult: $10 Mon–Sun: 10am–7pm of art in the present moment. Ş Groups of 20 or more: (till 9pm on Fridays) Singapore It advocates and presents the 20% o# adult admission contemporary art practices of charges Getting there Art Singapore, Southeast Asia and Ş Free admission on Fridays By Bus Asia. SAM is also organiser of from 7pm–9pm. Alight along Bras Basah Road. Museum the 2013 Ş 50% o# admission prices SBS: 7, 14, 16, 36, 111, 131, 162, and the past edition in 2011. for foreign seniors aged 175, 502, 518 60 and above, and foreign SMRT: 77, 167, 171, 700 Address students. _ 71 Bras Basah Road, Ş Free admission for all By MRT Singapore 189555 Citizens and Permanent Singapore Art Museum is a SAM at 8Q is located Residents (PRs), and visitors 2-minute walk from Bras at 8 Queen Street, aged 6 years and below. Basah MRT station and a Singapore 188535 Ş Free guided tours from 10-minute walk from Dhoby Tel: 6332 3222 Mon–Sun. Please call 6332 Ghaut, Bugis or City Hall MRT www.singaporeartmuseum.sg 3222 or 6332 3200 to stations. enquire.

Opening Hours 5 Discover the world through the Address postage stamp! Opened in 23-B Coleman Street, Mon: 1pm–7pm 1995, the Singapore Philatelic Singapore 179807 Tue–Sun: 9.30am–7pm Singapore Museum is the "rst of its kind Tel: 6337 3888 in the region, showcasing www.spm.org.sg Getting there Philatelic Singapore’s philatelic heritage By Bus and postal artefacts from the Admission Charges Alight along Hill Street or Museum 1830s to today. The family- Ş "EVMU North Bridge Road. friendly galleries showcase Ş $IJMEBHFEŔZFBST SBS: 2, 12, 32, 33, 51, 63, 80, philatelic materials which are a Ş 'SFFBENJTTJPOGPSBMM 124, 145, 147, 166, 174, 197 window to the signi"cant Singapore Citizens and SMRT: 61 events, history, heritage and Permanent Residents (PRs), _ cultures of a country. Come and visitors aged below By MRT and "nd out about Singapore 3 years. 5-minute walk from Bras Basah and other countries at the Ş 1MFBTFDBMM MRT station and a 10-minute museum’s colourful and for group visits. walk from City Hall or Clarke interactive exhibitions. Ideal Quay MRT stations. for those looking for a fun yet educational experience.

The Indian Heritage Centre, Admission Charges Indian a heritage institution managed Ş Adult: $4 Heritage by the National Heritage Ş Foreign senior citizens Board, traces the history of the above 60 years old: $2 Centre Indian and South Asian Ş Foreign students: $2 community in the Southeast Ş Free admission for all Asian region. Located in the Citizens and Permanent Little India Heritage District, Residents (PRs), and visitors the centre features a museum aged 6 years and below. as well as educational and Ş For group visits, please email cultural programmes and us at [email protected] *Not found on map activities. Opening Hours Address Tue–Thur: 10am to 7pm 5 Campbell Lane, Fri–Sat: 10am to 8pm Singapore 209924 Sun/Public Holidays: 10am to 4.00pm Closed on Mondays

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The Malay Heritage Centre Address Opening Hours Malay (MHC) showcases the history, 85 Sultan Gate, Tue–Sun: 10am–6pm culture and contributions of Singapore 198501 (Closed on Mondays) Heritage the Malay community within Tel: 6391 0450 Centre the context of Singapore’s www.malayheritage.org.sg history and multi-cultural society. It houses a collection Admission Charges of artefacts that support its Ş Adult: $4 focus on Kampong Gelam’s Ş Foreign senior citizens history as a bustling port town above 60 years old: $2 integral to the development of Ş Foreign students & children the Malay community as well 12 years and below: $2 *Not found on map as Singapore’s connections to Ş Free admission for all the region. Citizens and Permanent Residents (PRs), and visitors aged 6 years and below. Ş For group guided tours, please call 6391 0450.

Our Museum @ Taman Jurong Address Our Museum @ is the "rst community museum 1 Yung Sheng Road, in Singapore and is a Singapore 618495 Taman Jurong collaborative e#ort between (next to Taman Jurong the National Heritage Board, Community Centre) Taman Jurong Citizens’ Consultative Committee, Free Admission Taman Jurong Community Arts and Culture Club and People’s Opening Hours Association. The museum Mon – Fri: 3pm – 9pm *Not found on map showcases artworks and Sat: 10am – 9pm personal memories co-created Sun: 10am – 6pm by the residents of Taman Closed on Public Holidays Jurong, schools within the Jurong district as well as volunteer groups from the community.

Journey back in time to World Admission Charges Ş Bus-stop Re!ections War II in 1942 when 1,400 Ş Adult: $2 (HarbourFront Centre) soldiers of the Malay Ş Foreign students: $1 SBS: 10, 30, 143 SMRT: 188 at Bukit Regiment valiantly opposed Ş Foreign seniors aged 60 Ş Bus-stop Chandu 13,000 Japanese soldiers. and above: $1 (Ra&es Place MRT station) Experience the Battle of Pasir Ş Free admission for all SBS: 10 Panjang and walk through the Citizens and Permanent Ş Bus-stop galleries displaying exhibits of Residents (PRs), and visitors (City Hall MRT station) photographs, maps, and aged 6 years and below. SBS: 51 information detailing the life Ş Bus-stop of the Malay Regiment and Opening Hours (Bukit Merah Interchange) *Not found on map the defence of Singapore. Tue–Sun: 9am–5.30pm SMRT: 176 (Closed on Mondays) _ Address Public Holidays that fall on By MRT 31-K Pepys Road, Mondays: 9am–5.30pm Re!ections at Bukit Chandu Singapore 118458 is a 20 minute walk from Tel: 6375 2510 Getting there Pasir Panjang MRT station. www.nhb.gov.sg/NHBPortal/ By Bus Alternatively, alight at Museums/Re!ectionsat Alight in front of Pasir Panjang Harbourfront MRT station BukitChandu Neighbourhood Police Post and take the listed buses (109A Pasir Panjang Road). from HarbourFront Centre. 32

Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Admission Charges Sun Yat Sen Hall, a heritage institution Ş Adult: $4 Museums Nanyang under the National Heritage Ş Foreign senior citizens 1 National Museum Board, traces Dr. Sun’s above 60 years old: $2 of Singapore Memorial Hall revolutionary activities in the Ş Foreign students: $2 2 Singapore Art Museum Southeast Asian region and Ş Free admission for all 3 SAM at 8Q highlights the impact of the Citizens and Permanent 4 Peranakan Museum 1911 Revolution on Singapore Residents (PRs), and visitors 5 Singapore Philatelic as well as Singapore’s aged 6 years and below. Museum contributions to the Ş For group visits, please email 6 Asian Civilisations Revolution. us at [email protected] Museum *Not found on map to make a booking. Address Monuments 12 Tai Gin Road, Opening Hours 7 Cathedral of the Singapore 327874 Tue–Sun: 10am–5pm Good Shepherd Tel: (65) 6256 7377 (Closed on Mondays) 8 Chijmes www.wanqingyuan.org.sg 9 Ra!es Hotel Getting there 10 Armenian Church By Bus 11 Central Fire Station Alight at Zhongshan Park along 12 St Andrew’s Cathedral Balestier Road, or a$er the 13 National Gallery Kwan Im Tng Temple. Singapore SBS: 21, 130, 131, 139, 145, 186 (Opening in 2015) _ 14 Parliament House By MRT 15 15–20 minutes walk from Toa Payoh/Novena MRT stations. Landmarks 16 The Cathay 17 SMU Li Ka Shing Library 18 NTUC Income Centre GET THE 3-DAY BOUGHT THE NHB Day 2 19 SMU School of MUSEUM PASS NOW! 3-DAY MUSEUM PASS? Ş Head to the Singapore Accountancy-Law Philatelic Museum, and take 20 SMU Lee Kong Chian The National Heritage Board Make full use of your pass with pleasure in viewing miniature School of Business has a 3-day museum pass that the Express option. pieces of art in the form of 21 Carlton Hotel provides unlimited access to all stamps. 22 SMRT Headquarters "ve NHB museums over a Day 1 Ş Scoot o# to the Asian Building period of three days. Each Ş Begin at the National Civilisations Museum for 23 Stamford Court individual pass costs $20, Museum of Singapore to get Asia’s rich cultures. Find out 24 Bible House while a family pass (admits up an overview of the nation’s how Singapore became a 25 Stamford House to 5 pax) costs only $50. past, traditions and culture. multi-ethnic country with 26 Ra!es City Purchase them at any NHB Ş Cross over to the Peranakan origins from Southeast, Shopping Centre museum’s front desk. Museum. Learn about South & West Asia. 27 Capitol Building Peranakan culture through 28 Singapore Chinese jewellery displays, porcelain Day 3 Chamber of Commerce collections and Peranakan Ş Go back in time at Building icons. Hungry? Dine at True Re!ections at Bukit Chandu. 29 Capitol Centre Blue Cuisine next door. See how the Japanese 30 Peninsula Plaza invaded Singapore and 31 Funan DigitaLife Mall how the British surrendered 32 The Adelphi on 15 February 1942. 33 Supreme Court