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Magic staff ( staff Magic Mandala Foundation Mandala silver shell, fibre, palm feathers, thread, cotton Wood, tungkot malehat ), Karo Batak, late 19 late Batak, ), Karo th century About the National Heritage Board Table

Telephone: 6338 0000 The National Heritage Board (NHB) was formed on 1 August 1993. _ As the custodian of ’s heritage, NHB is responsible for of contents Address: telling the Singapore story, sharing the Singaporean experience and 61 Stamford Road, 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 presents Facebook: exhibitions to connect the past, present and future generations of facebook.com/ILoveMuseums Singaporeans. NHB is now a statutory board under the Ministry of _ Culture, Community and Youth. Please visit www.nhb.gov.sg for Twitter: more information. 02 04 twitter.com/yesterdaysg 37 _ Blog: Yesterday.sg CALENDAR WHAT’S ON MUSEUM OF EVENTS MERCHANDISE Snapshot of National Heritage Board museums and heritage institutions

The National Heritage Board Asian Civilisations Museum (NHB) manages the following National Museum of Singapore national museums and heritage institutions: Singapore Philatelic Museum Reflections at Bukit Chandu 41 Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall (Opening in 2015) FOOD STOPS

All 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.

Produced by: Free admission for all! Disclaimer: All rights reserved. Open House Days at all National Heritage Board museums Materials in this publication may not be reproduced and institutions: in part or in whole without written consent of 1 January 2014 — New Year’s Day Open House National Heritage Board (NHB), the publisher. 31 January & 1 February 2014 — Chinese New Year Open House Information is correct at the time of printing. Copyright 2014. Asian Civilisations National Museum Peranakan Singapore Singapore Others Museum of Singapore Museum Art Museum Philatelic Museum now now 12 jan now now now 31 jan 29 mar Beginning of the 50 Years of Television: Straits Family Sunday Seeing is Believing: Let's Play! Festival of Spring: Our Indian Pioneers, Becoming: Batak An Exhibition 2013 Unusual Stamps Lunar New Year Seminar 12 January, 9 February Tuesdays, Now till 25 Sculpture from exhibition Celebrations Now till 19 January 2014 & 9 March 2014 If The World Changed March 2014 29 March 2014 Northern Sumatra p.14 p.21 Now till 4 May 2014 p.12 31 January 2014 – p.9 Now till 16 February Now till 1 June 2014 3 p.31 16 February 2014 2014 p.6 p.35 p.23 2 jan 1 5 Galleries Alive! 1 1 feb Rider figure (hoda-hoda of sound and sight: music bakkuwang) Istana Open House th 2, 16 & 30 January, Toba Batak, 19 century or Tours earlier 13, 15 & 27 February, Sandstone 13 & 27 March 2014 1 February 2014 Mandala Foundation p.22 now of sound and sight: 2 wayang kulit Turtle-shaped container A Changed World: now 9 & 23 January, around 869 23 feb partly gilded silver, Singapore Art Spice Is Nice 6 & 20 February, Bejewelled, Indian 13 × 15 × 28.3 cm, 1950s – 1970s 6 & 20 March 2014 From rear chamber of the 16 jan Now till May 2014 Jewellery & Design Famen Temple crypt Now till 16 March 2014 p.32 kampong gelam tales tour Workshop Famen Temple Museum Secrets of the Fallen p.13 1 February 2014 Pagoda: Treasures 23 February 2014 3 p.11 Image of family gathering in from Famen Temple 4 31 jan p.10 1984. Courtesy of Vicky and and the Tang Court now Horses for Courses 11 jan Shirley Wong. 17 January 2014 – 31 January 2014 – 7 mar 4 Not Against Street Cred, 4 May 2014 June 2014 Love and Conversation Interpretation: Photography Ho Kok Hoe (b. 1922) p.4 p.34 Revolution: Dr. Sun Untitled Workshop in Mixed media 2 Yat Sen & Madam 1977 Little India Now till 27 April 2014 Soong Ching Ling Gift of Ho Kok Hoe Image © National Collection, p.30 11 & 18 January 2014 7 March 2014 – Singapore p.10 7 September 2014 5 now p.36 Installation shot of Telok In/sight: Abstract Art 24 jan Blangah by Ahmad Abu Bakar at Singapore Biennale 2013 by Wu Guanzhong Neighbourhood 8 feb 15 feb and Artists from Sketches TD 30: An Southeast Asia Chinese New Year Fridays & Saturdays, Experiential Celebration Now till 30 April 2014 24 January 2014 – Showcase p.28 23 August 2014 8 February 2014 15 – 23 February 2014 p.12 p.7 p.19 8 mar Secrets of the Fallen Pagoda Weekend Festival 8 & 9 March 2014 p.7 Calendar of Events 6 WHAT’S ON Asian Civilisations Museum · www.acm.org.sg Asian Civilisations Museum · www.acm.org.sg WHAT’S ON 7

Reliquary casket with 45 Buddhist images dated 871 gilded silver 17 × 17 × 17 cm Famen Temple Museum

Secrets of the Fallen Pagoda: Treasures from Famen Temple and the Tang Court

17 January The capital of Tang China (618 – 907), Chang’an (present day Xi’an), 2014 – 4 May was a hub for economic and cultural exchange. Nearby lies the Famen 2014 Temple, one of the most revered Buddhist sites in China. A finger Mural of two polo players _ bone relic of the Buddha and magnificent Tang dynasty objects of around 727 Hayagriva Vidyaraja Asian gold, silver, ceramics, and glass were sealed within an underground pigments on plaster, mid-8th to mid-9th century Civilisations crypt there. For more than 1000 years, these treasures were forgotten 130 × 305 cm stone, 88 × 55 cm Museum Shaanxi Xi’an Beilin Museum until their chance discovery in 1987. Together with objects from other Archaeology leading museums in Shaanxi, this exhibition is a rare showcase of Tang Institute $12 aesthetics and culture for the first time in Southeast Asia. per person This exhibition is co-organised with Shaanxi Provincial Cultural $8 Relics Bureau and Shaanxi Cultural Heritage Promotion Centre, for Citizens People’s Republic of China. and Permanent Residents Curator Tour Fridays, 21 February & 21 March 2014, 7.30pm – 8.30pm Asian Civilisations Museum $15 per person

Join curator Kan Shuyi to learn about courtly arts and the cosmopoli- Turtle-shaped container tanism of the Tang dynasty on this private tour of the exhibition, Secrets around 869 of the Fallen Pagoda: Treasures from Famen Temple and the Tang Court. partly gilded silver, 13 × 15 × 28.3 cm, Famen Temple Museum Visit www.acm.org.sg for registration details. 8 WHAT’S ON Asian Civilisations Museum · www.acm.org.sg Asian Civilisations Museum · www.acm.org.sg WHAT’S ON 9

Beginning of the Becoming: Batak Sculpture from Northern Sumatra

Now till 1 June This exhibition explores the extraordinary sculptures of the Batak 2014 peoples of northern Sumatra. The Batak live in the mountain _ heartlands centred around Lake Toba, a striking environment that Mortar Toba Batak, Asian nurtured an intriguing culture rooted in ancient Southeast Asian 19th century Civilisations traditions. The show asserts a rightful place for Batak sculpture in the Wood Museum global artistic canon. Over 80 works in wood, stone, and bronze have Mandala Foundation _ been lent by the Mandala Foundation, 20 of which have been donated Free admission to the Asian Civilisations Museum.

Chinese New Year Celebration Secrets of the Fallen Pagoda Weekend Festival

8 February Join us for an afternoon of Saturday & Experience the glamour of 2014 Chinese New Year celebrations Sunday, the Tang dynasty at the Asian 1pm – 5pm with activities for the whole 8 & 9 March Civilisations Museum! Enjoy _ family. Prepare for prosperity 2014 beautiful displays of spring Asian with exciting lion dance 1pm – 5pm festival flowers, fun-filled Civilisations performances and special tours _ performances from the golden Museum to discover auspicious symbols. Asian age of Chinese art, and crafts _ Create and bring home colourful Civilisations inspired by the special exhibition, Free admission ang bao (red packets) crafts and Museum Secrets of the Fallen Pagoda: Chinese paper cut-outs. Discover, _ Treasures from Famen Temple and wonder, and create at the Asian Free admission the Tang Court. Civilisations Museum!

Rider figure Toba Batak, 19th century Sandstone Mandala Foundation 10 WHAT’S ON Asian Civilisations Museum · www.acm.org.sg Indian Heritage Centre · www.indianheritage.org.sg WHAT’S ON 11

Lunchtime Concerts at ACM Ladies' Night Our Indian Pioneers, Seminar

Fridays, Featuring talented young Saturday, 8 The Asian Civilisations Museum Saturday, How well do you know the 14, 21 & 28 musicians from the Yong Siew March 2014 celebrates International Women’s 29 March 2014 Indian pioneers of Singapore? March 2014 Toh Conservatory of Music, the 5pm – 10pm Day with a delectable selection _ Following our successful 12.30pm – popular lunchtime concerts _ of pampering pursuits. Explore Time and inaugural seminar held in 1.30pm return in March with exciting Asian a range of lifestyle stations at venue to be September 2013, the Indian _ classical and jazz music from Civilisations our Beauty Quarters, enjoy announced Heritage Centre presents Our Asian winds, strings, brass, and Museum classical performances from _ Indian Pioneers series featuring Civilisations woodwinds. _ the height of Tang culture, and Free admission renowned scholars, academics, Museum Free admission spend a relaxing evening touring practitioners and community _ the museum’s latest special speakers. This seminar will Free admission exhibition. focus on the discourse of Tamil Image courtesy of contribution to language, Mr. S. Varathan Indian Heritage Centre education, and the literary, visual and performing arts in Anchored in the heart of Little India, The the region from historical and In Conversation with Tim Yip Indian Heritage Centre (IHC) will be the axis of community perspectives. A Singapore’s South Asian diaspora. The centre must attend for everyone is not only a reflection of diverse identities; it interested in the history of the also showcases and commemorates Indian South Asian community in heritage, culture and the arts. While IHC’s Singapore! galleries glitter with rare artefacts, trace roots Friday, 7 In collaboration with Esplanade’s and routes of early migrants and feature pioneers February 2014 Huayi — Chinese Festival of Arts, and their contributions, the centre’s education (in English) the Asian Civilisations Museum and outreach programmes aim to enrich the 7.30pm – is pleased to present two talks community with unique and exciting cultural 8.30pm with artist Tim Yip (one in activities. Join us as we embark on a series of Saturday, 8 English, one in Mandarin). interactive workshops, public lectures and February 2014 Winner of an Academy Award and seminars leading up to the grand opening of (in Mandarin) BAFTA Award for his production IHC in 2015! 2pm – 3pm and costume design work on Ang _ Lee’s Crouching Tiger, Hidden For updates and more information on workshops Asian Dragon, Tim will speak about and seminar, like us on Facebook: facebook.com/ Civilisations his philosophy on design, art, indianheritagecentre Museum and fashion. _ Free admission Visit www.acm.org.sg for more details. 12 WHAT’S ON Indian Heritage Centre · www.indianheritage.org.sg Malay Heritage Centre · www.malayheritage.org.sg WHAT’S ON 13

Bejewelled, Indian Jewellery Galleries Alive! & Design Workshop

Sunday, The history of Indian jewellery is Various dates Watch the Malay Heritage Centre’s permanent galleries come alive 23 February almost 5000 years old, traceable and timings, with live performances of traditional music or enjoy making your own 2014 to ornaments made of precious please see wayang kulit (shadow puppets) characters. Otherwise, journey with _ metals, ivory and stone beads. programme historical figures through interactive tours of the exhibition and learn Jewellery These were found in archaeologi- schedule more about the history of Kampong Gelam and the Malay communities Design and cal sites of the Indus and _ in Singapore. Management Saraswati rivers. From the Malay International delicate filigree work to Kundan, Heritage Centre All programmes are free but admission charges to the permanent galleries may School (JMIS) Meenakari, and temple jewellery, _ apply. Registration for the above programmes is required. To register, please each style and technique of Free admission email your contact details to [email protected] $25 jewellery embodies the history per person and culture of its region. Join us Citizens and Permanent Residents (PRs) enjoy free admission to for a presentation by Friends of the Malay Heritage Centre. the Museum Singapore (FOM) docent, Marina Thayil, and Programme Schedule explore India’s ornamental and Street Cred, Photography jewellery traditions. Try your Of Sound and Sight: Music hand at jewellery making and Workshop in Little India Thursdays, 2, 16 & 30 January, 13 & 27 February, 13 & 27 March 2014, learn to carve, stamp, press and Saturday, 15 February 2014 | 11am – 11.45am & 2pm – 2.45pm roll metal clay. You get to bring Malay Heritage Centre, Muzik Gallery home your own silver rings, pendants or charms! Saturdays, Be enthralled by the pulse and Of Sound and Sight: Wayang Kulit 11 & 18 January vibrancy of the urban landscape Thursdays, 9 & 23 January, 6 & 20 February, 6 & 20 March 2014 No experience or background 2014 and people of Little India! Delve 11am – 11.45am & 2pm – 2.45pm needed. Limited to 20 participants. 10am – 3pm into the ‘poetics of the everyday’ Malay Heritage Centre, Bangsawan & Filem Gallery Registration is required. To register, _ as you wander through the alleys email your contact details to Temporium, and discover the fundamentals Kampong Gelam Tales: A Dramatised Tour [email protected] 72 – 74 Dunlop of street photography. Take great Saturday, 1 February 2014 | 11am – 11.45am & 2pm – 2.45pm Street, shots by learning how to position Malay Heritage Centre, Permanent Galleries Little India yourself, use light and anticipate action. This is your chance to $15 capture the festivities at Little per person India while its streets transform Note: This work- to celebrate the harvest festival, shop consists Pongal. Some of your pictures of two separate can make it to the galleries of the sessions. Indian Heritage Centre!

This programme is recommended for teenagers and youths aged between 15 – 20 years old. No prior photography skills required. Limited to 20 participants per session. Registration is required. To register, email your contact details to [email protected] 14 WHAT’S ON Malay Heritage Centre · www.malayheritage.org.sg National Museum of Singapore · www.nationalmuseum.sg WHAT’S ON 15

Let's Play!

Landscape (1917 – 1983) Oil on canvas 1963 Tuesdays, Learn more about traditional Image © National Now till 25 Malay games at the Malay Collection, Singapore March 2014 Heritage Centre! Learn skills 11am & 2pm you will need for the wau _ (traditional Malay kites), main Malay lereng (wheel spinning), congkak Heritage Centre (traditional Malay board game), _ batu serembat (five stones) and Free admission more! This 45-minute workshop will also invite participants to create and bring home their own traditional games through fun craft activities.

Walk-ins are welcome. Neighbourhood Sketches Registration is required for group bookings. For more information about the games available or registration, please call 6391 0450 or email nhb_mhc_programmes@ Fridays & Set along the vibrant esplanade of nhb.gov.sg Saturdays, Bussorah Street, visitors will get A Changed World: 24 January a chance to sample the rich Malay 2014 – 23 culture presented in the style Singapore Art 1950s – 1970s August 2014 of street performances. From 8.30pm – martial arts to songs of worship, 9.30pm Neighbourhood Sketches will _ have something for every type Now till 16 A Changed World explores the development of Singapore art in light Bussorah Mall, of culture vulture. March 2014 of the rapid changes that took place in Singapore after World War II. Kampong 10am – 7pm It charts the artists’ own engagement with changes in Singapore’s Gelam All performances will be held _ political, economic, social and urban landscape, and how they _ at Bussorah esplanade on every National expressed their responses through their art. The exhibition spans Free admission last Friday and Saturday of the Museum of Singapore’s immediate post-war period, from which both an artistic month from 24 January 2014 to Singapore, and national consciousness began to emerge, to the 1970s, when a 23 August 2014. Exhibition Singaporean identity came to be solidified while artists adopted a new Gallery 2, pictorial language that was more international. The exhibition will The dates and timing of Basement feature over 120 paintings, drawings, prints and sculptures from the Neighbourhood Sketches will be _ National Collection. published on the Malay Heritage Free admission Centre’s website and may be subjected to change. For more Supporter: A Parallel Event of: information about performances, please call 6391 0450 or email NHB_ [email protected] 16 WHAT’S ON National Museum of Singapore · www.nationalmuseum.sg National Museum of Singapore · www.nationalmuseum.sg WHAT’S ON 17

50 Years of Television: An Exhibition

Sarah Tan Yeh Min with a TV set at a relative’s house, mid-1980s

Now till 19 50 Years of Television: An Exhibition celebrates the January 2014 arrival and development of the television and how 10am – 6pm it has shaped entertainment and lifestyle habits in _ Singapore from 1963 to today. This exhibition will National examine the social and cultural changes resulting Museum of from the advent and growth of television broadcast- Singapore, ing and consumption, and the role of the television Stamford in recording and reflecting the nation’s defining Gallery, Level 1 moments. Remember the times when you gathered _ to watch television at the community centre or in Free admission your neighbour’s house? These endearing memories show how the television has always been an integral part of our lives. While the social settings around the television have evolved, the television still Shanti remains highly relevant in today’s ever-changing Bhattacharya with her family’s new media landscape. TV set, 1964 18 WHAT’S ON National Museum of Singapore · www.nationalmuseum.sg National Museum of Singapore · www.nationalmuseum.sg WHAT’S ON 19

Special Guided Tour with a Curator By Szan Tan, Senior Curator, National Museum of Singapore

Thursday, What place does abstract art and Chinese ink painting have in the 9 January 2014 history of Singapore’s visual art and her historical development? And 7.30pm – 9pm what is the relationship between Western abstraction and Chinese ink A Clear Day _ Yeo Hoe Koon painting? What are the sources of inspiration for the works of second- (b. 1935) National generation artists in Singapore? Join Szan Tan, co-curator of the Oil on canvas Museum of exhibition A Changed World: Singapore Art 1950s – 1970s in a special tour c. 1976 – 1978 Singapore Image © National as she journeys through the artists’ works and analyses their individual Collection, Meeting point: responses to the changed world around them in the late 1960s to 1970s. Singapore Entrance of Szan has worked as a curator since 1997 and has an interest in paintings, Exhibition textiles and folk cultures. Gallery 2, Basement *Registration is required. Please email your contact details to _ [email protected] Free admission with registration* Limited to 30 participants per tour

Special Guided Tour with a Curator By Daniel Tham, Assistant Curator, National Museum of Singapore

Thursdays, What kind of social change was Singapore undergoing in her post- 20 February & war and early-independence years, and how did these changes shape 6 March 2014 the development of local art? Join Daniel Tham, co-curator of the Here They Come Koeh Sia Yong 7.30pm – 9pm exhibition, A Changed World: Singapore Art 1950s – 1970s in a special tour (b. 1938) _ as he tackles these questions and discusses the displayed works in light Oil on canvas National of their socio-historical contexts and artists’ biographies. Daniel joined 1965 Image © National Museum of the National Museum of Singapore in 2010, and holds a Masters degree Collection, Singapore in Sociology. Singapore Meeting point: Entrance of *Registration opens one month before each tour. Limited to 30 participants Exhibition per tour. To register, please email your contact details to nhb_nm_lectures@ Gallery 2, nhb.gov.sg Basement _ Free admission with registration* 20 WHAT’S ON National Museum of Singapore · www.nationalmuseum.sg National Museum of Singapore · www.nationalmuseum.sg WHAT’S ON 21

Free Guided Tours

Duration of each A Changed World (Now till 16 Mar 2014) tour: 60 minutes Meeting point: Entrance to Exhibition Gallery 2, Basement _ Language Date & Time Untitled Limited to 15 (Boat and House) English Mondays to Wednesdays | 2.30pm Cheong Soo Pieng participants on a Thursdays | 4pm (1917 – 1983) first-come, first- Saturdays and Sundays | 11am & 2pm Oil on canvas served basis. 1955 Bequest of the late Mandarin Saturdays and Sundays | 1pm & 4pm Dato Loke Wan Tho Image © National Collection, Japanese Every Wednesday & Friday | 1pm Singapore (commences on the second week of January 2014)

Singapore Biennale 2013 (Now till 16 Feb 2014) Meeting point: Rotunda Language Date & Time English Mondays to Fridays | 11.30am Saturdays and Sundays | 3.30pm

Mandarin Saturdays and Sundays | 2.30pm TD 30: An Experiential Showcase Japanese Every Tuesday, Thursday, 3rd and 4th Saturday of the month | 1pm

15 – 23 What does it take to keep our country safe, our people united, and our February 2014 future secure? On the 30th year of Total Defence, let us reaffirm the Various Timings important role that Singaporeans play in keeping Singapore strong. _ National TD 30: An Experiential Showcase is an interactive exhibition that pre- Museum of sents insightful and honest perspectives on how Singaporeans from Singapore different walks of life understand the concept of Total Defence and act _ it out in their daily lives. It may not always be easy, and the future may Admission not always be certain, but as long as we stay together and do not give charges apply up, the Singapore Story will live on.

Citizens and Permanent Residents (PRs) enjoy free admission to this exhibition.

In partnership with: Venue Supporter: 22 WHAT’S ON National Museum of Singapore · www.nationalmuseum.sg Peranakan Museum · www.peranakanmuseum.sg WHAT’S ON 23

Straits Family Sunday

Sundays, Join us on the second Sunday of every month for this drop-in 12 January, programme. Craft something to take home with you based on the 9 February & museum's collection, or go on a special, themed tour of the galleries. 9 March 2014 Dress up with the whole family in a batik shirt or sarong kebaya. See 1pm – 5pm the handling collection up close or relax with a good book in our _ reading corner. Enjoy a fun-filled Sunday for the whole family at the Peranakan Peranakan Museum. Museum, Ixora Room Citizens and Permanent Residents (PRs) enjoy free admission to _ the Peranakan Museum. Free with M1 Singapore Fringe Festival 2014: Art & the People museum admission Majulah Singapura – Tree Project by Hiroshi Sunairi (Japan)

8 – 19 January Majulah Singapura – Tree Project under natural light, alongside in- 2014 explores the interconnections formation and photographs about 10am – 8pm between art, history and nature the Tree Project around the world. _ with the people of Singapore. Some of the participants — like National Hiroshi Sunairi has worked with others who have nurtured plants Museum of participants in Singapore, to from Hibaku trees — have also Singapore, whom he has distributed seeds of been interviewed by the artist, The Concourse, the trees that survived the atomic and these interviews form part of Level 1 bombing in Hiroshima (known Tree Project Film, to be screened at _ as Hibaku trees), inviting them to the festival. Free admission grow these seeds and nurture the seedlings. Screening of Majulah Singapura – Tree Project Film The growing of Hibaku trees is a 8 & 10 January 2013, 8pm gesture of remembrance of the National Museum of Singapore, catastrophic event of the war, and The Salon, Level 1 allows participants and viewers to 105 mins with no intermission connect the steadfast strength of Free admission nature in their silent testimony to their lives. For more information, please visit www.singaporefringe.com The exhibition will feature seedlings grown from the project

In partnership with: Venue Supporter: 24 WHAT’S ON Preservation of Monuments Board · www.nhb.gov.sg /NHBPortal/Sites&Monuments · www.singaporeartmuseum.sg WHAT’S ON 25

Istana Open House Tours

Saturday, Visit the Istana this coming Tour Details 1 February Istana Open House and make it Tour timings to be announced, 2014 a memorable one with a 45-min- please visit www.nhb.gov.sg/NHB _ ute guided tour of the Istana Portal/Sites&Monuments for more Tour timings to building led by the Preservation information. be announced, of Sites and Monuments (PSM) Registration: Limited places per Singapore Biennale 2013 please visit volunteers. Hear interesting tour. Registration is on a first come, www.nhb.gov. stories about this well-loved first served basis. Register at the If The World Changed sg/NHBPortal/ 144 year-old national monu- Istana Building Guided Tour booth Sites& ment which has witnessed on the day of the Open House. Monuments Singapore’s colonial past, for more infor- Now till 16 If you could change the world, what would it look like? tumultuous years and Guided Tour Ticket fees mation. February 2014 independence in 1965. The Individual _ _ The Singapore Biennale 2013 is the country’s premier contemporary art building tour will interweave Adults (13 years & above): $4 for The Istana Main Bras Basah. exhibition. It returns this year with the title If the World Changed, and human interest stories as well Citizens & Permanent Residents Building Bugis Precinct: invites everyone to re-consider or re-imagine the world we live in. as cover selected architectural (PRs) and $10 for foreigners Fort Canning details of the neo-Palladian Children 4 – 12 years old: $2 Park, National Expect a diverse range of works from over 80 artists primarily with style building. Get to visit its Children 3 years old & below: Free Library Building, links to Southeast Asia, of which more than half are new commissions. stately function rooms which Children 12 years & below must be National The fourth edition of the Biennale draws on the expertise of twenty- have welcomed royalty, presi- accompanied by an adult dents and other VIPs through- Museum of seven curators from across the region, presenting a diversity of artistic out its history. Tour partici- Family Package Singapore, responses with a distinctive Southeast Asian voice. pants will receive a special Family of four Peranakan Istana souvenir brochure and •  Citizens & PRs: $12 Museum, Held in the vibrant arts and cultural district, the Bras Basah.Bugis an exclusive Istana collar pin. (usual price: $16) Singapore Art precinct, the Singapore Biennale 2013 is organised by the Singapore Art All proceeds collected from •  Foreigners: $30 Museum (includ- Museum and supported by the Ministry of Culture, Community and the tours will go towards (usual price: $40) ing SAM at 8Q), Youth, National Arts Council and National Heritage Board in Singapore. Community Chest. Singapore Management For more details, visit www.singaporebiennale.org University, Waterloo Centre, Admission Information Our Museum@ • Each ticket allows one-time entry to Singapore Biennale 2013 museum venues Taman Jurong (including permanent galleries) and one complimentary Short Guide. • Free admission for all visitors to Biennale artworks at Fort Canning Park, $10 Our Museum @ Taman Jurong, National Library Building and Waterloo per adult Centre. • Free admission to all Biennale venues for visitors aged 6 years and below, $5 full-time National Service men (NSF), teachers from local schools and per Student or senior citizens (age 60 and above) and students who are Singapore citizens Senior Citizen* or Permanent Residents.* aged 60 and • Tickets are available from Singapore Art Museum, National Museum of above (Non-Cit- Singapore, Peranakan Museum and from SISTIC. The Biennale ticket is not izen/Permanent limited to a one-day visit. With the exception of Singapore Art Museum and Resident)* SAM at 8Q , venues at National Museum and Peranakan Museum can be accessed on a different day. * Please produce valid identification to enjoy concession or free admission. 26 WHAT’S ON Singapore Art Museum · www.singaporeartmuseum.sg Singapore Art Museum · www.singaporeartmuseum.sg WHAT’S ON 27

Singapore Biennale 2013 Promotions & Specials

Installation shot of Resources Cosmology of Life by Toni Kanwa at Singapore Biennale 2013 Singapore Biennale 2013 Blog Enjoy the promotions and specials at over 20 retail- ers in the Bras Basah.Bugis precinct. Simply present An ongoing report of the Biennale, the Singapore your Singapore Biennale 2013 SISTIC ticket or ticket Biennale blog hosts artist interviews, curator es- stub at point of purchase to enjoy the promotions. says, articles and photographs contributed by arts Terms and conditions apply, visit the Biennale administrators and members of the arts commu- website for more details. nity, and many more enjoyable reads. Read more on Installation shot singaporebiennale2013.tumblr.com of Between Worlds by Nasirun at Singapore Biennale Artist Folios 2013 Educators, parents, students and art enthusiasts can use the Singapore Biennale 2013 Artist Folios as educational resources that explore and engage Daily Guided Tours Resources deeply with the Biennale artworks. Each featured artist has a dedicated folio containing write-ups on their practice and artwork, as well as suggested activities, discussion questions, further reading and viewing lists that audiences can use to plan or enhance their visit. Singapore Art Museum and SAM at 8Q Singapore Biennale 2013 App Visit www.singaporebiennale.org to download the Tours in English: Mondays, 2pm, Tuesdays – Plan your visit with this interactive guide to the free Artist Folios. Thursdays, 11am & 2pm, Fridays, 11am, 2pm & 7pm, Biennale, which provides more information about Saturdays & Sundays, 11am, 2pm & 3.30pm the artists and artworks, and lets you choose one Connect with us! Tours in Japanese: Mondays – Saturdays, 10.30am of two programmed trails. Use the app to scan the Tours in Mandarin: Fridays, 7.30pm, Sundays, 11.30am QR codes accompanying selected artworks, play If the world changed, what would it look like? What the ‘Q and Art’ game and you may just win exclusive was your favourite Biennale artwork or experience? National Museum of Singapore Singapore Biennale 2013 merchandise! Interpret our theme or document your experience at the Biennale on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram Tours in English: Mondays – Fridays, 11.30am, The app is available for free download on iTunes with #SingaporeBiennale2013 and get featured on Saturdays & Sundays, 3.30pm and the Google Play Store. our online gallery My Biennale.My World at Tours in Japanese: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1pm, Every www.singaporebiennale.org 3rd & 4th Saturday of the month, 1pm Tours in Mandarin: Saturdays & Sundays, 2.30pm www.facebook.com/singaporebiennaleSB @IAmaSAMbody Shuttle Bus Service singaporebiennale2013 Departs every hour from the Singapore Art Museum on youtube.com/SAMtelly weekends and public holidays at the following times: 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm, 4.30pm, 5.30pm General Enquiries [email protected] | 6332 3222 The bus will stop at the following venues: National Library Building, Peranakan Museum, Fort Canning Park (Tank Road) and the National Museum of Singapore.

Please check with venue staff or the Singapore Installation shot of Wormhole by Eko Prawoto Biennale website for details. at Singapore Biennale 2013 28 WHAT’S ON Singapore Art Museum · www.singaporeartmuseum.sg Singapore Art Museum · www.singaporeartmuseum.sg WHAT’S ON 29

Singapore Biennale 2013 Programmes

Curator Tours Artists Workshops The Mapping Series Appreciating Art Lecture Series Interventions Grace Tan The Mapping series of talks encourages a multi- Fridays, 3, 10, 17 & 24 January, 14, 21 & 28 Sunday, 5 January 2014, 2.30pm – 3.30pm Saturday, 11 January 2014, 2pm – 5pm layered exploration of some of the Biennale themes. February 2014 , 7.30pm – 9pm Singapore Art Museum Glass Hall, Singapore Art Museum Jointly organised by the Singapore Art Museum and Glass Hall, Singapore Art Museum $15 Tickets available at the Singapore Art Museum, $19 Tickets available from Singapore Art Museum National Library Board. Free admission, register on Join us for this lecture series as guest speakers and SAM at 8Q, Peranakan Museum, National Museum and SISTIC. the Biennale website. Singapore Art Museum curators discuss how recent of Singapore and SISTIC. Multi-disciplinary practitioner Grace Tan will lead developments in the region’s cultural, social and Biennale curators Tan Siu Li and Seng Yu Jin will this hands-on workshop that explores the use of political scenes have shaped Southeast Asian con- History as Controversy by Dr Khairudin Aljunied lead participants on a tour of works that respond everyday materials. Suitable for upper secondary temporary art, drawing on examples of works from A Brief History of the Politics of Walking the City to or activate public spaces, such as Eko Prawoto’s and tertiary students interested in 3D design, archi- the Singapore Biennale 2013. by Dr Daniel Goh Wormhole. tecture and visual art. Saturday, 11 January 2013, 2pm –4.30pm This series is held in conjunction with the Singa- Visitors' Briefing Room, Level 1, Nostalgia and Memory Hazel Lim pore Biennale 2013. National Library Building Wednesday, 15 January 2014, 7.30pm – 8.30pm Saturday, 15 February 2014, 2pm – 4.30pm SAM at 8Q The Lecture Room, Peranakan Museum Film Screening $15 Tickets available at the Singapore Art Museum, $19 Tickets available from Singapore Art Museum Asian Premiere of Memories of The Isle is Full of Noises: Excavating Local Histories SAM at 8Q, Peranakan Museum, National Museum of and SISTIC. Overdevelopment Redux (1980 – 2013 version) through Film by Liao Jiekai and Dr Hong Lysa Singapore and SISTIC. Saturday, 15 February 2014, 5pm This drawing workshop with Hazel Lim will engage Saturday, 18 January 2014, 2pm –4.30pm SAM at 8Q, Moving Image Gallery Join Biennale curator Charmaine Toh as she participants in documenting the existing wildlife Glass Hall, Singapore Art Museum Free admission. Limited seating. Registration required examines artists' responses to loss and longing in in Singapore on delicate porcelain plates, similar at www.singaporebiennale.org a rapidly changing Singaporean society. to the artist’s work, A Wildlife and Botanical Survey – Singapore. Floating on a Malayan Breeze: Travels in Singapore and Filmed sans script, Memories of Overdevelopment is Art and the Sciences Malaysia by Sudhir Thomas Vadaketh a 33-year work-in-progress that focuses on Enrique, Wednesday, 5 February 2014, 7.30pm – 8.30pm Breezing through Southeast Asia: Or the Rhetoric of slave of Ferdinand Magellan, who may actually Peranakan Museum Cycling by Dr Dinah Sianturi have been the first person to circumnavigate the $15 Tickets available at Singapore Art Museum, Saturday, 25 January 2014, 2pm –4.30pm globe. First shot in 16mm and shown as a 33-minute SAM at 8Q, Peranakan Museum, National Museum Visitors’ Briefing Room, Level 1, showreel in the late 1980s, “father of Philippine of Singapore and SISTIC. National Library Building Independent Cinema” Kidlat Tahimik jumpstarted the project in 2013 to create this unabashedly Biennale curator Michelle Ho will look at how personal, humorous and political film. artists use research and documentation to establish new critical meaning in contemporary art, touching on disciplines such as anthropology, botany and art therapy.

Installation shot of Nature and Nurture Anahata by Kumari Wednesday, 12 February 2014, 7.30pm – 8.30 pm Nahappan at Singapore Singapore Art Museum Biennale 2013 $15 Tickets available at Singapore Art Museum, SAM at 8Q, Peranakan Museum, National Museum of Singapore and SISTIC. Don’t miss the final tour in this series as Biennale curator Tay Swee Lin explores issues arising from Installation shot of Man’s relationship with nature. We Never Fell by Nguyen Tran Nam at Singapore Biennale 2013 30 WHAT’S ON Singapore Art Museum · www.singaporeartmuseum.sg Singapore Art Museum · www.singaporeartmuseum.sg WHAT’S ON 31

Wu Guanzhong, Wild Vines with Flowers like Pearls, 1997, ink on paper, 89 × 179 cm, gift of the artist, collection of National Heritage Board

In/sight: Abstract Art by Wu Guanzhong and Artists from Southeast Asia

Now till How does the abstraction of Wu Guanzhong relate to the abstraction This focus on form is likewise evident in the abstract works of artists in 30 April 2014 of artists in Southeast Asia? This exhibition, titled In/sight: Abstract Art Southeast Asia. Many artists in Southeast Asia engaged with abstrac- _ by Wu Guanzhong and Artists from Southeast Asia, presents a selection tion as part of their grappling with the modernisation of art in their lo- Singapore of abstract works from the national collection to illustrate the diverse cal contexts. Works by Southeast Asian artists such as Anthony Poon, Art Museum motivations for abstraction amidst distinct and varied backgrounds. Latiff Mohidin, Ahmad Sadali and Damrong Wong-Uparaj will also be _ featured in the exhibition. Admission Wu Guanzhong (1919 – 2010), one of the foremost painters in Chinese charges apply modern art, was a leading exponent of abstraction in China. Wu saw This is a special research exhibition by the National Art Gallery, form as an important component in appreciating a work of art, seeing Singapore, held on the premises of the Singapore Art Museum. beauty in formal visual elements like line, shape, colour, texture and composition. These were of critical concern, much more than subject Citizens and Permanent Residents (PRs) enjoy free admission matter and physical resemblance to an object in reality. to this exhibition.

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Not Against Interpretation: Untitled

Now till 27 April While the appreciation of art has While artists’ motivations 2014 largely been perceived to be a for presenting their works as _ visual affair, it is also a process untitled ones may vary, many Singapore Art that is often mediated by text. untitled works are frequently Museum After all, artistic intentions meant to allow viewers to _ and artwork subject matter are discover meaning through their Admission frequently conveyed to viewers own perspectives. Besides ar- charges apply through words, writings, and tistic intent, viewers’ interpre- most of all, artwork titles. tations of artworks also play a Seeing is Believing: Unusual Stamps significant role in the definition If names matter, what can we of an artwork. In this exhibition, say about untitled artworks that visitors are welcome to suggest seem to say nothing, or quite suitable titles, placed alongside possibly everything? To what the artwork, as part of the exhi- extent do text and image attach bition objectives of opening up Now till Have you seen stamps that are made of materials other than paper? meaning to art? Without titles new readings in the experience 4 May 2014 Come and view a display of unusual stamps from Singapore and and established commentaries, of contemporary art. _ overseas from the museum’s permanent collection. Discover quirky is it yet possible to gain a genuine Singapore features on these little treasures that tickle your five senses of sight, encounter with art? Not Against Interpretation is Philatelic smell, hearing, taste and touch. an experimental platform Museum Untitled, the second edition in aimed at nurturing apprecia- _ Put your nose to stamps that smell of familiar scents like flower, coffee the Singapore Art Museum’s Not tion for contemporary art, and Admission and chocolate. Feel stamps made of different materials such as flock- Against Interpretation exhibition invites visitors to interpret the charges apply age, wood, silk and lace. See stamps that glow in the dark and those series, draws from a selection artworks in their own way based that feature three-dimensional images. Listen to stamps that can play of the National Heritage Board on their experiences with the the national anthem, folk songs, or narrate a poem. There are even collection of works by Singapore artists’ works. stamps that taste of chocolate! artists that are untitled. Don’t believe what you had just read? Come and see the exhibition Citizens and Permanent Residents (PRs) enjoy free admission for yourself! to this exhibition. Citizens and Permanent Residents (PRs) enjoy free admission to this exhibition.

Installation shot of Untitled by Anthony Poon 34 WHAT’S ON Singapore Philatelic Museum · www.spm.org.sg Singapore Philatelic Museum · www.spm.org.sg WHAT’S ON 35

Spice Is Nice

Now till “Spice Is Nice” exhibition traces Experience life at sea as encoun- May 2014 the voyages of discovery, the tered by early immigrants from _ history of the spice trade and its Southern China — in a recreated Singapore impact on Singapore, tradition- dark and cramped cargo hold Philatelic al cures and flavours of regional of a ship, complete with sound Museum cuisine. effects and creepy pests. Touch, _ feel and smell spices that are Admission During the 15th to 17th century, commonly used in Singapore charges apply European countries such as such as pepper, cinnamon, clove Spain, Portugal and the and nutmeg. Did you know that Netherlands sent ships and some of these spices were once men to track down the origins worth their weight in gold? Find Spicy Saturday My Mailbox of spices. out interesting trivia about these spices. Learn about some of the explor- ers (Christopher Columbus, Discover the areas of crop culti- Vasco da Gama and Ferdinand vation in Singapore for gambier, Magellan) who made significant pepper, nutmeg, sugarcane, Saturdays, Visit the Spice Is Nice exhibi- From January View the beautiful creations of contributions to the discovery coconut and lemongrass in the 18 January, tion, then go on a walk to Fort 2014 young children, students and of the origins of spices, and mid-late 1800s. Then, learn 15 February & Canning Garden to learn about _ families — they have decorated in the process, discovered new about notable people associated 15 March 2014 spices, their origins and uses. Singapore unique mailboxes with paint, lands and people. with spice and other crops. 10am – 12pm Complete a special origami Philatelic stamps and more! They include José Almeida, Syed _ spice frame to take home. Great Museum Sharif Omar Aljunied, Tan Tock Singapore for parent and child bonding! _ Citizens and Permanent Seng, among others. Philatelic Admission Residents (PRs) enjoy free Museum This programme is recommended charges apply admission to this exhibition. Citizens and Permanent Residents (PRs) enjoy free admission for adults and children aged to this exhibition. $20 between 5 to 12 years old. All per Adult & children must be accompanied by Child pair an adult. To register, please contact Laura Tan at 6513 7348 or email: [email protected] 36 WHAT’S ON Singapore Philatelic Museum · www.spm.org.sg Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall · www.wanqingyuan.org.sg WHAT’S ON 37

Horses for Courses

31 January – Horses for Courses exhibition explores the history and development June 2014 of horses from the early wild years to present day’s highly selective _ breeds. With domestication, numerous cultures around the world Singapore have seen horses partnering man in work and play. Philatelic Museum The exhibition features a range of philatelic materials highlight- _ ing the horse’s role in agriculture, postal delivery, war, equestrian, Admission racing and even legends. From rodeos to carousels, horses have charges apply provided transportation and recreation for man.

Man relied on horsepower before the advent of motorised transpor- tation. Letters and parcels were delivered by men on horses or by car- riages. In the US, the Pony Express was a relay system which spanned from Missouri over the Rocky Mountains and ended in California. It took the horseback riders about 10 days to cover a distance of Festival of Spring: over 3,000 km. Lunar New Year Celebrations

Citizens and Permanent Residents (PRs) enjoy free admission to this exhibition. Tuesdays – Usher in the Year of the Horse at the Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Sundays, Hall with an array of music and dance performances by students, 31 January arts and craft demonstrations, workshops and other exciting 2014 – 16 programmes over fifteen days of the Chinese New Year! Check out February 2014 our special Chinese zodiac exhibition and lantern riddles where 10am – 5pm you stand a chance to win a free gift from us when you answer the _ riddles correctly. All activities are free. For more details, visit Sun Yat Sen www.wanqingyuan.org.sg Nanyang Memorial Hall Citizens and Permanent Residents (PRs) enjoy free admission _ to the Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall. Programmes are compli- mentary with purchase of museum admis- sion ticket 38 WHAT’S ON Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall · www.wanqingyuan.org.sg MUSEUM MERCHANDISE 39

Heritage Collection True Blue Shoppe by Banyan Tree @ Peranakan Museum Tradition in a bag!

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Tuesday – “Love and Revolution” exhibition and her efforts in championing Sunday, 7 marks the first collaboration Dr. Sun’s causes after his March 2014 – between the Sun Yat Sen death. The exhibition will also 7 September Nanyang Memorial Hall and showcase her achievements 2014 Soong Ching Ling Memorial in the areas of world peace, 10am – 5pm Residence in Shanghai, Soong welfare of women and children _ Ching Ling Mausoleum of the where more than 130 artefacts Sun Yat Sen PRC and Shanghai Archives ranging from photographs Nanyang Centre. Unlike our previous to personal belongings of Dr. Memorial Hall temporary exhibitions which Sun and Madam Soong will _ focused on the revolutionary be displayed to highlight her Admission lives of Dr. Sun Yat Sen and his experiences and involvement charges apply supporters, this exhibition will in the major milestones in the provide insights into Dr. Sun’s history of China. wife, Madam Soong Ching Ling

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Select Books S U P E R M A M A

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Flutes True Blue Pantry Restaurant.Bar

Named in 2013 as one of the ‘101 Take refreshment after a tour of Best Restaurants in Asia’, Flutes the museum. True Blue Pantry presents a modern European offers fruit juices, floral teas, lo- inspired smart casual dining cal coffee and soft drinks. If you experience with a menu featur- need a light bite, try their nyonya ing the favourite foods of Queen kueh kueh. Salads and quick Victoria and Queen Elizabeth II. nyonya meals are also available. Enjoy a range of Devonshire tea Traditional Chinese New Year complete with scones, clotted home-made cookies are avail- cream and jam in the spaces where able at True Blue Pantry now. Singapore’s history comes alive. _ Flutes’ hallmark – good food, Tel: 6337 7514 Chef Chan’s good wines, excellent service, Food For Thought _ Restaurant and great ambience! Mon – Sun: 10am – 7pm _ True Blue Cuisine (Till 9pm on Fridays) Le Bistrot Tel: 6338 8770 Du Sommelier Enjoy fine Cantonese cuisine Email: [email protected] Food For Thought’s latest branch in an ambience reminiscent of www.flutes.com.sg at the National Museum of Sin- China’s noblemen of old. Aptly _ gapore balances nostalgia with True Blue invites you to experi- Le Bistrot Du Sommelier offers located in the National Museum, Mon – Thu: 11.30am - 10pm (last innovation in its menu offerings ence the life of the Peranakans an eclectic mix of seasonal dishes, among centuries-old wooden orders) as well as restaurant design. through the restaurant’s charming and also ‘terroir’ specialties such partitions, antique sideboards Fri: 11.30am – 10.30pm (last orders) The food is inspired by modern décor and authentic Peranakan as the Veal Trotter stuffed with with deep carvings, metal and Sat: 10am – 10.30pm (last orders) Singapore, created with bold delicacies, based on recipes sweetbreads. The newly opened wooden motif screens, art deco Sun: 10am – 5pm (last orders) Southeast Asian flavours layered passed down the generations. Rillette Bar is a unique concept golden chandeliers, exquisite _ with globalised influences, tasted _ in Singapore, and is open all day jade and silver table settings, Executive Lunch or À la carte in dishes like Mixed Berries Pan- Tel: 6440 0449/4548 offering a wide selection of home- Chef Chan offers a unique din- À la carte Dinner or The Chef’s cakes with Spiced Melaka Syrup, Email: [email protected] made rillettes, terrines, patés and ing experience in a beautifully Table with Wine Pairing Option Laksa Leaf Mushroom Risotto, _ many more exciting cold cuts are traditional setting. Weekend Relaxing Brunch, English Basil Almond Chicken Pesto Mon – Sun: 11.30am – 2.30pm; available for take away or to be _ Afternoon Tea, Sunday Roast Linguine and the Brown Buttered 6pm – 9.30pm consumed on the premises with Tel: 6333 0073 Chye Poh Prawn Salad. a glass of wine. www.chefchanrestaurant.com.sg _ _ _ Tel: 6338 9887 Tel: 6333 1982 Mon–Sun: Email: www.lebistrotdusommelier.com Lunch: 11.45am – 2.30pm [email protected] _ Dinner: 6.15pm – 9.30pm _ Mon – Sat: _ Mon – Sun: 10am – 10pm Lunch: 12pm – 3pm Dim Sum, Lunch (6 set menus), (last orders at 9pm) Dinner: 6pm – 11pm Lunch & Dinner À la Carte, Rillette Bar: 12pm – 12am Dinner (6 set menus). Reservations preferred. Now also open on Sunday. 46 FOOD STOPS FOOD STOPS 47 SINGAPORE ART MUSEUM SINGAPORE ART MUSEUM AT 8Q 71 , Singapore 189555 8 Queen Street, Singapore 188535 Tel: 6332 3222 Tel: 6332 3200

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Please call 6332 (MHC) showcases the history, • Adult: $4 1 National Museum Singapore River, the Asian Joint admission tickets to ACM (Till 9pm on Fridays) art in the present moment. It Singapore 189555 3222 or 6332 3200 to enquire. culture and contributions of the • Foreign senior citizens of Singapore VICTORIA ST Civilisations Art Heritage 16 Civilisations Museum traces the and the Peranakan Museum advocates and presents the SAM at 8Q is located Malay community within the above 60 years old: $2 2 Singapore Art Museum Museum rich artistic heritage of Asia, are also available. Getting there Museum contemporary art practices of at 8 Queen Street, Opening Hours Centre context of Singapore’s history • Foreign students and children 3 SAM at 8Q ORCHARD RD especially Singapore’s diverse Please enquire at the By Bus Singapore, Southeast Asia and Singapore 188535 Mon – Sun: 10am – 7pm and multi-cultural society. It 12 years and below: $2 4 Peranakan Museum cultural roots. museum’s front desk. Alight along Collyer Quay Asia, situating them within the Tel: 6332 3222 (till 9pm on Fridays) houses a collection of interesting • Free admission for all Citizens 5 Singapore Philatelic Museum • Discounted admission or Fullerton Road. global context of art making www.singaporeartmuseum.sg artefacts that support its new and Permanent Residents 6 Asian Civilisations Museum NS24/NE6 BRAS BASAH RD Explore Southeast Asia, China, on Fridays from 7pm – 9pm. SBS: 100, 130, 131 today. SAM has built up one of Getting there focus on Kampong Gelam’s (PRs), and visitors aged 6 years Dhoby Ghaut South Asia, West Asia, and the • 50% off admission prices SMRT: 75, 167 the most important collections of Admission Charges By Bus history as a bustling port town and below. Monuments Peranakan world through the for foreign seniors aged 60 and _ contemporary art from the • Adult: $10 Alight along Bras Basah Road. integral to the development of • For group guided tours, 7 Cathedral of the museum’s collection of works of above, and foreign students. By MRT region, and its programming aims • Groups of 20 or more: SBS: 7, 14, 16, 36, 111, 131, 162, the Malay community as well as please call 6391 0450. Good Shepherd 6 art and a varied exhibition • Free admission for all Citizens The Asian Civilisations Museum 2 to introduce new artistic 20% off adult admission charges 175, 502, 518 *Not found on map Singapore’s connections to the 8 Chijmes programme. and Permanent Residents is a 5-minute walk from practices and styles to the • Free admission on Fridays SMRT: 77, 167, 171, 700 region. Opening Hours 9 Raffles Hotel (PRs), and visitors aged 6 years Raffles Place MRT station. public, as well as nurturing from 7pm – 9pm. _ Tue – Sun: 10am – 6pm 10 Armenian Church 2 Address and below. discerning audiences for • 50% off admission prices By MRT Address (Closed on Mondays) 11 Central Fire Station FORT CANNING TUNNEL 3 VICTORIA ST BRAS BASAH RD 1 Empress Place, • Free guided tours from Mon – Sun. contemporary art. SAM is also for foreign seniors aged 60 and Singapore Art Museum is a 85 Sultan Gate, 12 St Andrew’s Cathedral CC2 Bras Basah Singapore 179555 Please call 6332 7798 organiser of the Singapore above, and foreign students. 2-minute walk from Bras Basah Singapore 198501 13 The National Art Gallery, STAMFORD RD Tel: 6332 7798 / 6332 3275 to enquire. Biennale 2013 and the past • Free admission for all Citizens MRT station and a 10-minute Tel: 6391 0450 Singapore 18 1 www.acm.org.sg edition in 2011. and Permanent Residents walk from Dhoby Ghaut, Bugis or www.malayheritage.org.sg (Opening in 2015) (PRs), and visitors aged 6 years City Hall MRT stations. 14 Parliament House 17 and below. 15 BEACH RD 7 Landmarks 19 STAMFORD RD 21 BRAS BASAH RD National The National Museum of Singapore admission to permanent Getting there Singapore Discover the world through the Come and find out more about Opening Hours Sun Yat Sen The Sun Yat Sen Nanyang • Free admission for all Citizens 16 The Cathay is the nation’s oldest museum with galleries and selected By Bus postage stamp! Postage stamps Singapore and other countries at Mon: 1pm – 7pm Memorial Hall was where the and Permanent Residents 17 SMU Li Ka Shing Library a progressive mind. It is custodian exhibitions*. • YMCA Bus-stop (08041) are miniature pieces of art that the museum’s colourful and Tue – Sun: 9.30am – 7pm Tong Meng Hui Singapore branch (PRs), and visitors aged 6 years 18 NTUC Income Centre VICTORIA ST Museum of Philatelic Nanyang STAMFORD RD20 9 of 10 National Treasures, and its • Free admission to Singapore SBS: 7, 14, 14E, 16, 36, 64, feature significant events, interactive exhibitions. Ideal for was first established in 1906. and below. 19 SMU School 8 Singapore Singapore History and Living Living Galleries from 65, 111, 124, 128, 139, 162, Museum history, heritage and cultures of a those looking for a fun yet Getting there Memorial Hall Home to Dr. Sun Yat Sen • For group visits, please email of Accountancy-Law Galleries adopt cutting-edge and 6pm – 8pm daily. 162M, 174, 174E, 175 country. Singapore Philatelic educational experience. By Bus whenever he visited Singapore, us at [email protected] 20 SMU Lee Kong Chian 4 multi-perspective ways of • Free guided tours from Mon – SMRT: 77, 106, 167, 171, 190, Museum is the first of its kind in Alight along Hill Street or North this building presently houses to make a booking. School of Business 22 BEACH RD presenting history and culture to Sun. Please call 6332 3659 700, 700A, NR6, NR7 the region, showcasing Address Bridge Road. five galleries, depicting the vital 21 Carlton Hotel NORTH BRIDGE RD redefine conventional museum to enquire. • SMU Bus-stop (04121) Singapore’s philatelic heritage 23-B Coleman Street, SBS: 2, 12, 32, 33, 51, 63, 80, role played by Singapore and Getting there 22 SMRT Headquarters Building BRAS BASAH RD NICOLL HIGHWAY experience. SBS: 7, 14, 14E, 16, 36, 111, and postal artefacts since the Singapore 179807 124, 145, 147, 166, 174, 197 Nanyang in the 1911 Revolution. By Bus 23 Stamford Court 23 * Admission charges apply to 124, 128, 131, 162, 162M, Straits Settlements era. At the Tel: 6337 3888 SMRT: 61 Alight at the bus stop at Zhong 24 Bible House 24 25 26 Address special exhibitions. For these 166, 174, 174E, 175 museum’s colourful and cosy www.spm.org.sg _ Address Shan Park along Balestier Road, 25 Stamford House 1 5 93 Stamford Road, exhibitions, free admission SMRT: 77, 106, 167, 171, 190, galleries, families and children By MRT *Not found on map 12 Tai Gin Road, or after the Kwan Im Tng Temple. 26 Raffles City STAMFORD RD HILL ST 27 Singapore 178897 continues to apply to citizens 700, 700A, 857, NR7 can find out how stamps are a Admission Charges The Singapore Philatelic Museum Singapore 327874 SBS: 21, 130, 131, 139, 145, 186 Shopping Centre CC3 Esplanade Tel: 6332 3659 and PRs who are students, _ window to discover many themes • Adult: $6 is a 5-minute walk from Bras Tel: (65) 6256 7377 _ 27 Capitol Building 10 NS25/EW13 www.nationalmuseum.sg teachers, senior citizens and By MRT such as nature, culture and • Foreign students: $5 Basah MRT station and a www.wanqingyuan.org.sg By MRT 28 Singapore Chinese Chamber 29 City Hall NSFs as well as children of The National Museum of heritage. At the Room of Rarities, • Foreign seniors aged 60 10-minute walk from City Hall The Sun Yat Sen Nanyang of Commerce Building 5 28 Admission Charges 6 years of age and under. Singapore is a 5-minute walk visitors can view some of the and above: $5 or Clarke Quay MRT stations. Opening Hours Memorial Hall is a 15 – 20 29 Capitol Centre • Adult: $10 from Bras Basah or Dhoby Ghaut finest and most comprehensive • Children aged 3 – 12 years: $4 Tue – Sun: 10am – 5pm minute walk from Toa Payoh/ 30 Peninsula Plaza • $5 for foreign seniors aged 60 Opening Hours MRT stations and a 10-minute collections of early Singapore • Free admission for all Citizens (Closed on Mondays) Novena MRT stations. 31 Funan DigitaLife Mall 12 STAMFORD RD 11 30 and above, and foreign students. Singapore History Gallery: walk from City Hall MRT station. from the 1830s to post- and Permanent Residents (PRs), 32 The Adelphi NICOLL HIGHWAY • $30 for family package (group 10am – 6pm daily independence. and visitors aged below 3 years. Admission Charges 33 Supreme Court admission of up to 5 persons) (last entry: 5.30pm) • Please call 6513 7347 • Adult: $4 • Citizens, Permanent Residents _ for group visits. • Foreign senior citizens (PRs) and children of 6 years of Singapore Living Galleries: above 60 years old: $2 RIVER VALLEY RD age and under enjoy free 10am – 8pm daily • Foreign students: $2 31 (last entry: 7.30pm) HILL ST 32

Peranakan Get a feel of the vibrant Admission Charges Opening Hours Reflections Journey back in time to World Admission Charges • Bus-stop get the 3-day History Gallery and four Living Singapore became a Peranakan heritage and culture • Adult: $6 Mon – Sun: 10am – 7pm War II in 1942 when 1,400 • Adult: $2 (Raffles Place MRT station) Galleries give you a colourful multi-ethnic country with museum pass now! 33 Museum at the world’s first national Joint admission tickets to ACM (Till 9pm on Fridays) at Bukit Chandu soldiers of the Malay Regiment • Foreign students: $1 SBS: 10 overview of the nation’s past, origins from China, Southeast, Peranakan Museum right here in and TPM are also available. valiantly opposed 13,000 • Foreign seniors aged 60 • Bus-stop The National Heritage Board has traditions and culture. South and West Asia. Singapore. Immerse yourself in Please enquire at the Getting there Japanese soldiers. Experience and above: $1 (City Hall MRT station) a 3-day museum pass that • Cross over to the Peranakan ESPLANADE DR the colourful history of babas museum’s front desk. By Bus the Battle of Pasir Panjang and • Free admission for all Citizens SBS: 51 provides unlimited access to all Museum. Know your Peranakan Day 3 13 and nyonyas, and be awed by • Discounted admission on Alight opposite Singapore walk through the galleries and Permanent Residents • Bus-stop five NHB museums over a period friends better through stunning • Go beyond the city and back exquisite displays of intricately Fridays from 7pm–9pm. Management University. displaying exhibits of (PRs), and visitors aged 6 years (Bukit Merah Interchange) of three days. Each individual displays of Peranakan in time at Reflections at Bukit crafted jewellery, beaded • 50% off admission prices SBS: 7, 14, 16, 36, 124, 131, 147, photographs, maps, and and below. SMRT: 176 pass costs $20, while a family jewellery, intricate porcelain Chandu. See how the Japanese 14 4 slippers, gold and silver for foreign seniors aged 60 and 162, 166, 174 *Not found on map information detailing the life of _ pass (admits up to 5 pax) costs collections and Peranakan invaded Singapore, the final ornaments, textiles, ceramics above, and foreign students. SMRT: 61, 77, 167, 171, 190, 700 the Malay Regiment and the Opening Hours By MRT only $50! Purchase them at any icons in Singapore. Hungry? Battle of Pasir Panjang and and ornate furniture. • Free admission for all Citizens _ defence of Singapore. Tue – Sun: 9am – 5.30pm Reflections at Bukit Chandu NHB museum’s front desk. Dine at True Blue Cuisine how the British surrendered and Permanent Residents By MRT is a 20 minute walk from next door! on 15 February 1942. EU TONG SEN ST 15 Address (PRs), and visitors aged 6 years The Peranakan Museum is a Address Getting there Pasir Panjang MRT station. Bought the NHB 39 Armenian Street, and below. 5-minute walk from Bras Basah 31-K Pepys Road, By Bus Alternatively, alight at Day 2 Singapore 179941 • Free guided tours from MRT station and a 10-minute Singapore 118458 Alight in front of Pasir Panjang Harbourfront MRT station 3-Day Museum Pass? • Head to the Singapore Philatelic Tel: 6332 7591 / 6332 3275 Mon–Sun. Please call 6332 walk from City Hall MRT station. Tel: 6375 2510 Neighbourhood Police Post and take the listed buses To make full use of your bargain Museum, and take pleasure in

www.peranakanmuseum.sg 7591 to enquire. www.nhb.gov.sg/NHBPortal/ (109A Pasir Panjang Road). from HarbourFront Centre. deal, we offer you the Express in viewing miniature pieces of ESPLANADE DR Museums/Reflectionsat • Bus-stop option. art in the form of stamps. BukitChandu (HarbourFront Centre) • Scoot off to the Asian SBS: 10, 30, 143 Day 1 Civilisations Museum for an 6 SMRT: 188 • Begin at the National Museum afternoon’s worth of Asia’s rich of Singapore. The Singapore offerings. Find out how facebook.com/ilovemuseums Secrets of the Fallen Pagoda: Treasures from Hayagriva Vidyaraja Famen Temple and the Tang Court mid-8th to mid-9th century, stone, 88 × 55 cm twitter.com/yesterdaysg 17 January 2014 – 4 May 2014 From Anguo Temple site Asian Civilisations Museum Xi’an, Xi’an Beilin Museum