JANUARY— MARCH 2015

GUIDE TO HERITAGE HAPPENINGS AND MUSEUMS IN SINGAPORE

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The National Heritage Board (NHB) manages the following national museums and heritage institutions:

Snapshot of National Heritage Board museums and heritage institutions

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.

The National Heritage Board (NHB) was formed on 1 August 1993. As the custodian of Singapore’s heritage, NHB is responsible for telling the Singapore story, sharing the Singaporean experience and imparting our Singapore spirit.

NHB’s mission is to preserve and celebrate the shared heritage of our diverse communities, for the purpose of education, nation-building and cultural understanding. It manages the national museums and heritage institutions, and sets policies relating to heritage sites, monuments and the national collection. Through the national collection, NHB curates heritage programmes and presents exhibitions to connect the past, present and future generations of Singaporeans. NHB is now a statutory board under the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth. Please visit www.nhb.gov.sg for more information.

About the National Heritage Board Telephone: 1800 225 5642_Address: 61 Stamford Road, #03-08 Stamford Court, Singapore 178892_Websites: www.nhb.gov.sgwww.museums.com.sg_Facebook: facebook.com/ILoveMuseums_Twitter: twitter.com/yesterdaysg_Blog: Yesterday.sg

Asian Civilisations MuseumIndian Heritage Centre (Opening in 2015)Malay Heritage Centre National Museum of SingaporePeranakan MuseumRe!ections at Bukit Chandu Singapore Philatelic Museum Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall

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Back cover: Visitors at the Independent Singapore section of the SINGAPURA: 700 Years exhibition at the National Museum of Singapore.

Front Cover:Buddha’s descent from the Trayastrimsha HeavenGandhara, 3rd or 4th century, Schist, height 52 cm

eventsCONTENTS

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16FOOD STOPS

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MERCHANDISE

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INFORMATION

FEBRUARYLet’s Play! Traditional Malay Games 3, 10, 17 & 24 Feb 2015 MHC/p.5

Saturdays@ACM7 Feb 2015 ACM/p.3

Straits Family Sundays 8 Feb 2015 TPM/p.8

Counting Sheep, Dreaming Goats 16 Feb–27 Sep 2015 SPM/p.10

Lunar New Year 2015 @ WQY 19 Feb–5 Mar 2015 SYSNMH/p.11

Under the Banyan Tree: Open Air Cinema28 Feb 2015 NMS/p.6

A Lighter Side of History 28 Feb 2015 NMS/p.6

MARCHLet’s Play! Traditional Malay Games 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 Mar 2015 MHC/p.5

Saturdays@ACM7 Mar 2015 ACM/p.3

Straits Family Sundays 8 Mar 2015 TPM/p.8

Under the Banyan Tree: Open Air Cinema28 Mar 2015 NMS/p.6

A Lighter Side of History 28 Mar 2015 NMS/p.6

NOWAncient Religions ACM/p.2

PLAY @ National Museum of Singapore Open daily NMS/p.7

RETURN TO SENDER – An Exhibition21 January–1 July 2015 SPM/p.10

Auspicious Designs: Batik for Peranakan Altars Till 25 Jan 2015 TPM/p.8

Beginning of the Becoming: Batak Sculpture From Northern Sumatra Till 29 Mar 2015 ACM/p.2

Budi Daya Special Exhibition Till 29 Mar 2015 MHC/p.4

Zhongshan Warship & Its Treasures Till 19 Apr 2015 SYSNMH/p.11

SINGAPURA: 700 YearsTill 10 Aug 2015 NMS/p.6

JANUARYLet’s Play!Traditional Malay Games 20 & 27 Jan 2015 MHC/p.5

A Lighter Side of History 31 Jan 2015 NMS/p.6

Under the Banyan Tree: Open Air Cinema31 Jan 2015 NMS/p.7

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Now till 29 March 2015

This exhibition explores the extraordinary sculptures of the Batak peoples of northern Sumatra. The Batak live in the mountain heartlands centred around Lake Toba, a striking environment that nurtured an intriguing culture rooted in ancient Southeast Asian traditions.

The Ancient Religions Gallery will trace the spread of religions from India to China, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. The exhibition will demonstrate how the cultures of Gandhara, Kushan, Tang China, and Srivijaya gave new expression to these systems of belief.

Beginning of the Becoming: Batak Sculpture from Northern Sumatra

Ancient Religions

Multi-armed AvalokiteshvaraDali kingdom (Yunnan province, China), around 10th century,Gilded bronze, height 34.8 cm

// WHAT’S ON AT ASIAN CIVILISATIONS MUSEUM

www.acm.org.sg

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7 February & 7 March 2015From 1pm-5pm March 2015

12.30PM – 1.30PMBe captivated by fascinating performing arts, go on a voyage across Asia with our incredible storytellers, or make and take home your own masterpiece. Reserve a date with us on the !rst Saturday of each month, and make it an adventure for the whole family.

Featuring talented young musicians from the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, the !rst series of lunchtime concerts for 2015 return in March with exciting classical and jazz music from winds, strings, brass and woodwinds.

Saturdays @ ACM Lunchtime Concerts at ACM

www.acm.org.sg

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Now till 29 March 2015 24 January 2015 From 7pm

Showcasing artefacts alongside contemporary art, Budi Daya explores the value and meaning of ‘culture’ from the Malay perspective. This multi-layered, multi-sensorial exhibition features artefacts drawn from the National Collection and private loans as well as new commissions, performances and existing works by artists from the Asean region.

Join curator-led tours of Budi Daya exhibition; encounter the strange and spectacular Buddhist Bug and Si Kabayan; take part in a workshop or a communal feast based on ancient recipes from the Langkasuka kingdom, or relive the heydays of NADA, ‘digitalogue’ electronic music forerunners.

*Limited spaces available for The Langkasuka Cookbook Workshop and/or Feast. Please register.

Budi Daya Special Exhibition

Budi Daya Performance SupperclubIn conjunction with Singapore Art Week

// WHAT’S ON AT MALAY HERITAGECENTRE

www.malayheritage.org.sg

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Thursdays only (via booking)10am–10.45am or 3.00pm– 3.45pm

20 & 27 January3,10,17 & 24 February3,10,17 & 24 March10am–10.45am & 3pm–3.45pm

Group bookings only. 3 weeks advance booking.

2 weeks advance booking for groups of more than 20pax.

Watch the Malay Heritage Centre’s permanent galleries come alive with live performances of traditional music or enjoy a wayang kulit performance.

Play and learn about traditional Malay games such as capteh, main lereng, congkak, batu seremban and many more!

Galleries Alive! Traditional Malay Music and Wayang Kulit

Let’s Play! Traditional Malay Games

Tuesday–Friday: 11amThursday–Sunday: 12pm & 3pm

Join our free guided tours of MHC’s permanent galleries and learn more about Kampong Gelam as well as its signi!cance to the Malay community from our museum docents.

Guided Tour of Malay Heritage Centre

www.malayheritage.org.sg

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Now till 10 August 2015

Experience Singapore’s transformation through the ages from a !shing village to the pride of an empire, before !nally achieving the status of being an independent nation-state. This immersive exhibition brings you through a riveting exploration of Singapore’s history.

Singapura: 700 Years31 January, 28 February & 28 March 2015 Various Timings

In the !rst quarter of the new year, A Lighter Side of History presents a series of lifestyle related programmes, including themes such as our local food heritage, as well as a theatre programme for senior audiences. The well received Historia SG lectures will also return as a highlight of the programme series once every quarter. Don’t forget to mark your calendars and keep a look out for the upcoming programmes!

A Lighter Side of History

Admission charges apply for international visitors.

Free guided tours on the exhibition are provided in English, Mandarin, Japanese and French.

// WHAT’S ON AT NATIONAL MUSEUMOF SINGAPORE

www.nationalmuseum.sg

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31 January, 28 February & 28 March 20158pm

10am–6pm, daily

Saturday, 31 January & Sunday, 15 March 2015

Saturday, 14 February & 14 March 2015

Bring your picnic baskets, mats and join us as we celebrate the magic of cinema with outdoor screenings of classic and iconic !lms!

PLAY @ National Museum of Singapore (NMS) is the !rst dedicated area for young children to take their !rst steps towards museum-going with interactive exhibits and special activities that encourage learning through play.

Under the Banyan Tree: Open Air Cinema

PLAY @ National Museum of Singapore

Plant Power!

My Favourite 70’s Show

www.nationalmuseum.sg

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Now till 25 January 2015

Altar cloth: lions, Java, mid-20th century, Cotton (drawn batik), 108 x 121.2 cm, Gi" of Matthew and Alice Yapp

11 January, 8 February

Colourful and imaginative, batik altar cloths blend traditions and in#uences, showing how Peranakans adapted and improvised. Called tok wi, altar cloths decorate the fronts of Peranakan altars during important ceremonies, and re#ect the strong ritual elements of Chinese Peranakan life in Southeast Asia.

Join us on the second Sunday of every month. Cra" something to take home with you, or go on a special, themed tour of the galleries. Dress up with the whole family in a batik shirt or sarong kebaya. See the handling collection up close or relax with a good book in our reading corner.

Auspicious Designs: Batik for Peranakan Altars

Straits Family Sundays

// WHAT’S ON AT PERANAKAN MUSEUM

Admission charges apply for international visitors

www.peranakanmuseum.sg

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Opens end January 2015Victoria Concert Hall, 3rd Level

Friday, 20 February 2015

First come, !rst served basis. Register at the Istana Building Guided Tour booth on Open House day. Fees apply.

Visit the newly-restored Victoria Theatre and Victoria Concert Hall and !nd out about some of the historic moments that took place in Singapore’s oldest surviving performance venue.

Attend one of the 45-minute guided tour of the Istana building led by Preservation of Sites and Monuments (PSM) volunteers. Hear interesting stories about this well-loved national monument which has witnessed Singapore’s colonial past and independence in 1965.

Victoria Theatre and Victoria Concert Hall: A Monument to Our History Heritage Gallery

Istana Open House Tours

From 9am to 3pm

// TOURS OF MONUMENTS

www.nhb.gov.sg/NHBPortal/Sites&Monuments

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16 February–27 September 201521 January–1 July 2015

This fun and interactive exhibition aims to bring children into the #u$y, cheeky world of goats and sheep. Here, children get to learn about the small ruminants, one of the !rst animals to be domesticated. They will meet four-legged friends from di$erent stories and cultures, and get up-close and personal with beautiful Year of the Goat themed stamps from around the world.

RETURN TO SENDER – An Exhibition celebrates the King of Rock and Roll. The story traces the life of a man who launched a new music genre through his passion for singing. With his unique style and good looks, he captured the hearts and attention of a huge following. On display are objects from a private collector who started the collection around the same time as Elvis’s discovery.

Counting Sheep, Dreaming Goats RETURN TO SENDER – An Exhibition

Admission charges apply for international visitors

www.spm.org.sg

// WHAT’S ON AT SINGAPORE PHILATELIC MUSEUM

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19 February–5 March 2015

Usher in the Year of Goat at the Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall with an array of music and dance performances by students, cra" demonstrations, workshops and other exciting programmes over 15 days of the Lunar New Year! Check out our special Chinese zodiac exhibition and lantern riddles where you stand a chance to win a free gi" from us when you answer the riddles correctly.

Lunar New Year 2015 @ WQY

Now till 19 April 2015

Zhongshan Warship & Its Treasures tells the story of the vessel that gained fame in its role saving Dr. Sun Yat Sen and Madam Soong Ching Ling a"er the rebellion led by Chen Jiong Ming in 1922. A collaboration between the Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall and the Zhongshan Warship Museum in Wuhan, China, this exhibition showcases more than 50 artefacts salvaged from the warship.

Zhongshan Warship & Its Treasures

www.wanqingyuan.org.sg

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

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Learn about how the Tiong Bahru estate was developed as one of the !rst public housing programmes of the Singapore Improvement Trust and how it has evolved and is known today for being a charming and chic estate with good eateries and eclectic shops.

Unpack the history of Bukit Timah, starting from the Old Ford factory site where we relive the war experience, and end at the Singapore Botanic Gardens, where we catch a glimpse of a wide variety of #ora and fauna and or relax and take a stroll amidst the greenery.

Tiong Bahru TrailBukit Timah Trail

Download the trail brochures at www.nhb.gov.sg or email nhb_heritagetrails@nhb.gov.sg to request for hard copies. For more information on heritage trails, email nhb_heritagetrails@nhb.gov.sg

www.nhb.gov.sg

// DISCOVER SINGAPORE THROUGH COMMUNITY TRAILS& TRAVELLING EXHIBITIONS

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For more information on the travelling exhibitions or how to book the exhibitions, email nhb_hotm@nhb.gov or call 6332 7313

Gain insight into how weddings are celebrated by the major ethnic communities of Singapore through colourful dioramas.

Romance, Hopes and DreamsWE: De!ning Stories is an exhibition which takes you through signi!cant moments of Singapore’s history. It features photographs from the archives of The Straits Times and the National Museum of Singapore Collection.

Exhibition schedule: January: Yishun Public LibraryFebruary: Bukit Merah Public Library March: Sengkang Public LibraryApril: Chinatown Library

Exhibition schedule: 19–30 January: Clementi Public Library 1–27 February: Queenstown Public Library1-30 March: Bukit Merah Public Library1-29 April: Woodland Regional Library

WE: De!ning Stories

www.nhb.gov.sg

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Building Blocks T-Shirt By Darren Soh S$32

Staples KeyRing by Roy Poh S$28 each

Calico Stray Cat – Plush By Ee Shaun Soh S$36

My Smelly - Plush By Jamie Yeo S$18

The Red Dot – Watch By Pei Qi Lee S$45

Skeleton Box (Set Of 3) – Stationery Holder By Mabel Low S$39

// MUSEUM MERCHANDISE EVERYDAY OBJECTSA 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.

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VISIT USNational Museum of Singapore 93 Stamford Road Singapore 178897 | Tel: +65 6336 6387OPENING HOURS: Mondays to Sundays | 10am to 6pm

Asian Civilisations MuseumLe" Lobby. 1 Empress Place. Singapore 179555.OPENING HOURS: Mondays | 1pm to 7pmTuesdays to Sundays | 10am to 7pm. Fridays | 10am to 9pm

Available exclusively at MUSEUM LABEL at Asian Civilisations Museum and National Museum of Singapore.

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» FOOD FOR THOUGHTFood For Thought’s latest branch at the National Museum of Singapore balances nostalgia with innovation in its menu o$erings as well as restaurant design. The food is inspired by modern Singapore, created with bold Southeast Asian #avours layered with globalised in#uences, tasted in dishes like Mixed Berries Pancakes with Spiced Melaka Syrup, Laksa Leaf Mushroom Risotto, Basil Almond Chicken Pesto Linguine and the Brown Buttered Chye Poh Prawn Salad._Tel: 6338 9887Email: together@foodforthought.com.sg_Monday–Sunday: 10am–10pm(last orders at 9pm)

» CHEF CHAN’S RESTAURANTEnjoy !ne Cantonese cuisine in an ambience reminiscent of China’s noblemen of old. Aptly located in the National Museum, among centuries-old wooden partitions, antique sideboards with deep carvings, metal and wooden motif screens, art deco golden chandeliers, exquisite jade and silver table settings, Chef Chan o$ers a unique dining experience in a beautifully traditional setting._Tel: 6333 0073www.chefchanrestaurant.com.sgOpening Hours:Monday–Sunday:Lunch: 11.45am–2.30pmDinner: 6.15pm–9.30pm_Chef Chan's Chinese New Year Reunion Dinner 18 Feb 2015 1st Round: 5.45pm–7.30pm2nd Round: 8.00pm–10.00pmPlease call 6333 0073 for reservation.Chef Chan’s Restaurant re-opens for business on 21 February 2015._Lunch & Dinner À la Carte, Dinner (6 set menus).Reservations preferred. Now also open on Sunday.

» FLUTES RESTAURANT.BARNamed in 2013 as one of the ‘101 Best Restaurants in Asia’, Flutes presents a modern European inspired smart casual dining experience with a menu featuring the favourite foods of Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth II. Enjoy a range of Devonshire tea complete with scones, clotted cream and jam in the spaces where Singapore’s history comes alive. Flutes’ hallmark – good food, good wines, excellent service, and great ambience!_Tel: 6338 8770Email: #utes@#utes.com.sgwww.#utes.com.sg_Monday–Thursday: 11.30am–10pm (last orders)Friday: 11.30am–10.30pm (last orders)Saturday: 10am–10.30pm (last orders)Sunday: 10am–5pm (last orders)_Executive Lunch or À la carteÀ la carte Dinner or The Chef’s Table with Wine Pairing OptionWeekend Relaxing Brunch, English A"ernoon Tea, Sunday Roast

// FOOD STOPS AT NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SINGAPORE

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» TRUE BLUE SHOPPE @ PERANAKAN MUSEUMTradition in a bag! You can’t take the Peranakan Museum home, but you can take away the best of all things Peranakan just by visiting the charming True Blue Shoppe. Located near the entrance of the Peranakan Museum, True Blue Shoppe is a treasure trove of traditional sarongs, !ne antique jewellery, porcelain in the vibrant hues Peranakans are famous for, and true blue souvenirs every Peranakan lover would appreciate.

39 Armenian Street, Singapore 179941

Tel: (65) 6337 7454www.truebluecuisine.comOpening Hours: Monday–Sunday: 10am–7pm (Till 9pm on Fridays) » TRUE BLUE PANTRY

Take refreshment a"er a tour of the museum. True Blue Pantry o$ers fruit juices, #oral teas, local co$ee and so" drinks. If you need a light bite, try their nyonya kueh kueh. Salads and quick nyonya meals are also available. _Tel: 6337 7514_Monday–Sunday: 10am–7pm (Till 9pm on Fridays)

» LE BISTROT DU SOMMELIERLe Bistrot Du Sommelier o$ers an eclectic mix of seasonal dishes, and also ‘terroir’ specialties such as the Veal Trotter stu$ed with sweetbreads. The newly opened Rillette Bar is a unique concept in Singapore, and is open all day o$ering a wide selection of homemade rillettes, terrines, patés and many more exciting cold cuts are available for take away or to be consumed on the premises with a glass of wine._Tel: 6333 1982www.lebistrotdusommelier.com_Monday–Saturday:Lunch: 12pm–3pmDinner: 6pm–11pmRillette Bar: 12pm–12am

» TRUE BLUE CUISINETrue Blue invites you to experience the life of the Peranakans through the restaurant’s charming décor and authentic Peranakan delicacies, based on recipes passed down the generations._Tel: 6440 0449/4548Email: stfrancisent@yahoo.com_Monday–Sunday: 11.30am–2.30pm; 6pm–9.30pm

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Asian Civilisations Museum

National Museum of Singapore

Peranakan Museum

Housed in a magni!cently restored colonial building by the Singapore River, the Asian Civilisations Museum traces the rich artistic heritage of Asia, especially Singapore’s diverse cultural roots.

Explore Southeast Asia, China, South Asia, West Asia, and the Peranakan world through the museum’s collection of works of art and a varied exhibition programme.

Address1 Empress Place, Singapore 179555Tel: 6332 7798 / 6332 3275www.acm.org.sg

Admission ChargesFree admission for all

visitors.Free guided tours from

Mon–Sun. Please call 6332 7798 to enquire.

Opening HoursMon–Sun: 10am–7pm(Till 9pm on Fridays)

Getting thereBy BusAlight along Collyer Quay or Fullerton Road.SBS: 100, 130, 131SMRT: 75, 167_By MRT5-minute walk from Ra%es Place MRT station.

Opening Hours10am–6pm daily

Getting thereBy Bus

YMCA Bus-stop (08041) SBS: 7, 14, 14E, 16, 36, 64, 65, 111, 124, 128, 139, 162, 162M, 174, 174E, 175 SMRT: 77, 106, 167, 171, 190, 700, 700A, NR6, NR7

SMU Bus-stop (04121) SBS: 7, 14, 14E, 16, 36, 111, 124, 128, 131, 162, 162M, 166, 174, 174E, 175 SMRT: 77, 106, 167, 171, 190, 700, 700A, 857, NR7_By MRT5-minute walk from Bras Basah or Dhoby Ghaut MRT stations and a 10-minute walk from City Hall MRT station.

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With a history dating back to its inception in 1887, the National Museum of Singapore is the nation’s oldest museum with a progressive mind.

It is custodian of the 10 National Treasures, and its galleries adopt multi-perspective ways of presenting history and culture to rede!ne conventional museum experience.

Address93 Stamford Road, Singapore 178897Tel: 6332 3659www.nationalmuseum.sg

Get a feel of the vibrant Peranakan heritage and culture at the world’s !rst national Peranakan Museum right here in Singapore. Immerse yourself in the colourful history of babasand nyonyas, and be awed by exquisite displays of intricately cra"ed jewellery, beaded slippers, gold and silver ornaments, textiles, ceramics and ornate furniture.

Address39 Armenian Street, Singapore 179941Tel: 6332 7591 / 6332 3275www.peranakanmuseum.sg

Admission ChargesAdult: $6

Joint admission tickets to ACM and TPM are also available. Please enquire at the museum’s front desk.

Discounted admission on Fridays from 7pm–9pm.

50% o$ admission prices for foreign seniors aged 60 and above, and foreign students.

Free admission for all Citizens and Permanent Residents (PRs), and visitors aged 6 years and below. Free guided tours from Mon–Sun. Please call 6332 7591 to enquire.

Opening HoursMon–Sun: 10am–7pm (Till 9pm on Fridays)

Getting thereBy BusAlight opposite Singapore Management University.SBS: 7, 14, 16, 36, 124, 131, 147, 162, 166, 174SMRT: 61, 77, 167, 171, 190, 700_By MRT5-minute walk from Bras Basah MRT station and a 10-minute walk from City Hall MRT station.

Admission Charges

60 and above, and foreign students. Citizens, Permanent Residents (PRs) and children 6 years of age and under enjoy free entry to permanent galleries and selected exhibitions*.

Mon–Sun. Please call 6332 3659 to enquire.

* Admission charges apply tospecial exhibitions. For theseexhibitions, free admissioncontinues to apply to citizensand PRs who are students ,teachers, senior citizens andNSFs as well as children of6 yrs of age and under.

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Re!ections at Bukit Chandu

Singapore Philatelic Museum

Singapore Art Museum

The Singapore Art Museum (SAM) focuses on the creation of art in the present moment. It advocates and presents the contemporary art practices of Singapore, Southeast Asia and Asia. SAM is also organiser of the Singapore Biennale 2013 and the past edition in 2011.

Address71 Bras Basah Road, Singapore 189555SAM at 8Q is located at 8 Queen Street, Singapore 188535Tel: 6332 3222www.singaporeartmuseum.sg

Discover the world through the postage stamp! Postage stamps are miniature pieces of art that feature signi!cant events, history, heritage and cultures of a country. Singapore Philatelic Museum is the !rst of its kind in the region, showcasing Singapore’s philatelic heritage and postal artefacts since the Straits Settlements era. Find out how stamps are a window to discover many themes such as nature, culture and heritage.

Address23-B Coleman Street, Singapore 179807Tel: 6337 3888www.spm.org.sg

Admission Charges

Citizens and Permanent Residents (PRs), and visitors aged below 3 years.

for group visits.

Opening HoursMon: 1pm–7pmTue–Sun: 9.30am–7pm

Getting thereBy BusAlight along Hill Street or North Bridge Road.SBS: 2, 12, 32, 33, 51, 63, 80, 124, 145, 147, 166, 174, 197SMRT: 61_By MRT5-minute walk from Bras Basah MRT station and a 10-minute walk from City Hall or Clarke Quay MRT stations.

Admission ChargesAdult: $10Groups of 20 or more:

20% o$ adult admission charges

Free admission on Fridays from 7pm–9pm.

50% o$ admission prices for foreign seniors aged 60 and above, and foreign students.

Free admission for all Citizens and Permanent Residents (PRs), and visitors aged 6 years and below. Free guided tours from Mon–Sun. Please call 6332 3222 or 6332 3200 to enquire.

Opening HoursMon–Sun: 10am–7pm (till 9pm on Fridays)

Getting thereBy BusAlight along Bras Basah Road.SBS: 7, 14, 16, 36, 111, 131, 162, 175, 502, 518SMRT: 77, 167, 171, 700_By MRTSingapore Art Museum is a 2-minute walk from Bras Basah MRT station and a 10-minute walk from Dhoby Ghaut, Bugis or City Hall MRT stations.

Journey back in time to World War II in 1942 when 1,400 soldiers of the Malay Regiment valiantly opposed 13,000 Japanese soldiers. Experience the Battle of Pasir Panjang and walk through the galleries displaying exhibits of photographs, maps, and information detailing the life of the Malay Regiment and the defence of Singapore.

Address31-K Pepys Road, Singapore 118458Tel: 6375 2510www.nhb.gov.sg/NHBPortal/Museums/Re#ectionsat BukitChandu

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Admission ChargesAdult: $2Foreign students: $1Foreign seniors aged 60

and above: $1 Free admission for all Citizens and Permanent Residents (PRs), and visitors aged 6 years and below.

Opening HoursTue–Sun: 9am–5.30pm

Getting thereBy BusAlight in front of Pasir Panjang Neighbourhood Police Post (109A Pasir Panjang Road).

Bus-stop (HarbourFront Centre) SBS: 10, 30, 143 SMRT: 188

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Bus-stop (Ra%es Place MRT station) SBS: 10

Bus-stop (City Hall MRT station) SBS: 51

Bus-stop (Bukit Merah Interchange) SMRT: 176_By MRTRe#ections at Bukit Chandu is a 20 minute walk from Pasir Panjang MRT station. Alternatively, alight at Harbourfront MRT station and take the listed buses from HarbourFront Centre.

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Malay Heritage Centre

Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall

The Malay Heritage Centre (MHC) showcases the history, culture and contributions of the Malay community within the context of Singapore’s history and multi-cultural society. It houses a collection of artefacts that support its focus on Kampong Gelam’s history as a bustling port town integral to the development of the Malay community as well as Singapore’s connections to the region.

Address85 Sultan Gate, Singapore 198501Tel: 6391 0450www.malayheritage.org.sg

Admission ChargesAdult: $4Foreign senior citizens

above 60 years old: $2Foreign students & children

12 years and below: $2 Free admission for all Citizens and Permanent Residents (PRs), and visitors aged 6 years and below.For group guided tours,

please call 6391 0450. Opening HoursTue–Sun: 10am–6pm (Closed on Mondays)

Museums1 National Museum of Singapore2 Singapore Art Museum3 SAM at 8Q4 Peranakan Museum5 Singapore Philatelic Museum6 Asian Civilisations Museum

Monuments7 Cathedral of the Good Shepherd8 Chijmes9 Ra!es Hotel10 Armenian Church11 Central Fire Station12 St Andrew’s Cathedral13 National Gallery Singapore (Opening in 2015)14 Parliament House15 The Arts House

Landmarks16 The Cathay17 SMU Li Ka Shing Library18 NTUC Income Centre19 SMU School of Accountancy-Law20 SMU Lee Kong Chian School of Business21 Carlton Hotel22 SMRT Headquarters Building23 Stamford Court24 Bible House25 Stamford House26 Ra!es City Shopping Centre27 Capitol Building28 Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce Building29 Capitol Centre30 Peninsula Plaza31 Funan DigitaLife Mall32 The Adelphi33 Supreme Court

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The Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall was where the Tong Meng Hui Singapore branch was !rst established in 1906. Home to Dr. Sun Yat Sen whenever he visited Singapore, this building presently houses !ve galleries, depicting the vital role played by Singapore and Nanyang in the 1911 Revolution.

Address12 Tai Gin Road, Singapore 327874Tel: (65) 6256 7377www.wanqingyuan.org.sg

Opening HoursTue–Sun: 10am–5pm (Closed on Mondays)

GET THE 3-DAY MUSEUM PASS NOW!The National Heritage Board has a 3-day museum pass that provides unlimited access to all !ve NHB museums over a period of three days. Each individual pass costs $20, while a family pass (admits up to 5 pax) costs only $50. Purchase them at any NHB museum’s front desk.

BOUGHT THE NHB 3-DAY MUSEUM PASS? Make full use of your pass with the Express option.

Day 1Begin at the National

Museum of Singapore to get an overview of the nation’s past, traditions and culture.

Cross over to the Peranakan Museum. Learn about Peranakan culture through jewellery displays, porcelain collections and Peranakan icons. Hungry? Dine at True Blue Cuisine next door.

Day 2Head to the Singapore

Philatelic Museum, and take pleasure in viewing miniature pieces of art in the form of stamps.

Scoot o$ to the Asian Civilisations Museum for Asia’s rich cultures. Find out how Singapore became a multi-ethnic country with origins from Southeast, South & West Asia. Day 3

Go back in time at Re!ections at Bukit Chandu. See how the Japanese invaded Singapore and how the British surrendered on 15 February 1942.

Admission ChargesAdult: $4Foreign senior citizens

above 60 years old: $2Foreign students: $2 Free admission for all Citizens and Permanent Residents (PRs), and visitors aged 6 years and below.For group visits, please email

us at NHB_WQY@nhb.gov.sg to make a booking.

Getting thereBy BusAlight at Zhong Shan Park along Balestier Road, or a"er the Kwan Im Tng Temple.SBS: 21, 130, 131, 139, 145, 186_By MRT15–20 minutes walk from Toa Payoh/Novena MRT stations.