In celebration of Singapore’s 60th birthday, take a trip to the National Museum of Singapore and journey back in time to the 1800s.
Ever wonder about the history of Singapore as an island?
At Once Upon a Tide, learn about how the river and sea have greatly influenced the flow of trade and exchange — people, goods, and ideas — and contributed to the growth of our little red dot.
Over 700 years of history are at your fingertips through this interactive exhibit, from now until 9 October 2026.
Before celebrating SG60, get back to the roots of Singapore. This exhibition starts with the nation’s role as a key port settlement within the network of trade.
Watch as your grandparents’ stories are brought to life through the collection of artefacts, maps of changing coastlines, and written accounts.
Ships ahoy!
Find yourself with interactive games like the Sampan Challenge, and row your passengers to safety across the choppy waters of the Singapore River.
Listen to people from the diverse communities responsible for building up our nation to what it is today.
The recordings shine a light on these overlooked voices — the ones who defended the nation, transported goods, and cared for others.
Learn about the trailblazers who continually shape what it means to be Singaporean. From homegrown businesses to large organisations, each entity has made waves across the country and worked toward putting Singapore on the map.
What does being Singaporean mean to you? Try testing your knowledge of the ever-changing Singaporean identity with the interactive Singlish quiz.
Are museums not your thing? Try to satay with me here.
If it’s dusty artefacts that bore you, pick up the personal RFID wristband at the start of the exhibition and use it to answer questions throughout your time at Once Upon a Tide.
At the end, reflect on your responses when presented with your very own avatar, which represents your values and ambitions for Singapore’s future.
What avatar do you think you and your friends will get?
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