Highlights 2016

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National Heritage Board (NHB) was formed on 1 August 1993. As the custodian of Singapore’s heritage, the NHB is responsible for telling the Singapore Story, sharing the Singaporeans 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, heritage institutions and the Language Councils Secretariat. The NHB also sets policies relating to heritage sites, national monuments and the National Collection. Through the National Collection, the NHB curates heritage programmes and presents exhibitions to connect the past, present and future generations of Singaporeans. NHB is a statutory board under the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth.

Please visit www.nhb.gov.sg for more information

To preserve and celebrate our shared heritageNHB undertakes the roles of safeguarding and promoting the heritage of our diverse communities for the purpose of education, nation-building and cultural understanding.

Pride in our Past, Legacy for our FutureSingaporeans who know and understand our history, and cherish the importance of leaving legacies toward a shared future.

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21. Museum Etiquette22. Contact Information

ForewordThe National Heritage Board (NHB) has a bevy of exciting exhibitions and programmes planned for 2016. With the recognition of key competencies necessary to thrive in the 21st century, we are continually working to ensure that our content and programming remains at cutting edge of heritage education. We have actively partnered with the Ministry of Education, Early Childhood Development Agency and an array of educators, schools, institutions and educational organisations to provide engaging and quality learning experience to enable teachers and students to discover Singapore’s shared history and heritage to achieve the Desired Outcomes of Education. This brochure is intended as a one-stop, easy referencing tool for educators to peruse the various events and activities our museums and institutions have to offer. It is our belief that heritage should be an important component of every stage of the education live cycle, and our exhibitions and programmes cater for students from pre-school to tertiary levels. We hope that you will be able to take the time to visit us and experience heritage up close.

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HERITAGE EDUCATION HIGHLIGHTS 20162 /

MUSEUM & HERITAGE PROGRAMMES

Pre School & PrimaryStamps Are FunSuitable Ages N1 (3 years old)Date OngoingTime 9.30am - 5pmVenue Singapore Philatelic MuseumFees $7 per pax (min 10 pax)

Discover the many stories that stamps tell and find out how these colourful and attractive stamps are educational yet fun for young children. For more information, please visit www.spm.org.sg or contact Ms Lily Samuel at 6513 7347

Stamps! Stamps! Stamps!Suitable Ages N2 (4 years old)Date OngoingTime 9.30am - 5pmVenue Singapore Philatelic MuseumFees $7 per pax (min 10 pax)

Learn about Singapore’s rich heritage, nature and traditional games captured on stamps. Children get to explore and play with the traditional games. For more information, please visit www.spm.org.sg or contact Ms Lily Samuel at 6513 7347

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The World of StampsSuitable Ages K1 - K2 (5 - 6 years old)Date OngoingTime 9.30am - 5pmVenue Singapore Philatelic MuseumFees $7 per pax (min 10 pax)

Learn about the stories behind stamps, the different parts of a stamp and how to collect stamps. Participants will also get to complete a fun worksheet. For more information, please visit www.spm.org.sg or contact Ms Lily Samuel at 6513 7347

Meet Mr PostmanSuitable Ages K1 - K2 (5 - 6 years old)Date OngoingTime 9.30am - 5pmVenue Singapore Philatelic MuseumFees $7 per pax (min 15 pax)

What is the sequence of mail? Who is responsible for the collection and delivery of mail? Find out at the Meet Mr Postman pre-school programme. For more information, please visit www.spm.org.sg or contact Ms Lily Samuel at 6513 7347

Paper CollageSuitable Ages K2 (6 years old)Date OngoingTime 9.30am - 5pmVenue Singapore Philatelic MuseumFees $7 per pax (min 15 pax)

Participants will enjoy viewing children’s works that have been featured on stamps. After a fun discussion of different types of papers and textures, they will be given a themed template to complete their artwork. For more information, please visit www.spm.org.sg or contact Ms Lily Samuel at 6513 7347

We Are OneSuitable Ages K2 (6 years old)Date OngoingTime 9.30am - 5pmVenue Singapore Philatelic MuseumFees $7 per pax (min 15 pax)

Find out how multi-racial Singaporeans have come together as one people to build a nation that we are proud to call our home and country. For more information, please visit www.spm.org.sg or contact Ms Lily Samuel at 6513 7347

My Fancy PostcardSuitable Ages K2 (6 years old)Date OngoingTime 9.30am - 5pmVenue Singapore Philatelic MuseumFees $7 per pax (min 15 pax)

This educational activity introduces the concept of writing postcards and letters to family members and loved ones. Postcards will be provided. Children must bring along an address and a 30 cents postage stamp. For more information, please visit www.spm.org.sg or contact Ms Lily Samuel at 6513 7347

Self-guided – Fantastic Creatures TrailSuitable Ages K1 - K2 ( 5 - 6 years old), P1 - P2 (7 - 8 years old)Day Tuesdays to FridaysTime 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pmVenue Asian Civilisations MuseumFees Free

Learn about cultures through unique, real and mythical animals with your students in this self-guided trail. Teacher’s resource available too.For more information, please visit http://acm.org.sg/programmes/school-teachers/school-visits

PRE SCHOOL & PRIMARYMUSEUM & HERITAGE PROGRAMMES

Admission to all NHB museums is free for Singaporeans, PR students and NHB members. Fees applicable for international students


Guided Tour – Fantastic CreaturesSuitable Ages K1 - K2 (5 - 6 years old), P1 - P2 (7 - 8 years old)Day Tuesdays to FridaysTime 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pmVenue Asian Civilisations MuseumFees Free

Ignite the imagination of your students and fire their passion for stories through this interactive tour that uses active looking to explore different real and mythical animals. For more information, please visit http://acm.org.sg/programmes/school-teachers/school-visits

Singapore’s Little TreasuresSuitable Ages K1 – K2 (5 – 6 years old)

‘Singapore’s Little Treasures’ (SLT) is a collaborative project with Early Childhood Development Agency which provides pre-schoolers the opportunity to discover our multi-cultural heritage through creative, engaging and purposeful classroom activities and museum visits. The educators will also be equipped with the knowledge of Singapore’s shared history as well as strategies to promote heritage learning using specially-curated resources from Indian Heritage Centre, National Museum of Singapore, Malay Heritage Centre, Peranakan Museum and Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial HallFor more information, please email [email protected]


Self-guided – Colours+ Shapes+Patterns TrailSuitable Ages K1 - K2 ( 5 - 6 years old), P1 - P2 (7 - 8 years old)Day Tuesdays to FridaysTime 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pmVenue Asian Civilisations MuseumFees Free

Students will discover the unique colours, shapes and patterns in our objects. Teacher’s resource available too.For more information, please visit http://acm.org.sg/programmes/school-teachers/school-visits

Be a Young Explorer Suitable Ages K1 - K2 ( 5 - 6 years old),

P1 - P3 (7 - 9 years old)Day Tuesdays to ThursdaysTime 1.5 hoursVenue National Museum of SingaporeFees TBA

Get up close and personal with nature in this interactive workshop! Students will role-play as one of William Farquhar’s commissioned ecologists from the 1800s and solve a mystery while interacting with the museum’s outdoor garden. Through this immersive learning process, students can explore and learn about Singapore’s ecosystem and how people benefited from and used certain native plants in the past. At the end of the workshop, students will gain a deeper understanding of Singapore’s native fruit and flowers and their importance to our history and culture.

Learning Areas: Discovery of the World, Motor Skills Development, Numeracy, Social and Emotional Development.For more information, please email [email protected]

Be a Young Fashionista Suitable Ages K1 - K2 ( 5 - 6 years old),

P1 - P3 (7 - 9 years old)Day Tuesdays to ThursdaysTime 1.5 hoursVenue National Museum of SingaporeFees TBA

In this fun and engaging workshop, students will experience the fashion and lifestyle of the 1920s and 1930s, and learn how globalisation influenced and impacted Singaporeans in a memorable way. After a short gallery tour to introduce the fashion and lifestyle of the time and highlight how fashion in Singapore was influenced by the West, students will be given a chance to relive one of Singapore’s favourite leisure activities in the past – dancing! They will be asked to pair up and taught simple dance moves, followed by a craft activity in which they will decorate and colour paper costumes and fashion accessories from the 1930s.

Learning Areas: Aesthetic and Creative Expressions, Discovery of the World, Motor Skills Development, Social and Emotional Development.For more information, please email [email protected]



Be a Young ToymakerSuitable Ages K1 - K2 ( 5 - 6 years old),

P1 - P3 (7 - 9 years old)Day Tuesdays to ThursdaysTime 1.5 hoursVenue National Museum of SingaporeFees $12 per pax (min 25 pax, max 40 pax)

Travel back in time on this learning journey to the 1950s and 1960s! A short tour of the gallery will offer students insight on the recreational activities of a child growing up in Singapore at that time. They will be introduced to traditional toys that were popular then, as well as learn about the importance of the toy industry in Singapore. Students will also enjoy an interactive role-playing experience featuring drama and storytelling elements that will introduce them to Singapore’s industrialisation process. As imagined employees of a toy manufacturing company, they will learn about the value of money and the concept of buying and selling. Students will also learn how to purchase various toy parts and assemble a traditional toy through teamwork. This fun and enriching programme builds confidence, increases self-esteem and encourages teamwork among peers.

Learning Areas: Discovery of the World, Numeracy, Motor Skills Development, Social and Emotional Development. For more information, please email [email protected]

Colourful World of StampsSuitable Ages P1 - P2 (7 - 8 years old)Date OngoingTime 9.30am - 5pmVenue Singapore Philatelic MuseumFees $7 per pax

The Colourful World of Stamps unfolds as students go on a guided tour of the museum and discover that stamps are miniature ambassadors that document our historical milestones, national achievements, aspirations and more. Students will also get to design their very own stamp and share with their classmates.For more information, please visit www.spm.org.sg or contact Ms Lily Samuel at 6513 7347

We Are OneSuitable Ages P1 - P2 (7 - 8 years old)Date OngoingTime 9.30am - 5pmVenue Singapore Philatelic MuseumFees $7 per pax

Students will listen to the story of ‘We Are One’ that uses stamps to illustrate the importance of respect and appreciation of the different races and cultures in Singapore. Students will use props to dramatise a scene from the story.For more information, please visit www.spm.org.sg or contact Ms Lily Samuel at 6513 7347

Communication & MeSuitable Ages P1 - P2 (7 - 8 years old)Date OngoingTime 9.30am - 5pmVenue Singapore Philatelic MuseumFees $7 per pax

Find out about the past and present means of communication and learn to address and send a postcard to a friend or family member. Postcards will be provided. Students are to bring along an address and a 30 cents stamp.For more information, please visit www.spm.org.sg or contact Ms Lily Samuel at 6513 7347


Self-guided – Peranakan Mania – Chasing Bibik NeoSuitable Ages P1 - P3 (7 - 9 years old)Day Tuesdays to FridaysTime 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pmVenue The Peranakan MuseumFees Free

Pupils will have fun learning about Peranakan culture while tracking down the mysterious Bibik Neo, the matriarch of a Peranakan household. Clues will be embedded in objects throughout the galleries. For more information, please visit http://peranakanmuseum.org.sg/programmes/school-teachers/school-visits

Lesser Known Ethnic CommunitiesSuitable Ages P1 - P4 (7 - 10 years old)Date OngoingTime 9.30am - 5pmVenue Singapore Philatelic MuseumFees $7 per pax

What were the traditional trades that our Indian forefathers carried out? What is the difference between Hari Raya Haji and Hari Raya Puasa? How do the Chinese celebrate Winter Solstice? Who is Father Time and how do the Eurasians celebrate New Year? Come explore these lesser known facts about our ethnic communities at the Singapore Philatelic Museum, take part in a fun activity and win museum tokens!For more information, please visit www.spm.org.sg or contact Ms Lily Samuel at 6513 7347



Adventures in Asia – Art AttackSuitable Ages P1 - P6 (7 - 12 years old)Day Tuesdays to FridaysTime 10am - 12pm, 12pm - 2pm, 2pm - 4pmVenue Asian Civilisations MuseumFees $300 for every 15 students

Students will get a hands-on experience in this interactive workshop. This workshop includes a 30-minute tour and a 30-minute art workshop.For more information, please visit http://acm.org.sg/programmes/school-teachers/school-visits

The Fearless Twins and The Magical Kaleido Storytelling Programme Suitable Ages P1 - P6 (7 - 12 years old)Date All yearTime 30 minutesVenue SchoolsFees $600 (including 20 copies of the publication)

Be enthralled as a professional storyteller brings to life a time-travelling adventure around our National Monuments, based on the publication, The Fearless Twins and the Magical Kaleido: A Narrow Escape. Will Toby and Tammy solve the mystery of the spinning clock tower, fight off fiery flames and escape in time?

Bring this session to your school, or, during post-exam periods, attend one of these sessions at a Monument, and go on an outdoor trail to see the buildings! For more information, please email [email protected]

Heritage Mix!Suitable Ages P3 - P4 (9 - 10 years old)Date OngoingTime 9.30am - 5pmVenue Singapore Philatelic MuseumFees $7 per pax

Students will explore musical instruments, costumes and traditional items used by people of different communities in Singapore to have a deeper understanding of Singapore’s rich heritage in this interactive hands-on session. Students will also take home their own mementoes that they will create during a handicraft session.For more information, please visit www.spm.org.sg or contact Ms Lily Samuel at 6513 7347

YesteryearsSuitable Ages P3 - P4 (9 - 10 years old)Date OngoingTime 9.30am - 5pmVenue Singapore Philatelic MuseumFees $7 per pax

What are some of the objects that have been used and trades that have been carried out in Singapore in the past? How are they different today? Some are no longer around. Find out at this educational activity.For more information, please visit www.spm.org.sg or contact Ms Lily Samuel at 6513 7347


National Stamp Collecting Competition WorkshopSuitable Ages P3 - P4 (9 - 12 years old)Date OngoingTime 9.30am - 5pmVenue Singapore Philatelic MuseumFees $4 per pax

Students work in groups of 4 and submit exhibits using philatelic materials and narratives based on a theme of their choice.For more information, please visit www.spm.org.sg or contact Ms Lily Samuel at 6513 7347

Guided Tour – Heroes of AsiaSuitable Ages P3 - P4 (9 - 10 years old) Day Tuesdays to FridaysTime 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pmVenue Asian Civilisations MuseumFees Free

Students will learn valuable lessons for living through these Asian stories focusing on figures like the Monkey god, Hanuman, to the craftsmen who have created art that have lasted till today.For more information, please visit http://acm.org.sg/programmes/school-teachers/school-visits

Heritage Explorers ProgrammeSuitable Ages P3 - P6 (9 - 12 years old)Date Sign up by 22 January or 4 MarchVenue SchoolFees Free

The Heritage Explorers Programme aims to raise students’ awareness and interest in local and community heritage. Through the lens of various heritage professions such as curator, educator and etc, students will have the opportunity to complete a series of activities which help to cultivate a sense of commitment to and passion for heritage. In turn, they will earn a Heritage Explorers Badge.For more information, please email [email protected]

Singapore Through StampsSuitable Ages P4 - P6 (10 - 12 years old)Date OngoingTime 9.30am - 5pmVenue Singapore Philatelic MuseumFees $7 per pax

A National Education directed programme for upper primary pupils, it teaches Singapore’s history, heritage and culture through stamps and stories. The programme also shows pupils why it is important to remember the past and how it has shaped the present. Pupils will get to bring back a bookmark souvenir and the activity sheet they collectively complete during the programme.For more information, please visit www.spm.org.sg or contact Ms Lily Samuel at 6513 7347



Learning Journey @ Wan Qing Yuan Suitable Ages P4 - P6 (10 - 12 years old)Date To be fixed upon request Time To be fixed upon requestVenue Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall Fees Free

Fun and engaging worksheets in both English and Chinese have been designed for upper primary students. Worksheets that are specially designed based on the Social Studies syllabus (Primary 4 and 5) are also available. Teachers can bring students to embark on an interactive learning journey at the Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall through scenario-based learning with these worksheets! For more information, please email [email protected]

Self-guided – On the Trail of Peranakan TreasuresSuitable Ages P4 - P6 (10 - 12 years old)Day Tuesdays to FridaysTime 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pmVenue The Peranakan MuseumFees Free

Pupils will embark on an exciting self-guided tour to discover many fascinating objects of Peranakan culture, such as the nonyaware, a sireh set, an ancestral altar, and the Tok Panjang. Also available in Mandarin. For more information, please visit http://peranakanmuseum.org.sg/programmes/school-teachers/school-visits


Monuments to Our History Assembly Presentation – Total Defence Special Suitable Ages P4 - P6 (10 - 12 years old)Date February Time 30 minutesVenue SchoolsFees $250

15 February 1942 – a day which we continue to remember many years after. While memorials have been built to remember the fallen, our Monuments continue to bear stories of survival during the Occupation years.

Hear stories of how these sturdy buildings protected people during the war, how people innovated to overcome shortages, and how some sacrificed out of love for others. For more information, please email [email protected]

Monuments to Our History Assembly Presentation – Racial Harmony Day SpecialSuitable Ages P4 - P6 (10 - 12 years old)Date JulyTime 30 minutesVenue SchoolsFees $250

Legacies of the past, landmarks of the communities, Singapore’s National Monuments have withstood the test of time with important stories to share.

Learn about some of the National Monuments that celebrate Singapore’s diversity – ethnicity, religion and architecture! Hear stories of how communities have come together to celebrate Singapore and its harmony in their little ways, and how these National Monuments were built to inspire, even as landmarks of communities! For more information, please email [email protected]

Monuments to Our History Assembly Presentation – National Day Special Suitable Ages P4 - P6 (10 - 12 years old)Date AugustTime 30 minutesVenue SchoolsFees $250

Colonial landmarks of the past, Singapore’s icons today. Learn how our National Monuments and Historic Sites have been witnesses to Singapore’s march to independence. Find out about the defining moments of Singapore’s independence that happened in these historic spaces, and how architects sought to create landmarks to celebrate Singapore’s independence. For more information, please email [email protected]

Monumental Walking ToursSuitable Ages P4 - P6 (10 - 12 years old)Date All yearTime 1.5 hoursVenue Various monumentsFees $60 (for a group of 20, complimentary for 2 accompanying teachers)

Go on a walking tour that explores Singapore’s history and diversity through some of its 170 National Monuments and Historic Sites! Step back in time as you hear fascinating stories about Singapore’s pioneers and communities, and behold the intricacies of our Monuments’ architecture! Some of these tours include:

- A Tale of Two Towns (Civic District)

- Stories of Kampong Glam (Kampong Glam)

- Mixed Blessings (Telok Ayer Street) For more information, please email [email protected]



The Resilience TrailsSuitable Ages S1 - S4 (13 - 16 years)Date To be fixed upon request Time To be fixed upon requestVenue Dependent on trails selectedFees $25 to $28 per pax (subject to group size and trails selected)

The Resilience Trails are a series of 9 thematic trails designed to create a greater understanding and appreciation of Singapore’s history and heritage. Commissioned by the Resilience Division of the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY) and the National Heritage Board (NHB), each trail is presented in the form of an educational guided tour. Participants will undergo a learning journey filled with inspiring stories from major historical events that shaped our nation.For more details on the content of each trail, as well as tour arrangements, please visit http://www.nhb.gov.sg/places/trails/resilience-trails or call 6332 5423 or email [email protected]

Singapore in StampsSuitable Ages S1 - S4 (13 - 16 years)Date OngoingTime 9.30am - 5pmVenue Singapore Philatelic MuseumFees $7 per pax

The programme starts with an insight into the birth of postage stamps and the extraordinary printing materials that are used in the creation of unusual stamps. Students will find out about early traders depicted on stamps as well as about WWII and its effects on communication. The content-based approach is married with a fun filled approach, which will see students racing to complete a picture hunt, design a stamp and discover how stamps are made. Informative yet engaging, this programme presents philately to students in a relevant and interesting light. For more information, please visit www.spm.org.sg or contact Ms Lily Samuel at 6513 7347

Secondary & TertiaryMUSEUM & HERITAGE PROGRAMMES


National Stamp Collecting Competition WorkshopSuitable Ages S1 - S4 (13 - 16 years)Date OngoingTime 9.30am - 5pmVenue Singapore Philatelic MuseumFees $4 per pax

Students work in groups of 4 and submit exhibits using philatelic materials and narratives based on a theme of their choice. For more information, please visit www.spm.org.sg or contact Ms Lily Samuel at 6513 7347

SPM TalkSuitable Ages S1 - S4 (13 - 16 years)Date OngoingTime 9.30am - 5pmVenue SchoolFees $80 per session, 45mins (min 40 pax; max 80 pax)

The SPM Talk seeks to share with students about the Wonderful World of Stamps as well as the exhibitions held at Singapore Philatelic Museum. For more information, please visit www.spm.org.sg or contact Ms Lily Samuel at 6513 7347

Learning Journey @ Wan Qing Yuan Suitable Ages S1 - S2 (13 - 14 years old)Date To be fixed upon request Time To be fixed upon request Venue Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall Fees Free

Fun and engaging worksheets in both English and Chinese have been designed for lower secondary students. Worksheets that are specially designed based on the lower secondary History syllabus are also available. Teachers can bring students to embark on an interactive learning journey at the Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall through scenario-based learning with these worksheets!For more information, please email [email protected]

Guided Tour – The Peranakan LegaciesSuitable Ages S1 - S5 (13 - 17 years old) JC, Poly, Uni (17 - 24 years old)Day Tuesdays to FridaysTime 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pmVenue The Peranakan MuseumFees Free

Discover the Peranakan culture and legacies in this guided tour. Students will then enjoy a hands-on activity after the tour.For more information, please visit http://peranakanmuseum.org.sg/programmes/school-teachers/school-visits

Guided Tour – Introduction to Ancestral CulturesSuitable Ages S1 - S5 (13 - 17 years old) JC, Poly, Uni (17 - 24 years old)Day Tuesdays to FridaysTime 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pmVenue Asian Civilisations MuseumFees Free

This tour highlights the objects that link Singaporeans to their ancestral cultures.For more information, please visit http://acm.org.sg/programmes/school-teachers/school-visits


SECONDARY & TERTIARYMUSEUM & HERITAGE PROGRAMMES


Guided Tour – Cross-cultural ArtSuitable Ages S1 - S5 (13 - 17 years old) JC, Poly, Uni (17 - 24 years old)Day Tuesdays to FridaysTime 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pmVenue Asian Civilisations MuseumFees Free

Discover the connections between the diverse culture of Asia and how the trade, interactions and exchange of ideas have influenced art in Asia. For more information, please visit http://acm.org.sg/programmes/school-teachers/school-visits

Self-guided – Friends and Foes TrailSuitable Ages S1 - S5 (13 - 17 years old) JC, Poly, Uni (17 - 24 years old)Day Tuesdays to FridaysTime 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pmVenue Asian Civilisations MuseumFees Free

Take National Education out of the classroom for your students as they learn about objects with different cultural influences.For more information, please visit http://acm.org.sg/programmes/school-teachers/school-visits

Self-guided – Methods and Materials TrailSuitable Ages S1 - S5 (13 - 17 years old) JC, Poly, Uni (17 - 24 years old)Day Tuesdays to FridaysTime 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pmVenue Asian Civilisations MuseumFees Free

Students will learn about how craftsmen had used various innovative methods and materials.For more information, please visit http://acm.org.sg/programmes/school-teachers/school-visits

Monuments to Our History Assembly Presentation – Total Defence Special Suitable Ages 13 - 18 years oldDate FebruaryTime 30 minutesVenue SchoolsFees $250

15 February 1942 – a day which we continue to remember many years after. While memorials have been built to remember the fallen, our Monuments continue to bear stories of survival during the Occupation years.

Hear stories of how these sturdy buildings protected people during the war, how people innovated to overcome shortages, and how some sacrificed out of love for others. For more information, please email [email protected]

Monuments to Our History Assembly Presentation – Racial Harmony Day SpecialSuitable Ages 13 - 18 years oldDate JulyTime 30 minutesVenue SchoolsFees $250

Legacies of the past, landmarks of the communities, Singapore’s National Monuments have withstood the test of time with important stories to share.



Monuments to Our History Assembly Presentation – National Day Special Suitable Ages 13 - 18 years oldDate AugustTime 30 minutesVenue SchoolsFees $250

Legacies of the past, landmarks of the communities and Singapore’s National Monuments have withstood the test of time with important stories to share.


Monumental Walking ToursSuitable Ages 13 - 18 years oldDate All yearTime 1.5 hoursVenue Various monumentsFees $60 (for a group of 20, complimentary for 2 accompanying teachers)

Legacies of the past, landmarks of the communities and Singapore’s National Monuments have withstood the test of time with important stories to share.




Wan Qing Public Lecture SeriesSuitable Ages 21 years old and above Date TBA Venue Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall Fees Free

A series of public lectures, in both English and Mandarin, will be conducted at the Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall by invited speakers, who will share on various topics relevant to history, culture or heritage. For more information, please email [email protected]

Guided Tour – Educators' Tour Suitable Ages All educatorsDay Tuesdays to Fridays Time 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pmVenue Asian Civilisations Museum or The Peranakan MuseumFees Free for Singaporeans and PR educators

and NHB members

Fees applicable for teachers from international institutions

Delve into the Asian or Peranakan culture with these highlight tours. Educators will discover the significance of star pieces from these museums with interesting fun facts and stories. These will be perfect learning journeys and site visits for those looking into planning visits for their students.For more information, please visit http:// peranakanmuseum.org.sg/programmes/school-teachers/school-visits or http://acm.org.sg/ programmes/school-teachers/school-visits

All AgesMUSEUM & HERITAGE PROGRAMMES


Heritage Trail Adoption SchemeSuitable Ages Primary - Tertiary institutions and Community Partners. Since 1999, National Heritage Board has been developing heritage trails to promote appreciation for our local history and heritage. The Heritage Trail Adoption Scheme aims to encourage greater appreciation and interest in our local history and heritage. Under this scheme, schools and community partners are given the opportunity to adopt one of NHB’s heritage trails where training will be provided to train students and community volunteer guides as trail guides for the adopted trail which will be integrated into the school curriculum or into the partner’s programme.

The programme has since grew and currently its guiding training programme has been extended to schools and community partners who have developed their very own heritage trails. For more information, please email Joanne Chen at [email protected] or call 6332 5483

Heritage Grants ProgrammeNational Heritage Board launched the Heritage Grant Scheme in 2013 to support Singapore’s lively and diverse heritage scene and to encourage promotion of our shared heritage and engagement with the community. The School Heritage Corners Programme is a part of the scheme and is tailored to support schools in establishing their own heritage corners. . For more information, please visit http://www.nhb.gov.sg/awards-and-grants/grants/overview or email to [email protected] or call 6332 4495 / 6332 4259

ALL AGESMUSEUM & HERITAGE PROGRAMMES


Heritage on the Move(Travelling Exhibition)Suitable Ages Primary school onwardsVenue schoolsFees $400 - $1075 (subject to exhibition selected)

Heritage On The Move is a community engagement programme by the National Heritage Board to bring exhibitions on Singapore’s multi-cultural heritage to the public.

Each exhibition is modular and has been thoughtfully designed to best fit as many spaces as possible.

NHB currently has 8 National Education themed exhibitions that provide an opportunity to learn about Singapore’s Heritage. You may wish to host the exhibition at any time of the year to tie in with your school’s observance celebrations or core National Education events.For more information, please visit http://www.nhb.gov.sg/resources/heritage-on-the-move/overview or email [email protected] or call 6332 7313

Let’s Play! Traditional Malay GamesSuitable Ages All AgesDay Every TuesdayTime 10am - 10.45am & 3pm - 3.45pmVenue Malay Heritage CentreFees Free. For group bookings, please email us.

Come and learn more about traditional Malay games at the Malay Heritage Centre! Learn skills you will need to play capteh, main lereng (wheel spinning), congkak (traditional Malay board game), batu seremban (five stones) and many more. This 45-minute session will also invite participants to use their creativity as they invent new and fun games with new found items. For more information, please email [email protected] or contact 6391 0450 (Tue-Sun 10am - 6pm)


More than a Garden Travelling ExhibitionSuitable Ages 10 - 18 years oldDate All yearTime 2 weeksVenue SchoolsFees $500

Learn more about Singapore’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site – Singapore Botanic Gardens through this travelling exhibition which shares how the Gardens has changed the world through its contribution to the rubber crop’s spread in Southeast Asia, and the pioneers who made this possible. For more information, please email [email protected]

3D Photography Exhibition on National Monuments Suitable Ages 7 - 18 years oldDate From May 2016 onwards Time 2 weeksVenue SchoolsFees $500

See our National Monuments pop up before your eyes! Learn about the buildings’ architecture and historical nuggets through this fresh and innovative 3D photography exhibition.

Learners’ kits will be provided according to level. For more information, please email [email protected]

Victoria Theatre and Victoria Concert Hall Heritage Gallery and Other Heritage Galleries Suitable Ages 10 - 18 years oldDate All yearTime 1.5 hoursVenue VTVCH and other National Monuments (to be announced at a later date) Fees $60 (for a group of 20, complimentary for 2 accompanying teachers)

Visit the Victoria Theatre and Victoria Concert Hall (VTVCH) Heritage Gallery and learn about the historic events that took place at Singapore’s beloved performing arts venue. Free admission to the Gallery – or complement your visit with a special tour of both the gallery and the building! For more information, please email [email protected]

Also, look out for new heritage galleries at other National Monuments in 2016! More information will be released soon!

Tamil Language Festival 2016 Suitable Ages All ages

The Tamil Language Festival is spearheaded by the Tamil Language Council, which was formed in 2000 and has been organising the Festival since 2007, with partner organisations. This month-long festival aims to deepen the understanding and appreciation of Tamil language and culture, especially among Tamil youth, with ‘Love Tamil, Speak Tamil’ as the central theme. Throughout April, the community can participate in a series of literary, oratorical and cultural events that will encourage them to embrace their mother tongue and use it in their daily lives. For more information, please visit www.tamil.org.sg


Speak Good English Movement 2016Suitable Ages All ages

The Speak Good English Movement was started in April 2000, by then Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong to encourage the use of Standard English among Singaporeans. Every year, the Movement promotes a new theme and creates useful collateral, including notebooks and posters which contain easy-to-digest language tips, to be given out to the public. The Movement also works with partners to provide resources, programmes and activities for the public. For more information, please visit www.goodenglish.org.sg

Speak Mandarin Campaign 2016Suitable Ages All ages

The Speak Mandarin Campaign was first launched in 1979 by then Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew. Today, the Campaign continues to encourage the use of Mandarin, with the message – “Mandarin. It gets better with use. Immerse yourself today.”

Immersive spaces and immersion programmes and acivities provide Singaporeans with opportunities to experience and use the language. The Campaign also works closely with partners to create activities for the public, that make the language fun and relevant in our daily lives.For more information, please visit www.mandarin.org.sg

Bulan Bahasa 2016Suitable Ages All ages

First launched in 1988 by the Malay Language Council, Singapore, Bulan Bahasa became an annual event in 2012. As a festival, it continues to showcase the timelessness and relevancy of the language, and encourages Singaporeans Malays to embrace their mother tongue in their daily lives. Bulan Bahasa commences with a weekend launch, before rolling out a series of programmes by partners, schools and different organisations throughout the month. For more information, please visit www.mbms.sg

Children’s Season 2016Suitable Ages All agesDate End May - June 2016

Children’s Season returns with exhibitions and programmes that will inspire and excite both the young and the young at heart. 2016’s extravaganza will see new, exciting highlights happening in various museums island-wide. Bring your young ones and the young-at-heart on a trip to discover heritage, art and culture and with interactive exhibits and engaging programmes, there will be surprises aplenty for the children. For more information, please visit www.nhb.gov.sg/

Heritage Fest 2016Suitable Ages All agesDate Mid April - May 2016

Into its 13th year, National Heritage Board’s signature Singapore HeritageFest promises yet another edition of heritage fun! In the festival’s spirit of celebration and discovery, explore familiar places, rediscover the lesser known and forgotten stories behind their past, and come to appreciate them in a whole new way. From our humble beginnings on the banks of the Singapore River, to our heartlands and neighbourhoods that are unique in their own ways, join us as we celebrate not just what connects us as one, but also our diversity that make us truly Singaporean. For more information, please visit www.nhb.gov.sg/


MUSEUM ETIQUETTETo enjoy the best museum experience during school visits, we need your help to inform your students to observe the following etiquette. A short video on Museum Etiquette is available for viewing. Please visit http://www.nhb.gov.sg/education/resources-for-families

How to maximise the benefits of a museum tour?• Listen attentively to the museum guide.• Ask questions on any aspect of the exhibitions and artefacts you wish to know more about.• Closely observe the artefacts, paintings or works of art.• Take turns to explore the hands-on activities which are available in some galleries.

What do you do during individual/group work?• Conduct yourself properly when on an independent tour or remain with your group at all times.• Work together quietly on the worksheets provided.• Although discussion in the galleries is encouraged, please keep the volume respectfully low. The museum is a place for observing, thinking, and quiet discussion.• Use pencils instead of pens to write notes.

What is considered proper conduct in the museums?• Be considerate to other visitors by keeping voices down.• Do not lean on glass panels and showcases, or use them to write answers on the worksheets. This may break the glass, tip the showcase or damage the artefacts.• Help us preserve the artefacts and artwork by not touching them, unless otherwise stated.• Eating or drinking in the gallery is not permitted.• Flash photography inside the galleries is not allowed. The flash from the camera might cause harm to the artefacts, especially vulnerable materials made of paper as they may fade. Accumulated exposure to strong lighting, like flash light can cause coloured pigments to fade. Please note that copyright issues have to be taken into consideration even if photography is allowed in the galleries.


CONTACT INFORMATIONFor enquiries or to register for any of the educational programmes listed, please contact the education officers from the respective museums and institutions. Guided museum tours are available for schools. Please book at least 6 weeks in advance unless otherwise stated. A penalty will be levied for no shows.

Photos courtesy of Asian Civilisations Museum, Education and Community Outreach Division, Language Division, National Museum of Singapore, Peranakan Museum, Preservation of Sites and Monuments, Singapore Philatelic Museum, Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall and Mee Toh School.

Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM)1 Empress Place, Singapore 179555www.acm.org.sg

Opening HoursDaily: 10am - 7pmFridays: 10am - 9pm

Education Contact:Tel: 6332 7886Fax: 6334 2980Email: [email protected]

Indian Heritage Centre5 Campbell Lane, Singapore 209924indianheritage.org.sg

Opening hours:Tuesdays – Thursdays: 10am - 7pmFridays – Saturdays: 10am - 8pmSundays/Public Holidays*: 10am - 4pmClosed on Mondays*The Indian Heritage Centre is closed on

Public Holidays that fall on a Monday unless otherwise stated.

Education ContactTel: 6332 4160Email: [email protected]

Malay Heritage Centre (MHC)85 Sultan Gate, Singapore 198501www.malayheritage.org.sg

Opening HoursMalay Heritage Centre MuseumTuesday – Sunday: 10am - 6pmClosed on Mondays

Malay Heritage Centre CompoundTuesday – Sunday: 8am - 8pmFriday – Saturday: 8am - 10pmClosed on Mondays


Preservation of Sites and Monuments (PSM)www.nhb.gov.sg/psm

Tel: 6332 4785Fax: 6332 3950

Education ContactEmail: [email protected]

National Museum of Singapore (NMS)93 Stamford Road, Singapore 178897www.nationalmuseum.sg

Opening HoursDaily from 10am to 6pm

Education Contact:Tel: 6332 4075Email: [email protected]

Singapore Philatelic Museum (SPM)23-B Coleman Street, Singapore 179807 http://spm.org.sg/

Opening HoursMonday: 1pm - 7pmTuesday – Sunday: 9.30am - 7pm

Education ContactTel: 65137347Email: [email protected]

Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall (SYSNMH)12 Tai Gin Road, Singapore 327874www.sysnmh.org.sg

Opening HoursTuesday – Sunday: 10am - 5pmClosed on Mondays


The Peranakan Museum (TPM)39 Armenian Street, Singapore 179941www.peranakanmuseum.sg

Opening HoursDaily: 10am - 7pmFridays: 10am - 9pm

Education Contact:Tel: 6332 4575Fax: 6334 2980Email: [email protected]

Education and Community Outreach Division, National Heritage BoardPhone: 6332 5482 / 6332 3253Fax: 6332 3525Email: nhb_educationprogrammes @nhb.gov.sg

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