Canvas of Light: Our Nation's Journey
National Museum of Singapore's popular light projection show returns to illuminate the façade of the museum! Through a mesmerising dance of light and colour, watch Singapore’s remarkable journey unfold across our historic building.
The show is highly multi-sensory and features bright lights. Visitors are advised to be careful at all times and to heed all warning signs onsite. Barriers are erected for safety and must not be removed or crossed. The museum is not responsible for any injuries or accidents resulting from visitors’ non-compliance to safety measures. Please note that the show may be delayed or cancelled in the event of inclement weather.
About National Day Activations
HeritageSG is proud to present the annual National Day Activations (NDAV), a national placemaking initiative held in the Bras Basah.Bugis (BBB) arts and heritage district. The NDAV is also held in conjunction with the Singapore Night Festival (SNF) 2025, to commemorate our nation's 60th birthday. Watch the precinct come to life through projections on historical buildings and activations at hidden spaces within BBB.
This year’s NDAV, Celebrating Our Island, celebrates 60 years of Singapore’s rich history – from food and nature to places and culture - and also pays tribute to the Singapore Night Festival. Aligned with this year’s festival theme, Island Nights, the activations will also highlight Sungei Beras Bassa, a historic river that once flowed through the plantations in the BBB precinct.
Experience BBB’s storied past from 1 Aug – 6 Sep 2025 through seven light activations at landmarks such as the National Museum of Singapore (1 – 9 Aug), Reflection Pool @ Bras Basah MRT Station, Fortune Centre's digital billboard, Stamford Walkway, St. Joseph’s Church, Ten Square's digital billboard and The Cathay.
⏰Sun – Thu: 7.30pm – 11pm
⏰Fri – Sat: 7.30pm – 12mn