Singapore’s story has always been shaped by the sea—through the lives of fishermen, the flavours of coastal kampongs, and the patterns woven into cloth. COASTAL LIVES invites families on a living heritage journey into Singapore’s maritime past.

Begin at the Children’s Museum Singapore with WOVEN WAVES - Conceptualised by batik heritage expert Aqilah Zailan from Studio Gypsied and led by visual artist Cherlyn from Art Away Studio - discovering the stories and motifs within batik. Then board a charter bus where storyteller Kamini Ramachandran’s original audio tales and hands-on activities guide you toward Changi Chapel and Museum.

There, experience TASTES OF THE TIDES with Emylia Safian and Minh Le Tien, exploring Laksa Siglap and the culinary heritage of coastal kampong life. COASTAL LIVES is curated by Kamini Ramachandran and produced by The Artground for Singapore HeritageFest 2026.

Recommended Age: 6 to 12 years old

Programme Schedule:

• 9:00am – 9:20am:  Free & easy museum exploration at Children’s Museum Singapore
• 9:20am: Gather at Children's Museum Singapore's lobby and proceed to Lewin Terrace
• 9:30am – 10:15am: WOVEN WAVES: Reading Stories in Batik workshop
• 10:15am – 11:15am: Bus Journey with accompanying audio story to Changi Chapel & Museum + free & easy museum exploration of Changi Chapel & Museum upon arrival
• 11:15am – 12:00pm: TASTES OF THE TIDES: Laksa Siglap & the Flavours of Coastal Kampongs workshop
• *(Optional)12.15pm: Bus Journey back to Children's Museum Singapore / Tanah Merah MRT station

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For further enquiries, please email ccm@heritage.sg

Want to explore just one museum? Register for the Children's Museum Singapore, Reflections at Bukit Chandu, or Changi Chapel & Museum sessions individually.

• WOVEN WAVES: Reading Stories in Batik by Aqilah Zailan (at Children's Museum Singapore)
• TIED TO THE TIDES: Kelongs, Knots & the Fisherman’s Craft by C.O.O.E. (at Reflections at Bukit Chandu)
• TASTES OF THE TIDES: Laksa Siglap & the Flavours of Coastal Kampongs by Emylia Safian & Minh Le Tien from Seia Home Dining (at Changi Chapel & Museum)

Terms & Conditions:

1. Please arrive 10 minutes before the programme start time (9:00am) for registration at the Children’s Museum Singapore lobby.
2. Participants will begin with free & easy exploration at Children's Museum Singapore before the workshop activities.
3. Families are required to gather at the designated meeting points at the stated times for each segment of the programme.
4. The programme includes a bus journey between Children's Museum Singapore and Changi Chapel & Museum; all participants are to ensure they arrive punctually.
5. The total duration of the programme is approximately 3 hours, including museum exploration, workshops, and travel. All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
6. The optional bus return to Children's Museum Singapore / Tanah Merah MRT will depart at approximately 12:15pm.