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[Ticketed] COASTAL LIVES: Stories of the Sea – An Excursion to CMSG and CCM

Date: 2 May 2026

Time: 9:00am

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.

Duration: Approximately 3 hours

Date: 2 May 2026

Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm

Recommended Age: 6 to 12 years old

Activity Fee: $58 per parent-child pair

 

Get Tickets Here (via the "Programmes" tab)

For further enquiries, please email cmsg_prg@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.

  

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.
  6. All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
  7. The optional bus return to Children's Museum Singapore / Tanah Merah MRT will depart at approximately 12:15pm.

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