A guided tour and interactive workshop exploring the impact of the Industrial Revolution on Singapore.
Through the Industrial Revolution Collection, discover toys and collectibles mass-produced in materials like wood, celluloid, lithographed tin, die-cast, and plastics, and learn how industrialisation shaped Singapore’s growth from a modest colonial trading settlement in the 1920s to the thriving economic and tech hub it is today.
The experience continues with the Augmented Reality Storytelling Colouring Book Workshop, A Singaporean’s Dream, which takes visitors on an immersive journey through mangrove-surrounded swamps, bustling streets of global merchants, barefoot rickshaw pullers and hardworking coolies.
Encounter the stories of early Singaporeans and see how their daily lives, trades, and dreams are reflected in these toys. This programme highlights Singapore’s cultural heritage, maritime history, and childhood memories, offering inspiration and a deeper appreciation of the nation’s journey for future generations.
