For Families Practices Tours & Trails

COASTAL LIVES: Stories of the Sea – An Excursion to CMSG and RBC

by Children's Museum Singapore
1 May • 09:00am

COASTAL LIVES is a living heritage journey for families to discover Singapore’s maritime past. Starting at Children’s Museum Singapore with batik stamping, families continue by bus with audio stories to Reflections at Bukit Chandu for a hands-on fishing craft workshop.

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Register here: https://www.heritage.sg/childrensmuseum/whatson/activities/may-2026---shf2026---cmsg-x-rbc

Singapore’s story has long been shaped by the sea. COASTAL LIVES invites families on a living heritage journey across Children’s Museum Singapore (CMSG) and Reflections at Bukit Chandu (RBC), exploring maritime traditions through batik, storytelling, and coastal practices. 

Begin at Children’s Museum Singapore with WOVEN WAVES by Aqilah Zailan, uncovering stories within batik patterns. Then, travel by chartered bus as Kamini Ramachandran brings the journey to life through immersive audio tales and hands-on activities. At Reflections at Bukit Chandu, discover kelongs, fishing nets and coastal rhythms. Meet community arts collective C.O.O.E. to learn about vanishing traditions, fishing tools and knotting techniques.

Participants of this programme will an exclusive Civic District trail EZ-Link card*, plus maps and booklets upon registration onsite. Programme is recommended for ages 6 – 12 and their caregivers. 

*Customised design with zero stored value. 

This programme is jointly presented by CMSG and RBC. It is curated by Kamini Ramachandran and produced by The Artground for Singapore HeritageFest 2026.

Children's Museum Singapore

This collaborative programme brings together three esteemed institutions: Children’s Museum Singapore, which inspires curiosity and learning through play for children aged 12 and under; Changi Chapel and Museum, which honours the resilience of prisoners of war during the Japanese Occupation; and Reflections at Bukit Chandu, a World War II interpretative centre commemorating the bravery of the Malay Regiment. Together, the three museums offer a rich, multi-faceted learning experience for all ages.

Website: www.heritage.sg/childrensmuseum
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