All Stories & Events

All Stories & Events

Tours & Trails

Thian Hock Keng Temple Half-day Historical & Cultural Tour

3, 10, 17, 24 May • 02:30pm

A "Waterfront" History: Discover how Telok Ayer once faced the open sea and the famed Goddess of Sea temples to the Chinese immigrants including its pivotal role to our fishing port and trading hub.

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For Families Talks & Workshops

Tides of Time: Exploring Singapore’s Maritime Story

3, 10, 16 - 17, 24 May • 02:30pm

Explore Singapore's maritime legacy through captivating stories shared by our Gallery volunteers. Discover our history from ancient trade vessels to modern supply chains, key events like the 1603 Santa Catarina incident, and rare shipwreck artefacts highlighting Singapore's regional trade role.

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Places Food Tours & Trails

Roots & Flavours: A Pulau Ubin Discovery

2 - 3, 9 - 10, 16 - 17, 23 - 24 May • 08:30am

Travel by bumboat to Pulau Ubin and uncover its rich maritime past. Once sustained by granite trade and coastal fishing, island villagers relied on tides and kelongs for livelihood before migrating to mainland Singapore, leaving behind kampungs that reflect the nation’s seafaring heritage.

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Places Tours & Trails

Raffles Heritage Sunset Tour

1 - 2, 8 - 9, 15 - 16, 22 - 23 May • 05:00pm

Experience Singapore’s maritime legacy at sunset on the Raffles Heritage Sunset Lighthouse Tour. Explore Raffles Marina’s lighthouse, uncover Raffles’ coastal vision, enjoy storytelling, heritage insights, and breath-taking views, connecting history, navigation and the golden glow of Singapore’s shoreline.

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Places Tours & Trails

Steamy Tales of New Harbour

3, 9, 23 May • 04:00pm

Join Jerome Lim on a trail to discover ‘New Harbour’. A historic navigation channel, it was where Singapore’s first wharves and drydock were constructed. Their development enabled Singapore to benefit from shipping developments in the late 1800s.

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Practices Places Tours & Trails

Heritage Stories At The Singapore Botanic Gardens

1, 3, 6, 9, 13, 17, 20, 23 May • 10:00am

Walking tour of strategically chosen spots to highlight the heritage of the Singapore Botanic Gardens.

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Practices Places Tours & Trails

Little India Half-Day Temple and Cultural Tour

1 - 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23 May • 10:00am

A heritage walk through the stories of Little India highlighting the journeys of significant figures, places, events and how movement across the seas shaped work, faith and community.

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Food Tours & Trails

Spice to Meet You! –  Spice Shop Tour & Sharing

2, 9, 16, 23 May • 09:30am

Join Anthony as he brings heritage to life through handcrafted spice blends, sharing the stories, traditions, and bold flavours behind every creation.

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Tours & Trails

Industrial Relics & Wartime Secrets: Woodlands Factory Tour

3, 9, 23 May • 09:00am

A guided walk into the former Woodlands Shell Lubricant Blending Plant that will be demolished in the coming years, before visiting lesser-known shrines and Singapore’s first and only refugee camp that housed the Vietnamese Boat People.

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Places Tours & Trails

Tides of Change: Singapore’s Maritime Story

2, 9, 16, 23 May • 09:00am

Explore Singapore’s maritime origins on a guided walk along the Singapore River. Discover stories of traders, migrants, and seafarers whose journeys, beliefs, and enterprises shaped the nation’s identity as a global port city.

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