Rest, Refresh, Reflect

6, 13, 20 May • 10:00am

6, 13, 20 May • 02:00pm

From March to September 2026, join us on Wednesdays to explore our heritage trail, Humble Beginnings, Lasting Legacy, where you can encounter the human stories of resilience and service that connect this historic space to the wider history of Singapore.

Ride and Discover

1 - 24 May • 12:00am

Discover Singapore’s maritime heritage at MRT stations with Singapore HeritageFest 2026’s Ride & Discover (1–24 May). Visit Bishan, Clementi, and Paya Lebar, and share your journey @sgheritagefest #SGHeritageFest.

Spice Printing with STPI

2 May • 05:00pm

Drop by and learn more about the spices integral to Singapore’s development as a trading hub. From nutmeg to cloves, use an array of spices to create simple relief prints on paper.

Story of the Singapore River

2 May • 06:30pm

If the Singapore River could speak, what stories might it tell? We travel down memory lane to the river where it all started, sharing tales of the river when it flowed in all its glory, developments along the river when Sir Stamford Raffles transformed it into a bustling trading post and the massive clean up after, establishing it into a scenic landmark.

Sunken Treasures: Shipwrecks and Artefacts that Shaped Singapore’s Maritime Legacy

9 May • 11:00am

Join marine archaeologist Dr. Michael Flecker to learn about historic shipwrecks in the Singapore Straits like the Empress of Asia and their recovered artefacts, highlighting Singapore’s maritime heritage and global trade significance as early as the 1300s.

The Port Orchestra

8 May • 07:00pm

23 May • 06:30pm

The Port Orchestra by Artusik is a 45-minute interactive mini-musical celebrating Singapore’s maritime heritage. Using a multiethnic ensemble, festival-goers play along with short port stories, creating a lively, family-friendly, and immersive musical experience for all ages.

Tides of Heritage by ATAM

1 May • 06:00pm

Embark on a rhythmic maritime journey celebrating Singapore’s coastal heritage through heritage arts. Discover martial traditions, and communal storytelling highlighting the vibrant cultural exchanges and shared histories of our diverse communities across four captivating, interactive moments.

TIED TO THE TIDES: Kelongs, Knots & the Fisherman’s Craft by C.O.O.E.

1 May • 11:15am

Explore Singapore’s vanishing kelongs and coastal fishing heritage with arts collective C.O.O.E. and a maritime elder. Families will explore traditional fishing tools and fishing nets, learn basic knots, and create decorated fish shapes—bringing maritime stories to life.