Sembawang: Spirits of the Sea and Shore

2, 9, 16, 23 May • 05:30pm

Discover Sembawang’s maritime past through its colonial houses, naval base relics, and hidden bunkers. Walk the coast at Wak Hassan, hear kampong memories, and encounter ghostly tales of spirits by the sea—where heritage and the supernatural still linger together.

Singapore Maritime Gallery Tour

2 May • 10:00am

Join our 1-hour Singapore Maritime Gallery tour to explore Singapore’s rich maritime heritage, innovations, and future-ready strategies. Discover how we maintain our global hub status, and meet the people shaping the future of maritime excellence. An exclusive gift awaits!

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.

Stories from the Shore: Artefacts of Singapore’s Coastal Past

2 - 3, 9 - 10, 16 - 17, 23 - 24 May • 02:00pm

An immersive coastal heritage experience using authentic marine artefacts, traditional tools, and hands-on stations. Participants explore kampong fishing stories, kelong techniques, and intertidal livelihoods through guided storytelling, creative mapping, and cultural activities—deepening appreciation for Singapore’s maritime traditions and coastal identity.

Stories of the Kelongs: A Maritime Heritage Boat Tour

10, 16 - 17, 24 May • 04:00pm

Embark on a maritime heritage boat tour through the Johor Straits to uncover the stories of kelongs, coastal communities and seafarers’ faith.

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.

TASTES OF THE TIDES: Laksa Siglap & the Flavours of Coastal Kampongs by Emylia Safian & Minh Le Tien from Seia Home Dining

2 May • 11:15am

Discover Laksa Siglap, a rare coastal dish from Kampong Siglap, in this hands-on workshop. Families will explore fragrant herbs, kerisik (toasted coconut), fish paste, and a Malay fishing song “Ikan Kekek”, uncovering Singapore’s rich maritime culinary heritage.

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.