Archives Unlocked | From Monsoon Crossroads to Global Flow Hub: Singapore's Maritime Identity Online

22 May • 07:00pm

Explore Singapore’s rise as a maritime crossroads in this talk!

A Singaporean's Dream Through Toys

Discover Singapore’s humble past and evolution from a trading settlement through ‘A Singaporean’s Dream Through Toys’. This guided tour and interactive AR storytelling colouring book workshop explores the Industrial Revolution’s impact on Singapore, taking visitors through early Singapore’s trading roots, cultural heritage, maritime history, and evolving national identity through toys.

Bananas About Maritime Heritage

23 May • 10:00am

23 May • 02:00pm

Join us for this exclusive collaboration with heritage bakery Dona Manis Cake Shop, to explore the fascinating history of bananas in Singapore! Discover different banana varieties, make delicious banana kueh, and take home your creations. Sign up now for a unique culinary experience!

Battleships & Bunkers

3, 9, 17, 23 May • 03:00pm

A guided walk through Sembawang’s coastal and naval past, from kampong beliefs and vanished shorelines to wartime defences and naval life. Visit a mosque, jetty, air raid shelter, colonial houses, and conclude at a vintage bar with real naval artefacts.

Bean-To-Bar Chocolate Factory Tour

7, 9, 14, 21, 23 May • 01:30pm

An introductory, hands-on programme exploring the bean-to-bar chocolate-making process. Learn key ingredients, production techniques, and flavour development, followed by a hands-on session where participants create and customise their own dark chocolate bar.

Brani by Boat: Stories and Flavours of the Sea

24 May • 05:00pm

Explore Pulau Brani’s rich maritime heritage through docked boat lunches and guided dinner sea tours. Enjoy traditional island dishes, storytelling, documentary screenings, and thematic discussions celebrating cultural identity and community, all from Marina @ Keppel Bay.

BraveSails SB20! by Singapore Sailing and Sport Singapore

3 May • 10:00am

3 May • 11:30am

Ready to feel the wind in your hair? Be introduced to the wonderful world of sailing! Join us for BraveSails SB20!, a fun, hands-on sailing experience perfect for beginners, first-timers, and anyone looking to try something new!

Bubu and the Big Catch: Stories of the Southern Islands

2 - 3 May • 10:00am

Step into the shoes of a young Orang Laut (People of the Sea)! Guided by the wisdom of elders, young explorers will uncover stories of life at sea, try out a traditional bubu fish trap and craft their own sea creatures.

Build Your Own Jong Boat by ArtAway Studio

1 - 24 May • 09:30am

In this self-guided parent-and-child craft, families will assemble their very own jong boat while discovering fun facts about how these traditional vessels were used by coastal communities and in racing competitions.

Calligraphy Art Jam (Fully-Guided): HeritageFest Maritime Edition

1 - 24 May • 10:00am

1 - 24 May • 12:00pm

1 - 24 May • 02:00pm

1 - 24 May • 06:00pm

This fully-guided workshop by artist Sonia Ong gives a beginner’s introduction to Chinese calligraphy technique. Learn and practice the technique to calligraphic writing and what is acceptable or not by tradition. Create, improve or perfect your writing control and style with practice sheets. Contribute to a Heritagefest 2026 Maritime themed version of our calligraphy art jam with fellow participants. Snack and free flow tea. 2 hours. $95