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Seaside Tales of Sembawang

9, 23 May • 09:00am

24 May • 10:00am

Sembawang has been a childhood playground, workplace, reservist camp, and home to Jerome Lim, whose experiences of the northern precinct span five decades. Join Jerome on a trail to discover Sembawang spaces and places where his personal stories come alive.

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.

Haunting Tales of Ubin

9, 16, 23 May • 06:30pm

Journey into Pulau Ubin’s hidden history through this immersive night tour. Blending folklore with oral histories, we explore the island’s kampong past—from quarrying tragedies to sacred temples—revealing the legacy and heritage of old Singapore.

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.

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.

The Lost Anchorage: Telok Ayer to Padang

9, 16, 23 May • 04:00pm

This guided walk traces Singapore’s 1840s shoreline as a lens to explore how a port city was shaped by migration, trade, faith, labour, and land reclamation, using historic map overlays to reveal where the sea once met today’s streets.

WAVES x RAVE

23 May • 04:00pm

A high-energy sober rave at RASA Space, blending bold beats with Nusantara soundscapes. Enjoy a DJ-led night of music, movement, and a curated maritime mocktail!

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!

Crafting Moments: The Art of Letterpress

9, 23 May • 02:00pm

An intimate studio walkthrough tracing historical printing methods, showcasing antique lettertypes and vintage advertising graphics from the Singapore region, and revealing how traditional letterpress techniques continue to shape contemporary print today.

Dragon Kiln Excursion and Pottery Workshop Experience

16, 23 May • 02:00pm

23 May • 10:00am

Explore Thow Kwang Pottery Jungle through a guided tour and hands-on workshop. Learn about the Dragon Kiln’s role in regional craft and maritime exchange, then create a batik-inspired cup to be fired and collected after 4–5 weeks.