(Her)Story of the Longsai Black Headscarf Women

9, 23 May • 09:00am

Step into the Greater Southern Waterfront to uncover the untold social history of Singapore’s maritime past, tracing the black headscarf women and other unsung heroines whose beliefs, resilience, and labour shaped our naval, cultural, and economic heritage.

Hidden Critters of the Coast by ArtAway Studio

1 - 24 May • 09:30am

Hidden Critters of the Coast is a self-guided colouring activity where families explore a vibrant coastal scene filled with hidden sea creatures. As they colour the sheet, participants discover fun facts, combining creativity, learning, and maritime exploration in one engaging activity.

HistoriaSG: Traders of the Sea

21 May • 07:30pm

23 May • 10:30am

Join this talk by Sarafian Salleh as he examines how skilled Bugis seafarers navigated monsoon routes, established trading networks, and shaped port cities through expertise and adaptability, highlighting their enduring significance to Singapore's maritime heritage.

Historic Vessel Vega: A Legacy of Resilience and Hope

1 - 24 May • 09:00am

Discover the remarkable story of Vega at our special pop-up at the Singapore Maritime Gallery. Explore her dramatic history and humanitarian missions and grab exclusive merchandise from 1-3 May 2026, with proceeds supporting her continued voyages of hope.

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.

ISeaPhotobooth at SHF 2026

1 - 24 May • 10:00am

Take a snap from Pitta's perspective this SHF with our roving Photobooth!

#ISeaYou at SHF2026

Spot the unique Pitta out in the wilds during the festival period to collect a limited edition prize!

Jalan Benaan Kapal Heritage Walk

2, 9, 16, 23 May • 09:00am

A 2 hours 30 mins guided experiential walking tour in Jalan Benaan Kapal & Kallang, with participants sampling traditional Peranakan bakes!

Jalan Kubor: Nusantara and Singapore Muslim heritage sites with lost maritime connections

3, 9 May • 10:00am

Discover the historical, socio-cultural and artistic legacies of Jalan Kubor Cemetery’s gravestones – the social histories to be gleaned, the variety of gravestone types, and the Arabic calligraphy and Jawi, Bugis, Javanese, Gujarati and Chinese scripts used for its inscriptions. Part of the Singapura Stories Heritage Walk 2026 Series

Jejak Silam: Discover Archaeology

2 May • 11:00am

Participants will learn archaeology basics through a simulated excavation and documentation process using real artefacts from Kampong Gelam. The workshop ends with a sharing by artist Fazleen Karlan on how archaeology inspires her sculptural installation for MHC’s revamped galleries.