Tides of Time: Exploring Singapore’s Maritime Story

3, 10, 16 - 17, 24 May • 02:30pm

Explore Singapore's maritime legacy through captivating stories shared by our Gallery volunteers. Discover our history from ancient trade vessels to modern supply chains, key events like the 1603 Santa Catarina incident, and rare shipwreck artefacts highlighting Singapore's regional trade role.

Unlocking Singapore's Port Legacy: A Behind-the-Scenes Maritime Journey

16, 23 May • 09:00am

16 May • 11:00am

23 May • 12:30pm

Start at the Singapore Maritime Gallery, then hop on a bus for behind-the-scenes access to PSA Singapore’s terminals. Discover Singapore’s containerisation legacy, the roles of Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and PSA Singapore, and how innovation drives global trade. Bring home an exclusive memento from PSA at the end of the bus tour!

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!

A Bump Through Time

9, 16, 23 May • 03:30pm

9, 16, 23 May • 05:00pm

9, 16, 23 May • 07:00pm

9, 16, 23 May • 08:30pm

Blending performance, play and place, A Bump Through Time invites audiences to experience the Singapore River beyond the usual sights; through the people, trades and small moments that once defined the river; on a moving bumboat.

A Librarian's World | More Than Shipping: Singapore's Other Maritime Story In-Person

2 May • 11:00am

Discover how water-based recreation has been woven into the fabric of our social life and national story in this talk by NLB Librarians!

AMACHA

1 - 24 May • 10:30am

AMACHA presents Inner Warmth, a signature drink inspired by the movement of spices along maritime trade routes for SHF26. Blending ginger, red dates and longan, this modern herbal tea reflects Traditional Chinese practices and the cultural exchanges that shaped everyday rituals in Singapore.

Arab Peranakan Musical Performance

22 May • 06:30pm

Musical performance by a band made up of a singer, an Oud player and a percussionist from the Arab Peranakan community in Singapore. They will perform 7 to 8 songs that are popular within the local Arab Peranakan community that are commonly played during family gatherings like weddings.

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.

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.