HOMEGROUND @ ACM Green

24 Apr - 24 May • 10:00am

HOMEGROUND @ ACM GREEN brings maritime heritage to life through an immersive festival village with performances, retail, food, drinks and hands-on activities. Happens every Friday and Saturday, 5pm to 10pm from 1 - 24 May.

(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.

A Light Between Rains

15 - 16, 23, 30 May • 06:15pm

22, 29 May • 05:15pm

Set between shifting monsoons, A Light Between Rains unfolds as a vibrant, participatory theatrical procession – an act of collective world-building that invites audiences into a moving celebration of creativity, community and connection.

A Lighter Side of History: Our Trading Port

23 May • 09:30am

Explore Singapore's maritime heritage from a trading post to busy waterway. Experience a curator-led tour of the “Once Upon a Tide” exhibition before going on an exclusive Singapore Strait expedition and a visit to Sisters' Islands Marine Park.

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.

Anchors & Architecture: Singapore’s Maritime Past Rediscovered

23 May • 09:30am

Step into Chinatown’s seafaring past and discover how key port nodes have endured! Through vivid maritime stories, explore how built heritage is conserved and thoughtfully integrated into today’s urban landscape, bridging Singapore’s maritime legacy and modern city life.

Anyaman Bubu: Weaving Fish Traps & Stories from the Sea

24 May • 10:30am

24 May • 02:30pm

Participants learn to weave traditional bamboo fish traps while discovering fishing tools used across the region. Through a show-and-tell session by Pasar Fish, the workshop reveals how coastal communities designed ingenious tools to harvest the sea.

Archaeology 101!

21 May, 28 May, 4, 11 Jun • 10:00am

New to archaeology? This four-week primer introduces Singapore’s archaeology through engaging theory and hands-on post-excavation work. Learn about artefacts, materials, vessels, and motifs while gaining six hours of practical processing experience designed for curious beginners.

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!

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!