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.

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!

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.

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.

Cerita Laut: Tales & Crafts of the Sea

10 May • 10:30am

10 May • 02:30pm

Storytellers Hafiz Rashid and Syazwan Majid (Ambin Ubin) shares tales of fascinating marine creatures found in local waters. Participants then learn to craft marine animals using daun mengkuang in a hands-on workshop facilitated by Ambin Ubin facilitators.

Coffee Cultures: Maritime Routes and Everyday Rituals

16 - 17 May • 10:00am

Journey with us through Coffee Cultures: Maritime Routes and Everyday Rituals! Discover how coffee travelled Southeast Asia’s sea lanes, shaped port-city tastes, and lives on today. Enjoy a guided tasting and a hands-on brewing session using beans linked to historic trade routes.

Cooking with Jalaja Menon — A maritime-inspired experience

10 May • 10:30am

Pick up traditional South-Indian maritime recipes in this interactive session with Mrs Jalaja Menon!

Craft x Design: Let's Weave - Rattan Weaving

2 May • 10:30am

2 May • 02:30pm

Come weave with us at this special Singapore HeritageFest edition of Craft x Design! Kickstarting at Armenian Street, a dedicated Craft x Design hub, the programme then travels to HOMEGROUND @ ACM Green - bringing craft experiences across the festival. Led by contemporary artists and craft practitioners, “Let’s Weave” invites you to step into the rhythm of weaving through captivating live demonstrations and hands-on workshops. Feel the textures, learn the techniques and create your very own woven piece to take home. Discover heritage reimagined through craft, design and creativity.

Craft x Design: Let's Weave - Floral Weaving

1 - 2 May • 05:00pm

Come weave with us at this special Singapore HeritageFest edition of Craft x Design! Kickstarting at Armenian Street, a dedicated Craft x Design hub, the programme then travels to HOMEGROUND @ ACM Green - bringing craft experiences across the festival. Led by contemporary artists and craft practitioners, “Let’s Weave” invites you to step into the rhythm of weaving through captivating live demonstrations and hands-on workshops. Feel the textures, learn the techniques and create your very own woven piece to take home. Discover heritage reimagined through craft, design and creativity.