National Museum of Singapore to re-open permanent galleries on Sep 19
After almost one year, the 128-year-old National Museum of Singapore will re-open its permanent galleries to the public.
Set to reopen on Sep 19, the revamped galleries will present Singapore’s history in more “immersive and innovative ways” and showcase artefacts that have never been displayed before, said the museum in a news release on Monday (Aug 17).
The Singapore History Gallery updates the “Singapore Story”, charting the development of the island through four sections: Singapura (1299–1818), Crown Colony (1819–1941), Syonan-To (1942–1945), and Singapore (1945 to the present).
The gallery will have a broader representation of Singapore's post-independence history. including defining moments, challenges and achievements over the past 50 years, the museum said. It will also feature audio-visual multimedia displays.
The Life in Singapore: The Past 100 Years galleries will feature the everyday lives of people in Singapore during four main periods: Modern Colony (1925–1935); Surviving Syonan (1942–1945); Growing Up (1955–1965) and Voices in Singapore (1975–1985).
The Life in Singapore galleries will showcase artefacts including donated personal items such as a wash basin and sewing machine used during the war, as well as children's toys from yesteryear.
“These galleries uncover the special Singaporean experiences and stories that epitomise the spirit of multi-racial diversity, social resilience and shared values that make up the Singaporean identity and character,” the museum said.
Members of the public can also visit the Goh Seng Choo Gallery at the museum, which features works from the William Farquhar Collection of Natural History Drawings.
Director of National Museum of Singapore Angelita Teo said: “The revamp of the museum’s permanent galleries is timely as we celebrate Singapore’s 50th anniversary, and it also marks another phase in the museum’s transformation since our major redevelopment in 2006."
There will be free entry to the museum for all from 10am to 7pm on Sep 19 and 20, as part of the museum’s re-opening celebrations.
~News courtesy of Channel News Asia~
After almost one year, the 128-year-old National Museum of Singapore will re-open its permanent galleries to the public.
Set to reopen on Sep 19, the revamped galleries will present Singapore’s history in more “immersive and innovative ways” and showcase artefacts that have never been displayed before, said the museum in a news release on Monday (Aug 17).
The Singapore History Gallery updates the “Singapore Story”, charting the development of the island through four sections: Singapura (1299–1818), Crown Colony (1819–1941), Syonan-To (1942–1945), and Singapore (1945 to the present).
The gallery will have a broader representation of Singapore's post-independence history. including defining moments, challenges and achievements over the past 50 years, the museum said. It will also feature audio-visual multimedia displays.
The Life in Singapore: The Past 100 Years galleries will feature the everyday lives of people in Singapore during four main periods: Modern Colony (1925–1935); Surviving Syonan (1942–1945); Growing Up (1955–1965) and Voices in Singapore (1975–1985).
The Life in Singapore galleries will showcase artefacts including donated personal items such as a wash basin and sewing machine used during the war, as well as children's toys from yesteryear.
“These galleries uncover the special Singaporean experiences and stories that epitomise the spirit of multi-racial diversity, social resilience and shared values that make up the Singaporean identity and character,” the museum said.
Members of the public can also visit the Goh Seng Choo Gallery at the museum, which features works from the William Farquhar Collection of Natural History Drawings.
Director of National Museum of Singapore Angelita Teo said: “The revamp of the museum’s permanent galleries is timely as we celebrate Singapore’s 50th anniversary, and it also marks another phase in the museum’s transformation since our major redevelopment in 2006."
There will be free entry to the museum for all from 10am to 7pm on Sep 19 and 20, as part of the museum’s re-opening celebrations.
~News courtesy of Channel News Asia~
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