Celebrate Singapore’s 60th year of independence at the National Museum of Singapore’s newest special exhibition, Once Upon a Tide: Singapore’s Journey from Settlement to Global City. A tribute to our nation’s story of growth and innovation, this showcase invites you to embark on a voyage through the ebbs and flows of the island’s transformation from a bustling 14th-century port to a global powerhouse of today.
Journey through Singapore’s 700-year history and discover how the sea and river have shaped Singapore’s evolution, witnessing the constant flows of people, goods, and ideas from around the world that have together woven the fabric of the nation. Discover over 350 artefacts from the National Collection and interact with virtual projections, dynamic maps and an RFID-based personalised experience, where you can contribute your unique perspectives on Singapore’s place in the world and envision our collective future.
Admission: Free for Singaporeans and Permanent Residents. Tickets range from $18 (Concession) to $24 (Tourists and non Permanent Residents)
Venue: National Museum of Singapore, Exhibition Gallery 1 and 2, Basement Level
When: 24 May 2025 - 9 Oct 2026, 10am - 7pm
By: National Museum of Singapore
