For the first time ever, at Bras Basah MRT station, commuters will come face-to-face with archaeological artefacts unearthed in Singapore. SMRT Trains, together with the National Heritage Board (NHB), launched this landmark collaboration today titled ‘Unearthing Stories of Us: Archaeological Display’ as part of SG60 celebrations.
Borne out of an aspiration to bring archaeological heritage closer to daily life, the six-month initiative will showcase approximately 200 ceramic fragments dating as far back as 700 years ago. Highlights include remnants of celadon greenware and blue-and-white ceramics bearing what is believed to resemble Sanskrit motifs. Discovered near the Singapore River during the Empress Place excavations about a decade ago, these finds offer a window into the island’s bustling historical trade networks and cultural landscape. Among the displays, there is a hands-on section where commuters get to handle authentic archaeological fragments for an interactive experience.
Venue: Bras Basah MRT station
When: 19 Nov 2025 - 1 May 2026,
By: National Heritage Board (NHB)
