| What's
New: 10 Years that Shaped a Nation (9 panels) |
Who is Mr HDB? Who drafted our Proclamation of Independence and the Pledge? Find
out about these and more at the exhibition, which commemorates the achievements of the
First Cabinet of the Republic of Singapore.
The travelling exhibition focuses on the first decade of nation building which laid the foundation for Singapore's
political survival, economic viability, public health and social unity.
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National Day Parades Over the Years: Through the Eyes of MICA Photographers
(4 panels) |
| Beaming participants waving flags and the ceremonial State Flag fly-past by the Air Force during National Day Parades have become synonymous with our National Day celebrations. See how Singapore celebrated her first birthday in 1966 and witness the transformation of the celebrations of our nation’s independence in this exhibition. Jointly presented by MICA and NAS, this exhibition showcases a selection of National Day Parades photographs taken by MICA Photo Unit from 1966 to 2005. |
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| From Emporium to Singapore City: Mapping the Journey (8 panels) |
| This is the first exhibition ever staged by NAS on the historical maps of Singapore produced after the founding of Singapore by the British. The exhibition presents an insightful and fascinating display of 135 years of Singapore’s history from 1819 to 1954 through maps. It traces the developments that took Singapore from a fishing village to a bustling British Emporium of the Far East and the achievement of “city” status in 1951.The maps, coupled with historical photographs and documents, also narrate the metamorphosis of Singapore’s landscapes and progress over those years. |
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Spice Frontier: Changing Boundaries, Evolving Uses (8 panels) |
| The Spice Frontier exhibition covers the influence and impact of spice cultivation on our nation’s history. It traces the growth and decline of spice cultivation in 19th century Singapore and explores the types and uses of spices cultivated. In meeting the demands of spice cultivation, our forefathers had to overcome the challenges of converting primary forests to plantations and dangerous encounters with tigers. The exhibition also reveals how cultivation of spices affected the evolution of our local districts as evidenced by names of roads related to spices. |
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| Reminiscences Of The Straits Settlements Through Postcards (9 panels) |
| Dear Friend, did you know that it would have cost only a penny for
you to send a postcard today part of the British Colony?
In 1884, that is. Before the telephone, email, and
video conferencing, postcards were the cheapest and
also the most picturesque way to keep in touch with
loved ones abroad. Today, these postcards are a window
into an important era in Malaysia and Singapore's history,
highlighting some of the heritage and similarities
that we share . |
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| Family (10 panels) |
| The family in Singapore and around the region is
the focus of this exhibition. The subjects include
family homes, family business, family's changing structure,
family at play. |
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| Five Footway
Traders (6 panels) |
| The term "five-footway" originated from
the planning scheme by Sir Stamford Raffles. Under
this scheme, all buildings were to have a covered walkway
or corridor of about five-foot width in the front.
This exhibition looks at the trades and activities
that are carried out along the five footway. |
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| From the Picture
Press: The SPH Photographs Collection, 1950 – 1965
(10 panels) |
| This exhibition is taken from the Singapore Press
Holdings (SPH) archive of news photographs, offering
a unique opportunity to journey back in time to experience,
through these striking black-and-white images, a Singapore
before its rapid modernisation and transformation to
become one of Asia's most affluent and technologically
sophisticated city-states. Showcasing published and
unpublished photographs from The Straits Times, The
Sunday Times and the Singapore Free Press, this exhibition
retells the everyday lives of ordinary people when
Singapore struggled under the difficult conditions
of post-war recovery. Divided into several sections,
it features various facets of life in Singapore: of
work and play, cultural and religious activities, changing
landscapes, as well as dramatic events such as floods
and elections, and more. |
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| Guardian of Heritage
(8 panels) |
| This exhibition reproduces a selection of the archival
records - text documents, maps, building plans, photographs
etc - in the holdings of the National Archives of Singapore,
in the hope that it will lead to a greater appreciation
of our history and heritage as preserved and made available
for public consultation by the National Archives of
Singapore. |
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| Helping Hands:
Singapore Social Services - Past, Present, Future (10
panels) |
| From the early missions to the multi-faceted self-help
organisations of today, from unknown individuals to
successful businessmen, Singapore has seen men and
women from all walks of life dedicating time and energy
for the betterment of society. This exhibition focuses
on the people who have in some way devoted their lives
for the humanitarian cause in Singapore. |
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| Heritage In Photos
1950 to 2000 (5 panels) |
| The exhibition features milestone events in Singapore's
history between 1950 to 2000. |
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| Indian Rites
And Rituals : From Cradle to Grave (5 panels) |
| The term 'Indian' encompasses many linguistic and
regional groups, each with its own customs, traditions
and practices. There are the Punjabis, Sindhis, Tamils,
Malayalees, Sri Lankans, Pakistanis and a host of others.
In Singapore, with the majority of the Indian population
being Tamils, this exhibition focuses on the practices
of the Singapore Tamils from cradle to grave. |
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| Kampong Days
(10 panels) |
| Do ice kacang balls, kaya toast, chaptek and cinema-on-wheels
bring back nostalgic memories? "Kampong Days" brings
you back to the good old days of simple living. |
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| Nee Soon Exhibition
(10 panels) |
| The exhibition documents the development of the Nee
Soon community since its days of the mid 19th century. |
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| Singapore National
Monuments : Religious Buildings (10 panels) |
| This exhibition features the national monuments that
dot our landscape. |
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| Singapore National
Monuments : Civic/Institutional and Commercial Buildings
(10 panels) |
| This exhibition features the national monuments that
dot our landscape. |
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| Singapore River
(9 panels) |
| Although not the Thames nor the Seine, our very own
Singapore River once played a vital role in our history.
The River was our lifeline, the economic and trading
artery of Singapore. It was also the mart where the
diverse migrant communities made their living. This
exhibition documents the life and times of the Singapore
River. |
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| World War 2 (9
panels) |
| Singapore was thought to be the British "Gibraltar
of the East" before February 1942. This myth was
shattered on 15 February 1942 when Singapore fell to
the Japanese. This exhibition portrays the fall and
what life was like in Singapore during the three years
and eight months of Japanese rule. |
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| Youth of Yesteryears
(9 panels) |
| The focus is on the Singapore youths of the 1950s
to 1970s period. Their home life, school life, latest
fads, music, sports and recreation are captured in
the exhibition. |
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| Colours Behind Barbed Wires: A Prisoner of War's Story Through Haxworth's Sketches (8 panels) |
W R M Haxworth joined the Singapore Police Force as an Inspector in 1929. When Singapore fell in 1942, Haxworth became a civilian Prisoner Of War (POW) first at Changi Prison, and, later, at Sime Road Camp. During his imprisonment, Haxworth produced over 400 sketches, despite the shortage of paper and art supplies. These sketches depict the harsh and difficult conditions of the POW camps. How did the POWs cope? What kinds of torture were they subjected to? How did they keep their hopes alive when everything around them appeared hopeless? The answers to these questions can be found in Haxworth's sketches - sensitively and humanly captured often, with a light comic touch.
The exhibition is also available online at http://www.s1942.org.sg. |
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| Living History: Tracing Our Customs and Traditions (14 panels) |
| Racial and religious harmony are bedrock principles for Singapore's multi-racial society. Appreciation and respect for one another's cultures, customs and traditions contribute to the well-being and stability of our country. Together with compassion and a sense of responsibility for one another, this is the Heartware, the "glue" that will hold our nation together. This exhibition of the Chinese, Indian and Malay communities in Singapore is a celebration of our cultural diversity. It aims to promote a better understanding of our varied cultures that give Singapore its unique flavour. |
For booking enquiries, you may email
Choo Eng
or contact her at Tel: 6332 7940
Booking Form for non-government organisations
Booking Form for government organisations
Booking Form for "10 Years That Shaped A Nation" |
The National Archives of Singapore regularly
organises exhibitions on various heritage/historical themes
on Singapore. These exhibitions travel to schools and other
public spaces such as community clubs and shopping centres
throughout the year.
