What's On at NMS: April-May 2026
Dive into our maritime heritage at the Singapore Heritage Fest from 1–24 May! Join an exclusive Curators' Tour of Once Upon a Tide, learn the meditative art of rope craft, and hear the stories of old Bugis seafarers and the legacies they left behind.
Meanwhile, discover our time-travelling experience at Singapore Odyssea, and journey through 700 years of Singapore history at our SG60 special exhibition Once Upon a Tide.
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Let our docents take you through our Once Upon a Tide special exhibition.
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04 December 2025
Discover Singapore's 700 years of history anew at our mainstay exhibition "Once Upon a Tide: Singapore's Journey from Settlement to Global City", and our immersive multimedia experience "Singapore Odyssea: A Journey Through Time", as our Singapore History Gallery undergoes a revamp. The Singapore History Gallery will reopen in October 2026.