A Voyage of Love and Longing

Ongoing

Goh Seng Choo Gallery,
Level 2

Daily from 10am – 7pm Last admission at 6.30pm

Free admission for Citizens & Permanent Residents

What if we let nature 'speak' our emotions to our loved ones when we are far away from them? Drawing inspiration from the practice of belayar (voyage) in the Malay Archipelago during the 19th century, A Voyage of Love and Longing invites visitors to re-trace the complex emotions at its different points, from departure to return, through the William Farquhar Collection of Natural History Drawings.

Discover how the region's flora and fauna feature in tales of love and longing from the Malay world, and send out your favourites to those who matter through a digital flipbook at the end.

Or perhaps you prefer to chart your own sea adventure? See what awaits you through an interactive in-app game, and if you can make it back safely to your loved ones.

Click here to choose your own adventure!

Use information found in the exhibition and chart your own sea adventure! Click on the blue button above and try your hands at this online game which mirrors the exhibition's narrative of preparing for voyages, embarking on them, and returning.

This game can be accessed via the museum’s Dome Bot chatbot on mobile devices while at the exhibition. After selecting the language preference, access the game under the category of Interactives.

Family Time

Visit our permanent galleries with your little ones and play spot-the-artefact! Our colourful Early Learning Resources introduce pre-schoolers to our artefacts according to the themes of Numbers, Colours, and ABCs. Available at $8 per set from the Museum Label shop. For more children's activity booklets, click here.

Museum guide

Download our museum guide (English, Chinese, Bahasa Melayu, Tamil) to find out about the many treasures in our various galleries. In this guide, you will also find the floor plan for easier navigation. Enjoy your visit!

Get ready for fun-filled school holidays at the National Museum! Get Curious! invites families to explore our galleries and discover the exciting stories of our artefacts. Titled “Stories of You & Me”, this edition of the festival also invites different generations within the family to exchange stories and experiences with each other!

Various Venues, Various Timings

Varies with Programmes

Exhibition 13 NOV 2021 - 02 JAN 2022

PSM50: Celebrating the Golden Jubilee of Singapore’s Preservation Journey

To mark 50 years of preservation in Singapore, the Preservation of Sites and Monuments division of the National Heritage Board presents an exhibition which highlights milestones in Singapore’s preservation journey and showcases all 73 National Monuments through various artworks and exhibits. Learn about the history and significance behind these treasured buildings

Longer Concourse, Level 1, Daily from 10am – 7pm; Last admission at 6.30pm; The exhibition will be closed to the public on 15 November from 10am to 1pm for a private event.

Free Admission