National Museum of Singapore

Original Building

Building, 1887

The front block of the museum building dates back to 1887. It features an elegant neo-Palladian design, a European style of architecture characterised by a highly symmetrical façade and the use of pediments above windows.

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Mindfulness at the Museum

01 Apr 2023
Various Venues
Varies with Programmes
Ticketed
Join us for an afternoon of relaxing activities at the museum. We invite you to slow down, be in the present moment and enjoy the activities that are inspired by our artefacts and stories.
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Drop-in Craft: Carving Out Some Mindful Time

1 Apr | 3 sessions: 12pm – 1pm, 1.30pm – 2.30pm, 3pm – 4pm
Glass Atrium, Level 2 | $15 per pax

Doing a lot isn’t always better; sometimes, less is more when you give yourself the time and space to work on it. In this drop-in craft activity, learn how to carve your very own geometric-patterned rubber stamp with humble tools, and decorate a pouch with it.

Through intentional and small actions, you will create a simple pattern that multiplies into a beautiful print when stamped.

For ages 13 and up only. Each participant will bring home a hand-carved rubber stamp and a printed pouch. Register at mindfulmuseum-carvingtime.peatix.com.

About the instructor:
WahSoSimple, a Singapore craft company, was established in 2014 by two2 local entrepreneurs who have turned their passion of creating crafts with their hands into running craft workshops for government agencies, schools, organiszations and individuals., To date, they have created over 8,000 craft experiences.
Image Courtesy by WahSoSimple
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Tea Blending Workshop [FULL]

1 Apr | 2 sessions: 11am – 1pm and 2pm – 4pm
Activity Space, Level 3 | $40 per pax

Take some time to pause and smell the tea in this hands-on tea blending workshop!

Engage your senses with different tea leaves and botanical ingredients and learn how to combine them to create your perfect blend. You will also learn more about tea in general – how it is produced, the properties of different types, and how to prepare a good cup of tea.

Participants will mix and bring home three tea blends each. Register at mindfulmuseum-teablending.peatix.com.

About the instructor:

The Tea Crafters is a local artisanal tea company, founded in 2017, which aims to create unique artisanal tea blends and to educate people about tea and how it is made. 

Allergen information

Ingredients that will be provided for tea blending are:

  • Teas: White tea, Green tea, Black tea, Oolong tea, Pu'Erh tea, Chamomile
  • Ingredients: Peach, Blueberry, Strawberry, Mulberry, Wolfberry, Orange Peel, Lemongrass, Rooibos, Spearmint, Lavender, Rose, Osmanthus, Jasmine, Butterfly Pea

    • Image Courtesy by The Tea Crafters

    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!