Premiered 22 May 2021
Watch the award-winning group Kelana Purba as they present on Dikir Barat, a musical form that's part of our intangible cultural heritage. They touch on its brief history and the unique role each performer plays before finishing off with Dikir Raya, a performance that is unique to Hari Raya.
Sections
20 October 2025
Our Singapore History Gallery will close on 17 November 2025 (last day 16 November) as part of our museum's restoration and upgrading efforts. Visitors may continue to visit our Once Upon a Tide special exhibition, which will remain open during this period. The gallery will re-open in October 2026 with a whole new experience.
01 January 2025
Parts of the National Museum of Singapore are undergoing restoration and upgrading works. We remain open with exhibitions, programmes as well as dining and retail offerings.