First aired on 28 September 2020 as part of our HistoriaSG lecture series Hamzah Muzaini Assistant Professor, Department of Southeast Asian Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Science, National University of Singapore
Presented in conjunction with the 75th anniversary of the Japanese surrender during World War Two, Dr Hamzah Muzaini will share about the evolving ways in which the global conflict has been commemorated in Singapore since achieving independence in 1965. He will then explore some of the issues and challenges of war commemoration that have emerged in the country over the years, as well as how these reveal our heterogenous and shifting attitudes towards the conflict, and how the conflict is remembered in Singapore today.
Image: Civilian War Memorial, 1970s. Collection of the National Museum of Singapore
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02 May 2025
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19 May 2025
Our L1 lobby is once more available for vehicular pick ups and drop offs. The carpark is still closed due to restoration works. Escalators connecting Basement, Level 1, and Level 2 are being replaced from Feb to July 2025 and cannot be used during this time. Lifts and stairs are available as alternative access. Kindly plan and allow for extra time during your visit. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
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.