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  Curatour by Low Sze Wee
SINGAPORE ART MUSEUM
71 Bras Basah Road
18 May, 7.30 - 8.30pm
Be amazed by the diversity of Southeast Asian Art in this gallery tour by a leading curator.
For enquiries, please call 6332 3220 or email nhb_sam_programs@nhb.gov.sg. More
  In the Trail of the Ghawazee
*FULLY BOOKED*
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SINGAPORE
93 Stamford Road
18 May, 8pm
Be entranced by renowned choreographer Leila Haddad’s ensemble as they fuse music and the ancient Arabic dance form of Raqs Sharki.
$28 per person. Purchase tickets at NMS visitor services counters or online at http://www.nationalmuseum.sg/crescent_moon. Maximum 190 participants. More
  Bonjour by French@Work
SINGAPORE ART MUSEUM
71 Bras Basah Road

18 May, 6.30-7pm or 7.15-7.45pm *FULLY BOOKED*
19 May, 4-4.30pm or 4.45-5.15pm

Take beginner or intermediate French lessons from certified teachers.
To register, email nhb_sam_programs@nhb.gov.sg or call 6332 3220. Limited to 10 per workshop.
  “Living Under the Crescent Moon” Exhibition Guided Tours
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SINGAPORE
93 Stamford Road
18 May, 2.30pm; 19 & 20 May, 11am & 2.30pm
Discover the diversity of Arabic homes and interiors from nomadic tents to modern architecture.
Maximum 15 participants per session. More
  6.5 million: Growing Singapore, Planning Ahead
SINGAPORE CITY GALLERY
45 Maxwell Road
19 May, 11.30am
Hear how urban planning experts meet the challenges of a growing population.
For enquiries, call 6321 8247 or email cindy_yam@ura.gov.sg. More
  The Art Market in Singapore and Southeast Asia
SINGAPORE ART MUSEUM
71 Bras Basah Road
19 May, 2-4pm
Hear prominent gallery owners share insights on art collecting and the Asian art market.
For enquiries, call 6332 3220 or email nhb_sam_programs@nhb.gov.sg. More
  Zooming in on Photojournalism
*FULLY BOOKED*
NUS MUSEUM
50 Kent Ridge Crescent
19 May, 2- 5pm
Learn photography techniques from award winning photojournalist Bob Lee. See how images can shape perceptions of reported events.
To register, email museum@nus.edu.sg. Maximum 20 participants per session. Participants must bring their own digital camera. More
  Eastern Surprise Food Trail
*FULLY BOOKED*
MALAY HERITAGE CENTRE
85 Sultan Gate
19 May, 2.30-9pm

Feast on Middle and Far Eastern cuisines as you explore the Arab Street ethnic enclave. Discover exotic tidbits, both cultural and culinary.
$50 per person. To register, visit www.HungryGoWhere.com. Maximum 40 participants. More

Brought to you by HungryGoWhere - Singapore’s first independent food website that bring real reviews from real people, and all the promotions being offered at restaurants.

  Speakeasy vs Dubwise May
SINGAPORE ART MUSEUM
71 Bras Basah Road
19 May, 6.30pm

The Hiphop and Poetry Recital meets Electronic Madness in an evening of electrifying acts!
$4 per person. For enquiries, call 6332 3220 or email nhb_sam_programs@nhb.gov.sg. More

  Water Wally Special
NEWATER VISITOR CENTRE
20 Koh Sek Lim Road
19-20 & 26-27 May:
Activities: 9am – 5.30pm
Guided tours: 9-10.30am, 10.45am – 12.15pm, 12.30-2pm, 2.15-3.45pm, 4-5.30pm

Take part in free guided tours while your kids have fun at the Water Wally colouring corner. Bring home special souvenirs while stocks last!

  Special Guided Tours for the Disabled
MALAY HERITAGE CENTRE
85 Sultan Gate
19 & 26 May, 10am - for the hearing impaired
20 & 27 May, 10am - for the visually impaired

Take part in a customised tour conducted in sign language. Interact with special exhibits and read more in a Braille brochure.
To register, email md_fuadi@malayheritage.org.sg. First-come-first-served basis, maximum 30 participants.

  “Down Memory Lane” – A Postcard Trail
SINGAPORE PHILATELIC MUSEUM
19 & 26 May, 2pm; 20 & 27 May, 9.30am

Join a walking trail to hear interesting tales of early Singapore and see how the area has changed. Free postcards for all!
$7 for Adults and $5 for children (below 12 yrs). To register, call 6337 3888 or email lim_li_hui.gov.sg. Maximum 20 participants per session. More

  Museums Alive – Reenactment in the Museum
MALAY HERITAGE CENTRE
85 Sultan Gate
20 May, 1.30pm & 5pm

See reenactments of Kampong Gelam activities or watch “P Ramlee” acting in Bujang Lapok.
Museum admission applies.

  Middle Eastern Dance Workshop by Leila Haddad
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SINGAPORE
93 Stamford Road
20 May, 3 - 6pm

Learn advanced techniques from the queen of Oriental dance.
$75 per person. Purchase tickets at NMS visitor services counters or online at http://www.nationalmuseum.sg/crescent_moon. Maximum 45 participants.

  Dining Among Toys
MINT MUSEUM OF TOYS
26 Seah Street
20 - 24 May, 7.30 - 10pm

Feast on a delicious 4-course meal while seated next to your choice of toy display.
$48+++ per person. To register, call 6339 6266 and quote “IMD – Dining Among Toys”. 4 days’ advance reservation needed.

  Exclusive Guided Tour by the Founder, Mr Chang Yang Fa
*FULLY BOOKED*
MINT MUSEUM OF TOYS
26 Seah Street
25 May, 4 - 5.30pm

Explore Singapore’s first purpose-built wonderland of toys with the museum owner himself.
Free tour, museum admission fees apply. To register, email info@emint.com with the subject "IMD Guided Tour". Maximum 20 participants.

  Curatour by Ong Zhen Min
SINGAPORE ART MUSEUM
71 Bras Basah Road
25 May, 7.30 - 8.30pm

Join our curator as she introduces the development of Singapore art.
For enquiries, call 6332 3220 or email nhb_sam_programs@nhb.gov.sg. More

  Distant Cousins: an Architectural Comparison of the Louvre with the Colonial Buildings of Singapore
SINGAPORE ART MUSEUM
71 Bras Basah Road
25 May, 7.30 – 9pm

Hear about the influence of neo-classicism on the Louvre museum and Singapore’s colonial buildings.
For enquiries, call 6332 3220 or email nhb_sam_programs@nhb.gov.sg. More

  National Museum Architectural Highlights Tour
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SINGAPORE
93 Stamford Road
25 & 26 May, 3.30pm; 27 May, 11.30am & 3.30pm

Gain insights on the building’s conservation and the intricacies of its new extension wing.
Maximum 15 participants per session.

  Heritage C-Race *Postponed*
REFLECTIONS AT BUKIT CHANDU
31-K Pepys Road
MEMORIES AT OLD FORD FACTORY
351 Upper Bukit Timah Road
26 May, 9am – 5pm

Form teams of 5 with your family and friends and re-live history — “Amazing Race” style! Have fun exploring Reflections at Bukit Chandu and the site of the British surrender at Memories at Old Ford Factory.
$5 per team. To register, call 6332 7973. Maximum 20 teams.

  Street of the Red Chambers
SINGAPORE CITY GALLERY
45 Maxwell Road
26 May, 9.45am, 1.45pm & 3.45pm

Uncover hidden gems of our heritage during this free guided tour through Keong Saik Road, one of Singapore’s oldest streets.
To register, call 6321 8321. Maximum 25 participants per session. More

  Understanding Heritage Buildings: More than a Façade
SINGAPORE CITY GALLERY
45 Maxwell Road
26 May, 11.30am

Enjoy a free talk and learn to appreciate our heritage buildings.
For enquiries, call 6321 8247 or email cindy_yam@ura.gov.sg. More

  Focusing on Urban Heritage
*FULLY BOOKED*
NUS MUSEUM
50 Kent Ridge Crescent
26 May, 2- 5pm

Discover how to record history through photography with documentary cameraman Nadeson Selvanthan.
*To register, email museum@nus.edu.sg. Maximum 20 participants per session. Participants must bring their own digital camera. More

  MIA Trail
*FULLY BOOKED*
RAFFLES MUSEUM OF BIODIVERSITY RESEARCH
45 Science Drive,
REFLECTIONS AT BUKIT CHANDU
31k Pepys Road,
MEMORIES AT OLD FORD FACTORY
351 Upper Bukit Timah Road
26 May, 6 – 11pm

Join us for a thrilling night adventure over three unique galleries and a hike along Kent Ridge Park! Experience Singapore’s biodiversity at the Raffles Museum then stroll along picturesque Kent Ridge Canopy Walk to arrive at Reflections at Bukit Chandu — an actual WWII battleground. The trail ends at Memories at Old Ford Factory where you can uncover WWII facts through the “Syonan Race”.
To register, email eileen_ng@nhb.gov.sg. Maximum 80 participants.

  Windows to the World
SINGAPORE PHILATELIC MUSEUM
23-B Coleman Street
27 May, 9am – 7pm
9am-5pm: Fun Quiz
11am-12pm & 4-5pm: Museum Highlight Tour
1-2pm: Kite-making workshop
3-3.15pm: Samulnori traditional Korean drum performance by Singapore Korean School
3.30-5pm: Kimchi and pancake-making demonstration

Enjoy activities such as museum tour, traditional Korean drum performance, kite-making workshop, kimchi and pancake making demonstration.
Workshop fees apply. For enquiries, call 6337-3888 or e-mail: lim_li_hui.gov.sg. More

  Walk on the Wild Side
SINGAPORE ART MUSEUM
71 Bras Basah Road
27 May, 10am – 5pm

Hunt down bronze tiles to make rubbings of animal and participate in fun-filled games and workshops.
Recommended for kids aged 3-12 yrs. For enquiries, call 6332 3220 or email nhb_sam_programs@nhb.gov.sg. More

  D.I.Y. Art
SINGAPORE ART MUSEUM
71 Bras Basah Road
27 May, 10am – 5pm

Unleash your artistic side and add your painted masterpieces to our unique outdoor gallery.
For enquiries, call 6332 3220 or email nhb_sam_programs@nhb.gov.sg. More

  A “Chinese Odyssey”
CHINESE HERITAGE CENTRE
12 Nanyang Drive
27 May, 11am – 5pm

Discover the rich heritage of Chinese culture through guided tours, games and handicraft workshops. Enjoy documentaries on Chinese restaurants around the world.
Workshop charges apply. Free shuttle service to CHC from Outram MRT station at 10.15am and Jurong East MRT station at 10.30am, 12noon and 1pm. For details, call 67906176 or email chc@ntu.edu.sg. More

  Volunteer Recruitment Drive - We Want You!
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SINGAPORE
93 Stamford Road
27 May, 11am – 5pm
Lucky Dip
11am-5pm
Sign up as volunteer and your next visit to the Museum may be free!

Personal Sharing Session by National Museum Volunteers
2–2.30pm (English), 2.30–3pm (Mandarin)
Find out about the volunteers’ learning journeys and what it takes to be a volunteer at the Museum.

Special Orientation Tours on Volunteering at the National Museum

11.30am (in English), 1.30pm (in English and Mandarin), 2.30pm (in Japanese)
Explore the National Museum and understand the roles of volunteer involvement.
Max 15 participants. For enquiries, call 6332 3211 / 6332 9023 or email nhb_nm_volunteer@nhb.gov.sg.
  Asia Bonanza
ASIAN CIVILISATIONS MUSEUM
1 Empress Place
27 May, 1 – 6pm

Get creative with a great line-up of children’s craft activities or search the galleries for a special souvenir. Plus, watch an afternoon-long series of documentaries about the greatest issues facing our region.
More

  Discover! HealthZone
HEALTHZONE
3 Second Hospital Avenue
18-19 & 21-24 May, 9am–5pm

Learn healthy living from an exciting array of games, workshops and exhibitions. Attractive tokens to be redeemed!
Admission and workshops charges apply. More

  “the red dot award: design concept winners” exhibition
RED DOT DESIGN MUSEUM
28 Maxwell Road
18 – 21 & 25-27 May, 11am – 6pm (Till 8pm on weekends)

Discover bold, exciting and creative visions of the future!
Museum admission applies.

  Designing Leisure – Inspirations from the Marina Bay Sands
SINGAPORE CITY GALLERY
45 Maxwell Road
18-26 May (except 20 May), 9am-5pm

Examine a large scale-model of Singapore’s first Integrated Resort.
For enquiries, call 6321 8247 or email cindy_yam@ura.gov.sg. More

  “Making the World Go Round – Currencies from Around the World” exhibition
S’PORE DISCOVERY CENTRE
510 Upper Jurong Road
18-26 May (except 21 May), 9am – 6pm

Take a closer look at the designs of currencies from all over the world and discover exciting cultures and traditions.
More

  Traveller to the World of Philately
SINGAPORE PHILATELIC MUSEUM
23-B Coleman Street
18-26 May, Museum opening hours

Explore our galleries and collect stamps for your ‘passport’.
Free passports for the first 500 visitors. Museum admission fees apply. More

  Museum Audio Tour
THE CHANGI MUSEUM
1000 Upper Changi Road North
18-27 May, 9.30am – 5pm

Hear the stories of WWII Prisoners-of-War in this 45-minute audio tour
$8 per adult, $4 per child.
Download the e-coupon from the IMD' 07 website or www.changimuseum.com to enjoy a discount! More

  “Singaporean Childhood” exhibition
MUSEUM OF SHANGHAI TOYS
83 Rowell Road
18 – 27 May, 10am – 8pm

Delight in vintage toys made in Singapore, China, Taiwan, Korea and Japan.
Museum admission applies.

  The Great Changi Challenge
THE CHANGI MUSEUM
1000 Upper Changi Road North
18-27 May, 2pm-4pm

Collect your challenge kit and have fun searching the galleries for clues. Answer the quiz correctly to redeem cool prizes.
Suitable for both adults and children above 10yrs. $15 per person.
Download the e-coupon here or at www.changimuseum.com to enjoy a discount! More

  Museum Guided Tour
SGH MUSEUM
11 Third Hospital Avenue
18-27 May (except 21 & 22 May), 2-3pm, 3-4pm and 4-5pm

Relive 200 years of Singapore’s medical education and history.
Free tour (U.P. $5). Minimum 10 people per session.

  Exhibition Quiz
SINGAPORE CITY GALLERY
45 Maxwell Road
19-26 May (except 20 May), 9am - 5pm

Participate in quizzes and treasure hunts in conjunction with the gallery’s latest exhibit.
For enquiries, call 6321 8247 or email cindy_yam@ura.gov.sg. More

  Singapore History Gallery Guided Tours
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SINGAPORE
93 Stamford Road
(English) 26 & 27 May, 11.30am & 3.30pm
(Japanese) 22 – 25 May, 10.30am
(Mandarin) 26 May, 11am
27 May, 11am & 2pm

Explore Singapore’s history from its beginnings in the 14th century to the modern period in this 2,800 square metre gallery.
Free tour, gallery admission fees apply. Maximum 15 participants per session.

 
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