For Families Places Exhibitions

HOMEGROUND: We Built This City

by Singapore HeritageFest
1 - 30 Jun • 10:00am • National Museum of Singapore Lawn

Step into the vibrant tapestry of Singapore's architectural heritage at "HOMEGROUND: We Built This City", an exhibition paying homage to the nation's rich built heritage

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Dates: 1 May - 30 June 2024

Time: 10am - 7pm (last admission at 6.30pm)

Venue: National Museum of Singapore Lawn

 

Step into the vibrant tapestry of Singapore's architectural heritage at "Homeground: We Built This City", an exhibition paying homage to the nation's rich built heritage. As ultra-modern as Singapore may be, it holds a rich plethora of sites and structures - including 75 National Monuments, over 7,000 conserved buildings, and many other sites and structures that celebrate a remarkable journey; structures that celebrate trade, migration, diversity, sacrifice, perseverance, and a continuous thirst for improvement. These form the building blocks of an unlikely but determined nation.

 

Delve into the thematic focuses of Nature, Commerce, Community, Residential, and Governance, and unravel the intricate connections that have moulded Singapore's architectural identity over the years. This exhibition is proudly presented as part of the Singapore HeritageFest, running from May 1 to May 26, 2024, dedicated to honouring and celebrating our nation's vibrant built heritage.

Singapore HeritageFest

The Singapore HeritageFest (SHF) is the National Heritage Board’s signature annual outreach event that celebrates the many facets of Singapore’s diverse heritage and culture. SHF works with individuals, groups and communities to co-create programmes and offerings. This allows the festival to uncover lesser-known stories and narratives, engender a greater sense of ownership, and empower Singaporeans to safeguard and promote our shared heritage. The inaugural edition of SHF was staged in 2004, and since then, the festival has continued to provide on-site and online experiences with yearly themes that focus on different aspects of Singapore’s heritage.





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