Singapore is often defined by its futuristic architecture and glamorous skyline. However, the real story of this young city lies in the sea and the rivers that were its starting point. The National Museum of Singapore, the oldest museum in the country, is the most perfect place to witness this flow of time.

This year is especially significant as it marks Singapore's 60th anniversary of independence (SG60), and a very special exhibition is being held to commemorate it.


The One Exhibition to See Now: Once Upon a Tide

Running until October 2026, this special exhibition, 'Once Upon a Tide: Singapore's Journey from Settlement to Global City,' reinterprets 700 years of Singaporean history from the perspective of 'water.'

The exhibition follows Singapore's journey from a small fishing village to a global trading hub via the sea, and its development into the global city it is today. From ancient maps showing early maritime trade routes, to the development of the port during the colonial era, and the growth of the maritime industry after independence, this exhibition is a grand narrative of how the sea and rivers shaped the destiny of the nation of Singapore.

This is not an exhibition that simply lists artifacts. It is the most intellectual experience, offering deep insight into how the constant flow of people, goods, and ideas created the Singapore of today.


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Right now on WAUG, you can get admission tickets to the National Museum of Singapore at an exclusive 20% discount. Skip the long lines on-site, enter at a reduced price, and use your precious travel time to fully explore the history of Singapore.

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