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CELEBRATE SG50 AT THE MUSEUMS! What better way to celebrate our nation’s 50th year of independence than by revelling in our rich and unique heritage at the museums! From 7 – 10 August, come down to the museums and heritage institutions for a spread of exciting programmes, including exhibitions on Singapore, outdoor movie screenings, arts and crafts for the young ones, multicultural performances, and other special activities! Finally, bring home a piece of Singapore with discounted buys at the MUSEUM LABEL stores. NHB’S JUBILEE WEEKEND PROGRAMMES All NHB museums and institutions will be open, with free admission, from 7 to 10 August.

- Asian Civilisations Museum - National Museum of Singapore - Peranakan Museum - Singapore Philatelic Museum - Indian Heritage Centre - Malay Heritage Centre - Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall - Reflections at Bukit Chandu

Take home a slice of Singapore this August at MUSEUM LABEL MUSEUM LABEL celebrates the Jubilee month with Singaporeans’ love for discounts by slashing prices off a whole range of store items! Throughout the month of August, MUSEUM LABEL is offering 50 per cent off Great Singapore Souvenirs, Everyday Objects and National Museum of Singapore Range, as well as 10 per cent off selected publications. In addition, from 21 till 31 August, the store is offering 50 per cent off Map of Museum and Museum Series Range in conjunction with the Singapore Night Festival. Get ready to stock up on fun and locally-inspired products such as colourful nyonya kueh sticky notes, beautiful Peranakan tile badges and a nostalgic Singlish calendar! *MUSEUM LABEL stores are located at the National Museum of Singapore, Asian Civilisations Museum, Indian Heritage Centre and Malay Heritage Centre (from 7 August onwards). www.nhb.gov.sg/jubilee-weekend

Museums/Heritage Institutions

Programmes

Programme Highlights

Asian Civilisations Museum

7 – 10 Aug 2015 10am – 9pm Programmes held on 7, 8 and 9 August 2015. Unearthed: Singapore at 25 3 Aug – 27 Sept 2015

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This exhibition displays the contents of a time capsule buried in front of the Empress Place building on 29 December 1990. Objects include first National Service mobilisation, development plans from the 1970s, military medals, stamps, public phone cards, a very young SINGA, the courtesy mascot, and even a poster of Ah Meng, ambassador for the Singapore Zoo. Come experience the sights, sounds, and thoughts of Singaporeans of 25 years ago. Join our curator Maria Joseph Khoo on guided tours of the exhibition on 7 and 8 Aug, 2.30pm. Treasures from Asia’s Oldest Museum 16 June – 16 Aug 2015 Singapore’s historic ties to Kolkata give this exhibition a special resonance, especially in 2015, Singapore’s 50th anniversary, as well as the 50th anniversary if diplomatic relations between India and Singapore. One a week until the exhibition ends, so catch if you can. Once Upon A Time in Asia: The Animal Race 28 May – 13 Sept 2015 Discover interesting animal facts using your five senses. This exhibition for children and the young at heart features interactive ensembles that draw on artists’ visions of animals across many cultures. This exhibition is supported by the Science Centre Singapore. Jubilee Glee! 7 – 9 August, 1 – 5pm 7 August, 1 – 5pm

Create and wear your own military medal

Design your own time capsule

Complete the Let’s Race! Trail to win a special gift 8 August, 1 - 5pm

Make your own kite to fly

Design your own time capsule

Complete the Let’s Race! Trail to win a special gift 9 August, 1 - 5pm

Make your own kite to fly

Design your own time capsule

Complete the Let’s Race! Trail to win a special gift Code 65 Do claim your special gift at the ACM Lobby if you have the number 65 in your NRIC or FIN. While stocks last.

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Programme line-up might be subject to change, please visit www.acm.org.sg for updates. For enquiries, call 6332 7798 (Daily, 10am-7pm)

Singapore Philatelic Museum

Celebrate Singapore’s Golden Jubilee at Singapore Philatelic Museum! 7 – 10 Aug 2015 9.30am – 7pm Programmes held on 7, 8 and 9 August 2015. Charges for programmes apply. https://www.spm.org.sg Stamps are a window to the significant events, history, heritage and cultures of a country. Celebrate Singapore’s 50th birthday at The Singapore Journey: 50 Years Through Stamps exhibition that traces the nation’s milestones through stamps and rarely seen stamp artworks. Dress up in ethnic costumes and play kampong games. Design a stamp and create a “flypast” scene. Join the show-and-tell session by the Singapore Stamp Club. Swing along to songs of yesteryears, and enjoy a performance of unusual stamp tricks. Check out www.spm.org.sg for information. For enquiries and further details, call 6337 3888 or email nhb_spm_adm@nhb.gov.sg

Malay Heritage Centre (MHC)

Hari Raya Open House and Racial Harmony Day 7 Aug 2015 10.00am – 6.00pm http://malayheritage.org.sg This August, the Malay Heritage Centre will be celebrating Hari Raya Aidilfitri and Racial Harmony Day in a one-day event. 2015’s celebration will highlight the inclusiveness and harmony of Singapore’s different ethnic groups, through cultural showcases, craft activities and games that are commonly shared between all the races in Singapore plus a unique performance by a multicultural choir. Also sample food items from the different communities and learn how every race has learnt and borrowed from each other to make Singapore a truly multiracial and multicultural society. So come and celebrate Hari Raya and our multiculturalism with a whole day of activities! Programmes featured are in partnership with the Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall and the Indian Heritage Centre. The Gamelan Circle by Gamelan Asmaradana 8 Aug 2015 5.00pm – 6.00pm For the month of August and September, Gamelan Asmaradana

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will be presenting a series of open workshops to highlight and share the great gamelan music tradition. Participants will be exposed to the instruments, playing techniques as well as learning and playing cultures in gamelan. Kampong Gelam Tales: A Dramatised Tour 9 Aug 2015 11.00am & 3.00pm Take a peek into the lives of several historical figures through this interactive tour at the Malay Heritage Centre. Join us for the Kampong Gelam Tales: A Dramatised Tour and be captivated by pieces of Singapore’s history. Free admission for all and registration is required. For enquiries and registration, call 6391 0450 (Tue-Sun 10.00am – 6.00pm) or email NHB_MHC_Programmes@nhb.gov.sg

National Museum of Singapore

National Museum of Singapore Jubilee Weekend Celebrations 7 - 10 August 10am to 6pm (extended until 10pm on 7 & 8 August) www.nationalmuseum.sg Commemorate our 50th National Day at the National Museum this Golden Jubilee Weekend! Celebrate how far the nation has come at the SINGAPURA: 700 Years exhibition, and enjoy late-night admission with free outdoor film screenings on Friday and Saturday. Plus, join us at our Children's Season exhibition, Masak Masak 2015, and take part in a series of fun, hands-on family activities on 8 and 9 August. For enquiries, call 6332 3659 (7 & 8 August, 10am-11pm) (9 & 10 August, 10am-6pm)

50 Made-in-Singapore Products exhibition 15 July 2015 – 6 September 2015 National Museum of Singapore, Glass Atrium Free Admission Did you know that Nippon Paint, Cheng Sugar, Tiger Beer are all Made-in-Singapore brands? Come and find out more about our nation’s manufacturing achievements the National Heritage Board’s 50 Made in Singapore Products exhibition, launching on 15 July 2015, at the National Museum of Singapore. The exhibition will also showcase past and current locally manufactured products such as Axe Brand medicated oils, Van Houten chocolates, Bata shoes, Butterfly brand kerosene lamps, Pan-Electric refrigerators, and Bridgestone tyres through text, photographs, memorabilia and multimedia. Celebrate

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Singapore’s Golden Jubilee at this commemorative exhibition.

Peranakan Museum Straits Family Sunday-Supersized! 9 Aug 2015 1 – 5pm http://www.peranakanmuseum.org.sg/TPMPortal/ Get to know Peranakan pioneers this National Day by joining a guided tour in the galleries exploring fascinating life stories. Make art inspired by the special exhibition Great Peranakans: Fifty Remarkable Lives, or watch a screening of Dream of Emerald Hill, directed by Jennifer Lim. The film is based on the life of Rosie Seow, aka Kheng Lim, a pioneering Singaporean actress and mother of Stella Kon, playwright of Emily of Emerald Hill. Programme line up might be subject to change, please visit www.peranakanmuseum.org.sg for updates. For enquiries , call 6332 7591 or email nhb_pm_programmes@nhb.gov.sg

Indian Heritage Centre

LIVE! @IHC 8 Aug 2015 11:30 am & 3.30 pm IHC Galleries, Level 3 http://www.indianheritage.org.sg/IHCPortal/ Meet Singapore’s Indian pioneers as our galleries come alive with interactive performances in celebration of our nation’s jubilee anniversary. Join IHC for the launch of LIVE! @ IHC, featuring Thamizhavel G. Sarangapany, founder of Tamil Murasu, in conversation with A C Subbiayah, the first president of the Tamils Reform Association. Folktales of Singapura 8 Aug 2015 2 pm & 4 pm Activity Room, Level 2 For kids aged 5- 8 years old Join master storyteller Kamini Ramachandran and discover the stories Singapore. Enjoy stories of Badang-The Strongman of Singapura and Sang Kancil in this exciting and participative experience. For more details & to register for the story telling sessions, please contact us at 6291 1601 or email NHB_IHC@nhb.gov.sg or All programmes are free of charge.

Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall

Let’s Celebrate SG50! 8 Aug 2015

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7.30pm – 9pm If local Chinese drama has been a memorable part of your growing up years, join us at the Zhongshan Park for a nostalgic Night Under the Stars.

Museum Roundtable Tracing Transformations: Memories of Our Nation 4 - 10 August 2015 10am - 10pm (Closing hours may be extended during Jubilee Weekend) Clifford Square http://www.ndp.org.sg/ Organised by the Museum Roundtable, Tracing Transformations: Memories of Our Nation features five exhibitions showcasing the impact of Singapore’s development on different industries, landscapes and ways of living. Come and learn more about the evolution of Singapore’s maritime heritage and farming scene; explore once-familiar occupations which are slowly disappearing, and witness the changes to Singapore’s landscape through the eyes of our taxi drivers. And, feast your eyes on 50 uniquely Singaporean dishes, while you learn about the origins and evolution of our street food.

Our Museum@Taman Jurong

Play at TJ - Our Memories of Recreational Sites in Taman Jurong 7 Aug - Dec 2015 7 Aug, 3pm – 9pm, exhibition launches at 5pm 8 Aug, 10am – 9pm 9 Aug, Closed for Public Holiday (as per Taman Jurong Community Club’s operating hours) 10 Aug, 3pm – 9pm Our Museum@Taman Jurong & Taman Jurong Community Club Play at TJ - Our Memories of Recreational Sites in Taman Jurong is a selected showcase of popular recreational sites belonging to Taman Jurong's heritage, and how they reflect the SG50 spirit of community and family bonding through the memories of its residents. In conjunction with this exciting launch, join us for an Open House and Jubilee celebration as we usher in our nation’s 50th birthday with a host of fun performances and an exciting street party organised by Taman Jurong Grassroots Organisations. For more information, do check our Our Museum@Taman Jurong’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/OMATTJ.

About SG50 Jubilee Weekend

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To mark Singapore’s 50 years of independence, 7 August 2015 has been declared a special SG50 public holiday. Singaporeans will be able to enjoy an extended Jubilee Weekend from 7th to 10th August, so as to commemorate this significant milestone in our nation’s history. The Jubilee Weekend is a special time for Singaporeans to spend with their family, friends and community, to celebrate SG50 in a meaningful way. A variety of programmes have been organised around the island, to reflect our journey as a nation, to celebrate what makes Singapore our home, and to strengthen our ties as one people. For more details on the programmes over the Jubilee weekend, please visit https://www.singapore50.sg.

About National Heritage Board

The National Heritage Board (NHB) was formed on 1 August 1993. As the custodian of

Singapore’s heritage, NHB is responsible for telling the Singapore story, sharing the

Singaporean experience and imparting our Singapore spirit. NHB’s mission is to preserve

and celebrate the shared heritage of our diverse communities, for the purpose of education,

nation-building and cultural understanding. It manages the national museums and heritage

institutions, and sets policies relating to heritage sites, monuments and the national

collection. Through the national collection, NHB curates heritage programmes and presents

exhibitions to connect the past, present and future generations of Singaporeans. NHB is now

a statutory board under the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth. Please visit

www.nhb.gov.sg for more information.

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ANNEX A National Museum of Singapore Jubilee Weekend Celebrations

7 - 10 August

10am to 6pm (extended until 10pm on Friday and Saturday)

www.nationalmuseum.sg

Commemorate our 50th National Day at the National Museum with free entry to all our

galleries this Golden Jubilee Weekend! Celebrate how far the nation has come at the

SINGAPURA: 700 Years exhibition, and enjoy late-night admission with free outdoor film

screenings on Friday and Saturday. Plus, join us at our Children’s Season exhibition, Masak

Masak 2015, and take part in a series of fun, hands-on family activities on 8 and 9 August.

For enquiries, call 6332 3659 (7 & 8 August, 10am-11pm)

(9 & 10 August, 10am-6pm)

SINGAPURA: 700 YEARS

Last day on 10 August!

10am to 6pm

Exhibition Galleries 1 & 2, Basement

Experience Singapore’s transformation through the ages from a humble fishing village to the

pride of an empire, before finally becoming the modern, independent city-state it is today.

This immersive exhibition takes you on an exploration of Singapore’s rich history and its key

defining moments.

SINGAPURA: 700 Years Guided Tours

English Guided Tours

7 August - 11am & 2pm

8 August -11.30am, 1pm, 2pm, 3.30pm, 4pm, 4.15pm, 4.30pm, 4.45pm, 5pm

Mandarin Guided Tours

8 August - 11am & 1.30pm 9 August - 11am & 1.30pm 10 August- 1.30pm Free. On-site registration required. SINGAPURA: 700 Years Storytelling Sessions 7 – 9 August 12pm & 12.30pm (30min session each)

Basement

Free. On-site registration required. Suitable for children aged 4 to 8.

SINGAPURA: 700 Years Family Time Activity Sheet

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8 – 9 August 10am – 5pm Basement

Complete the SINGAPURA: 700 Years Family Activity Sheet and redeem old school toys!

Experience Singapore’s transformation through the ages as it went from a humble fishing

village to the pride of an empire, before finally achieving the status of being an independent

nation-state as it is today.

Last redemption of gifts is at 5pm.While stocks last.

Building Tour of the National Museum of Singapore 7 Aug 11am, 12pm, 2.30pm (1 hr) 8 Aug 11am, 2.30pm, 5pm and 5.30pm (1 hr) Main entrance When it first opened in 1887 as the Raffles Library and Museum, the institution was commonly referred to by the locals as Rumah Kitab – The House of Books. It was then the resource institution for Southeast Asian Zoology and Natural History research and studies. The Museum’s role and collection has since evolved considerably over the years. Co-organised by the Museum Volunteers, this one-hour tour of the museum offers insight on the history and stories behind Singapore’s oldest museum, and its journey to become the National Museum of Singapore.

CHILDREN’S SEASON: MASAK MASAK 2015

Last day on 10 August!

10am to 6pm (extended until 10pm on 7 & 8 August)

Children’s Season at the National Museum of Singapore returns with another fun-filled exhibition to celebrate the June school holidays! Join us at Masak Masak 2015, featuring familiar playgrounds and interactive installations by Singaporean and international artists, including Jeremy Hiah, Mademoiselle Maurice and Crystal Wagner. Plus, don’t miss the many engaging performances and family-oriented activities! Suitable for children aged 3 to 7.

Children’s Season 2015 is jointly presented by the National Heritage Board and Museum Roundtable. Queen of the Forest Puppetry Performance by Jeremy Hiah 8 – 9 August 2.30pm – 2.50pm The Salon Queen of the Forest is an adaptation of a local children’s folk tale, uniquely told through the art of shadow puppetry. Together with your young one, be enthralled by master storyteller Jeremy Hiah as he recreates this enchanting tale of nature with lights, shadows and

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movement.

PLAY @ National Museum of Singapore

Opens daily

10am to 6pm

PLAY @ National Museum of Singapore (NMS) is the first dedicated area for young children to take their first steps towards enjoying museums, featuring interactive exhibits and special activities that encourage learning through play. After being inspired by the museum’s collection, your young ones will have the opportunity to express themselves through various curated programmes that will stimulate their curious minds and tap into their creativity. Come join us at the three spaces of PLAY@NMS – EXPLORE, CREATE and PERFORM! My Favourite 70’s Show

8 August

2pm & 3.30pm (1hr session each)

CREATE Space at PLAY@NMS

The craft workshop is conducted by The Amazing Art Shuttle and is limited to 30 pairs of parent and child (aged 4 to 12). Please register on-site in advance.

NMS Picturesque activity station 8 – 9 August 10am – 5pm Glass Atrium Unleash your creativity and customise a specially designed museum pop-up card! Pen your wishes for Singapore’s 50th birthday on the card that is definitely a worthy keepsake for the special occasion. Last card collection is at 4.30pm.

DIY a National Day Hat 8 – 9 August 10am – 5pm Glass Atrium Get creative with your young ones at this simple and fun activity. Personalise your very own National Day hat and wear your love for Singapore! Materials for hat decoration are available for loan. Last collection of materials is at 4.30pm.

Under the Banyan Tree: Hollywood Blockbusters of 1965 7 August | Doctor Zhivago 8 August | The Sound of Music 8pm Front lawn 1965 was a great year for movies. Two Hollywood movies in particular dominated the box office and endure in popular culture: The Sound of Music and Doctor Zhivago. Come

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celebrate the 50th anniversary of these two beloved classics at the National Museum of Singapore!

7 LETTERS Screening (Embargoed until 20 July 2015, 2pm) 8 – 10 August 11am Gallery Theatre By donation. Tickets available on a first-come-first-served basis at the National Museum of Singapore front desk on 1 and 2 August from 10am to 6pm. Free seating. Singapore’s seven most illustrious directors have gathered their creative storytelling and filmmaking talents in a one-of-a-kind project celebrating Singapore’s 50th year. 7 Letters represents seven heartfelt ‘love letters’ to Singapore, capturing each of the directors’ personal and poignant connection with the place they call home. The seven stories tell of our heartland and its people through tales of lost love, identity, inter-generational familial bonds and tensions, unlikely neighbours, and even references to traditional folklore. Boo Junfeng, Eric Khoo, K Rajagopal, Jack Neo, Tan Pin Pin, Royston Tan, and Kelvin Tong – all award-winning filmmakers and familiar names in Singapore’s film industry – will present an emotive anthology showcasing the lives and stories of Singaporeans. 7 Letters is fully supported by Singapore Film Commission (SFC) and a Friend of National Museum of Singapore. It is the Opening Film at the iconic Capitol Theatre in July 2015 and will also be screened at the National Museum of Singapore over the National Day Jubilee Weekend. Ticket donations go to: - Alzheimer’s Disease Association - Children-At-Risk Empowerment Association - Movement for the Intellectually Disabled of Singapore - PERTAPIS Senior Citizens Fellowship Home - Singapore Buddhist Lodge Welfare Foundation - Students Care Service - Transient Workers Count Too

Makers’ Market 7 & 8 August 2015 6pm – 11pm Glass Atrium Join us for a weekend of retail therapy this August! The National Museum of Singapore presents Makers’ Market, a curated marketplace featuring brands and products by local designers and craftsmen. Discover an exciting range of handcrafted goods, unique jewellery and accessories, beauty products and affordable art pieces!

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ANNEX B

Celebrate Singapore’s Golden Jubilee at Singapore Philatelic Museum! Date: 7 – 10 August 2015 Time: 9.30am – 7.00pm Free admission for all Programmes held on 7, 8 and 9 August 2015. Charges for programmes apply. Stamps are a window to the significant events, history, heritage and cultures of a country. Celebrate Singapore’s 50th birthday at The Singapore Journey: 50 Years Through Stamps exhibition that traces the nation’s milestones through stamps and rarely seen stamp artworks. Dress up in ethnic costumes and play kampong games. Design a stamp and create a “flypast” scene. Join the show-and-tell session by the Singapore Stamp Club. Swing along to songs of yesteryears, and enjoy a performance of unusual stamp tricks. Check out www.spm.org.sg for information.

Activities on 7 August 2015

National Day Fun Quiz 10.00am – 5.00pm Test your knowledge on Singapore’s history! Visit The Singapore Journey: 50 Years Through Stamps exhibition and answer simple questions to stand a chance to win prizes!

Dressing Up Fun! 11.00am – 1.00pm Dress up in ethnic costumes of Singapore and get your photo taken at old ‘Hylam Street’ at the museum! Charges apply.

Kampong Games 10.00am – 4.30pm These days, games come in the form of handphones and tablets. How did children entertain themselves in the past? Set aside your modern technology gadgets, buy some traditional toys & have fun bonding with your family!

National Day Stamp 10.00am – 4.30pm To celebrate Singapore’s 50th anniversary, design a stamp that reflects the National Day 2015 theme!

National Day Flypast 10.00am – 4.30pm At the National Day Parade, we look forward to the thrilling fighter jet flypast. Get creative and make your own special flypast scene! Charges apply.

Activities on 8 August 2015

National Day Fun Quiz 10.00am – 5.00pm

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Test your knowledge on Singapore’s history! Visit The Singapore Journey: 50 Years Through Stamps exhibition and answer simple questions to stand a chance to win prizes!

Dressing Up Fun! 11.00am – 1.00pm Dress up in ethnic costumes of Singapore and get your photo taken at old ‘Hylam Street’ at the museum! Charges apply.

Kampong Games 10.00am – 5.00pm These days, games come in the form of handphones and tablets. How did children entertain themselves in the past? Set aside your modern technology gadgets, buy some traditional toys & have fun bonding with your family!

National Day Stamp 10.00am – 5.00pm To celebrate Singapore’s 50th anniversary, design a stamp that reflects the National Day 2015 theme!

National Day Flypast 10.00am – 5.00pm At the National Day Parade, we look forward to the thrilling fighter jet flypast. Get creative and make your own special flypast scene! Charges apply.

Music Performance - An Afternoon with Elvis 4.30pm – 5.30pm Enjoy listening to classic Elvis Presley songs and songs close to our heart. Performed by an Elvis Presley inspired group. Held in conjunction with Return To Sender – An Exhibition that celebrates Elvis Presley, the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.

Sunday, 9 August 2015

National Day Fun Quiz 10.00am – 5.00pm Test your knowledge on Singapore’s history! Visit The Singapore Journey: 50 Years Through Stamps exhibition and answer simple questions to stand a chance to win

prizes!

Dressing Up Fun! 11.00am – 1.00pm Dress up in ethnic costumes of Singapore and get your photo taken at old ‘Hylam Street’ at the museum! Charges apply.

Kampong Games 10.00am – 5.00pm These days, games come in the form of handphones and tablets. How did children entertain themselves in the past? Set aside your modern technology gadgets, buy some traditional toys & have fun bonding with your family!

National Day Stamp

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10.00am – 5.00pm To celebrate Singapore’s 50th anniversary, design a stamp that reflects the National Day 2015 theme!

National Day Flypast 10.00am – 5.00pm At the National Day Parade, we look forward to the thrilling fighter jet flypast. Get creative and make your own special flypast scene! Charges apply.

Show & Tell by Singapore Stamp Club 2.00pm – 3.00pm Learn more about philately with Singapore Stamp Club members as they showcase a wide array of Singapore philatelic materials. Talk to the philatelists and find out how to start your own stamp and philatelic collection!

Elvis Dance Performance with Audience Participation by Tanglin Arts Studio 2.00pm – 2.30pm Discover Elvis Presley, the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll! Get into the groove with hit songs by Elvis Presley. Enjoy a medley of rock and roll dances, including songs by Elvis. You can learn some interesting dance moves too! Conducted by Tanglin Arts Studio and held in conjunction with Return To Sender – An Exhibition that celebrates Elvis Presley, the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.

It Must be Magic I 3.00pm – 3.20pm Meet Syros, the Master of Illusion! Find out what tricks he will tickle your fancy with just by using stamps!

It Must be Magic II 3.20pm – 5.00pm Enjoy street-style magic by Syros, the Master of Illusion. Watch him in action as he performs unusual stamp magic tricks in the museum galleries!

Golden Tunes 4.30pm – 6.30pm Take a musical walk down memory lane with Ernesto Valerio & Friends. Come sway to unforgettable hits from the 1950s to 1970s. This is a performance not to be missed!