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National Museum of Singapore to launch first exhibition as part of revamp

31 July 2025
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SINGAPORE: Following a 10-month closure, the National Museum of Singapore will be opening the first of its revamped permanent galleries on Aug 8.

The newly-named Shaw Foundation Glass Rotunda will exhibit a multi-sensorial experience titled Singapore Odyssea: A Journey Through Time, said the museum on Thursday (Jul 31).

Singapore Odyssea: A Journey Through Time is at the newly-named Shaw Foundation Glass Rotunda. (Photo: National Museum of Singapore)

Presented through animation and interactive elements, the installation highlights major milestones in Singapore’s 700 years of history. It replaces the Story of the Forest exhibition, which centred on the William Farquhar Collection of Natural History Drawings.

“With Singapore Odyssea, we wanted to continue drawing on our collection and rich stories to present Singapore’s history in an engaging and relevant way – this creates an accessible entry point, while honouring the depth and significance of our history,” said Ms Chung May Khuen, director of the National Museum of Singapore.

“In presenting Story of the Forest, we pushed the boundaries of a conventional museum-going experience through technology and multimedia to create a highly immersive space,” Ms Chung added.

“This was the impetus behind incorporating further multisensorial and interactive elements in Singapore Odyssea that we hope will continue to excite and enchant our visitors.”

The installation’s fourth episode focuses on scenes from the pre-colonial Singapore period. (Photo: National Museum of Singapore)

Designed by local artists, Singapore Odyssea acts as an immersive time-travelling voyage and features four episodes with scenes spanning from present-day Singapore to the pre-colonial Singapore period, consisting of local stories and myths associated with the nation’s origins.

“The installation gives cultural and historical context to Singapore’s identity, adding depth and enhancing appreciation for its place in the region and the world,” said the National Museum of Singapore.

The LED globe displays a light show that maps Singapore’s maritime routes over the years. (Photo: National Museum of Singapore)

A two-minute light show anchored by a suspended LED globe, the first of its kind in a Singapore museum, will be one of the first attractions in the installation. The light show traces Singapore’s evolution of maritime trade routes over the centuries.

Visitors can also expect to see visual wall projections of animated scenes and soundscapes of significant moments in the nation’s history like Singapore’s first National Day Parade before wartime evacuations and ancient coastal communities.

Singapore Odyssea ends at the base of the glass rotunda with a digital waterfall curtain that depicts more moments of Singapore’s history as visitors approach it. The floor will also respond to movements, with each step creating digital ripples on the surface that will also interact with surrounding ripples made by others.

Visitors can also use a personalised RFID-enabled wristband at the start of the installation as a guide. The wristband features nine companions inspired by Singapore’s wildlife such as an otter, a crab and a hornbill. The companions respond to the user’s movement and environment by lighting paths and triggering hidden animations.

Visitors can pick up a personalised RFID-enabled wristband at the start of the installation. (Photo: National Museum of Singapore)

When approaching the concluding section, visitors can digitally release their RFID-enabled companions at a digital well.

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