Heritage goes digital with several innovative and fun experiences! Become an art conservator and try your hand at restoring an artefact in AR. Or grab a virtual shovel and uncover objects from the past as an intrepid archaeologist. Younger heritage buffs can enjoy an AR colouring book that takes them on an adventure with toys!
Explore these new offerings at your favourite heritage organisations and museums across Singapore. There are many more exciting projects coming up, so keep an eye out for them.
Immersive Experiences
Explore heritage like never before through immersive experiences using AR, VR and more.
Explore Changi Chapel and Museum with an interactive robot by your side. Learn about the prisoners of war and civilians who were interned at the Changi prison camp during the Japanese Occupation.
Ever wondered what it takes to care for an artefact in our National Collection? Be a conservator for a day with a hands-on mixed reality experience using a Hololens headset. Coming soon.
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Revisit the 2015 archaeological dig at Empress Place in VR using an Oculus Rift headset. Learn about archaeology, artefacts and stratigraphy as you virtually uncover buried objects from the days when Singapore was known as Temasek.
The Mint Museum of Toys presents the ARStoryColouring Book -- A Singaporean’s Dream.
This book transports children to a magical world where they join toys-turned-characters on an adventure as they learn about artefacts in the museum, and lets them get hands-on with heritage by colouring the toys featured.
Virtual Visits
Check out galleries and go on tours as you learn about heritage from the comfort of your couch.
The Eurasian Heritage Gallery is a collection of the Eurasian community’s history, contributions, culture and lifestyle in Singapore. It exists to create a sense of belonging and identity for future generations. Learn more about the Eurasian community through the gallery’s exhibits, artefacts, videos and more in this virtual tour.
Make a virtual trip to ACM’s Fashion and Textiles, Jewellery and Ceramics galleries. Focused on decorative art, these displays showcase over 400 precious and finely-crafted masterpieces, narrating the stories of Asian identities, histories and cultures.
The Gem Museum is Singapore’s first and most comprehensive private gemology museum. In this exquisite virtual tour, follow the journey of gemstones as they make their way from mine to market.
Binge Worthy Videos
How about sprinkling some heritage videos between your drama series binges? We promise they’re just as riveting, and you might even discover something new.
The Intan presents a set of five videos that showcase Peranakan culture through fashion, photographs, porcelain, beadwork and more. Get a peek at artefacts that are normally not featured during normal tours through this light-hearted, engaging series.
This video by the Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall examines the history of the cheongsam. Its transformation, both in design and purpose, reflects evolving fashion trends and the roles of women in society.
