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LEGO workshop with Artisan Bricks

12 May • 12:00pm

Build a mini temple gateway using LEGO bricks in this family-friendly workshop with Jeffrey Kong of Artisan Bricks. Discover the architectural features of Hindu temples, like Singapore’s iconic Sri Mariamman Temple. Check out a similar model of a temple gateway in the Ancestors and Rituals Gallery to see how yours compares!

Lenses of the Past Heritage Exhibition

Rediscover the past through a larger-than-life lens and travel back in time to uncover the significance and history behind the architectural landmarks at Capitol Singapore and CHIJMES.

Leong San Buddhist Temple: A Beacon of Culture and Tradition

4 - 5 May • 12:00pm

Join a tour of Leong San See Temple (“Dragon Mountain Temple” in Mandarin), one of Singapore’s most ornate Buddhist temples.

Lesser-known histories of iconic Singapore buildings

Did you know, there’s a hidden canal under Stamford Road that leads to Raffles City? Or, that when Plaza Singapura first opened, rental was only SGD 1 a month!

Let's Weave Through Our Heritage

18 - 19 May • 10:30am

18 - 19 May • 02:30pm

Let's weave into history and have a chit-chat about Singapore Shophouses over a cup of tea and embroidery.

Lion City Rock Orchard Road Special

In this special episode of the Lion City Rock Podcast, guests Shaiful Risan, Li Lin Wee, and KK Liew share stories and recollections of Orchard Road.

Living Architecture: Conservation Tours at NUS Baba House

11, 18 May • 10:00am

Immerse yourself in a 19th-century Straits Chinese home and discover the conservation efforts which went behind the restoration of the NUS Baba House in 2007.

Living Heritage Through Religious Architecture and Its Transformation

11 May • 01:30pm

12 May • 10:00am

19 May • 12:30pm

Join students from the Masters of Arts in Architectural Conservation, NUS programme on three tours examining three iconic religious buildings - exploring the history of construction, conservation, relation to their neighbourhood, and the role of communities in their continued growth, significance, and value.

Make it! Peranakan Museum Lantern

24 - 25 May • 05:00pm

Create and decorate a lantern inspired by the Peranakan Museum’s beautiful façade. Bring it along as you explore the heritage sites around Armenian Street and witness the district’s transformation as the sun sets.

Malay Kampong Heritage Tour

11 - 12, 18 - 19 May • 10:00am

Explore Pulau Ubin with a descendant of the island’s Orang Pulau as Wan brings you around Singapore’s last surviving Malay kampung and shares with you captivating stories of its history, people and culture.