3D Virtual Exhibition of Malay Heritage Centre's Permanent Galleries

The Malay Heritage Centre may be closed but you can still go on an exploration of our virtual exhibition in 3D.

The exhibition focuses on Kampong Gelam’s historical significance as a thriving port town to highlight the local Malay community’s rich history, culture and heritage as well as Singapore’s connections to the wider Malay Archipelago.

Details

Teachers can explore the virtual exhibition to highlight some artefacts to their students during lessons or assign students to explore the exhibition on their own to learn more about Singapore’s Malay culture and heritage. Teachers may also choose to pair the ‘Curators’ Tour of Malay Heritage Centre Permanent Galleries’ with this resource.

Learning Objectives

Students will learn about the history of Kampong Gelam through the artefacts from the National Collection and the Malay community. They will gain a deeper appreciation of the role of the Malay community and their contribution Singapore’s development as a port-city. Students are encouraged to reflect on the significance of preserving Singapore’s unique heritage too.

Target Audience: Primary 4- P6 students, Secondary 1- 4/5 students

Runtime: All year round

Fee: Complimentary

Modality: Virtual

Mode of registration: Online through website link.

Contact: For further inquiry, please contact Ms Shereen at Shereen_Tan@nhb.gov.sg

3D Virtual Exhibition of Malay Heritage Centre’s Permanent Galleries