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By Jordi Baltà Portolés

28 Oct 2014 - 10 Aug 2015

Exhibition: "Singapura: 700 Years" | Singapore

Singapura 700 Years The exhibition 'Singapura: 700 Years' is presented at the National Museum of Singapore, an ASEMUS member, between 28 October 2014 and 10 August 2015. 'Singapura: 700 Years' allows visitors to 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. This immersive exhibition brings visitors through a riveting exploration of Singapore’s history, as they will find themselves placed right in the midst of the nation’s defining moments. 'Singapura: 700 Years' consists of six sections, namely:
  • Archaeology in Singapore
  • Ancient Singapore (1300–1818)
  • Colonial Singapore (1819–1942)
  • Syonan-To (1942–1945)
  • Road to Merdeka (1946–1965)
  • Independent Singapore (1965–1975)
Free guided tours and special tours are planned in the course of the exhibition. For additional information, visit the Museum's website: http://www.nationalmuseum.sg/NMSPortal/index.jsp