Ongoing exhibitions you can visit to celebrate International Museum Day 2022!

Since its inception in 1977, International Museum Day (IMD) has been celebrated around the world every year on 18 May. In 2021 alone, more than 37,000 museums in 158 countries and territories have participated in IMD, marking this as a special worldwide event for the international museum community. Check out some of the ongoing exhibitions in our local museums below as we welcome the 45th anniversary of IMD this year! 1) National Museum of Singapore With a history dating back to its inception in 1887, the National Museum of Singapore is the nation’s oldest museum, and one of the city’s architectural icons. The National Museum refreshed and re-opened its permanent galleries on 19 September 2015 for Singapore's Golden Jubilee. With updated stories and content, the galleries recapture the nation's defining moments, challenges and achievements from its earliest beginnings 700 years ago to the independent, modern city-state it is today. Permanent Exhibition A Voyage of Love and Longing - Goh Seng Choo Gallery Image taken from National Museum Singapore Discover the fine line between Desire and Danger at this stimulating new exhibition at the Goh Seng Choo Gallery. Featuring creatures that arouse appetites and instil fear, and exotic plants sought for their ability to induce pleasure or pain, this selection of drawings from the William Farquhar Collection of Natural History Drawings explores the complex and sometimes uneasy relationship between man and nature. Check out more permanent exhibitions in the National Museum of Singapore here. Ongoing Exhibition Dislocations: Memory and Meaning of the Fall of Singapore, 1942 Dislocations: Memory and Meaning of the Fall of Singapore, 1942 is a commemorative exhibition to mark the 80th anniversary of the British Surrender to the Imperial Japanese Army in Singapore on 15 February 1942. It features a blend of physical objects, documents and oral histories woven into specially designed spaces meant to evoke reflections and conversations among visitors, as they explore the notion of "war memory" and the different ways in which it can be remembered and retold. Learn more about the exhibition here. 2) Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum looks forward to engage visitors on biodiversity, environment and conservation topics in and of South-east Asia. Be awed by the three real and gigantic sauropod dinosaurs that take the centre stage, and learn about the biologically diverse ecosystem of Southeast Asia through the 2,000 specimens and interactive displays. Ongoing Exhibition & Workshop Body Snatchers Join us in exploring the horrifying yet wonderful world of parasites—if you dare! This exhibition takes you on an adventure to learn more about the life history of parasites, and breaking the misconception that all parasites are bad. In some ways, parasites may actually be doing the planet an invaluable service. Prepare to be greeted with an aura of unease and curiosity as you step into a techy soundscape with neon glows and morphing projections to intrigue your senses. Learn more about this exciting exhibition here! LKCNHM Documenting Nature Workshop 2022 In conjunction with the Singapore HeritageFest 2022, the Documenting Nature Workshop aims to increase awareness and appreciation of Singapore’s biodiversity and natural heritage including the work of our pioneer naturalists. During the hands-on activity, participants will have the opportunity to try out some of the documenting nature techniques such as gyotaku printing, scientific drawing, and nature journaling. They will get to bring back home a tote bag with a gyotaku print done during the workshop. The programme will also include a guided gallery tour focusing on Singapore’s biodiversity, our pioneer naturalists as well as the work of the museum. The programme will be conducted at LKCNHM. Get your tickets to this workshop here! 3) Asian Civilisations Museum ACM is Singapore’s national museum of Asian antiquities and decorative art. As the only museum in the Asian region with a pan-Asian scope, ACM is devoted to exploring the rich heritage of Asia through our outstanding collection of masterpieces, and through ground-breaking special exhibitions. Ongoing Exhibition Apa Khabair? – Peranakan Museum in the Making Image taken from Asian Civilisations Museum Take a trip down memory lane with this pop-up exhibition, where you can discover the world of our Peranakan communities by understanding the history of the Peranakan museum and appreciate the exquisite craftsmanship and history behind Peranakan objects from the National Collection, some of them on display for the first time. Learn more about the museum and its exhibitions here. 4) ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands The world's first ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands is the Museum of Creativity, where the creative processes at the heart of art and science and their role in shaping society are explored. The infusion of art with modern technology opens a whole new experience that leaves its visitors in awe. *All exhibitions open 10am – 7pm (Last Admission at 6pm). Ongoing Exhibition Radical Curiosity: In the Orbit of Buckminster Fuller Journey through the universe of inventor and visionary, Buckminster Fuller who worked across multiple disciplines including art, science, architecture and design. Be intrigued by the wonders of Buckminster Fuller in the 'Build-it-like-Bucky Tensegrity playground'. Bring out your inner child and have fun with your children as you explore a variety of bucky-inspired tools including toys and materials to create tensegrity models and even building a structure! Learn more about this exhibition and get your tickets here. Attack on Titan: The Exhibition Be introduced to the rich characters, themes and intricate worldbuilding of this best-selling dark fantasy manga and anime series. Featuring over 150 artworks by Hajime Isayama ranging from the manga's earliest days to the present, the exhibition will also showcase new pieces that have not been displayed anywhere else in the world, alongside drafts and sketches from his archives. Step into Isayama's sprawling dystopia and experience an immersive battle sequence set in the Great Titan Theatre as well as displays of Titans, characters and objects from the manga. Learn more about what you can expect and get your tickets here! Click here to check out the rest of the exhibitions available at ArtScience Museum.