The National Heritage Board (NHB) is bringing history, culture, and festive celebrations to life with an exciting lineup of events. From Lunar New Year festivities to WWII heritage tours and interactive exhibitions, here’s what to check out in the next two months.
Celebrate the Lunar New Year in Style
Museum Roundtable Hongbao Campaign 2025
21 January – 12 February 2025 | Various Museums
The most anticipated hongbao collection event is back. Visit 48 participating museums and collect beautifully designed Snake-themed red packets. A limited-edition Collector’s Box Set will also be available.
More details: go.gov.sg/MRHongbao2025
Wan Qing Festival of Spring 2025 at SAFRA Punggol
8 – 9 February 2025 | SAFRA Punggol | Free Entry (some activities ticketed)
Ring in the Year of the Snake with lion dance workshops, festive drumming, opera mask painting, and pineapple tart making. There’s also a special Lunar New Year exhibition and storytelling sessions for all ages.
More details: sysnmh.org.sg
Step Into the Past – Wartime Singapore & Heritage Tours
Battle for Singapore – WWII Tours and Experiences
15 February – 2 March 2025 | Various Locations
Explore Singapore’s wartime past with exclusive WWII tours, expert talks, and exhibitions. Walk through Fort Siloso at twilight, visit restricted-access WWII sites, and hear untold wartime stories from historians.
More details: nhb.gov.sg
Our Collective Memories of Katong-Joo Chiat: Bookmark Making & Story Sharing
16 February 2025 | City Book Room, Joo Chiat | Free
Uncover the hidden stories of Katong-Joo Chiat while crafting your own heritage bookmark. Listen to local authors and historiansshare real-life accounts of this historic district.
More details: roots.gov.sg
Unmissable Cultural & Interactive Experiences
Into the Hawkerverse – A Special Exhibition for Children
Ongoing until 2026 | Children’s Museum Singapore | Free for Singapore citizens and PRs
Step into Singapore’s first hawker-themed interactive experience, where kids (and adults) can learn about our beloved hawker culture through play, storytelling, and immersive exhibits.
More details: nhb.gov.sg/childrensmuseum
Monumental Hunt in the Civic District
Third Saturday of the month | 9:30 AM – 12 PM | $55 per participant
A puzzle-solving adventure that takes you through Singapore’s National Monuments, uncovering secrets, solving clues, and learning hidden history along the way.
Register: tribe-tours.com
Beats on Baghdad Street – Macan-Macan Diserang Gong
22 February 2025 | Baghdad Street | Free
A one-of-a-kind musical performance inspired by an ancient legend, blending traditional Nusantara sounds with contemporary storytelling.
For the full event lineup, visit nhb.gov.sg.