Mission:
To preserve and celebrate our shared heritage
Vision:
Pride in our Past, Legacy for our Future
Members of the National Heritage Board include museums like the National Museum and the Asian Civilizations Museum.
Timeline:
The National Heritage Board (NHB) was formed on 1 August 1993. As the custodian of Singapore’s heritage, the NHB is responsible for telling the Singapore story, sharing the Singaporean experience and imparting our Singapore spirit.
NHB's mission is to preserve and celebrate the shared heritage of our diverse communities, for the purpose of education, nation-building and cultural understanding. It manages the national museums and heritage institutions, and sets policies relating to heritage sites, national monuments and the national collection. Through the national collection, NHB curates heritage programmes and presents exhibitions to connect the past, present and future generations of Singaporeans. NHB is a statutory board under the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth.
The Board operates the following museums, heritage interpretative centres, institutions and precincts.
1993
The Birth of NHB On 1 August 1993, the National Heritage Board was formed with the merger of the National Archives, National Museum and Oral History Department.
The Birth of NHB On 1 August 1993, the National Heritage Board was formed with the merger of the National Archives, National Museum and Oral History Department.
1994
1st NHB blockbuster exhibition Alamkara 5000 years of India was staged by the Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) at the former National Museum venue, drawing a record 165,000 people. This was the highest visitorship for any exhibition held in a museum in Singapore.
1st NHB blockbuster exhibition Alamkara 5000 years of India was staged by the Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) at the former National Museum venue, drawing a record 165,000 people. This was the highest visitorship for any exhibition held in a museum in Singapore.
1995
World War II historic site markers installed 14 World War II markers were installed to indicate locations that were significant in the war years, and to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of the Pacific War.
World War II historic site markers installed 14 World War II markers were installed to indicate locations that were significant in the war years, and to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of the Pacific War.
1996
Singapore Art Museum opens Housed at the former St Joseph’s Institution, the Singapore Art Museum was opened on 20 January 1996. It advocates and presents the contemporary art practices of Singapore, Southeast Asia and Asia, situating them within the global context of art making today.
Singapore Art Museum opens Housed at the former St Joseph’s Institution, the Singapore Art Museum was opened on 20 January 1996. It advocates and presents the contemporary art practices of Singapore, Southeast Asia and Asia, situating them within the global context of art making today.
1997
Asian Civilisations Museum’s first wing opens at Armenian Street Official opening of Asian Civilisations Museum at Armenian Street, previously the old Tao Nan school, by then DPM Brigadier General (NS) Lee Hsien Loong.
Asian Civilisations Museum’s first wing opens at Armenian Street Official opening of Asian Civilisations Museum at Armenian Street, previously the old Tao Nan school, by then DPM Brigadier General (NS) Lee Hsien Loong.
1998
National Archives of Singapore moves to its new home at Canning Rise National Archives of Singapore celebrated its 30th anniversary with the official opening of its new premises at Fort Canning Rise. Its facilities include a mini-exhibition entrance foyer, five purpose-built environmentally-controlled repositories, a reference room and a multimedia kiosk.
National Archives of Singapore moves to its new home at Canning Rise National Archives of Singapore celebrated its 30th anniversary with the official opening of its new premises at Fort Canning Rise. Its facilities include a mini-exhibition entrance foyer, five purpose-built environmentally-controlled repositories, a reference room and a multimedia kiosk.
1999
Launch of Singapore’s first National Heritage Trail – Civic District Trail The Civic District Trail launched on 29 August 1999 was the first national heritage trail in Singapore.
Launch of Singapore’s first National Heritage Trail – Civic District Trail The Civic District Trail launched on 29 August 1999 was the first national heritage trail in Singapore.
2000
Heritage Conservation Centre opens Opened on 15 September 2000, the Heritage Conservation Centre was the first of its kind in Southeast Asia. Today, it is home to Singapore’s national collection, and a leader in cultural materials conservation in this region.
Heritage Conservation Centre opens Opened on 15 September 2000, the Heritage Conservation Centre was the first of its kind in Southeast Asia. Today, it is home to Singapore’s national collection, and a leader in cultural materials conservation in this region.
2001
Singapore participates in Venice Biennale for the first time Singapore Art Museum organised Singapore’s first participation in Venice Biennale, probably the most important international exposition of contemporary visual art in the world.
Singapore participates in Venice Biennale for the first time Singapore Art Museum organised Singapore’s first participation in Venice Biennale, probably the most important international exposition of contemporary visual art in the world.
2002
Reflections at Bukit Chandu opens Reflections at Bukit Chandu, a World War II interpretative centre focusing on the last battle of the Malay Regiment in Singapore, opened its doors on 15 February 2002.
Reflections at Bukit Chandu opens Reflections at Bukit Chandu, a World War II interpretative centre focusing on the last battle of the Malay Regiment in Singapore, opened its doors on 15 February 2002.
2003
Asian Civilisations Museum relocates to Empress Place Official opening of the Asian Civilisations Museum at the newly restored Empress Place building on 1 March 2003. The museum covers 5,000 years of Asian history and culture from West Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia to East Asia.
Asian Civilisations Museum relocates to Empress Place Official opening of the Asian Civilisations Museum at the newly restored Empress Place building on 1 March 2003. The museum covers 5,000 years of Asian history and culture from West Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia to East Asia.
2004
Launch of Singapore HeritageFest On 16 July 2004, the first Singapore HeritageFest was launched to raise awareness and appreciation of Singapore's rich heritage.
Launch of Singapore HeritageFest On 16 July 2004, the first Singapore HeritageFest was launched to raise awareness and appreciation of Singapore's rich heritage.
2005
Renewing Sino-Singapore Bilateral Relations Singapore signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the People’s Republic of China in November 2005 to renew bilateral cultural cooperation. The move paved the way for Asian Civilisations Museum’s collaboration with the Sichuan Cultural Relics Bureau on an exhibition of Chinese ancient bronzes from the famous Sanxingdui site, as well as for Singapore Art Museum’s partnership with the Guangzhou Art Museum, China Art Academy in Hangzhou and Shanghai Art Museum on a joint travelling exhibition on contemporary ink painting and calligraphy.
Renewing Sino-Singapore Bilateral Relations Singapore signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the People’s Republic of China in November 2005 to renew bilateral cultural cooperation. The move paved the way for Asian Civilisations Museum’s collaboration with the Sichuan Cultural Relics Bureau on an exhibition of Chinese ancient bronzes from the famous Sanxingdui site, as well as for Singapore Art Museum’s partnership with the Guangzhou Art Museum, China Art Academy in Hangzhou and Shanghai Art Museum on a joint travelling exhibition on contemporary ink painting and calligraphy.
2006
National Museum of Singapore re-opens On 7 December 2006, the refurbished National Museum of Singapore was officially opened by His Excellency S R Nathan, President of the Republic of Singapore after three years of redevelopment. At 120 years old, it is Singapore's oldest museum with the youngest and most innovative soul, and redefines museum experiences through cutting-edge ways of presenting history.
National Museum of Singapore re-opens On 7 December 2006, the refurbished National Museum of Singapore was officially opened by His Excellency S R Nathan, President of the Republic of Singapore after three years of redevelopment. At 120 years old, it is Singapore's oldest museum with the youngest and most innovative soul, and redefines museum experiences through cutting-edge ways of presenting history.
2007
The revamped National Museum of Singapore wins two significant awards The National M
The revamped National Museum of Singapore wins two significant awards The National M
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