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Join us for a thrilling celebration of creativity at the National Day Odyssey! Enjoy a day of wonder and inspiration with an outdoor installation, hands-on activities, and captivating tours for the family! Don’t miss your chance to redeem a free ice cream and a mini LEGO pagoda model!*
Enjoy discounted admission to Pagoda Odyssey 1915: From Shanghai to San Francisco during programme hours ($10 for Singapore citizens/PRs; $20 for foreign residents/tourists).
*While supplies last.
5 mins walk from Raffles Place MRT Station (Exit H) More information here
There will be NDP road closures, please see below for more information.
Fri, 9 Aug 1–6.30pm Lobby, Level 1 Free
Join the fun as you and your family build a mini pagoda model with LEGO bricks. Discover the architectural features of pagodas and take your creation home! While supplies last.
Join us for a creative twist on traditional notebooks! Transform plain notebooks into stunning works of art. Discover new techniques, unleash your creativity, and leave with a one-of-a-kind notebook! While supplies last.
Fri, 9 Aug 1-6.30pm Foyer, Level 2 Free
Discover architectural creativity with your family by crafting unique felt plushie pagodas together in this hands-on activity. While supplies last.
Fri, 9 Aug 2pm, 4.30pm Special Exhibitions Gallery, Level 2 Admission tickets required
Get ready for a journey of discovery and wonder as we bring you on a quest to the west. Engage in an in-gallery performance that will ignite the imagination and curiosity of both parents and children. Limited spaces available!
Fri, 9 Aug 3.30–4.30pm Meeting point, Lobby $10 refundable deposit; register on Peatix
Join our Mandarin docents for a special guided tour of Pagoda Odyssey 1915: From Shanghai to San Francisco exhibition to discover fascinating facts about the works on display!
Register here.
Fri, 9 Aug 5–6pm Meeting point, Lobby $10 refundable deposit; register on Peatix
Unravel the secrets of preparing delicate pieces in the Pagoda Odyssey 1915: From Shanghai to San Francisco exhibition with lead conservator Leon Sim, from the Heritage Conservation Centre. Gain insights from his behind-the-scenes experiences and stories about the objects.
About Leon Sim Leon Sim is an organic object conservator at the Heritage Conservation Centre. He holds a master's degree in Cultural Material Conservation from the University of Melbourne, Australia. Leon's interests include preserving electronic art, kinetic art, musical instruments, and historical objects made of wood.
Road Closures
Due to the National Day Parade 2024, there will be road closures on 9 August. Traffic delays and detours are expected. We advise visitors to plan ample time for travelling and to use public transport (the museum is a 5-minute walk from Raffles Place MRT station, Exit H). Click here to view the road closure map. For the latest road and lane closure plans, please refer here.
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31 May 2024 - 1 June 2025
Pagoda Odyssey reunites a set of 84 hand-carved model pagodas for the first time in over a century.
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