Final Curtain: Story of the Forest

$40/pax or $75/pair

Experience our colourful Story of the Forest one last time through our popular sound bath programme before embarking on an aromatic session by Givaudan.

Join us on this captivating voyage as we reprise the popular “Pathway to Peace” programme and embark on a profound journey towards inner harmony. Indulge in a transformative session of guided meditation and sound healing, where you’ll be led through serene landscapes of the mind, finding comfort in the gentle whispers of nature’s symphony. Guided by facilitators from Om Zone, Nicole Phoon and Mary Ho, they aim to inspire you to prioritise your physical and mental health, leaving you with tools to incorporate meditation into your daily routine, fostering lasting harmony and balance.

Thereafter, fragrance company Givaudan will share the inspiration behind the creation of aromas that complement the exhibition before giving you your own “Story of the Forest” scent to take home.

This programme is supported by Givaudan and recommended for participants ages 13 and above. Limited spaces are available. No walk-ins allowed on day of the programme. Please note that photos and videos taken during the programme may be used for future publicity.

Participants are required to sit on the floor, so it is recommended to bring your own mats. As the digital experience space in the Glass Rotunda is slightly dark, please adhere to the facilitator’s directions as you enter the space. The facilitator will be guiding via an audio app so please ensure that you have your mobile phone and earpiece for the programme. The price includes the sound bath segment, sharing session by Givaudan and a bottle of reed diffuser. Purchase your tickets here. Registration will commence at 8.45am on event day.

Cancellations/refunds: All tickets sold are non-refundable. Special exceptions may be made with valid documentation (e.g. medical certificate) provided, at the sole discretion of the museum. Otherwise, if you are unable to make it for the programme for any reason, you may arrange for another person to take your place. Please write to us via Peatix messages or email us at nhb_nm_programmes@nhb.gov.sg if you have any queries.​

Maximum ticket purchases: To allow more participants to enjoy the programme, each person is allowed to purchase up to 4 tickets. We reserve the right to cancel additional tickets purchased, and refunds will be arranged.

Personalised William Farquhar Collection Postcard

Inspired by the natural history drawings from the William Farquhar Collection found in Story of the Forest, get ready for a multi-sensory experience that extends beyond the Story of the Forest exhibition. At the Personalised William Farquhar Collection Postcard drop-in activity, you can choose from 30 unique designs of fauna and flora, including the jasmine, smooth otter and Malayan tapir, all of which can be spotted in Story of the Forest. Level up your designs and create a one-of-a-kind collection that reflects your style by colouring them in and adding on your own embellishments! What's more, you can learn more about each featured species through the informative captions on the back of each card.

Visitors can customise up to 3 postcards for the Personalised William Farquhar Collection postcard series. Decorating and colouring tools will be provided.

Forest Lounge and Bridge

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of daily life at the Forest Lounge and Bridge, nature-inspired spaces where one can encounter life-sized animal cutouts amid the soothing sounds of nature. While relaxing in comfortable hammocks, put your wits to the test with tangram puzzles and complete them to win a limited-edition tea strainer.

You can further immerse yourself in the Forest Lounge and enjoy calming scents from our Givaudan-sponsored fragrances inspired by Story of the Forest. Special edition candles, featuring these scents, will be available for purchase at the MUSEUM MARTKET from early October 2024.

The tea strainer gift is redeemable on a first-come, first-served basis, while stocks last.

Anniversary Weekend Special

Grab a pair of our special-coloured filters and uncover a hidden message outside of the Glass Rotunda during the Museum’s anniversary weekend from 12–13 October. Once you’ve decoded the message, you can participate in an animal-themed bag charm making workshop guided by our expert craftspeople. Create a unique and adorable keepsake that adds a touch of wildlife to your accessories.

Workshops will be conducted in intervals of 30 minutes, with up to 20 participants per session. Limited sets available, while stocks last.