Celebrate SG60 at the National Museum: Light Shows, LEGO, and National Day Fun!

Singapore turns 60 this year, and the National Museum of Singapore is throwing its biggest National Day celebration, and you're invited.

From now till 9 August, expect a jam-packed lineup of interactive activities, hands-on experiences, and dazzling displays that celebrate what it means to be Singaporean.

🎆 Light Up the Night

Making a glowing comeback, the museum’s iconic facade projection returns with Canvas of Light: Our Nation’s Journey. Watch the museum light up in a beautiful display of colours and motion as it tells Singapore’s story from past to present. A must-see if you're heading out in the evenings!

🧱 LEGO Fun for Everyone

Step inside the Stamford Gallery and enter a world built from bricks. Stories of Singapore: Building Our Heritage, Brick by Brick showcases massive LEGO dioramas of local icons, mouth-watering LEGO versions of our favourite dishes, and even student artworks of the Singapore River—past and present.

Check out the Merlion Mech defending the Singapore River

Want to get hands-on? 

Join a LEGO Make & Take session and build your very own Mini LEGO Orchid as a souvenir. 

Plus, help construct the largest LEGO mural in Singapore—brick by brick, your piece adds to a record-breaking tribute to our nation.

Check out Singapore's favourite Local Food in LEGO style.

There are also free LEGO minifigures to collect.

For selected purchases of LEGO sets, you also receive limited-edition free gifts!

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🎨 Go Digital with River Stories

Feeling creative? Contribute to Digital River Stories, a virtual colouring wall where your artwork—designed on your own mobile device—comes to life on a digital mural. It’s a blend of tradition and tech that celebrates Singapore’s vibrant future.

🎉 Celebrate National Day – Museum-Style!

On 9 August, the museum transforms into a four-floor celebration of all things Singapore.

• Basement – Dive into our maritime roots with hands-on activities exploring Singapore’s early days as a trading hub.

• Level 1 – Celebrate what makes us uniquely Singaporean: Singlish, kopi, kaya toast, and all.

• Levels 2 & 3 – Embark on a heritage hunt, try your hand at batik art, and revisit pivotal moments of our independence journey.

Wrap up the day with a picnic under the stars on the museum’s Front Lawn and catch the National Day Parade live from 5.30 PM onwards.

🎟️ Free Entry on 9 August!

Mark your calendars—admission is free for ALL Visitors on National Day. Don’t miss the chance to visit the brand-new Singapore Odyssea in the Shaw Foundation Glass Rotunda, reopening 8 August, or take a final walk through the Singapore History Gallery before it closes in November.

If you’re looking for an unforgettable and uniquely Singaporean way to celebrate SG60, the National Museum’s got you covered. Light, bricks, stories, and snacks—it’s all here waiting for you!

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