5 Free Heritage Activities for June Holidays 2021

04 Jun 2021 I 3 min read

Wondering what to do during this June Holiday? Fret not, we have compiled a list of exciting activities that you can enjoy with the whole family and learn about our shared heritage at the same time!

**1. Artefact Highlights: Show and Tell by the [National Museum of Singapore]

Find out how growing up in the 1980s and 90s were like through Singapore’s currency and electronics! Join the museum volunteers of the National Museum of Singapore as they take you through the handling objects in the museum collection.

Suitable for: Age 7 and up

**2. Home in the Museum: A Treasure Hunt by the [National Museum of Singapore]

Want to stretch your legs? Embark on this treasure hunt to help Dennis the Otter and his family to find their new home while learning about behind-the-scenes work done at the museum!

**3. My First Wayang Kulit Show by the [Malay Heritage Centre]

What do you know about the traditional puppet show wayang kulit? Explore the wonders of wayang kulit together with Laila in this interactive online game!

4. Faith Beauty Love Hope – Into 2021 by [Asian Civilisations Museum]

Don’t worry if you missed ACM’s Faith Beauty Love Hope – Our Stories Your ACM exhibition that was held earlier this year. There is now a digital continuation of this exhibition, which featured objects and reflections selected by ACM staff and stakeholders. You can now take a virtual tour of the exhibition, complete the digital trail booklet, and complete a colouring sheet!

5. Let’s Talk About School! Conversation Cards by MOE Heritage Centre

What better way to learn about how school was like in the past than to hear about it from someone who went to school then? Use this set of cards to have fun dinner conversation with your family members and share with each other your school day memories!

Bonus: Young Scientist Badge Scheme (Online)

This isn’t heritage-related, but did you know that the Young Scientist Badge Scheme is now online? I’m sure many of us remember trying out many different activities to earn enough stars to get these badges. Now you can subscribe to badge programmes, submit projects, get them certified and earn badges online!