Installation at the Glass Rotunda
Image credit: CraveFX, GSM Project, Kin Productions and the National Museum of Singapore
The National Museum of Singapore is currently undergoing restoration and
upgrading works. The last major restoration took place in 2003-2006. Together
with the restoration and upgrading efforts, the National Museum is also
rejuvenating its permanent galleries, as well as a larger revamp of its
Singapore History Gallery and the Glass Rotunda experience. In 2025, the
National Museum will unveil its first permanent gallery following its revamp.
Many members of public, especially children, will remember the Story of
the Forest digital installation at the Glass Rotunda from 2016 to 2024.
The new installation at the Glass Rotunda is a multi-sensorial experience that will bring visitors back in time to explore key moments in Singapore’s history, while highlighting the importance of the sea in shaping Singapore’s identity.
The Glass Rotunda installation will engage in exciting new approaches
to storytelling.
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It will provide an immersive and experiential multimedia production that presents an engaging and visually inspiring depiction of Singapore’s history.
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RFID wristbands will provide a personalised and interactive experience that will allow visitors to actively participate in and encourage conversations about Singapore’s history.
The Glass Rotunda experience will be a focal point of social connection for visitors to create shared memories of their visit, encouraging bonding within families, bridging generations and bringing different communities together. -
To ensure the installation’s relevance across demographic groups, the National Museum engaged the public – including seniors, youths and families – for their feedback on the Glass Rotunda revamp from 2023 - 2024.
Accessibility is also a key consideration in the Glass Rotunda development. The National Museum team will ensure that the Glass Rotunda installation design will be wheelchair-friendly, while the museum’s Visitor Experience team is also trained in managing visitors with special needs.
