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Saturday Mornings: Inside the Revamped Singapore History Gallery with Curator Daniel Tham

Published on 19 Oct 2026
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🌍MoneyFM 89.3’s Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen sits down with Daniel Tham, Principal Curator of the Singapore History Gallery at the National Museum to discuss its first full transformation since 2006.

The gallery reopened on 10 October 2026, unveiling a people‑centred narrative spanning more than 700 years of history, immersive multimedia spaces, and newly acquired artefacts. 

He led the 11‑month revamp shaped by community feedback from over 160 participants and guidance from a 12‑member academic panel. Daniel explains why the gallery is now anchored on the question “Who are we?”, and how identity, multiculturalism, and lived experiences form the backbone of the refreshed exhibition.

We explore highlights across the seven zones from maritime beginnings to independence to contemporary Singapore including a restored 1970s HDB lift, the iconic Singapore Stone, Zubir Said’s piano, and interactive stations that let visitors contribute their own reflections. 

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