Lunchtime Heritage Workshop


Lunchtime Heritage Workshop: Rediscover Singapore Through Play A hands-on, game-based workshop where participants explore Singapore's iconic landmarks through gameplay, expert storytelling, and collaborative art.

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WHAT THIS IS

The Lunchtime Heritage Workshop is an interactive experience where participants don't just learn about Singapore's history — they discover it together.

Through our award-winning board game NEXT STATION: The Singapore MRT Game, participants journey across Singapore's heritage landmarks before diving deeper through an expert talk and a collaborative art presentation activity. It's history made social, visual, and fun.

An approved Arts & Heritage programme under the SG Culture Pass.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

After the workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Identify key Singapore heritage landmarks and their cultural significance
  • Connect Singapore's urban development to its social and historical context
  • Appreciate the diversity of communities that shaped Singapore's identity
  • Collaborate with peers to research and present heritage content
  • Experience heritage not as a subject to study, but as a story to explore

HOW THE WORKSHOP WORKS

1. Play: NEXT STATION — The Singapore MRT Game Participants play two rounds of Singapore's beloved MRT-themed board game, naturally encountering heritage landmarks woven into gameplay. No prior knowledge needed — curiosity is enough.

2. Expert Talk: Hear From a Heritage Specialist A guest speaker shares stories and context behind Singapore's landmarks — the kind of details you won't find on a museum placard.

3. Group Activity: Bring a Landmark to Life Each group picks a Singapore heritage landmark and researches it collaboratively, then presents their findings using flipcharts and markers.

4. Showcase & Debrief Groups present their landmark (5 minutes each), followed by a facilitated debrief connecting the day's discoveries to Singapore's broader heritage story.

WHO THIS IS FOR

  • Primary and Secondary School students on heritage enrichment programmes
  • Junior Colleges and Polytechnics exploring Singapore Studies and humanities
  • Community groups, grassroots organisations, and family programmes
  • Corporate teams looking for a meaningful team bonding experience

WORKSHOP FORMAT

  • Duration: 2.5 hours
  • Group Size: Up to 30 participants
  • Format: Game-based, team activity, group presentations
  • Facilitation: Led by experienced heritage educator

WHY THIS WORKSHOP

Most heritage programmes are passive. This one puts participants in the driver's seat.

  • Learn through play, not lectures
  • Builds genuine curiosity about Singapore's past
  • Connects heritage to places participants already know and love
  • Encourages teamwork, research, and confident public sharing
  • Seamlessly continues into the IHC's 2:00 PM museum tours

TRACK RECORD

Tembusu Games has delivered this programme to the following clients:

  • St Luke's Eldercare
  • Nanyang Junior College