[Coming Soon] Lost & Found: How We Remember Invites Us to Revisit Our Memories at Singapore Art Museum

Hi Huneybees,

Memories are funny things, aren't they? Some stay with us for years, while others slowly fade, only to resurface when we hear a familiar song, recognise a scent or stumble upon an old photograph.

But have you ever wondered what happens to the stories that are never recorded, or the memories that gradually disappear as the world around us changes?

This November, Singapore Art Museum (SAM) invites us to explore these questions through its latest exhibition, Lost & Found: How We Remember, running from 27 November 2026 to 18 April 2027 at SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark.

Bringing together works by 16 artists from Asia, the Asian diaspora and beyond, the exhibition explores the many ways memories are preserved, retold and sometimes forgotten.

And if there's one thing I've come to appreciate about contemporary art, it's how an artwork can make us reconsider something we've always taken for granted. In this case, something as personal and universal as our memories.

---

The Final Chapter of SAM's Lost & Found Series

For those who have been following Singapore Art Museum's exhibitions, How We Remember marks the concluding chapter of Lost & Found (2023–2026), a four-year project exploring what an archive can be and the different ways artists document experiences that might otherwise go unnoticed.

Over the years, the series has explored memory through several creative approaches.

In 2024, the Sea Chanty Project examined how songs can carry stories and cultural knowledge, while Embodied Archive explored how experiences and memories can be expressed through bodily movement.

The project also brought together research, conversations and shared reflections through Rings and Lost & Found: Assembly in 2026.

Now, How We Remember brings these conversations together, inviting visitors to consider how memories survive across generations, communities and changing environments.

---

Beyond Looking at Art: Activities to Explore at SAM

What makes a museum visit even more memorable for me is when there are opportunities to interact with the ideas behind the artworks.

Alongside the exhibition, SAM will be organising guided tours, artist activations and workshops, with several activities inviting visitors to become part of the remembering process.

Lost & Found: Learning Station
Location: Level 1, SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark

If you missed the earlier chapters of Lost & Found, the Learning Station offers a chance to revisit them through hands-on activities. Visitors can explore music videos from Sea Chanty, participate in a writing exercise inspired by Embodied Archive and even create their own zines inspired by Assembly.

And here's one activity that definitely caught my attention: a special layered stamp designed by artist Budi Agung Kuswara, inspired by his artwork Wildly Convenient. You know I can never resist a good stamping activity! There's something satisfying about collecting an impression that becomes a little keepsake of the experience.

Exercises in Recounting by Pixie Tan
Location: Level 1, SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark

Have you ever wondered how a conversation can become an archive? Artist Pixie Tan explores this through Exercises in Recounting, a take-apart zine developed from conversations and reflections gathered during Lost & Found: Assembly, a two-day symposium held in April 2026.

During the symposium, Tan created a participatory installation titled An Expanded Edit, where visitors could write, photocopy and exchange their thoughts. These contributions became a collective record of the conversations and encounters that took place.

Drawing from these materials and her own reflections, Tan has created a zine featuring four encounters inspired by presentations from the symposium. What makes this particularly interesting is its format. Rather than simply reading the publication from beginning to end, visitors can remove and explore its pages individually.

It's another reminder that an archive doesn't always have to be something formal or fixed. Sometimes, it begins with an ordinary conversation and the thoughts we choose to share. The zine will be available as a resource at the Learning Station.

Tactile Discovery Bag with Audio Descriptions
Location: Level 1, Ticketing Counter, SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark

SAM will also offer tactile discovery bags with audio descriptions to support different ways of experiencing the exhibition. Visitors can collect a bag from the ticketing counter and scan the QR code outside Gallery 1 to begin their exploration.
*The resource is open to everyone, with priority given to visitors with visual impairments.

Artist & Curator Tour with Singapore Sign Language Interpretation
Date: 28 November 2026, 3pm–4.30pm

For those who enjoy learning about the stories and creative decisions behind an artwork, the opening weekend will feature a special artist- and curator-led tour.

Visitors can hear directly from the exhibition's curators and participating artists about their creative processes and approaches to documenting personal and collective histories. Singapore Sign Language (SgSL) interpretation will be available throughout the session.

---

I'm definitely looking forward to experiencing the artworks in person and discovering which ones will leave me with something to think about long after leaving the gallery.

What about you, Huneybees? Is there an object, photograph or even a song that instantly brings back a special memory? Maybe it's time to revisit those little treasures and the stories behind them.

This article is an exhibition preview based on information released by Singapore Art Museum. I'll share more personal impressions after experiencing the exhibition.

Lost & Found: How We Remember
📍Level 1, Gallery 1, Singapore Art Museum at Tanjong Pagar Distripark
📆 27 November 2026 – 18 April 2027
🎫 General admission applies; free for Singaporeans and Permanent Residents
🌐 Singapore Art Museum – Lost & Found: How We Remember

For updates on guided tours, workshops and artist programmes, you can follow Singapore Art Museum on their socials too.
● Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/singaporeartmuseum
● Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/singaporeartmuseum
● TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@singaporeartmuseum
● YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SAMtelly

Do follow me on my social media for more daily updates...
Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | X 

Do follow me on my social media for more daily updates...
Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | X 

Read More

Singapore Writers Festival 2026: Must-See Highlights, Authors & Ticket Info

Hi Huneybees,

Festival Director Yong Shu Hoong speaking at SWF 2026 Festival Reveal.
(Image Credit: Moonrise Studio, Courtesy of Arts House Group)

Singapore Writers Festival (SWF) 2026 returns from 13 to 22 November 2026 for its 29th edition, and this year's theme, Hidden in Plain Sight, feels especially intriguing.

What if some of the most interesting stories are the ones that have been right in front of us all along? The festival invites us to look closer at the stories we encounter, question the assumptions we carry and discover perspectives that might change the way we understand the world around us.

Organised by Arts House Group and commissioned by the National Arts Council, SWF 2026 brings together more than 300 writers, speakers and moderators across over 200 programmes, covering everything from fiction and crime mysteries to journalism, documentary filmmaking, games, architecture and more.

Making this year's Festival even more special is that it marks Festival Director Yong Shu Hoong's final edition at the helm, bringing another chapter of SWF's journey to a close.

---

(Image Credit: Moonrise Studio, Courtesy of Arts House Group)

Who's Coming To SWF 2026?

This year's line-up brings together some pretty exciting Singaporean, regional and international voices, including Amitav Ghosh, Tan Twan Eng, Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Ruha Benjamin, Rachel Smythe, Robin Stevens, Shuang Xuetao, Kamala Chandrakirana, Yuvan Chandrasekar, Jeremy Tiang and Jemimah Wei.

There are also conversations that venture beyond literature into some very current issues.

Amitav Ghosh will look at the stories societies tell about our planet's future, while Stephen Witt dives into Nvidia and the making of an AI powerhouse. Ruha Benjamin, meanwhile, examines the hidden biases shaping technology and society.

But one of the biggest additions this year has to be...

 Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Ovidia Yu and Seo Mi-ae
(Image Credit: Martin Dee & Arts House Group)

🔎 NEW: Crime & Mystery Takes The Spotlight

Okay, mystery lovers, this one immediately caught my attention.

For the first time, SWF is introducing a dedicated Crime & Mystery Spotlight, and honestly, what genre could fit Hidden in Plain Sight better?

The programme looks at how clues, assumptions, history and shifting perspectives can reveal what lies beneath the surface.

Old Crimes, Fresh Takes brings together Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Jean Tay and Ovidia Yu to explore how historical events and archival material can be transformed into crime fiction.

If you're fascinated by what goes into creating a convincing villain, The Making of a Serial Killer sees Seo Mi-ae, Rueben Dass and Jocelyn Suarez unpack how they create compelling killer characters on the page.

Agatha Christie fans can check out Still Killing It: Agatha Christie's Enduring Legacy, where Robin Stevens and Louise Hegarty discuss why the Queen of Crime continues to influence mystery writing today.

Meanwhile, Crime, Memory and Moral Ambiguity brings Shuang Xuetao and Jeremy Tiang together to explore how crime and thriller conventions can open conversations about memory, precarity and contemporary life. Definitely one section I'll be keeping an eye on! 👀

---

My SWF 2026 Must-Go Pick: Step Inside The House Of Tan Yeok Nee

If I had to pick one experience that immediately stood out to me, it would probably be The Last Mansion Standing: Uncovering the House of Tan Yeok Nee.

Instead of simply hearing about history inside a theatre, you'll actually get to explore the restored House of Tan Yeok Nee, with architectural historian and author Yeo Kang Shua leading participants through the historic Teochew mansion and uncovering the people and stories that shaped it.

I love experiences like this because you're not just listening to a story. You're physically stepping into the place where part of that story unfolded. It also feels so perfectly aligned with Hidden in Plain Sight. How many of us have passed historic buildings around Singapore without knowing the stories hiding behind their walls?

---

Off the Record with Janet Tay and Tan Twan Eng
(Image Credit: The Photo Lab & Lloyd Smith)

Stories We Don't Always Talk About

Some of the Festival's most interesting conversations also look at the stories that aren't always openly discussed.

In What the Family Doesn't Say, Amitav Ghosh, Jemimah Wei and Balli Kaur Jaswal explore the sacrifices, memories and histories carried across generations.

Then there's Off the Record with Janet Tay and Tan Twan Eng, which brings the longtime friends and former lawyers together for a more candid conversation about writing and life beyond their public personas.

These are the kinds of sessions I think fit this year's theme particularly well because sometimes what is "hidden" isn't a mystery waiting to be solved. It can simply be the experiences and conversations we don't usually see.

---

Chatchavan Suwansawat & Caris Avendaño Cruz
(Image Credit: Room Magazine Issue191 & Jett Cruz)

Exploring Southeast Asia Through Stories

SEA xChange returns to put Southeast Asian stories and perspectives in focus, bringing together literature with architecture, folklore, migration and everyday life.

Featured voices include architect and writer Chatchavan Suwansawat from Thailand and author Caris Avendaño Cruz from the Philippines.

Programmes explore everything from beliefs and superstitions in regional fiction to Southeast Asian architecture, journalism in the Malay world and how migrant and local writers experience the cities they live in.

---

At the SWF 2026 Festival Reveal
(Image Credit: Moonrise Studio, Courtesy of Arts House Group)

Celebrating Singapore's Multilingual Literary Landscape

Another important part of SWF is its celebration of Singapore's different languages and literary traditions.

This year's Chinese, Malay and Tamil programmes are shaped by guest curators Chan Cheow Thia, Muhammad Ilyia Kamsani and Neelakandan Sivanantham, connecting Singapore writers and audiences with voices from the wider region.

Among the programmes is the Mandarin-language Writing Fiction to Remember and Heal, featuring Teoh Hee La, Wang Zhanhei and Hon Lai Chu, exploring how fiction can preserve memories and help us make sense of change.

Royal Syair and Journalism in the Malay World looks at the intersection between classical Malay poetry and contemporary journalism, while Echoes in Art and Ink: Rediscovering Little India's Hidden Stories brings writers Uma Kathir and Krishnasamy Subramaniam together to explore stories from the communities of Little India.

There's also Yuvan – The Essence of Poetry, where Indian writer Yuvan Chandrasekar explores how poetry can resonate across time, countries and languages.

Selected sessions will offer live interpretation and digital translation, opening up more opportunities for us to join conversations beyond the languages we're most familiar with.

SWF 2025 Stories Across Generations x SMRT Trains Launch - Festival Director, Yong Shu Hoong (Image Credit: Moonrise Studio, courtesy of Arts House Group)

SWF Homage Looks At How Singapore Stories Travel

At the heart of this multilingual focus is SWF Homage, which turns its attention to literary translation for 2026.

The programme traces how Singapore literature has travelled across languages and borders, from the 18th and early 19th centuries right up to the present day.

Beyond translation-focused programmes, there will also be an interactive microsite and public installation travelling to libraries and community spaces beyond the Festival's main venues.

It's an interesting reminder that Sing Lit doesn't exist within just one language or even within Singapore. Our stories can take on completely new lives when they're translated and discovered by readers elsewhere.

---

At the SWF 2026 Festival Reveal.
(Image Credit: Moonrise Studio, Courtesy of Arts House Group)

📚 SWF Isn't Just About Sitting Through Talks

This is probably the part I'd highlight for anyone thinking, "But I'm not really a literary festival person..." There's quite a bit happening beyond the usual author panels!

Festivalgoers can take part in literary walks, mystery-themed experiences, games, interactive storytelling, salon nights, pop-up presentations and writing challenges around the city.

There's Poetry Game Night with Ella Frears, where chance-based prompts become part of the writing experience, while The Salon with Pooja Nansi at COMO Cuisine pairs an intimate literary conversation with a culinary setting.

Reading by the River sounds like one of the more chill options, inviting us to slow down, browse, read and connect by the Singapore River.

And through SWF Encounters, there will also be Book Doctor sessions, book clubs and pop-up activities leading up to the Festival itself.

---

SWF 2025 Lawn in front of The Arts House.
(Image Credit: Moonrise Studio, courtesy of Arts House Group)

Something For Families & Young Readers Too

SWF isn't leaving the younger bookworms behind either.

At SWF Playground, Robin Stevens and Jessica Townsend come together for Girls Who Don't Follow the Rules, discussing the rebellious heroines at the heart of their stories.

Families can get hands-on with Bring Your 'Chou Chou' Day!, where children create illustrated stories with Singapore author and illustrator Quek Hong Shin.

There's even Treasure Hunting in Dunhuang, a parent-child treasure hunt presented together with the Asian Civilisations Museum.

For those aged 13 to 25, Youth Fringe gives young participants opportunities to develop skills in curation, moderation and marketing.

One programme that sounds especially fun is Storytelling Shiok!: The Value of Humour, led by Suffian Hakim and developed by Youth Curator Lim Yuxuan, exploring how our distinctly Singaporean sense of humour can shape storytelling.

Meanwhile, SWF Classroom's The Ending Is Yours: An Exhibition invites students aged 10 to 18 to follow a trail of clues and write their own ending to a mystery. Selected works will then be showcased for the public to vote on.

---

Festival Director Yong Shu Hoong
(Image Credit: Arts House Group)

Yong Shu Hoong's Final Chapter At SWF

SWF 2026 also marks the end of Yong Shu Hoong's tenure as Festival Director, making Hidden in Plain Sight quite a fitting theme for his final edition.

As a writer himself, Yong describes literature as having the ability to help us look beyond the façade and discover deeper meanings and perspectives. He also connects this year's theme to the world we're living in now, where AI and scams can increasingly blur the line between what appears true and what actually is.

And I think that gives Hidden in Plain Sight an interesting relevance beyond books.

It's about questioning what we see, looking at familiar things differently and perhaps noticing stories and perspectives we've overlooked before.

Singapore Writers Festival 2026 Ticket Prices

Singapore Writers Festival 2026
📅 13 – 22 November 2026
Festival Pass: $30
Youth Pass: $15

Festivalgoers can enjoy 20% Early Bird Savings from 29 September to 18 October 2026 or use their SG Culture Pass credits to experience the Festival. Festival Passes and single-ticket programmes are available at the Festival website, with admission to all Festival Pass programmes on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Students, seniors and NSFs can also enjoy 20% concession savings from 19 October to 22 November 2026. Separately ticketed programmes start from $15, with Festival Pass holders enjoying 20% savings on selected programmes.

Do note that admission to Festival Pass programmes is on a first-come, first-served basis.

More information on the authors and programmes can be found at https://www.singaporewritersfestival.com/. You can also follow the festival's social media @sgwritersfest on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Telegram, and use our hashtags #sgwritersfest and #SWF2026. 

What Will You Uncover At SWF 2026?

With more than 300 voices and 200 programmes, SWF 2026 isn't just about meeting famous writers or listening to people talk about books.

You could uncover the secrets of a historic mansion, dive into the mind of a crime writer, discover Southeast Asian folklore, hear stories in another language, play literary games, bring the kids on a treasure hunt or simply sit beside the Singapore River with a good book.

Because sometimes the most interesting stories aren't hidden somewhere far away.

We just need to look a little closer at what's been Hidden in Plain Sight.

Do follow me on my social media for more daily updates...
Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | X 

Read More

Sketch Up 2026 at Asian Civilisations Museum: Slow Down, Sketch & Rediscover the Civic District

Hi Huneybees,

There are places in Singapore that we walk past so often, we eventually stop really looking at them.

The Civic District is probably one of those places for many of us. We recognise the grand buildings, know the museums and have probably photographed them countless times. But when was the last time we actually slowed down and noticed the little details?

That is exactly what Sketch Up 2026 is inviting us to do.

Returning to the Civic District on 12 September 2026, Arts House Group's Sketch Up turns the precinct into an open-air drawing room once again, bringing artists, sketching enthusiasts and curious beginners together to capture one of Singapore's cultural landmarks from their own perspectives.

This time, all eyes, and sketchbooks, are turning towards the Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM).

---

Seeing the Asian Civilisations Museum Differently

Since its launch in 2024, Sketch Up has been encouraging people to experience the Civic District through art rather than simply walking from one attraction to another.

The idea is refreshingly simple: pick a spot, sit down, observe and sketch what you see.
And no, you don't have to be an artist.

What I like about the concept is that everyone can be looking at exactly the same building, yet walk away with completely different interpretations of it. One person might be drawn to ACM's architecture, another to its windows and columns, while someone else might capture the people, trees or everyday activity happening around it.

For the 2026 edition, Arts House Group is taking that idea a little further with a new artist-led workshop.

---

New for 2026: The Art of Noticing

Before the mass sketching session begins, a limited group of participants can join The Art of Noticing, led by Ying of Ying In Art.

Rather than focusing solely on drawing techniques, the workshop encourages participants to slow down and pay closer attention to the architecture, details and stories hidden within familiar surroundings.

Instead of looking at ACM and simply thinking, "I've seen this building before", you might start noticing the shapes, textures, shadows and tiny architectural details that normally disappear into the background when you're rushing somewhere.

And perhaps that's the more interesting takeaway from Sketch Up. It's not necessarily about creating the perfect drawing. It's about learning to look at familiar spaces differently.

The workshop is beginner-friendly, so you don't need any previous sketching experience to take part.

Then Find Your Own View of ACM

From 4pm to 6pm, Sketch Up opens up for its signature mass sketching session.

Participants can find their own vantage point around ACM and the surrounding Civic District before translating what catches their attention onto paper. 

There isn't one "correct" view to draw. You could focus on the museum's distinctive façade, zoom in on an architectural detail or step further back and capture ACM as part of the wider cityscape.

In a world where we're so used to snapping a photo and moving on, there's something rather lovely about spending time in one place long enough to actually study it. Maybe you'll notice something you've walked past a dozen times without ever seeing.

A Few Perks for Sketchers

Participants should bring their own preferred sketching materials and tools, but early birds can look forward to a few extras.

The first 200 mass sketching participants who check in on event day will receive a Sketch Up bucket hat and Pencil Sketching Set goodie bag, while participants attending The Art of Noticing workshop will receive a Watercolour Set goodie bag.

*All participants can also enjoy 15% off dining at Baker & Cook at ACM on 12 September.

---

Your Sketch Could Win You Prizes Too

The experience doesn't end when everyone puts down their pencils. Participants can upload their completed works to a digital Sketch Up showcase, allowing the public to see the different interpretations of ACM and vote for their favourites.

The Grand Prize winner will receive a Creative Art Station worth S$280, a S$50 UmiStrong voucher and ACM exhibition tickets.

Two runners-up will each receive a Desktop Creative Station worth S$160, a S$50 UmiStrong voucher and ACM exhibition tickets.

Even voters get a little something to look forward too, with two lucky voters walking away with exclusive gift cards.

---

Maybe We Should Look at Singapore a Little Slower

What draws me to Sketch Up isn't really the competition or even the sketching itself.
It's the idea of noticing.

Singapore changes so quickly that we're always looking for what's new, what's opening next and where we should go this weekend. Sometimes, though, there's something equally interesting about returning to somewhere familiar and asking ourselves: What haven't I noticed before?

You might arrive at ACM thinking you're there to draw a building, but perhaps you'll leave having discovered a side of the Civic District you've never really paid attention to. So what if your sketch isn't museum-worthy, that's perfectly fine.

Sometimes the best souvenir isn't the prettiest drawing. It's simply proof that, for an afternoon, you stopped long enough to really look.

Sketch Up 2026 Event Details

Sketch Up 2026 at Asian Civilisations Museum
Date: Saturday, 12 September 2026
Venue: Asian Civilisations Museum, 1 Empress Place, Singapore 179555

Mass Sketching Session
Time: 4pm – 6pm
Registration: 4pm – 5.30pm
Price: S$5 refundable deposit

Bookings: https://bookmyshow.sg/en/e/SKETCH26

The Art of Noticing Workshop
Time: 3pm – 4.30pm
Price: S$15
Capacity: Limited to 35 participants

Bookings: https://sketch-up-2026-the-art-of-noticing.peatix.com

For more information on Sketch Up 2026, visit:
https://www.artshousegroup.sg/civic-district/sketch-up-2026.

Do follow me on my social media for more daily updates...
Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | X 

Read More

Museum of Ice Cream Singapore Turns 5 With FREE Tickets for Past Visitors!

Hi Huneybees,

Wait! It's five years already?! 🍦💗

It feels like just yesterday that Museum of Ice Cream Singapore opened its super sweet pink doors at Dempsey, but MOIC is officially turning five this August!

And instead of keeping all the birthday presents for itself, MOIC is giving one back to some of the people who helped make those five years possible - past visitors.

If you visited Museum of Ice Cream Singapore between 1 August 2021 and 30 June 2026, you may be eligible to return with a complimentary General Admission ticket. Plus, there’s going to be a one-day birthday bash on 29 August 2026, complete with even more nostalgic birthday-party fun.

So yes! if you’ve been thinking about diving back into that famous Sprinkle Pool, this might be your excuse.

Museum of Ice Cream Singapore Is Turning 5!

Since opening in Singapore in 2021, MOIC has welcomed more than half a million guests through its pink doors.

Along the way, it has also picked up accolades including Klook’s Best in Experience Award 2023 and TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Award, while welcoming famous faces including JJ Lin, Hannah Quinlivan, Drew Barrymore and Sandara Park.

But beyond the celebrity visits and awards, I think part of MOIC's charm has always been how unapologetically playful the whole place is. Where else can adults happily jump into a pool filled with sprinkles, pose in rooms drenched in pink and eat ice cream along the way without anyone questioning our life choices? 😂

And for its fifth birthday, MOIC is bringing some of that childhood birthday-party nostalgia back!

---

Visited MOIC Before? You Could Return for FREE

Here’s probably the sweetest part of the anniversary celebration.

Guests who visited Museum of Ice Cream Singapore between 1 August 2021 and 30 June 2026, and purchased their tickets through MOIC Singapore's official ticketing website, can redeem one complimentary General Admission ticket per verified booking email.

To redeem the complimentary ticket, eligible past visitors will need to submit the email address used for their original booking through MOIC's redemption form.

Once your booking has been verified, you’ll receive a unique promotional code via email which can then be used to book your complimentary visit.

A few important dates to take note of:

• Redemption/booking deadline: 27 August 2026
• Complimentary ticket validity: Until 30 September 2026
• Eligibility period: Visits made between 1 August 2021 and 30 June 2026

Do note that each eligible booking email is entitled to only one complimentary ticket, regardless of how many tickets were originally purchased under that booking.

Submitting the redemption form also does not automatically guarantee a free ticket, as all submissions are subject to verification.

Still have that old MOIC booking sitting somewhere in your inbox? Time to dig it out!

---

MOIC's 5th Birthday Bash Happens on 29 August

Want to join the actual birthday celebrations?

On Saturday, 29 August 2026, MOIC's Dempsey home will be turning into an all-day birthday party from 10am to 6pm. And they’re leaning right into those nostalgic birthday-party vibes we grew up with.

Visitors can look forward to complimentary activities including:

• Face painting
• Glitter tattoos
• A roaming balloon sculptor
• Unlimited ice cream treats with up to 19 flavours throughout the museum

There will also be a complimentary live storytelling session by a local children's author from 4pm to 5pm in MOIC's private events room.

Slots for the storytelling session are limited, so do take note if you're planning to bring the little ones along.

Although... who says the grown-ups can't get a glitter tattoo too? Five-year-old me would approve. 💖

---

Share Your MOIC Memories and You Could Win a Birthday Party

MOIC is also inviting visitors to look back at their favourite memories from the past five years with its #MOICTURNS5 social campaign.

From 17 to 28 August 2026, share your MOIC memories on Instagram, follow and tag @museumoficecreamsg, and include the official anniversary hashtag for a chance to be one of five winners.

Prizes include a complimentary birthday party package for up to 15 guests or 10 VIP tickets, with prizes worth up to $900 each.

Now THAT sounds like a birthday present!

---

Ready for Another Scoop?

This anniversary is definitely a pretty cute reason to go back and see whether the Sprinkle Pool is just as fun as you remember it.

And if you've somehow never stepped through those famous pink doors? The fifth birthday celebrations might just be the perfect time to finally see what all that pink, ice cream and sprinkle-filled madness is about.

Happy 5th birthday, Museum of Ice Cream Singapore! 🍦🎂💗

Museum of Ice Cream Singapore 5th Anniversary

Birthday Celebration: 29 August 2026
Time: 10am – 6pm
Venue: Museum of Ice Cream Singapore
Address: 100 Loewen Road, Dempsey, Singapore 248837

Complimentary Return Ticket Eligibility:
Past visitors who visited between 1 August 2021 and 30 June 2026, subject to booking verification and the campaign's redemption terms.

Complimentary Ticket Booking Deadline: 27 August 2026
Ticket Valid Until: 30 September 2026

For the latest ticketing, redemption and anniversary information, check Museum of Ice Cream Singapore's website before making your visit.

Do follow me on my social media for more daily updates...
Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | X 

Read More

Looking for Things to Do This National Day Weekend? Here's Where PAssionArts Festival 2026 Is Happening 🎨

Hi Huneybees,

Ms Petrina Yeo (right), together with Mdm Rita Anthonidas, displaying the air-dry clay flowers they created, which will form part of the 2m tall large-scale art installation to be displayed at the Paya Lebar-Kovan PAssionArts Festival on 8 August 2026.
(Image credit: People’s Association – PAssionArts)

If you're still deciding how to spend the National Day long weekend, here's an event worth adding to your plans

PAssionArts Festival 2026 is returning to neighbourhoods across Singapore, bringing together giant community art installations, live performances, hands-on workshops, carnival games and plenty of family-friendly activities. Running under this year's theme, "Our Neighbourhood Gems", the festival celebrates the places, people and stories that make every neighbourhood special.

What makes PAssionArts Festival different is that many of the artworks are created together with residents - from recycled art installations and colourful murals to performances and interactive workshops, each neighbourhood puts its own creative spin on the celebration.

With National Day just around the corner, 8 & 9 August will see some of the biggest celebrations take place across Singapore. Whether you're looking for somewhere to bring the family, enjoy some local performances or simply soak up the festive atmosphere, here's what's happening around the island.

---

PAssionArts Festival x National Day Celebrations (8–9 August 2026)

1. Yio Chu Kang PAssionArts Festival – National Day Observance Ceremony

Kick off your National Day weekend with community performances, games, PAssionArts activity booths and snacks in a lively carnival atmosphere.

Date: 8 August 2026

Time: 8.30am – 12pm (Carnival from 9am)

Venue: Yio Chu Kang Community Club

2. Keat Hong National Day Observance Ceremony – Building Our Keat Hong Together

Expect a fun-filled morning featuring community performances, carnival games, art activities and a giant community art installation. There will also be a lucky draw with prizes including an iPad, smartwatch and headset.

Date: 8 August 2026

Time: 9am – 12pm

Venue: Keat Hong Plaza (beside Concord Primary School)

3. Zhenghua PAssionArts Festival – National Day Celebration

One of this year's standout installations is "Every Drop, Every Bloom", a spectacular 10-metre river of colourful flowers handcrafted from recycled plastic bottles collected by residents. The celebration also includes food trucks, community performances, bouncy castles and plenty of craft activities including clay art, scratch art magnets and badge making.

Date: 8 August 2026

Time: 6.30pm – 9.30pm

Venue: Zhenghua Community Club

4. Paya Lebar-Kovan National Day Carnival

One of the biggest highlights this year is a 2.4-metre four-tier birthday cake art installation decorated with miniature clay versions of beloved neighbourhood landmarks. The evening also features a drone show, carnival rides, performances, food stalls and interactive art booths where visitors can create their own keepsakes.

Date: 8 August 2026

Time: 4.30pm – 9pm

Venue: Kovan Hub

5. Canberra PAssionArts Festival (Canberra National Day Series)

Celebrating both Singapore's birthday and Canberra's 25th anniversary, this family-friendly morning includes a mini National Day Parade, arts and crafts, carnival games, bouncy castles, food booths and complimentary goodie bags while stocks last.

Date: 8 August 2026

Time: 8.30am – 12pm

Venue: Sembawang Hardcourt (next to Sun Plaza)

6. Tampines Central National Day x PAssionArts Fest Carnival

Our Tampines Hub will be buzzing with activities throughout the day, from fitness sessions and kids' carnivals to an evening PAssionArts Village featuring performances, food stations and a nostalgic National Day sing-along.

Date: 8 August 2026

Time: PAssionArts activities from 5pm – 8pm

Venue: Our Tampines Hub

7. Tampines North National Day Carnival

Get hands-on with unique craft activities including clay iced gem biscuit magnets, personalised badges, wooden tray marbling, paper flower colouring and shrink-art keychains. The evening also includes performances, games and snacks.

Date: 8 August 2026

Time: 6.30pm – 9.30pm

Venue: Tampines North Community Club

8. Pioneer National Day & PAssionArts Festival

Join the Pioneer community for National Day celebrations featuring stage performances, interactive e-sports challenges, floor curling, craft booths, traditional snacks and family-friendly activities.

Date: 8 August 2026

Time: 5pm – 8pm

Venue: The Frontier Community Club

9. Punggol Coast PAssionArts Festival – National Day Observance Ceremony

Held on National Day itself, the highlight here is "Bridging Nature, Rippling Joy", an impressive walk-through archway built from around 600 recycled plastic bottles. Look closer and you'll spot miniature handcrafted scenes featuring bridges, wildlife, kayaks and lush greenery created by residents.

Date: 9 August 2026

Time: 9am – 12pm

Venue: One Punggol

---

Created by Sengkang East residents, Youth Network and students from Nanyang Polytechnic, Temasek Polytechnic and North Spring Primary School, this artwork ‘Woven Harmony – A Singapore Story’ is attempting to set a new Singapore Book of Records for the largest Singapore map made of bottle caps at the Sengkang East PAssionArts Festival 2026.
(Image credit: People’s Association – PAssionArts)

More Than Just a Festival

I love events like this because they remind me that you don't always have to head into town for a fun weekend. Some of the most meaningful experiences can happen right in our own neighbourhoods, and PAssionArts Festival is a lovely excuse to slow down, explore and appreciate the communities around us.

Beyond the National Day weekend celebrations, PAssionArts Festival continues across Singapore throughout August and September with 79 festival villages, each showcasing its own interpretation of "Our Neighbourhood Gems." From giant collaborative art installations and live performances to workshops where you can create your own artwork, there's always something new waiting to be discovered.

One initiative I'm particularly excited about is the return of Giant Delight, where artists and residents work together to transform shared structures into large-scale artworks inspired by their own communities. It really captures what this festival is all about—celebrating creativity while bringing neighbours together.

Whether you're looking for a fun family outing, a creative date idea, or simply another way to celebrate SG61 beyond the fireworks, PAssionArts Festival offers plenty of reasons to explore your own neighbourhood—or perhaps discover one you've never visited before.

Happy National Day, and have fun exploring Singapore's neighbourhood gems! 🇸🇬✨

Do follow me on my social media for more daily updates...
Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | X 

Read More

Celebrate National Ice Cream Day at Museum of Ice Cream Singapore: Free Ice Cream & Sprinkle Pool Access

Hi Huneybees,

I've always thought Museum of Ice Cream is one of those places that brings out the inner child in everyone. So when I heard they were giving away free ice cream to celebrate National Ice Cream Day, I knew it was worth sharing with my fellow Huneybees.

On 19 July, Museum of Ice Cream Singapore (MOIC) is throwing open its doors for a one-day celebration packed with free treats, colourful photo opportunities and even the chance to win a year's worth of unlimited visits.

Whether you're already a fan of MOIC or you've been looking for the perfect excuse to finally check it out, this might just be the best day to drop by.

---

Free Ice Cream for Everyone

From 10am to 6pm, MOIC's Dessert Bar & Café will be open to the public with free entry, and every visitor will receive a complimentary ice cream cone while stocks last.

Of course, no visit to Museum of Ice Cream is complete without snapping a few colourful photos, and for one day only, guests can also enjoy free access to the iconic outdoor Sprinkle Pool. It's usually reserved for museum visitors, making this a fun bonus if you've always wanted those playful sprinkle-filled shots. Better still, the Dessert Bar is pet-friendly, so your furry companion can join in the outing too!

---

Win a Museum of Ice Cream Annual Membership

The celebrations don't stop at the venue. MOIC is also hosting an Instagram giveaway where four Annual Memberships, worth S$248 each, are up for grabs.

To participate:

• Follow @museumoficecreamsg
• Comment with your favourite ice cream shop
• You're in the running to win an Annual Membership

Winners will enjoy unlimited visits to Museum of Ice Cream Singapore for an entire year, along with exclusive member perks and benefits.

---

A Sweet Weekend Outing

Free ice cream, colourful photo spots, access to the famous Sprinkle Pool and a chance to win a year's membership? That's  not a bad way to spend a Sunday hangout with friends, family and even your pet! This National Ice Cream Day celebration is definitely a fun one to add to your calendar ~~~

National Ice Cream Day at Museum of Ice Cream Singapore
📍 Museum of Ice Cream Singapore , 100 Loewen Road, Dempsey, Singapore 248837

📆 19 July
⏰ 10:00am – 6:00pm

For more information, tickets to the full Museum of Ice Cream experience and future updates, visit the official Museum of Ice Cream Singapore website or follow @museumoficecreamsg and #moicsg on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates.

Keep a keen eye on MOIC’s newsletter for exclusive promotions and exciting updates! To sign up for the MOIC newsletter, please visit museumoficecream.com/getthelatestscoop.

Do follow me on my social media for more daily updates...
 Facebook | X | Instagram | TikTok

Read More