Check out what happening for Explore Singapore! this week.

FORD FACTORY FIESTA
Memories at Old Ford Factory
351 Upper Bukit Timah Road
Sat, 18 Nov 2006; 12pm – 530pm

Join free guided tours or watch special documentaries to learn about WWII in Singapore. Children can enjoy puppet shows about life during the Japanese Occupation or play traditional games. Complete your experience by taking our free shuttle bus to Reflections at Bukit Chandu, a WWII Interpretative Centre.

Door gifts await early birds. Free admission to RBC when you take the free shuttle from Memories at Old Ford Factory.

Free Activities
Free Shuttle Service

Read our previous posts about Memories at Old Ford Factory here and here.

WORLD WAR II CIVIC DISTRICT TRAIL
Singapore Philatelic Museum
23-B Coleman Street
Sat, 18 & Sun, 19 Nov 2006; 930am – 1130am

Discover stories of World War II sites located within the Civic District such as the former YMCA Orchard and City Hall.
To register, call 63373888 (max 20 participants). Fee: $5 per participant, inclusive of Museum admission. Suitable for ages 7 and above.

WALK THE CLUBS – REDISCOVER SINGAPORE’S COOLEST HERITAGE STREET
Singapore City Gallery
45 Maxwell Road
Sat, 18 & 25 Nov 2006; 10am – 330pm (Several Tours a day)

Join guided tours of the Club Street area once Singapore’s coolest shopping street. This corner of historic Chinatown has become a unique mix of Francophile wine bars and patisseries alternating with old-style coffeeshops and eateries. Discover its history, architecture and evolution.
For details and registration, call 63218247 or email cindy_yam@ura.gov.sg (max 20 participants per tour).

Read our previous post about Walk The Clubs here.

8 MASTERS (REMIX)
Singapore Art Museum
71 Bras Basah Road S(189555)
Sun, 19 Nov 2006, 11am – 5pm

Have fun painting your version of the Singapore Art Masters works on a massive 16-metre long wall. Materials provided.

THE GREAT CHANGI CHALLENGE
The Changi Museum
1000 Upper Changi Road North
Sat, 4 Nov – Sat, 2 Dec 2006; 2pm – 4pm Daily

How much do you know about Changi and WWII? Collect your audio-guide and challenge kit and have fun searching the galleries for clues. Answer trivia quizzes and crosswords correctly and redeem cool prizes. Suitable for both adults and children above 10.
For details, call 62142451. Fee: $15 per participant, (inclusive of audio guide & challenge kit).

Read our post about the Great Changi Challenge here.

SINGAPORE’S BUILT HERITAGE, THE LAST 30 YEARS, A JOURNEY OF PASSIOn
Singapore City Gallery
45 Maxwell Road
Sat, 18 Nov 2006; 1130am

Join our Conservation architect-planner for a talk on Singapore’s built heritage and uncover the Urban Redevelopment Authority’s Conservation Plan for Singapore in the last 30 years. Find out about the challenges, trade-offs and go behind-the-scenes of Singapore’s Conservation Story.
For details and registration, call 63218321.

Read our previous post about Singapore City Gallery here.

Look out for our event coverage over the next few days!

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