In 2012, the Navy Museum had opened up, replacing the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) Museum which had been wowing visitors at Sembawang Camp for 24 years.
As told by those who have visited the museum, the Navy Museum offers an insight into the history of the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) and educates people on general naval information as well.
The three-storey museum also allows visitors to take a trip down memory lane, as visitors can view artefacts salvaged from the Navy’s early warships, such as old guns and weapons systems.
If you’re a naval enthusiast, you’ll be excited to learn that the museum may have some new things in store for us next year.
Navy Museum to Undergo Revamp; Will Open by August 2022
The Navy Museum is set to undergo a revamp that is expected to be completed in 2022.
If all goes as planned, the redesigned museum could open up next August.
According to The Straits Times, the invitation to tender for the project closed in July. It was open to consultancies as well as exhibition and event firms.
The winning company will get to chose what the museum showcases.
Viewing Gallery
One of the features of the new, redesigned museum that will certainly excite naval enthusiasts is the proposed viewing gallery.
The viewing gallery will offer a view of the Singapore Strait, where visitors can reflect on “what we are defending”.
Reader: Fish?
Our waters, lah.
Reader: Oh.
New Theme
The redesigned museum will also have a new theme: “Our Maritime Nation”.
The new theme is meant to draw attention to “Singapore’s fundamental identity as a maritime nation and the need to protect and defend our maritime interests.”
It’s hoped that the new design and theme will appeal to new Navy sailors, Singaporean students and their families, and foreign visitors.
The museum is currently closed, but you can take a virtual tour here.
First Shipwrecks Found in Singapore Waters Since Before World War 1
We have no idea what will be featured in the new museum, but we can certainly venture a guess.
Earlier this year in June, tonnes of artefacts were found in two shipwrecks around Singapore’s waters.
Ceramic plates dating back to the 1300s were discovered, along with ornamental figurines, percussion instruments, and a host of other artefacts.
The shipwrecks are reportedly the first pre-dating World War I to be found in Singapore waters.
After the find, the National Heritage Board said it was planning to exhibit the items in museums as early as end-2021.
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