Sun – Thu: 10am – 7pm
(Last entry at 6pm)
Fri – Sat: 10am – 9pm
(Last entry at 8.15pm)
SingaPop! 60 Years of Singapore Pop Culture
2 Aug – 28 Dec
EXHIBITION
SingaPop! 60 Years of Singapore Pop Culture
Tickets to this event are eligible for purchase with SG Culture Pass credits. Visit sgculturepass.gov.sg for more information. Clicking the "Via SG Culture Pass" button will take you to a third-party website. Please note that Sands LifeStyle benefits are not applicable on third-party websites.
SingaPop! is an immersive multimedia exhibition celebrating 60 years of Singapore’s pop culture. Curated by cultural icon Dick Lee, this exhibition tells the story of how a diverse group of immigrants created something truly special—a culture that is distinctly Singaporean.
Since independence in 1965, Singapore has defined itself as a multicultural society made up of Chinese, Malay, Indian, Eurasian, and other communities. Through five chapters, this exhibition explores how these influences have blended into a shared identity—one rich in heritage and creativity that is sometimes referred to as the ‘rojak spirit’—an unmistakable embracing of differences to create something unique.
SingaPop! brings to life the evolution of Singapore’s everyday culture—from hawker centres to music, film, fashion, Singlish and annual National Day Parades. What began humbly now represents us on the global stage.
As a joyful celebration of life, the exhibition asks visitors to reflect on what makes Singapore so unique. The answer is simple: the people, stories, and traditions that bind us and continuing to shape the place we call home.
This exhibition is presented by ArtScience Museum and mm2 Entertainment, and supported by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA).
2 Aug – 28 Dec
Admission Times
Ticketed Admission
Singapore Residents
Adult: From S$25
Concession: From S$20
Tourists
Adult: From S$30
Concession: From S$25
Explore the Exhibition
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SingaWho?
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RojakLane
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RojakLand
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SingaStories
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SingaVoices
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Discover your SingaPop! identity
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SingaWho?
The exhibition begins with an immersive sea voyage that transports visitors across the waves towards the shores of Singapore. As the cartographic map emerges, Singaporean cultural icon Dick Lee takes center stage, sharing heartfelt anecdotes about his search for the Singaporean identity.Featured experience
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Video still of Dick Lee at SingaWho? Image courtesy of Dick Lee and TMRRW.
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RojakLane
Rojak is a popular dish of mixed fruits and vegetables, perfectly symbolise Singapore’s multicultural identity. Just like its ingredients, Singapore’s diverse communities—Chinese, Malay, Indian, Eurasian, and more—retain their uniqueness while blending into a harmonious whole. Journey down RojakLane and discover how diverse cultural motifs blend together to create a unique fusion of a Singaporean identity.Featured experience
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Installation view of RojakLane. Image courtesy of Marina Bay Sands.
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RojakLand
RojakLand is the vibrant heart of the exhibition, celebrating 60 years of Singapore’s ever-evolving pop culture. Akin to Singapore’s beloved rojak dish, this chapter is a colourful mix of influences, cultures and expressions that shape the unique identity of Singapore.
Wander through seven themed spaces that spotlight the essence of Singapore life—showcasing fashion styles, National Day parades, music, television and movies, Singlish (Singapore’s colloquial language) and hawker culture. Visitors are invited to become active participants in the evolving story of Singapore through interactive and hands-on activities—each experience offers a connection with sights, sounds and stories that define Singapore pop culture.
Whether visitors are discovering Singapore for the first time or reliving fond memories, RojakLand offers a fun, interactive way to experience the everyday expressions and shared moments that make this country so distinctive.
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Installation view of IconSG. Image courtesy of Marina Bay Sands. -
Installation view of SingaStyle. Image courtesy of Marina Bay Sands. -
Installation view of NDPop. Image courtesy of mm2 Entertainment. -
Installation view of SingaSong. Image courtesy of Marina Bay Sands. -
Installation view of Screening Room. Image courtesy of Marina Bay Sands. -
Installation view of Singlish. Image courtesy of Marina Bay Sands. -
Installation view of SingaMakan. Image courtesy of Marina Bay Sands.
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SingaStories
SingaStories is a 360° projection experience directed and presented through the perspective of Dick Lee. Experience each decade of Singapore’s pop culture evolution—from the 1960s to present day—through music, fashion, art, design, and social movements. As visuals morph with each era, capturing the pulse, aesthetics, and spirit of every generation in a breathtaking sensory journey.Featured experience
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Installation view of SingaStories. Image courtesy of Marina Bay Sands.
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SingaVoices
In the concluding chapter, SingaVoices pays tribute to Dick Lee’s iconic song Home (1998), written during his time in Hong Kong as a reflection of homesickness. Its emotional depth has made it a national favourite. In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, 900 Singaporeans joined the first-ever Singapore Virtual Choir to sing Home, showcasing the nation’s resilience and how the song continues to unite Singaporeans with its powerful message of belonging.Featured experience
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Video still of 900-Strong Singapore Virtual Choir sings Home. Image courtesy of Voices of Singapore.
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Discover your SingaPop! identity
At SingaPop!, each visitor receives a wrist tag that tracks interactions across various exhibition touchpoints. Whether it is jamming to music, taking on the Singlish quiz, or joining the satay cook-off game, the wrist tag collects data in this exhibition journey. At the end of the experience, visitors can discover their unique SingaPop! identity—an exciting reflection of tastes, choices, and engagement told through pop culture.Featured experience
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Visitors interacting with touchpoints in the exhibition. Image courtesy of mm2 Entertainment.
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Our Partners
Dick Lee
Dick Lee is a renowned Singaporean singer-songwriter, playwright, film director and much-loved cultural icon. As creative director for multiple National Day Parades he has shaped the musical and artistic direction of a nation over many years. He is celebrated for his iconic songs like Home and his significant contributions to Singapore’s cultural identity.
MM2 Entertainment Pte. Ltd.
MM2 Entertainment is a Singapore-based media company specialising in content production, distribution, and live events across Asia. Known for TV content and concert promotions, MM2 delivers innovative experiences across multiple Asian markets. The company focuses on creating engaging entertainment that resonates with audiences regionally and internationally.
Film Screenings
Lah Lah Land: Stories from Singapore
From 1 Aug
ArtScience Cinema, Level 4
This SG60 season, we look at some of the landmark firsts in Singapore cinema with stories that reflect on identity, heritage, and home. Spanning decades and styles, ArtScience Cinema celebrates the pioneering spirit and growing global presence of Singapore’s storytelling on screen with iconic films such as Anthony Chen’s Ilo Ilo, Kirsten Tan’s Pop Aye and more.
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Family Fridays
Every Friday, up to four children (below 12 years old) enter for free with every adult ticket purchased
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