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People's Association

Gallery Zones

Explore Singapore's community story through interactive exhibits.

Last updated 14 January 2026

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Welcome Lobby
1 | Singapore's Turbulent Beginnings
2 | Forging Our Path to Social Cohesion
3 | Weathering Crises as a Community
4 | Charting Our Way Forward
Discover your Community Archetype!

Welcome Lobby

Illustrated wall with buildings, sitting people, and text "Small Acts, Lasting Connections" and "Are you ready to do your part for our community?"

Begin your journey by collecting your personalised RFID tag to optimise the interactive experience throughout your visit. Discover what makes Singapore's community building unique through inspiring stories, interactive quizzes, and mini-games, and learn how ordinary individuals have both contributed to and benefited from being part of our community.

1 | Singapore's Turbulent Beginnings

A room with a "No More Curfew" sign, sack bags, a bench, large newspaper pages on the floor, and a vintage photo projection.

Step back in time to understand how the peace and harmony we enjoy in Singapore today is not a natural state of affairs, but a constant work-in-progress. Experience Singapore's complex past as a diverse society of migrants with divided loyalties, lacking unity and facing social unrest. Gain a deeper appreciation for how far we've come as a nation.

2 | Forging Our Path to Social Cohesion

A brightly lit exhibit space with colorful walls and informational displays, featuring a blue section with a basketball hoop and a red phone booth.

Journey through six decades of community development across three compelling themes:

  • Unity in Diversity: See how different communities learned to live and thrive together

  • Cornerstones of Social Cohesion: Understand how our common spaces and community initiatives bind us as one

  • Shaping Our Shared Identity: Discover how we foster connections and belonging amongst neighbours

Learn how we built the community, fresh out of a turbulent period, and our independence. Through institutions, programmes, and common spaces created, we turned the vision of a multi-racial society into reality as Singapore responded to various social challenges and began forging the path to social cohesion.

3 | Weathering Crises as a Community

A modern exhibit with blue and white walls displays various information panels, interactive screens, and a mannequin in protective clothing.

Explore how Singapore's strong community bonds helped us emerge stronger from various national crises. See real examples of how opportunities were created for Singaporeans to support one another during challenging times, demonstrating the power of social capital built over decades of dedicated community building efforts.

4 | Charting Our Way Forward

An interactive exhibit displaying screens and colorful illustrations of people, buildings, and landmarks in Singapore.

Reflect on our nation’s six decades of community building and discover how you can contribute to shaping Singapore's future and build a We-First society together. Engage with our digital Community Mural and connect with our volunteers’ inspiring stories through interactive kiosks to explore how you can get involved.

Discover your Community Archetype!

Illustrations of four characters: Gungho Warrior, Heartland Hero, Lobang Legend, and Skilful Shifu against colorful backgrounds.

At the end of your gallery journey, receive your unique community archetype based on your RFID interactions. Each archetype reflects different ways of contributing to Singapore's vibrant community spirit.

Planning Your Visit

Allow approximately 60 minutes to fully experience all zones. Check out Visitor Information for more details.