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14 may 2016 - 15 january 2017Not just an accomplished playwright and poet, but also a master of human nature, an actor and a witty wordsmith. Discover the many faces of William Shakespeare, one of the world’s greatest writers.

Calling families and children, come and explore the life and times of Shakespeare at this colourful and interactive exhibition! See how he looked like. Read and watch, and listen to the music and songs of his plays. Explore the cabinet of curiosities filled with exotic and everyday objects from Shakespeare’s world.

Dine with Shakespeare, recite magic spells from his plays and discover real bizarre cures from Tudor times! Admire beautiful costumes and take the opportunity to dress up as a Shakespearean character.

View stamps from around the world that showcase Shakespeare and his works, 400 year-old books, as well as Shakespearean texts in various local mother tongues.

Join us for exciting programmes including Tudor themed activities, craft sessions and participatorystorytelling by an experienced education practitioner from Shakespeare’s Globe (London).

Artist’s Impression

Commemorating the 400th Anniversary of William Shakespeare’s Death

Globe Education’s Lively Action Storytelling Credit: Cesare de Giglio

To register, contact Laura at & 6513 7348 or * Laura_Tan@nhb.gov.sg

Shaking It With Shakespeare A Celeb rat ion of Explorat ion and Expre s s i on

Globe Education’s Lively Action Storytelling

Credit: Shakespeare’s Globe

Bringing you Shakespeare’s Globe from London in June 2016 Enchanted Forest

1 june 10.00am – 12.00pm9 june 2.00pm – 4.00pmage: 7 – 10 years I Charge: $15.00 per childExplore the value of recycling through reusing materials from our daily lives to make your own nature-inspired craft.

Overnight Adventure - A Midsummer Night’s Camp 2 june, 6.00pm - 3 june, 9.00am9 june, 6.00pm - 10 june, 9.00amage: 7 – 12 years I Charge: $90.00 per child (includes dinner, supper and breakfast)Enjoy a night of adventure, games, stamps and craft! Meet William Shakespeare and immerse yourself in a Tudorian setting. Listen to an enchanting tale by a storyteller. Concoct your own magical potions, sing with Macbeth’s witches and create your very own dance steps!

Much Ado About Mailbox7 june 10.00am – 12.00pm14 june 10.00am – 12.00pmage: 7 – 12 years I Charge: $30.00 per childHave you ever wondered what the inside of a postbox looks like? View miniature postboxes from around the world, discover interesting facts about postboxes and find out how mail is delivered. You can also paint and decorate your very own tin mailbox!

An example of an art piece

on the theme of nature

Excited Overnight Adventure Participants

The World’s A Stage Workshopage: 6 – 8 years 3 june 10.00am - 12.00pm4 june 2.30pm - 4.30pmage: 9 – 11 years4 june 10.00am - 12.00pm11 june 2.30pm - 4.30pmCharge: $35.00 per child(10% off for 2 children and above)

Meet unforgettable characters from Shakespeare’s well-loved plays. Explore themes of friendship, love and dilemmas; experiment with the sounds and rhythms of the Bard’s timeless language; and dress up as a Shakespearean character.

Lively Action Storytelling age: 5 – 12 years 6 june 9.30am - 10.30am8 june 9.30am - 10.30am11 june 9.30am - 10.30am11 june 11.00am - 12.00pmCharge: $20.00 per child (10% off for 2 children and above)

Immerse in Shakespeare’s most exciting stories! Enter his timeless narratives not just as listeners, but as storytellers too. These action-filled sessions deepen children’s understanding of the ways in which they can imagine and recreate stories.

To register, contact Lily at & 6513 7347 or * Lily_Samuel@nhb.gov.sg

Have a day of Tudor fun! Check out an exciting line-up of programmes, including participatory storytelling by Shakespeare’s Globe (London), sample delicious pies, dress up in period costumes and take home a special craft!Free admission for all. Programme charges apply.

Sundays, 5 & 12 june 2016 10.00am – 7.00pm

A T u d o r F a y r e

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now until 25 September 2016

The Year of the Monkey began on 8 February 2016. According to Chinese astrology, people born in the Year of the Monkey are smart, quick-witted and adventurous. Folklores from around the world often show the monkey’s quick-thinking ability.

Venture into the world of the monkeys to learn why not all primates are created alike. Are these creatures clever or mischievous? In More Than Monkeys exhibition, visitors find out how monkeys and apes live, their diet, their families and way of life. The monkeys’ built allow them to move with ease in the trees. They search for their favourite foods and by staying off the ground, they keep away from dangerous predators. Find out the difference between Old World and New World monkeys, why Howler monkeys make very loud calls and how some Macaques keep warm during winter.

Have some fun and test your skill by stringing up colourful monkey cut-outs, or hunt for items associated with monkeys and apes in the word search game.

The Liechtenstein National Museum has donated a special postbox to Singapore Philatelic Museum. This postbox is one of the only three in their archive collection.

The postbox was used in Liechtenstein 20 years ago. It was one of 11 postboxes used in the country. Such postboxes have been replaced by Swiss postboxes.

Our museum thanks Prof Dr Rainer Vollkommer, Director of Liechtenstein National Museum for adding this interesting postbox to our collection.

Special Postbox from Liechtenstein

Prof Dr Rainer Vollkommer, Director of Liechtenstein

National Museum with his donation

Come and see winning entries of the annual National Stamp Collecting Competition! It aims to promote the study of postage stamps and philatelic materials to learn about Singapore and the world.

Visitors will be able to view more than 100 winning entries from primary and secondary school students. Topics include Blooming Flora, Fascinating Culture, Underwater Sea World, Competitive Sports, Transportation through the Ages and more.

Put the event down in your diary and visit us at the The Plaza for an amazing journey through philately!

National Stamp Collecting Competition2016

Exhibition of Winning Exhibitsthe plaza, national library100 Victoria StreetSingapore 188064

Friday, 19 august 2016Saturday, 20 august 2016 10.00am – 8.00pmSunday, 21 august 2016 10.00am – 6.00pmFree admission

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This 151 year-old postal item is a unique extra large piece of wrapper, measuring 38cm W x 53cm H. The wrapper was used to send a package from Singapore to Paris via the Suez Canal in 1865. There are 388 early Straits Settlements stamps (1856 - 1864) on the wrapper. The total postage adds up to 134 rupees, 10 annas and 8 pies, which was equivalent to six months’ salary of a skilled worker in Singapore at that time. Based on the value of the stamps on the wrapper, the estimated weight of the package was more than 4kg. The wrapper is probably the highest paid postal item in existence. It is said to be one of its kind! Mr Tan Ah Ee, a renowned philatelist in Singapore and overseas, donated the postal wrapper to Singapore Philatelic Museum in November 2015. Mr Tan has won numerous awards for his collections in international philatelic exhibitions. This donation is an important addition to the Singapore Philatelic Museum’s Straits Settlements Collection. Our museum thanks Mr Tan Ah Ee for this valuable donation.

Large Postal Wrapper - one of its kind

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Upcoming Stamp Issues25 may 2016 - Singapore’s myths and legends1 july 2016 - 50th anniversary of Singapore youth Festival8 august 2016 - national Day

Stamp FairSunday, 19 june 2016 I 10.00am - 4.00pmStamp Fair, Evaluation and Auction. Organised by the Singapore Stamp Club.

Ongoing Exhibitionthe Singapore journey: 50 years through Stampsnow until 16 october 2016Singapore stamps document the growth of the nation, archiving trials, tribulations, achievements and aspirations. Journey through 50 years of our nation’s progress with specially selected stamps, philatelic materials and rarely seen original stamp artworks. Let these remarkable treasures tell you the story of Singapore in a way only they can.

Large unique 1865 postal wrapper sent from Singapore to Paris bearing multiple 1856-64 Indian stamps

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aDmiSSion$6.00 for adults $4.00 for children (3 – 12 years)Free admission for Singapore Citizens and Permanent ResidentsAll information correct at time of printing