She spoke to ST ahead of her fifth anniversary at the helm of the National Museum.
National Museum of Singapore director Chung May Khuen at Reunion, a space in the museum for seniors with dementia and cognitive disabilities.are greeted by a wall of McDonald’s toys to their right, and rows of Barbie dolls to their left.
Ms Chung wants the museum to be the “first pit stop” for families looking to bring their grandparents somewhere, and exhibits like these from recent history are relatable and provide opportunities for different generations to interact and talk about their own experiences.sees this as one way that the National Museum can continue to stay relevant to Singaporeans – one of her pre-occupations as head of the 136-year-old museum.
The entrance to the Play:Date – Unlocking Cabinets Of Play showcase at National Museum of Singapore, which has McDonald’s toys and row of Barbie dolls. PHOTO: ST FILE This effort to document and collect contemporary items continues today. Singapore Olympic medallist Maximilian Maeder’s bib, which he wore at the“We have a lot of content, we have a lot of collections, but the entry point that will most likely be most accessible and that will resonate with visitors across a very broad spectrum the present,” she said.
“If we only do one kind of show, then you are not being accessible to other audience groups. And if you only stick to very educational components, then you’re only reaching ‘the converted’,” she added, referring to history buffs who frequent the museum. The revamp started in September 2023 with five galleries on level two – four Life in Singapore galleries showing what life was like in the state from about 1920s to 1980s and the Goh Seng Choo Gallery featuring a rotational selection of natural history drawings – that are slated to reopen in 2025.
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