Not many know of our early achievements in manufacturing, and now an exhibition at the National Museum of Singapore aims to educate and perhaps instil a little pride for some made-in-Singapore products.
Running now till Sep 6 at the Glass Atrium on Level 2 of the museum, marvel at the fact that Singapore has been home to beloved products such as Axe Brand medicated oils, Van Houten chocolates, Pan-Electric refrigerators, Bridgestone tyres and of course, classic Bata shoes. Check out how, when and why they were made during those formative years through text, photos and other memoribilia.
The National Heritage Board collaborated with 36 partner companies, which contributed their products (dating from the 1930s to the 1990s!) for display.
“This exhibition is guaranteed to be an eye-opener for many Singaporeans who will be pleasantly surprised to learn that many of the products which have been part of our daily lives, used to have, or continue to have, a manufacturing presence here in Singapore," says Assistant Chief Executive of Policy and Development Alvin Tan.
Admission is free to the 50 Made in Singapore Products exhibition— more details on the museum's website.
Photo: National Heritage Board Facebook page
Not many know of our early achievements in manufacturing, and now an exhibition at the National Museum of Singapore aims to educate and perhaps instil a little pride for some made-in-Singapore products.
Running now till Sep 6 at the Glass Atrium on Level 2 of the museum, marvel at the fact that Singapore has been home to beloved products such as Axe Brand medicated oils, Van Houten chocolates, Pan-Electric refrigerators, Bridgestone tyres and of course, classic Bata shoes. Check out how, when and why they were made during those formative years through text, photos and other memoribilia.
The National Heritage Board collaborated with 36 partner companies, which contributed their products (dating from the 1930s to the 1990s!) for display.
“This exhibition is guaranteed to be an eye-opener for many Singaporeans who will be pleasantly surprised to learn that many of the products which have been part of our daily lives, used to have, or continue to have, a manufacturing presence here in Singapore," says Assistant Chief Executive of Policy and Development Alvin Tan.
Admission is free to the 50 Made in Singapore Products exhibition— more details on the museum's website.
Photo: National Heritage Board Facebook page