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Museum Workings - Career Human Library at the National Museum of Singapore

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National Heritage Board

Date & time

Fri, 6 Nov 2026

02:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Location & format

The Salon, Level 1, National Museum of Singapore, 93 Stamford Road, Singapore 178897

In-Person

Cost & capacity

Free

50 pax

About event

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the walls of a museum? Step beyond the exhibitions and into the world of the people who bring Singapore's stories to life. Through a sharing by and dialogue with staff at the National Museum of Singapore, find out more about the inner workings of a museum and the varied careers available in the local museum sector.

What to Expect 
You will rotate through small-group conversations with different museum professionals, giving you the chance to hear diverse perspectives and ask candid questions about their career journeys, day-to-day work, and the skills that matter most in the museum sector.

Takeaways
•    Discover the wide range of careers available in Singapore's museum sector
•    Hear honest, firsthand accounts of what it is like to work in a museum
•    Connect with like-minded peers who share a passion for arts, culture, and heritage

About the Human Books

You will meet representatives from every department in the museum - from Admin to Exhibitions - and hear about the varied, sometimes unexpected work they do.

Who Should Attend 

Youths under 35 who are curious about careers in the arts, heritage, or cultural sector, or anyone who has ever wondered what it takes to work at one of Singapore's most iconic institutions.

Note: this programme will only proceed with a minimum of 30 sign-ups.

Registration closes on 1 Nov, 8pm. 

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