Featuring over 300 objects, posters, films, and photographs of the pop era, the exhibition also includes a local narrative of Singaporeâs history with plastics.
Venue: National Museum of Singapore, Exhibition Gallery 1
Date: 27 Jan to 23 Jun 2024
Fee:Â
- Foreigners (Standard): $8
- Foreigners Concession (Students, Seniors, Persons with Disabilities): $6
- Citizens and PR (Adults): $5
- Citizens & PR Concession (Students, Seniors, Persons with Disabilities): Free
Plastic: Remaking Our World
Plastic: Remaking Our World is a travelling exhibition by the Vitra Design Museum, V&A Dundee and maat, Lisbon that charts the materialâs meteoric rise in the 20th century, its environmental impact, and cutting-edge solutions for a more sustainable way of using plastics in our society. Featuring over 300 objects, posters, films, and photographs, including rarities from the dawn of the plastic age, objects of the pop era as well as contemporary designs and projects, the exhibition also includes a local narrative of Singaporeâs history with plastics, featuring a blend of physical and digital displays of National Collection items as well as an interactive space.
Three Sections
The exhibition is divided into 3 sections that cover the theme of plastic and its prevalence in society over the years.
Kalpa
An immersive film installation created by Asif Khan Studio contrasting the
long-term formation of oil with the rapid generation of plastic waste.
Synthetica, Petromodernity and Plasticene: Plastics from 1850 until Today
Featuring global design movements and the increasing pervasiveness of the
material, this section describes the development of early natural and synthetic
plastics, the evolution of the material and the shifting perceptions of plastics from
their beginnings in the mid-19th century to their global omnipresence today.
Re-
The final section explores how we can achieve a circular plastic economy and aims to spark conversations on using plastic in a more sustainable way. The exhibition continues outside the gallery with a sorting zone where visitors can learn about the different types of plastic, and an injection machine that repurposes waste plastic into functional household items.
Exhibition Highlights
Visitors will see familiar artefacts in the exhibition such as iconic Barbie dolls and Plack picnic ware and discover unique uses of plastics in the home that includes Bakelite, the historic material that facilitated the creation of household electrical appliances, and furniture design such as the futuristic Space Age Ball Chair.
Ken doll no. 5 &Â Barbie doll
With 100 dolls sold every minute and a total of 58 million sold annually, the Barbie doll is one of the most successful toys of all time.
Ball Chair
The spherical, swivelling lounge chair is made from fibre-glass-reinforced polyester. A cosy private retreat upholstered in red leather, the Ball Chair was originally fitted with a red Ericsson telephone â todayâs version can connect to the internet.
Plack Picnic Ware
âPlackâ designed by Jean-Pierre Vitrac in 1977 and produced in France, is a polystyrene, injection-moulded, picnic platter, comprising cup, plate, knife, fork and spoon made to be snapped apart for use and then disposed of.
Interactive Space & Complementary Programmes
Ring in the new year by making a personal commitment to sustainability with NMS's special exhibition Plastic programmes: Mend the clothes you already own, try out new eco-games with friends and family, and more!
Plastics in Our Lives Interactive Space
Photo Credits: National Museum of Singapore
Venue: The Canyon, Basement Level
Date: 27 Jan to 23 Jun 2024
Time: 10am to 7pm, Daily
Fee: Free admission
Step into a home full of objects. Which of these everyday items contain plastics and which donât? As you move through the space, test your knowledge with the interactive info nuggets and Green Detective puzzles, and reflect on the pervasiveness of plastics in your own daily life.
This interactive space is presented by the National Museum of Singapore, in conjunction with the exhibition. Admission to the exhibition applies separately.
Recommended for families with children aged 10 years and above.Â
Itâs a Plastic World: Curatorial/Artist Sharing and Microplastics Activity
Venue:Â The Salon, Level 1
Date:Â 27 Jan 2024
Time:Â 2pm to 4.30pm
Fee:Â $20 per pax (inclusive of GST), inclusive of materials for hands- on activity and a microplastics data sheet to take home | Register here
Plastics have had a significant impact on our daily lives, being used in packaging, footwear, household goods, furniture, automobiles, and architecture. They have been a symbol of consumerism and innovation, inspiring designers and architects for years. However, the impact of the plastic boom is now more apparent.
In this two-part programme, hear from Mea Hoffman, curator at Vitra Design Museum, as she shares on the past, present and future of plastics and sustainability. Then, gain insights into local artist Ernest Gohâs inspiration and creative process behind the Shore Debris Table installation, coming to the National Museum in March 2024. Be the first to preview this impactful work in its âminiatureâ form, from which you can pick microplastics first-hand to take home.
Present your Peatix ticket at the Visitor Services counter on Level 1 to enjoy a 10% discount on admission to the Plastic: Remaking Our World exhibition! This discount applies to ticket holders of all chargeable programmes held in conjunction with the Plastic exhibition.
Suitable for ages 13 and above.
Curator Tour
Venue:Â Exhibition Gallery 1, Basement Level
Date:Â 27 Jan 2024
Time:Â 9am to 10am
Fee: $22 per pax (inclusive of GST), inclusive of admission to the Plastic: Remaking Our World exhibition during the tour | Register here (limited spaces available)
Join this special, one-time only session with Vitra Design Museum curator Mea Hoffmann, who was part of the original curatorial team behind the exhibition in Germany.
In this tour, Mea will share behind-the-scenes insights on the selection process of exhibits, as well as the exhibition narrative and design.
Free-and-Easy Environment Trail
Venue: Gallery Theatre, Basement Level
Date:Â 27 Jan 2024
Time:Â 10am to 5pm
- Sustainable Clothing Care Through Mending
In this new year, consider rejuvenating your existing clothes instead of buying new ones! Let the professionals teach you how, using a sewing machine or a hand-sewing kit!
Register here. Walk-in participants are also welcome to pick up some sewing skills using scrap fabric provided by the facilitators.
- Eco-Games
Fancy learning a new game that you can use for gatherings this year? Try out the Recycle Right Card Game or Karang Guni Trail Board Game. Plus, look forward to a life-size board that is sure to entertain the young or young-at-heart!
- Plant Your Own Terracotta Pot
Add a touch of greenery to your festive decor at home and welcome the start of 2024 with a symbol of growth, prosperity and renewal. Decorate your own pot with colourful paints and a variety of stencils, then add soil and sprinkle in bok choy seeds!
In the spirit of sustainability, visitors are encouraged to bring your own plastic containers or mason jars (ideally 6.5 â 8 cm in diameter) to repurpose into a plant pot. Limited materials available on a first come, first served basis.
- Caring For Our Environment Together
Learn how to recycle right and say yes to less waste with these informative panels developed by the National Environment Agency!
Live Demonstrations: Injector Machine
Venue: The Canyon, Basement Level
Date: 27 Jan 2024
Time: 10am to 5pm, at 30-min intervals
Donât miss this rare opportunity to see the exhibitionâs injector moulding machine in operation! Skilled professionals from Green Nudge will show you how shredded used plastics can be upcycled into functional everyday items, as well as answer your burning questions about the impact of plastics and its related issues.
Visitors are not required to bring their own plastic items for the demonstration sessions.
Mascot Meet & Greet
Venue: Basement Level and Level 1
Date:Â 27 Jan 2024
Time: 10.30am to 4.30pm (every half-hourly)
Come say hi and take photos with Captain Green, defender of the environment!
Drop-in Craft Activity: Upcycled Fabric Coasters
Venue: Longer Concourse, Level 1
Date: 27 Jan 2024
Time: 10.30am to 12.30pm & 2pm to 5pm
Elevate your table decor with a DIY Upcycled Fabric Coaster! Transform old fabrics into stylish coasters, perfect for a touch of eco-friendly charm. Crafted with love, each coaster will add a unique, sustainable flair to your home.
Limited materials available on a first come, first served basis.
Bring Home A Recycled Plastic Item!
Venue: Outside Gallery Theatre, Basement Level
Date: 27 Jan 2024
Time: 10am to 5pm
Stand a chance to redeem a functional item made of recycled plastic when you visit the free opening weekend programmes and answer 5 questions here!
Conditions apply. Limited quantities of redemption items available, in the spirit of reducing consumption!
More Programmes in Q1/2024
Unexpected Plastics by Biogirl MJ
Venue: Activity Space, Level 3
Date: 9 Mar 2024
Time: 2.30pm & 4pm (1 hour per session)
Fee: $11 per adult-child pair (inclusive of GST)Â
What do you think of when you hear the word âplasticâ? Are there plastics that could be harmless to our environment?
Get ready to see new aspects of this familiar material through a session of sharing, trivia, and hands-on experiences with different types of bioplastics. Discover both the positive and negative aspects of plastics and see how new plastic innovations can help to solve real-world problems!
Registration link will be provided in February 2024. Present your Peatix ticket at the Visitor Services counter on Level 1 to enjoy a 10% discount on admission to the Plastic: Remaking Our World exhibition! This discount applies to ticket holders of all chargeable programmes held in conjunction with the Plastic exhibition.
Suitable for 7 to 12 years.
Drop-in Craft Activity: Upcycled Coin Pouch from NMSâ PVC Banners
Venue: Gallery Theatre Foyer, Basement Level
Date:Â 9 Mar 2024
Time: 10.30am to 12.30pm & 2pm to 5pm
Fee:Â $11 per adult-child pair (inclusive of GST)Â
On your next visit to the National Museum, look up and notice the large exhibition banners on the façade of the building. Give a second life to old exhibition banners and create your own samosa-shaped coin pouch as a unique souvenir of your museum visit!
Pre-registration for this activity is not required. Limited materials available on a first come, first served basis.
Suitable for families with children aged 3 and above.
Stay tuned to the NMS website for more exciting programmes to come!
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