Unnatural History Museum of Singapore

ABOUT

How can a nation without natural resources think differently in order to survive and thrive? The Unnatural History Museum of Singapore is an exhibition that celebrates our nation’s unconventional history, one that’s uniquely shaped by design.

Transforming the atrium of the National Design Centre into a museum of the unexpected, the exhibition invites visitors to explore some of the nation’s most curious creations. The collection features hybrid flora and robotic fauna, unusual habitats, reimagined landscapes and beyond.

Each exhibit is reimagined and reframed as a historical artefact, designed to offer fresh perspectives and spark conversation. Among them: a six-metre “fossil” of the Merlion, animal droids in diorama sets and taxidermy-style displays, new materials showcased in a geological setting, alternative foods presented in specimen dishes, landscape paintings with a man-made twist and more.

More than feats of individual ingenuity, the showcase is a testament to the creativity that has driven Singapore’s progress over the decades. It encourages visitors to reflect on the role design has played in our nation-building journey and imagine how it might continue to guide our collective future.

The Unnatural History Museum is curated by Kinetic Singapore and commissioned by DesignSingapore Council for Singapore Design Week 2025.

ORGANISER

Kinetic Singapore

Kinetic Singapore is an independent creative agency. Refusing to be boxed in, their works span design and advertising, from branding to activation and experiential, from social media campaigns to web and app UX/UI design. A fierce champion of local, Kinetic has put our little red dot on the global design stage with over 500 awards and counting.

CONTACT

Name: Gracia Lim
Email Address: [email protected]

Top image: Key Visual by Kinetic Singapore

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