Spice Is Nice August 21, 2012

Touch, feel and smell spices that are commonly used in Singapore such as pepper, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. Did you know that some of these spices were once worth their weight in gold?

This interactive exhibition traces the voyages of discovery, the history of the spice trade and its impact on Singapore, traditional cures and flavours of regional cuisine.
Learn about some of the explorers (Christopher Columbus, Vasco da Gama and Ferdinand Magellan) who made significant contributions to the discovery of the origins of spices, and in the process, discovered new lands and people.

Experience life at sea as encountered by early immigrants from Southern China – in a recreated dark and cramped cargo hold of a ship, complete with sound effects and creepy pests.

Opening hours: Monday (1pm – 7pm); Tuesday – Sunday (9.30am – 7pm)

Admission charge:
Adult: $6
Free admission for students, children and senior citizens who are Singaporeans and Permanent Residents
Foreign child (3-12 years): $4

MRT: City Hall, Clarke Quay, or Bras Basah

Tel: 6337 3888
Website: www.spm.org.sg