National Museum of Singapore has announced that its beloved Story of the Forest exhibition will be closing on October 13 this year. The digital installation has been running for eight years at the museum’s Glass Rotunda, and has become a favourite among museum-goers for its stunning visual projections of flora and fauna.
In an Instagram post by the museum last week, it informed visitors of the exhibition’s last day, adding that it was a favourite “healing spot” for many:
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Story of the Forest was opened to the public on December 10 2016, and drew in huge crowds when it first launched. The larger-than-life installation was the result of a two-year collaboration between the museum and the internationally renowned Japanese digital art collective teamLab.
The inspiration for the projections stemmed from the museum’s treasured William Farquhar Collection of National History Drawings, which includes sketches of the flora and fauna of Malaya in the 19th century. 69 of these drawings were then brought to life in animations, allowing viewers to interact with beautiful landscapes and wildlife from times past – making it a popular attraction for families with young children, or even couples looking for a romantic date idea. There’s even an open area where visitors can lie down to admire the projections for a moment of respite.
The Glass Rotunda which houses the exhibition was built in 2006 as a modern counterpart to the building’s existing rotunda that has been around since 1887. The original rotunda contains the collection of Willian Farquhar’s drawings, while the Glass Rotunda brings the paintings to life through digital means – representing the museum’s connection to the past and present.
If you haven’t visited the exhibition, here’s your chance to get lost in the enchanting dreamscapes of Story of the Forest one last time before it closes on October 13.
Story of the Forest is open daily from 10am to 7pm. Admission is free for Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents.
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