*Update: Due to overwhelming popularity, LKY: The Experience has extended its run until Mar 17, 2024. Operating hours have also been updated. It is now open on Thursday and Friday, 11am to 4pm; Saturday, Sunday and public holidays, 10am to 8pm. It is closed on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Don’t roll your eyes (we’re looking at you, Gen Zs). Yes, it’s about Lee Kuan Yew, but banish thoughts of stuffy displays, boring black and white photos, and static information.
Instead, LKY: The Experience is a fun, interactive, and dare we say, Insta-worthy exhibition that raises the curtain on the lesser known sides of Singapore’s founding Prime Minister on his 100th birth anniversary.
Made by Lucid Experiences, in partnership with TRCL and the Community Chest, stories have been brought out from the classroom and history books right into the 21st century, complete with interactive installations, multimedia displays, hands-on activities – and a rainbow slide.
It’s an immersive experience that re-creates his memories, milestones and motivations in a novel journey through time.
Happening from Oct 6 to Dec 31 in a three-storey building at 11 Prinsep Link, the exhibition spans over 17,000-square-feet across 20 rooms, each unlocking a chapter to pull back the curtain on Lee Kuan Yew as a child, student, husband and statesman.
The journey begins with a free showcase featuring 100 stories collected from everyday people from all walks of life on how Mr Lee’s legacy has left a mark, shaped mindsets, and influenced history in both big and small ways.
The feature also gathers the memories from people who have interacted closely with Lee Kuan Yew in some way or another. Among these are Mr Lee’s tailor, security detail, chef, and even actors featured in the movie and musical of his life – giving a glimpse into what he was like beyond work.
The three ticketed zones reimagine iconic chapters and moments of his life. In the first zone, visitors will embark on a personal encounter with Mr Lee as they meander through a showcase of interactive sets depicting his childhood memories, formative years, and turning points that have shaped his political views.
The next zone titled “The Beliefs” features interactive gamified themed rooms inspired by Mr Lee’s experiences, ideas, and values. Known for his focus and foresight, he held his own and deftly navigated through an ever-changing environment. See if you have what it takes by taking on the obstacle course that aims to put your agility and reflexes to the test.
Which brings us to the rainbow. Slide down the whimsical slide that represents his iconic quote “… follow that rainbow, go ride it” to inspire Singaporeans to never stop chasing their dreams and achieving their goals.
Complete the experience in the final zone titled “The Unwritten”. Take a quiet moment to reflect on the journey taken to discover how Mr Lee’s life has shaped his ideas and actions that have impacted the path of our nation.
LKY: The Experience runs from Oct 6 till Dec 31 at 11 Prinsep Link. Tickets ($18 each) are exclusively available on Pelago. Senior citizens aged 65 and above are entitled to a 20 percent discount and the experience is free for children aged 12 and below with the accompaniment of one paying adult. Partial proceeds of nett ticket and merchandise sales will go towards over 200 critical social service programmes supported by Community Chest.
All photos courtesy of Lucid Experiences.
