PUBLIC TOUR | THE ALBATROSS FILE

Learn more about the Albatross File exhibition from volunteer guides.

About the Exhibition

The Albatross File: Singapore's Independence Declassified Exhibition takes visitors through Singapore's formative moments from Merger to Separation. Based on the book The Albatross File: Inside Separation, this introspective experience captures the complex web of events leading to the unexpected separation of Singapore from Malaysia in 1965.

Designed to deepen visitors’ appreciation of Singapore’s journey to nationhood, The Albatross File: Singapore's Independence Declassified Exhibition is a comprehensive narrative of events organised into bite-sized, interactive experiences. Featuring a dynamic cast of characters, newly declassified documents, and oral history interviews with key players involved in Singapore’s founding, the exhibition unveils a fascinating chapter of Singapore’s history.

Feel history as you explore, in any order, the exhibitions four stand-alone components Atlas, Room, Records, ChatBook and discover the thoughts, emotions, and behind-the-scenes decisions that shaped Singapore’s path to independence.