Explore the fascinating yet bewildering world of news media at our permanent exhibition The News Gallery: Beyond Headlines.
Discover stories of Singapore newspapers in the National Library’s collection dating from the 1820s and learn about significant episodes from Singapore’s history through the perspectives of different media. Gain insights into fake news, and learn how you can be more discerning about information and media, through our rich resources on newspapers.
Permanent exhibition | 10 am – 9 pm | Level 11, Promenade, National Library Building | Free Admission
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Early Editions
The stories of Singapore newspapers reflect our country’s rich socio-cultural tapestry. Learn how the early newspapers in Singapore addressed their respective communities’ concerns, interests, and championed causes important to them.
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Behind Every Story
Behind Every Story presents events from Singapore’s history and how they were reported in newspapers and other media. By comparing the different ways in which the media interpreted and portrayed these events, one can gain insights into history through the lens of journalism and learn about how the media works.
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Fact or Fake?
Are you able to distinguish between real and fake news?
Take part in the “Real or Fake?” game show, and learn how fake news caused public alarm or even harm to the unfortunate.
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