Singapore’s New Attractions: Oceanarium and Chinatown Heritage Centre

Singapore’s New Attractions

Singapore never sits still. Just when you think you’ve seen it all, the Lion City reinvents itself again. Two major attractions recently made their splash — quite literally — and both deserve a place on your itinerary.

The S.E.A. Aquarium

First, let’s talk about the S.E.A. Aquarium, or rather, its rebirth as the brand-new Oceanarium. It reopened on 27 July 2025 at Resorts World Sentosa. This isn’t just a facelift — it’s a transformation.

The Oceanarium plunges deeper into marine storytelling, blending high-tech immersion with deep-sea mystery. What used to be a world-class aquarium is now reimagined into an underwater journey that goes beyond just marine life. Think multi-sensory exhibits, conservation labs, deep ocean soundscapes, and new thematic zones exploring ancient sea myths and real-time ocean exploration. You’re not just seeing fish — you’re walking through currents of history, science, and culture. And yes, the sharks, rays, and jellyfish still glide by. But this time, with purpose and narrative. It’s a world first in concept — and Singapore pulled it off with style.

Chinatown Heritage Centre

Chinatown Heritage Centre Singapore

While the Oceanarium dives deep into our planet’s waters, Chinatown Heritage Centre takes us back to Singapore’s roots — grounded, gritty, and real.

Tucked right into Pagoda Street, this heritage site reopened in March 2025 after years of renovation and reinterpretation.

The original centre, once a static museum, is now reborn as an interactive cultural experience, blending old-world charm with digital engagement. Visitors walk through recreated shophouse tenements, hear first-hand accounts from early Chinese migrants (via audio-visual stories), and even touch replica artefacts that once belonged to Singapore’s forefathers. The centre doesn’t just tell you about Chinatown — it lets you live it.

Whether you’re wandering through the Oceanarium’s surreal aquatic tunnels or stepping into the cramped but spirited quarters of early Chinatown families, these two revamped sites anchor the past and future of Singapore in one breath.

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