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Explore Our Story Maps

The Singapore Story through maps

Last updated 13 August 2026

Our Story Maps

Step into the vibrant history of Singapore with our carefully curated collection of Story Maps. With immersive and interactive multimedia content from the National Library of Singapore and National Archives of Singapore, our Story Maps take you on a journey through the city-state's remarkable urban transformation since Independence. From the bustling streets of Chinatown to the tranquil green spaces of Bukit Timah, our Story Maps bring the past to life and reveal the rich cultural, social, and architectural heritage of Singapore.

Central Area Singapore

Central Area

Sometimes referred to as the city centre, this area is both the economic and historic heart of Singapore

Historic Districts

Historic Districts

The historic districts of Boat Quay, Chinatown, Kampong Glam and Little India are among the oldest places in Singapore.

The Heartland

The Heartland

'Heartland' refers, in general, to the housing estates beyond the city centre

Green and Blue

Green and Blue Spaces

Find out more about the green and blue spaces that made Singapore a "City in Nature"

Image Credit

  1. Central Area photo by chensiyuan via Wikicommons (opens in new tab) (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  2. Historic Districts photo by Bob Tan via Wikicommons (opens in new tab) (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  3. Heartland photo by Bernard Spragg via Wikicommons (opens in new tab)

  4. Green and Blue photo by William Cho via Flickr (opens in new tab) (CC BY-SA 4.0)