Get ready for an exciting voyage on the turbulent high seas and sail off on an explorer adventure at the newly-unveiled Maritime Experiential Museum. Opening its doors to the public after nine months of overhauling, this is the newest attraction at Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) dedicated to the exploration of the iconic Maritime Silk Route.
Housing a total of 15 unique galleries, including 5 brand new zones featuring never-before-seen content and installations, the revamped attraction will engage the senses of visitors through a combination of state-of-the-art visual projections, multimedia shows, interactive hands-on exhibits, olfactory experiences and plenty of stunning Instagram-worthy displays.
Greeted by the 4 world-famous seafarers with holographic effect in the ‘Briefing Room’, visitors will embark on the maritime adventure through the eyes of Marco Polo (the merchant from Venice), Sang Nila Utama (the Palembang prince and founder of Singapura), Ibn Battuta (the Moroccan scholar and explorer) and Zheng He (the Chinese admiral and fleet commander).
To get a glimpse into how maritime trade and cross-cultural exchanges contributed to the progress of civilisation, guests enter the immersive ‘Learning To Navigate’ chamber – the all-new interactive gallery designed to resemble a lower deck of a ship. Guests can try their hands at reading nautical charts, navigate a mariner’s compass or learn more about the ancient art of celestial navigation. Replicas and projections of early trading vessels that ply the Maritime Silk Route, such as the Chinese Junk, Javanese Jong and Borobudur Ship, offer awe-inspiring 360-degree views and fascinating details on the construction of these sturdy ships.
Next, a vibrant marketplace at ‘The Flavours of Maritime Silk Route’ depicts how precious merchandise such as silk, spices and gemstones were so highly sought after those traders were willing to risk their lives for them.
Guests can continue their journey and be marvelled at the ‘Jewel of Muscat’ – designed to resemble a 9th-century Arabian Dhow, which made a tumultuous 138-day voyage from Oman to Singapore in 2010 using only ancient navigational methods with a crew of 15. The immersive ‘Typhoon Theater’, a must-see anchor attraction, simulates a sinking ship in a treacherous storm, letting visitors face the wrath of the sea before descending into the depths of the ocean.
