2011年10月21日星期五

新加坡海事博物馆 体验中东海上大冒险 Maritime Experiential Museum & Aquarium - Singapore's Latest Attraction

10月15日正式开放的新加坡首个海事馆 : 海事博物馆及水族馆(英文简称MEMA),以丝绸之路探秘为主题,介绍郑和下西洋的经历,让参观者感受海上探险。它也陈列了复制的中东9世纪独桅帆船。另外,博物馆中还有15世纪沉没的巴高沉船文物,以及13至19世纪的淡马锡考古收藏。

海事博物馆及水族馆坐落于圣淘沙名胜世界的海滨坊,采用钢筋和玻璃打造出引人注目的船体外观。游客们将在此获得耳目一新的博物馆体验,包括海事讲座、儿童互动课堂、以及登上实体的复制古老船舰探索历史。

海事博物馆及水族馆外观 
海事博物馆及水族馆外观
海事博物馆及水族馆的设计均出自Ralph Appelbaum的手笔。参观MEMA的游客仿佛走入时空隧道,回到航海史上最光辉的时代之一,感受海洋探险的传奇、亚洲与中东之间海上贸易的欣欣向 荣。MEMA作为新加坡首个以海上丝绸之路探秘为主题的博物馆,其对圣淘沙名胜世界或新加坡的现有旅游景点,都作出了巨大的贡献。 游客将能在此度过一个更丰富、更具特色的假期。

宝船
宝船船艏 
宝船船艏
海事博物馆及水族馆的内部陈设有别于一般的博物馆风格,是在一个以海事为主题的环境中摆设各种展品。参观者进入博物馆后,首先将见识到一艘巨大“宝船”,它是按原尺寸复制出传奇航海家郑和的寻宝船舰。
郑和是中国历史上最伟大的探险家,他率领船队多次前往亚洲其他国家和非洲,船队规模可多达300艘。在海事博物馆的开放式剧场,参观者可观看动画短片,了解他在15世纪下西洋的历险和随行的强大舰队。

台风剧场
参观者将在拥有360度多媒体的台风剧场里登上一艘9世纪中国古帆船,经历一段惊心动魄的冒险航程,感受船只在海上遭遇暴风袭击的刺激。大海咆哮,天空骤暗,船只颠簸摇晃,最终缓缓下沉。结束时,参观者会发现自己正处于深海,而沉船就在不远处。

马斯喀特之宝
马斯喀特之宝 
马斯喀特之宝
“马斯喀特之宝”复制的原件是一艘9世纪的独桅帆船,也是阿曼苏丹国赠予新加坡政府和人民的礼物。
“马斯喀特之宝”将被永久性珍藏于海事博物馆及水族馆,参观者可由此了解这艘船的建造过程以及它从阿曼抵达新加坡的历史性航程。船只长18米、 宽6米,以9世纪阿拉伯人的造船法建造而成,不用一钉一螺,只用椰子纤维缝合。船只主要的帆是用亚麻帆布经手工完成,次要的帆则用棕榈叶制作。
“马斯喀特之宝” 独桅帆船建成后,从阿曼苏丹国扬帆远航到新加坡,整个航程耗时68天,共计3580海里。

露天市场
露天市场 
露天市场
在这里,参观者可以接触到像郑和这样的航海家在海上丝绸之路上交易和收集到的物品,诸如陶瓷、乐器、艺术工艺品,纺织品和珠宝。“露天市场”将通过视效和音效为参观者重现中国到非洲这段丝绸之路沿途的港口老集市。

历史古船
登上5艘停泊在港湾的仿真古船,体验昔日甲板上的航海生活。参观者可以登上中国帆船、印度单桅帆船、爪哇帆船、印尼帆船和中国南海货船,亲身体验古时出航前的感受。

餐饮
为了营造生动热闹的参观环境,海事博物馆及水族馆里会有咖啡馆,并供应海鲜料理,客人不仅可以在博物馆里享用美食,更可以边欣赏海滨夜景边聆听爵士音乐。

Maritime Experiential Museum & Aquarium - Singapore's Latest Attraction

Singapore’s first maritime museum opened at Resorts World Sentosa On October15,  2011.  The Maritime Experiential Museum and Aquarium is housed in an iconic steel and glass ship hull. You will be taken back in time to one of the greatest eras in history where the tales of sea adventures and the growth of sea trade between Asia and the Middle East are told.

The museum was designed by Ralph Appelbaum from Ralph Appelbaum Associates.

When you enter the museum, you would get a grand welcome by the mighty Bao Chuan, a full-sized replica of the bow of the legendary seafarer and the greatest explorer in Chinese history, Admiral Zheng He’s treasure ship.  Zheng He had a fleet of up to 300 ships which sailed exploratory voyages to Asia and Africa.

At an open-style theatre, you can watch an animated video about the 15th century introduction to Zheng He’s voyages from China to the Western Ocean.   Walk through the Souk Gallery where sights and sounds of the ancient markets where traders traded are recreated.

The Jewel of Muscat is a 9th century Arab dhow replica that was a gift from the Sultanate of Oman to the Government and People of the Republic of Singapore.

The sensory Typhoon Theater will definitely be an intriguing experience for you.  A 150-seat and 360-degree multimedia theatre, you can “board” an Arabia-bound sailing ship and be taken on a voyage that takes on a perilous turn when it encounters a storm.

You can explore life-sized replica historical ships while the kids can engage in workshops.   That’s what makes this museum unique – it’s education history of the silk routes.  This is a museum for everyone in the community to come together to learn and experience.  Interactive exhibits are found at the museum such as the musical ensemble that features instruments that can be found at the various ports of call e.g. sitar from India, santur from Iran and bongo drums from Kenya.  You can “play” and “mix and match” the instruments via a touchscreen panel, create a new tune, and send the tune via electronic mail.  In fact, at this museum, you are encouraged to touch the exhibits.

Admission Fees are separate for general admission and the typhoon theatre.

    Adult – S$5 (General Admission) & S$6 (Typhoon Theatre)
    Children (4 – 12 years old) – S$2 (General Admission) & S$4 (Typhoon Theatre)
    Senior Citizen (65 years old and above) – S$3 (General Admission) & S$3 (Typhoon Theatre)

Children below 4 years old enter for free and special rates apply for students and organised groups.

Operating Hours

    Mondays to Thursdays – 10am to 7pm
    Fridays – Sundays and Public Holidays – 10am to 9pm

The museum will also feature an aquarium which will open at a later date.

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