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Diary of an NUS Museum Intern: Terri Teo
Diary of an NUS Museum Intern is a series of blog posts written by our interns about their experiences during the course of their internships. Working alongside their mentors, our interns have waded through tons of historical research, assisted in curatorial work, pitched in during exhibition installations and organised outreach events! If you would like to become our next intern, visit NUS Museum’s student development page for more information.
Terri is a fourth-year English Literature student at the NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. As our Exhibition Management and Programmes Intern, Terri assisted her supervisor, NUS Museum curator, Sidd Perez, in exhibitions and programming.
One of the things I appreciated most about my time with the museum was that I got to do more and try more than what my internship title suggested I would be doing, which was Exhibitions Management and Programmes. For one, I got to learn how cataloguing works, how to go about archiving past exhibitions—things you wouldn’t get exposure to should you not be part of a museum team. I appreciated given the chance to help out with documenting events and exhibitions through photography, which was very satisfying as I love working behind the camera; that was really cool of them to note, and let you make use of the skills you have and do things you might like to do.
One of the best experiences I got out of this internship was being helping out with the Buaya Prep Room Project where I got to be involved with planning the Buaya Trail. It was a tour which took us to different spots in Singapore where crocodiles were spotted in the past and ended at Sungei Buloh to see live, wild crocodiles. Yes, we still have those in Singapore. Cue evidence below:
Going back to being given the chance to do things you might like to do, I think this was good fortune; I love natural history and animals on top of art and planning projects so working with the planning the Buaya Trail was pretty much all of that rolled into one, and it was very fulfilling.
The second best experience I had (I had many great experiences) was being able to work on an upcoming (as of now) photographic project the museum is doing with photographer Stefen Chow. I appreciated this opportunity from the fore; I stated photography as an interest and passion at the start before I knew what projects were happening, and being put on this project made me deeply grateful that my curator placed me on a project that might be aligned with my interests. It’s pretty cool to feel like you are part of something bigger, especially with this project, Homeless, which aims to visually map the disparity between the rich and poor, and the increasing severity of refugee crises around the world. Being made privy to the planning process was a lovely experience no matter how big or small my contribution was.
And ultimately, that’s what I loved about this opportunity and why I would want to further pursue this as a career—knowing that you’re part of a bigger project that could change, if not affect at the very least, others’ worldviews through artistic or cultural projects. It definitely helped that the team was very understanding and accommodating which, again, was my good fortune.
But 10/10 would recommend.
- Student Voices
18 November 2025
16 May 2025
NUS Baba House to undergo two years of conservation works
Enthusiasts can look forward to a slate of programmes ahead of and during the temporary closure.
6 October 2023
NUS Museum receives largest-ever donation of Straits Chinese artefacts
"Collected by Mrs Alice Tan over a 30-year period, the donated artefacts will contribute to a deeper study of the impact of Straits Chinese culture in Singapore and the region, and provide broadened avenues for interdisciplinary collaborations."
15 August 2023
From personal photo collection to exhibition: NUS Museum's latest showcase features visual narratives by 9 members of the NUS community
Titled Photography Journal Open Call (PJOC), the exhibition presents an eclectic collection of photographic works by nine NUS students, alumni artists and academic staff.
12 April 2021
Nurturing a creative campus through public art advocacy
The Public Art Initiative was launched to underscore NUS’ commitment to deepening the role of public art in holistic, interdisciplinary and broad-based education.
8 October 2019
October at the NUS Museum: between war and the artist, art and the tropics
This October, NUS Museum unveils two new exhibitions surveying the art historical in the region from distinct positions.
31 May 2019
New exhibition from Gilles Massot to be unveiled at NUS Museum
“…you have to lose your way to find yourself in the right place” presents the works of Singapore-based French artist, Gilles Massot. Featuring a selection of photographs, videos, sketches and writings from his extensive corpus of works.
14 February 2019
Glossaries of the Straits Chinese Homemaking
Following eleven years of giving glimpses of a Peranakan family’s domestic life in the early 20th century, NUS Baba House presents the exhibition Glossaries of the Straits Chinese Homemaking.
22 March 2018
NUS' cultural icon refreshed for a new generation
The University Cultural Centre's first major renovation improves the high standard of guest comfort, efficiency and production possibilities.
3 February 2017
Exhibition: From the Ashes: Reviving Myanmar Celadon Ceramics
NUS Museum presents ongoing attempts to revive the technology of making ash-glazed ceramics in Myanmar.
23 November 2016
Exhibition: Between the brush lines of Lim Tze Peng
Solo exhibition at NUS Museum considers 70-year oeuvre of Singapore's oldest living artist.
1 November 2016
Book Launch: NUS Baba House launches inaugural guidebook
From architecture to social history, book reveals the myriad facets of Singapore's only restored Straits Chinese family home.
21 October 2016
Exhibition: Looking within - What makes an exhibition?
NUS Museum presents exhibition introspecting into curatorial impulses and the exhibitionary medium.
1 July 2016
Exhibition: "Who wants to remember a war?"
NUS Museum draws on war posters, woodcuts and drawings to explore contemporary narratives of the Vietnam War.
10 May 2016
Award: NUS Museum wins inaugural award for innovative museological practice
International Committee of University Museums and Collections recognises efforts to facilitate conversation between audiences and exhibitions.
14 April 2016
Exhibition: Figuring Ng Eng Teng
NUS Museum reveals unstudied elements and works from the late Cultural Medallion recipient’s practice.
Student Voices
Diary of an NUS Museum Intern: Terri Teo
Diary of an NUS Museum Intern is a series of blog posts written by our interns about their experiences during the course of their internships. Working alongside their mentors, our interns have waded through tons of historical research, assisted in curatorial work, pitched in during exhibition installations and organised outreach events! If you would like to become our next intern, visit NUS Museum’s student development page for more information.
Terri is a fourth-year English Literature student at the NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. As our Exhibition Management and Programmes Intern, Terri assisted her supervisor, NUS Museum curator, Sidd Perez, in exhibitions and programming.
One of the things I appreciated most about my time with the museum was that I got to do more and try more than what my internship title suggested I would be doing, which was Exhibitions Management and Programmes. For one, I got to learn how cataloguing works, how to go about archiving past exhibitions—things you wouldn’t get exposure to should you not be part of a museum team. I appreciated given the chance to help out with documenting events and exhibitions through photography, which was very satisfying as I love working behind the camera; that was really cool of them to note, and let you make use of the skills you have and do things you might like to do.
One of the best experiences I got out of this internship was being helping out with the Buaya Prep Room Project where I got to be involved with planning the Buaya Trail. It was a tour which took us to different spots in Singapore where crocodiles were spotted in the past and ended at Sungei Buloh to see live, wild crocodiles. Yes, we still have those in Singapore. Cue evidence below:
Going back to being given the chance to do things you might like to do, I think this was good fortune; I love natural history and animals on top of art and planning projects so working with the planning the Buaya Trail was pretty much all of that rolled into one, and it was very fulfilling.
The second best experience I had (I had many great experiences) was being able to work on an upcoming (as of now) photographic project the museum is doing with photographer Stefen Chow. I appreciated this opportunity from the fore; I stated photography as an interest and passion at the start before I knew what projects were happening, and being put on this project made me deeply grateful that my curator placed me on a project that might be aligned with my interests. It’s pretty cool to feel like you are part of something bigger, especially with this project, Homeless, which aims to visually map the disparity between the rich and poor, and the increasing severity of refugee crises around the world. Being made privy to the planning process was a lovely experience no matter how big or small my contribution was.
And ultimately, that’s what I loved about this opportunity and why I would want to further pursue this as a career—knowing that you’re part of a bigger project that could change, if not affect at the very least, others’ worldviews through artistic or cultural projects. It definitely helped that the team was very understanding and accommodating which, again, was my good fortune.
But 10/10 would recommend.
- Student Voices
News
18 November 2025
16 May 2025
NUS Baba House to undergo two years of conservation works
Enthusiasts can look forward to a slate of programmes ahead of and during the temporary closure.
6 October 2023
NUS Museum receives largest-ever donation of Straits Chinese artefacts
"Collected by Mrs Alice Tan over a 30-year period, the donated artefacts will contribute to a deeper study of the impact of Straits Chinese culture in Singapore and the region, and provide broadened avenues for interdisciplinary collaborations."
15 August 2023
From personal photo collection to exhibition: NUS Museum's latest showcase features visual narratives by 9 members of the NUS community
Titled Photography Journal Open Call (PJOC), the exhibition presents an eclectic collection of photographic works by nine NUS students, alumni artists and academic staff.
12 April 2021
Nurturing a creative campus through public art advocacy
The Public Art Initiative was launched to underscore NUS’ commitment to deepening the role of public art in holistic, interdisciplinary and broad-based education.
8 October 2019
October at the NUS Museum: between war and the artist, art and the tropics
This October, NUS Museum unveils two new exhibitions surveying the art historical in the region from distinct positions.
31 May 2019
New exhibition from Gilles Massot to be unveiled at NUS Museum
“…you have to lose your way to find yourself in the right place” presents the works of Singapore-based French artist, Gilles Massot. Featuring a selection of photographs, videos, sketches and writings from his extensive corpus of works.
14 February 2019
Glossaries of the Straits Chinese Homemaking
Following eleven years of giving glimpses of a Peranakan family’s domestic life in the early 20th century, NUS Baba House presents the exhibition Glossaries of the Straits Chinese Homemaking.
22 March 2018
NUS' cultural icon refreshed for a new generation
The University Cultural Centre's first major renovation improves the high standard of guest comfort, efficiency and production possibilities.
3 February 2017
Exhibition: From the Ashes: Reviving Myanmar Celadon Ceramics
NUS Museum presents ongoing attempts to revive the technology of making ash-glazed ceramics in Myanmar.
23 November 2016
Exhibition: Between the brush lines of Lim Tze Peng
Solo exhibition at NUS Museum considers 70-year oeuvre of Singapore's oldest living artist.
1 November 2016
Book Launch: NUS Baba House launches inaugural guidebook
From architecture to social history, book reveals the myriad facets of Singapore's only restored Straits Chinese family home.
21 October 2016
Exhibition: Looking within - What makes an exhibition?
NUS Museum presents exhibition introspecting into curatorial impulses and the exhibitionary medium.
1 July 2016
Exhibition: "Who wants to remember a war?"
NUS Museum draws on war posters, woodcuts and drawings to explore contemporary narratives of the Vietnam War.
10 May 2016
Award: NUS Museum wins inaugural award for innovative museological practice
International Committee of University Museums and Collections recognises efforts to facilitate conversation between audiences and exhibitions.
14 April 2016
Exhibition: Figuring Ng Eng Teng
NUS Museum reveals unstudied elements and works from the late Cultural Medallion recipient’s practice.
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