Shaping Deep Research into Compelling Narratives
I am Eisen Teo, a Singaporean historian, curator, and strategist dedicated to the art of memory and narrative.
I have 14 years’ experience uncovering Singapore’s hidden histories and crafting them into award-winning museums, exhibitions, books, maps, tours, events and programmes, and more.
I specialise in translating data and research into stories that resonate, and add lasting value to brands and institutions.
I am the founding Chief Curator of the award-winning Hell’s Museum, and author of Jalan Singapura: 700 Years of Movement in Singapore.
Now, I offer “Swiss Army knife” versatility to organisations searching for precision, depth, and creative flair in heritage work and content creation.
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How I Can Help You
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Heritage and humanities research: Deep archival research and historical analysis to provide the factual bedrock for your next project.
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Curatorial strategy and project management: End-to-end planning – from concept to execution – for museums, exhibitions, publications, and programmes.
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Copywriting and copyediting: Crafting succinct, engaging prose for print and digital media.
Contact Me: historybyeisen@gmail.com
Portfolio
The Battlebox (2016-2017)
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A former World War II underground command centre in Fort Canning Hill, it was the site where the British made the decision to surrender Singapore to the invading Japanese on 15 February 1942. In the 1990s, the site was converted into a war museum.
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Revamped and relaunched the museum experience.
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Researched, scripted, and conducted a 1-hour tour, The Battlebox Tour: A Story of Strategy & Surrender, which formed the core of the Battlebox’s museum experience.
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From 2017 to 2022, the Battlebox was Singapore’s #1 museum on TripAdvisor.
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In 2018, it was the #6 museum in Asia on TripAdvisor.
The Kallang Story: A Sports, Arts and Heritage Trail (2019)
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The trail covers the social, political, cultural, and sporting heritage of Kallang, including The Kallang (formerly known as the Singapore Sports Hub).
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Researched and created content for the Trail, including 18 Markers, a Guide Book, a Wayfinding Map, and a Heritage Walk.
Jalan Singapura: 700 Years of Movement in Singapore (2019)
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The book, published by Marshall Cavendish International, covers the intertwined histories of land transport, traffic, and urban development in Singapore over at least 700 years.
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Hell’s Museum (2021)
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Chief Curator for Hell’s Museum, a new museum inside Haw Par Villa presenting perspectives of death and the afterlife across civilisations, religions, and cultures.
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Oversaw planning, construction, curation, research, and content.
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Hell’s Museum became Haw Par Villa’s chief attraction and revenue generator.
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In 2022, Hell's Museum became Singapore’s #1 museum on TripAdvisor.
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As of 2026, it was #11 of Things to Do in Singapore on TripAdvisor.
Blog
I share about my research and thoughts on history, transport, and urban studies,
and snippets of my life experiences.
Join my blog’s Telegram channel at https://t.me/historybyeisen for mobile updates.
