May 2024 Happenings At Science Centre Singapore
May 03, 2024Get ready for another month filled with exciting activities Science Centre Singapore has installed for everyone of all ages!
*Updated (3 May 2024): Updated with May happenings
The Science Centre Singapore houses interactive and hands-on exhibits across 14 galleries with regular events and festivals to compliments that centres offering!
Read on to find out what you can look forward to at the Science Centre Singapore (SCS) this May, and beyond! So don't wait and check out what kids can expect when visiting!
New On-Site Programmes
Sci-Fi Fiesta
Venue: Various galleries, Science Centre Singapore
Date: 1 to 5 May 2024
Time: 10.30am to 12.30pm & 2.30pm to 4.30pm
Fee: Complimentary with Science Centre admission
Discover the science in science fiction! Take part in engaging hands-on activities and learn about the connection between science fiction and reality.
What's more, get your lightsabers ready and celebrate your love for Star Wars at the "May the 4th" event, happening from 4 to 5 May 2024 at the Annexe Foyer!* From meeting fans in Star Wars costumes to exclusive merchandise booths, this event should not be missed!
*Admission to the "May the 4th" is free. All proceeds from this event will be donated to charity.
Age recommendation: Ages 8 and up
Merry May!
Venue: Omni-Theatre
Date: 1 to 31 May 2024
Time: 10am to 6pm
Fee: $14
Celebrate a marvelous month at the Omni-Theatre and catch the film Jane Goodall: Reasons for Hope, winner of the 2024 Canadian Screen Award for Sustainable Production! Purchase your tickets now to receive a door gift!*
*Applicable to purchases made in the month of May. Limited to 1 gift redemption per family. Whilst stocks last.
Age recommendation: Ages 5 and up
Gallery Demo: Jurassic Appetit
Venue: Dino Pit Exhibition, KidsSTOP
Date: Weekends from 4 to 26 May 2024
Time: 1.30am & 3.30pm
Fee: Complimentary with KidsSTOP ticket admission
Embark on a journey to discover what dinosaurs liked to eat and how their special features helped them enjoy their food!
Age recommendation: Ages 5 to 6
Parents Pod Workshop: Mini Bloom Box
Venue: Science Centre Singapore
Date: 5 May 2024
Time: 11am to 12.30pm
Fee: $60 for 1 child & 1 adult
Bond over blooms this Mother’s Day by making a beautiful Bloom Box together! You and your child will get to explore different types of flowers, learn how they are preserved and assemble a harmonious floral arrangement together.
Age recommendation: Ages 4 to 6
Workshop: TOTally Science - What a Bee-zy Day
Venue: Science Centre Singapore
Date: 18 to 19 May 2024
Time: 11am to 12.30pm
Fee: $65 for 1 child & 1 adult
Discover the fascinating world of bees! Learn how honey is created and get bee-zy making delicious honey cake!
Age recommendation: Ages 2 to 3
Tinkerfest
Venue: Science Centre Singapore & KidsSTOP
Date: 20 May to 14 Jun 2024
Time: 10.30am to 12.30pm & 2.30pm to 4.30pm
Fee: Complimentary and paid activities available
Get ready to craft, bake, and bloom at SCS's artsy extravaganza! Dive into our craft garden and unleash your creativity by crafting insect bots, moulding clay art keychains, baking delectable treats and much more!
Age recommendation: Ages 5 and up
Discovering DNA
Venue: DNA Lab, Science Centre Singapore
Date: 25 to 16 May 2024
Time: 10am to 5pm
Fee: Complimentary with Science Centre admission
Unleash your inner child or artist as we explore and learn about the DNA that makes us who we are through games, craft and DIY activities!
KidsSTOP's 10th Birthday: Mess-ive Science Party
Venue: KidsSTOP
Date: 31 May to 9 Jun 2024
Time: AM Session: 10am to 1pm | PM Session: 2pm to 5pm
Fee: From $15
Join the biggest party at KidsSTOP! From sensorial science activities to mind-blowing performances, spark curiosity and ignite a passion for science in your child. Book your tickets today!
Age recommendation: Ages 2 to 8
National Robotics Competition (Preschool): KUBO Challenge
Venue: Science Centre Singapore
Date:
- Onsite Presentation: 19 to 22 Aug 2024
- Onsite Robot Run: 26 to 28 Aug 2024
Fee: $30 per team | Promo Code for $10 off per team: NRC-EARLY-BIRD
Code a robot to solve missions on a playfield and stand a chance to win attractive prizes!
Register now to enjoy a complimentary workshop for coaches in May. Limited slots are available on a first-come-first-served basis.
Recommended age: 5 to 6 years old
Coding Olympics 2024
Date: 30 Jul to 4 Aug 2024 | Registration open now
Fee: $69
Unlock your children's potential by signing them up for Singapore's first Coding Olympics! Returning for its 4th year, this competition develops computational thinking skills, fosters creativity and improves academic performance. Limited slots are available, so sign up now!
Recommended age: 8 to 12 years old
Ongoing On-Site Programmes
Escape@Science Centre (E.S.C)
Venue: The Annexe Foyer, Science Centre Singapore, 15 Science Centre Road, Singapore 609081
Date: From 31 Mar 2023
Time: 10am to 10pm, Thu to Sun
Fee: From $20/pax (Discount available for multiple ticket purchase)
Get ready for an immersive, mind-bending escape room experience that weaves in exciting STEM based puzzles. Think you have what it takes to solve them? Book your tickets today!
Recommended age: Ages 13 & up*
*Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Children aged three and below will not be granted entry.
Energy Titans Show
Venue: Atrium, Science Centre Singapore, 15 Science Centre Road, Singapore 609081
Date: Ongoing
Time: 12pm (Weekdays) | 12pm & 4.30pm (Weekend, Public & School Holidays)
Fee: Free with Science Centre Singapore admission
Experience the most electrifying science show ever! Featuring musical Tesla Coils as the centrepiece, be enthralled by a unique live demonstration and a Faraday Cage challenge. Don't miss it!
Recommended age: 5 & up
Stargazing and Digital Planetarium live show
Venue: Science Centre Observatory
Date: 3 & 10 May 2024 (Limited tickets available)
Time: 7.30pm to 10pm
Fee: S$17 per person (Inclusive of the Young Astronomer online badge programme)
What stars, planets, and constellations are in the skies tonight?
As the Earth spins around the Sun, we will see different portions of the night sky. Every week brings a slightly different visual spectacle to the skies overhead.
In this live planetarium show inside the Omni Theatre, our Science Educator will bring you on a tour of the current night sky, point out the beautiful sights, and listen to fascinating stories about the stars.
Visit the observatories after the show, admire the celestial objects, and interact with our Science Educators and Volunteers.
Event details:
- 7.30pm to 8.30pm: What's Up there? Digital Planetarium Show in the Omni Theatre (Registration starts at 7pm)
- 8.30pm to 10pm: Stargazing session
Participants may take turns to observe celestial objects using our observatories if weather permits. Please follow the instructions on the day of the event.
Stargazer Experience
Venue: Science Centre Observatory
Date: 17 May 2024 (Limited tickets available)
Time: 7.30pm to 10pm
Fee: S$60 per person (Inclusive of the Young Astronomer online badge programme)
What are planets? What are stars? What can we see tonight? Learn the answers to all these questions and more at our Stargazer Experience Workshop. In groups, you will learn the knowledge and skills to explore the night sky by learning how to use a telescope setup. Test your skills after the workshop at the observatories, along with viewing through the observatory's telescopes.
Event details:
- 7.30pm to 8.30pm: Learning the theory and how to use a telescope (Registration starts at 7.15pm)
- 8.30pm to 10pm: Stargazing with telescopes
Participants may take turns to observe celestial objects using our observatories. Please follow the instructions on the day of the event.
Age recommendation: Age 7 & up (Children below 12 years old need to be accompanied by at least 1 adult with a valid ticket.)
KidsSTOP Birthday Parties On-site
Venue: KidsSTOP, 21 Jurong Town Hall Road, Singapore 609433
Time: Weekends, 10.30am to 12.30pm or 2.30pm to 4.30pm
Fee: $60 per child inclusive of 2 adults (10% discount for KidsSTOP members and Science Centre members)
KidsSTOP is bringing birthday parties onsite! Engage in serious fun with our exciting DIY science kits and have a great time exploring the gallery!
Package includes:
- Standard e-invitation card for guests
- DIY science kit
- 2 complimentary admission adult tickets for each payable child
- KidsSTOP gift bag for every child
- Gift for birthday child
- Play time at KidsSTOP
Recommended age: 4 to 8
Venue Rental – Amphitheatre
Venue: Science Centre Singapore, 15 Science Centre Road, Singapore 609081
Fee: $14/pax
Starting from $14/pax, the Amphitheatre is suitable for small scale family days, team bonding activities, or even birthday parties! It also comes with a complimentary SCS admission ticket for each guaranteed attendee.
E-mail to: sales@science.edu.sg to find out more.
Waterworks
Venue: Science Centre Singapore 15 Science Centre Road Singapore 609081
Date: Ongoing
Time: 10am to 12.30pm & 2pm to 4.30pm on Science Centre Singapore opening days
Fee: Free with Science Centre Singapore tickets (check tickets on Klook)
Come have a splashing good time at Waterworks and learn about the importance of water in our lives through interactive hands-on exhibits.
Ongoing Online Programmes
Science At Home
To continue sparking curiosity, wonder and passion for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (S.T.E.M.), SCS’s dedicated team of Science Educators have curated the Science at Home series – a stay-home series offering a myriad of online resources across different formats and topics, specially curated for all age groups!
From conducting simple science experiments, reading interesting blog articles about the viral Dalgona Coffee or the importance of social distancing, to learning about simple science concepts using the Ready Steady Science material, there is no lack of edutainment for the young and young at heart!
And check out SCS's YouTube channel where you will get to learn to create a lemon volcano, discover the science behind forensic fingerprinting and explore “out-of-the-world” astronomy topics like asteroids and life in space. Remember to hit the like, subscribe and notification bell buttons for the latest update!
I Am A Young Scientist Badge
The evergreen I Am A Young Scientist Badge is now available online!
Together with your child, explore over ten Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) topics through myriad of self-directed activities. Plus, work on various hands-on experiments and activities from popular cards such as I Am A Young Zoologist, I Am A Young Botanist, I Am A Young Food Scientist, I Am A Young Geologist and many more on our online portal. Do check out our supplementary Ready, Steady, Science! materials that complement the I Am A Young Scientist activities.
Upon completion, you will receive a certificate and a Young Scientist Badge.
KidsSTOP Academy: Stay Home Learning Kit
Fee: $10/kit
Get the latest KidsSTOP Academy: Stay Home Learning Kit today. With the Panda Climber Kit, your child will learn more about friction from creating their very own panda climber.
Exclusively designed and put together by a group of dedicated Science Educators from KidsSTOP, the activity kits include a video tutorial. Kits will be delivered to your house.
Recommended age: 4 to 8
Welcome Chorus – Be A Part of Our New Exhibit
Ever wanted to influence the development of an exhibit at Science Centre Singapore (SCS)?
Now you can! Give a voice to an A.I (artificial intelligence) software by contributing to our word library and co-create something new! How you can contribute?
Step 1: Write your in with a treasured memory of the Science Centre Singapore Step 2: Submit your SCS memory and receive a token of reward here. The new A.I. exhibit will be unveiled at by the end of 2022 as part of our 45th anniversary. Come visit us again to hear the A.I. in actions.
Little Footprints – Rex’s Rawrsome Party Kit
Venue: KidsSTOP
Date: Ongoing
Time: 10am to 5pm
Fee: From $25
Enhance your experience at KidsSTOP with Little Footprints – Rex's Rawrsome Party Kit! Plan a party and learn more about rainforest animals. Each kit includes a pre-learning story, three hands-on activities and a post-mini game app.
Recommended age: 4 to 8 years old
[NEW Theme] KidsSTOP Academy Rex Explores Kit - the Galaxy!
Venue: KidsSTOP
Date: Ongoing
Fee: $15 per kit (via KidsSTOP vending machine)
Attention young space enthusiasts! Blast off into the world of aerodynamics and rocket fun with the latest Rex Explores Kit - the Galaxy!
The Rex Explores kits contain missions that can be completed at your own pace, as well as an exclusive collectible. Purchase and complete at least six kits to qualify as a KidsSTOP Academy Graduate.
Recommended age: 4 to 8 years old
The Science Is Served
Venue: Online, Science Centre Singapore YouTube channel
Date: Ongoing
Prepare to laugh as our brave educators play unusual games in the name of Science! Check out Science Centre Singapore’s new bite-sized edutainment series on the SCS YouTube channel.
Age recommendation: Youth and young adults
UNTAME STEMling Collectible: Food Factory Series
Venue: Purchase through Science Centre Singapore website or onsite at the Science Centre’s Curiosity Shop
Date: Ongoing
Fee: $12.90 per box
Discover UNTAME's STEMling Collectible: Food Factory Series! This blind box collectible series showcases four fresh designs - Fruity, Patty, Belly & Juicy. Grab yours online or at the Curiosity Shop!
Promotions
Galaxy Rewards Mother's Day Promotion
Venue: Science Centre Singapore
Date: now to 12 May 2024
Celebrate Mother's Day with Galaxy Rewards! Galaxy Rewards members who upload a photo with their mothers using the hashtag #sciencecentresg on social media will get to redeem a $5 Curiosity Shop voucher!
Age requirement: Ages 15 and up
[SAFRA Members' Exclusive] Snowscape Shooting Arena x Fountain Microbrewery
Photo Credits: Science Centre Singapore
Venue: Snow City Singapore
Date: now to 30 Jun 2024
Calling all SAFRA members! From May to June 2024, visit the Snowscape Shooting Arena at Snow City for a thrilling day outdoors, and enjoy 15% off at the Fountain Microbrewery and Restaurant to cool off after! Visit this link to find out more!
Only for SAFRA members.