Singapore is home to many amazing museums - here's a list of the best museums and exhibitions for families - most of them are free to enter too!
Updated (Nov 2025): updated with new exhibitions
Taking a trip down to the museum with your little ones is not only a great way to spend quality time together with them, it also helps to stimulate their mind and cultivate their imagination.
With new exhibits curated on a regular basis, there is something for every age and we guarantee that the kids will have fun from their experience! So let's go and explore our favourite and best kid-friendly museums and exhibitions in Singapore!
*This list will be regularly updated with the latest exhibits so do check back often too! Like to share your personal experience at any museum? Or did we miss something or got something wrong - let us know!
Museums in this list includes:
- ArtScience Museum
- Asian Civilisation Museum
- Changi Chapel & Museum
- Changi Experience Studio
- Children's Museum Singapore
- Civil Defence Heritage Gallery
- Former Ford Factory
- Gardens by the Bay
- Indian Heritage Centre
- Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum
- Malay Heritage Centre
- MINT - Museum of Toys
- MOE Heritage Centre
- Museum of Ice Cream
- National Gallery Singapore
- National Library Building
- National Museum of Singapore
- Police Heritage Centre
- Reflections at Bukit Chandu
- Republic Of Singapore Navy Museum
- Singapore Art Museum
- Science Centre Singapore
- Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre
- Singapore City Gallery
- Singapore Discovery Centre
- Singapore Maritime Gallery
- Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall
- Sustainability Singapore Gallery
- The Artground
- The Air Force Museum
- The Battlebox
- Vintage Camera Museum
- Singapore Odyssea: A Journey Through Time
- Fire Station Open Houses
- Future World: Where Art Meets Science
- SINGAPO人: Discovering Chinese Singaporean Culture
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Keppel Centre For Art Education
Limited-time Exhibitions
- DINOSAURS | EXTINCTIONS | US
- Jurassic World
- Harry Potter: Visions of Magic
- SG60 Heart&Soul Experience: Where Home Will Always Be
- Titanic: An Immersive Voyage — Through the Eyes of the Passengers
- Gallery Children's Biennale
ArtScience Museum
Venue: 6 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018974
Opening Hours: 10 am – 7 pm (Daily)
Admission: Varies (Check ticket prices on Klook)
Home to an array of immersive exhibits, the combination of art and technology, ArtScience Museum will teleport you right into a richly digital world. Not only can you count on the museum’s interactive exhibits to keep your kids entertained, the museum also often runs kids-friendly programs, ranging from workshops to craft activities.
What’s more, if you swing by on a Friday that’s not a public or school holiday, your little ones will enter the ArtScience Museum for free with every adult ticket purchased! Find out more about the latest happening at the ArtScience Museum.
Exhibit - Another World Is Possible
Venue: ArtScience Museum, Marina Bay Sands
Date: now - 22 Feb 2026
Opening Hours:
- Sun - Thu: 10am – 7pm (last entry at 6pm)
- Fri - Sat: 10am - 9pm (last entry at 8.15pm)
Fee:
- Singapore Residents: Adult: From S$18 | Concession: From S$15
- Tourists: Adult: From S$20 | Concession: From S$16
Step into the future at ArtScience Museum’s Another World Is Possible, a landmark exhibition and highlight of Singapore Design Week 2025. Co-curated with filmmaker and speculative architect Liam Young, the exhibition explores how cinema, architecture, design, and speculative fiction shape the way we imagine tomorrow.
Instead of the dystopian visions familiar from films, the galleries present alternative futures inspired by Indigenous knowledge, Afrofuturism, and Asian genres such as Silkpunk and Islandpunk, where culture, ecology, and tradition guide new possibilities. Visitors will encounter imaginative works from global and regional creatives—including Björk, Osborne Macharia, Torlarp Larpjaroensook, Ong Kian Peng, and WOHA—alongside interactive worlds that reimagine video games as spaces for care, memory, and creativity. From floating farms and biodiverse vertical cities to playful reimaginings of postcolonial histories, these works highlight resilience and collective responsibility in shaping the future.
The exhibition also turns the spotlight on Singapore itself, positioning it as a site of active world-building where policy, planning, and design come together to balance technology with nature. Part of the Museum’s SG60 season, Another World Is Possible runs alongside SingaPop! 60 Years of Singapore Pop Culture.
Exhibit - teamLab Future World
Dates: Permanent Exhibit
Admission: $28 (Adult), $22 (Concession)
Quite possibly the best exhibit in Singapore, this interactive exhibit is created in collaboration teamLab and was recently refreshed. teamLab Future World is a digital playground for families and bring visitors into a world of art, science, and magic through a collection of digital interactive installations.
The exhibition promises to be filled with lots of interaction and photo opportunities for the whole family.
Exhibit: Digital Light Canvas
Venue: 2 Bayfront Ave, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, #B2-50, Singapore 018956
Opening Hours: 11 am – 9 pm (last entry: 8.30 pm), Daily
Admission: $10
Not exactly located at the ArtScience Museum, the immersive digital art installation, Digital Light Canvas is located next to the museum at The Shoppes, Marina Bay Sands.
Graffiti Nature explores an ecosystem of flora and fauna. Little ones (and those young at heart) can bring various creatures to life with your imagination. Pick up a colouring sheet of an endangered species from the Red List of the International Union for Conservation of Nature at the colouring table to create your own version of these endangered species.
Photo Credits: teamLab
Asian Civilisations Museum
Venue: 1 Empress Place, Singapore 179555
Opening Hours: 10 am – 7 pm (Daily except Fri), 10 am – 9 pm (Fri)
Admission: Free for Singaporeans / PR and Child below 6yrs, $20 (Standard Adult)
The Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) houses a collection of artifacts exploring the different cultures and heritage of Asia. Over 13,000 artefacts are showcased across 11 galleries in this 14,000 sqm space. The museum runs age-appropriate workshops and tours as well as the “Let’s Learn About…” series for children that introduces a different topic each month. Stay tune to the latest events and activities at the ACM!
Gallery: ACM & ME
Developed in alignment with MOE and ECDA's Nurturing Early Learners framework, ACM & ME is a family-friendly space that will bring museum treasures to life through three thematic zones - “Who am I?”, “What’s my story?” and “What can I create?” - each designed to encourage self-discovery and cultural appreciation through creative expression.
With fun activities and vibrant spaces designed with local art studio and collective Arterly Obsessed, visitors will be able to craft self-portraits using magnetic shapes, reimagine mythical creatures inspired by the ACM galleries, and dance away in a magical space of colours, lights, and music. In each zone, look out for conversational prompts developed in partnership with the Singapore Association for Mental Health, which will guide families to connect meaningfully with one another, and to grow together.
Perfect for children (and adults!) of all ages, every visit promises new discoveries and unforgettable family moments. Come experience the magic of heritage through play!
Exhibit: Let’s Play! The Art and Design of Asian Games
Dates: 5 Sep 2025 - 7 Jun 2026
Admission: $12 for Singaporeans and Permanent Residents; $25 for Foreign Residents / Tourists
Games are among humanity’s oldest shared experiences – a source of joy, challenge, and connection for thousands of years. In Asia, they have developed in remarkably diverse ways, from the lively, fast-paced rhythms of mahjong and congkak to the contemplative strategy of go and chess. They have entertained and educated, reflected power and status, and acted as metaphors for life.
This exhibition explores the rich history of Asian games and the role they have played in shaping culture, identity, and community. Some travelled widely, taking on new forms and meanings across borders. Others became tools for mental training or expressions of artistic ideals. Even today, they remain at the frontier of innovation – as seen in the rise of artificial intelligence.
Many of the games on display are also works of extraordinary beauty and craftsmanship. As you explore the exhibition, we invite you to discover how the act of play continues to inspire, evolve, and connect people across time and place.
Let’s Play! incorporates playable interactives, outdoor installations, collaborations with schools and local game associations, and a diverse line-up of programmes and talks.
Changi Chapel & Museum
Photo Credits: Changi Chapel and Museum
Venue: 1000 Upper Changi Road North
Opening Hours: 9.30 am – 5.30 pm (Tue – Sun), Closed on Mon except PH
Admission: Free for Singaporeans / PR and Child below 6yrs, $8 (Standard Adult), $5 (Concession:60 years and above, Student and Special Access)
An iconic monument dedicated to the Prisoner of Wars (POWs) who endured the Japanese Occupation of Singapore in World War II, the Changi Chapel and Museum (CCM) reopened in May 2021. The newly transformed museum will shed light on the riveting personal stories of prisoners of POWs and civilians interned in Changi prison camp during the Japanese Occupation.
The museum may not be a regular in hosting kids-friendly activities, but still presents a great spot for older children to better understand a part of Singapore’s history through the interactive displays and videos. The revamped venue is definitely more engaging for the kids and is also located conveniently around attractions in the East.
Changi Experience Studio
Photo Credit: Changi Airport Singapore
Venue: Jewel Changi Airport, 78 Airport Boulevard, Singapore 819666
Opening Hours: 11 am – 8 pm (Mon – Sun)
Admission: Local Resident - $19 (Adult), $13 (Child) | Standard - $25 (Adult), $17 (Child) (Check ticket pricing on Klook, KKday)
Located on the 4th floor of Jewel Changi Airport, the Changi Experience Studio offers a host of digital experiences that are engaging to both kids and adults alike. From the history of Changi to behind the scenes of its operations, you will get to immerse yourself in the world of Changi Airport through 20 interactive touchpoints scattered through the different content zones.
Highlights include the Amazing Runaway with a line-up of stationary bikes, which aims to mimic the 2009 Changi Airport Race between a Porsche 911 GT3 and a Boeing 747, the Sky Deck, designed like an airport control room, and the Arena, an interactive game zone with tasks such as collecting airport trolleys and spotting prohibited items in cabin bags.
Children's Museum Singapore
Venue: Coleman St, 23-B, Singapore 179807 (formerly Singapore Philatelic Museum
Opening Hours: Tuesday - Sunday (closed on Monday), 9am - 6pm
Admission: Free (until 31 Mar 2023)
Opening in Dec 2022, the Children's Museum Singapore will be Singapore’s first dedicated children’s museum, which will serve as a ‘starter museum’ to introduce young visitors and their families to the museum-going experience, and to cultivate a love for museums and lifelong learning.
Exhibit: A Voyage Back in Time
Dates: Till 2027
Go on a time-travelling voyage with our Captain and WonderBot to olden Singapore! A short, immersive theatre show welcomes you. Find out why our forefathers came to Singapore and experience the perilous journey they took.
Exhibit: Into the Hawkerverse
Dates: Till 2026
In conjunction with Children’s Season, CMSG will also be launching an all-new exhibition titled Into the Hawkerverse. The exhibition aims to introduce the vibrant and indispensable hawker culture to children and deepen their understanding of hawker culture in a fun, immersive and interactive way.
Covering various aspects of hawker culture from street hawkers and hawker culture heroes to hawker dishes and hawker centre design, Into the Hawkerverse will feature hands-on activities, multisensory exploration, and object-based learning. Children will be engaged across three galleries and Play Pot, a dedicated playspace designed for children below four years old – featuring a masak-masak playspace with a mee goreng pool, and more.
Exhibit: PLAY + MAKE
Date: 20 Jul 2025 to 31 Mar 2026
As part of SG60 celebrations, the Children’s Museum Singapore (CMSG) is unveiling a new maker’s space — a creative environment for children to learn about Singapore’s rich food heritage through hands-on activities. From 20 July 2025 until 31 March 2026, PLAY +MAKE is set to transform the Discovery Room at CMSG into a vibrant space that complements CMSG’s existing special exhibition, Into the Hawkerverse.
Inside this vibrant creative space, children can:
- Assemble their own outfit on a mannequin, inspired by fashion designers
- Touch and explore different fabric textures and patterns
- Stage their own stories, fostering creativity and imagination
- Design their own kamcheng, inspired by a real kamcheng
- Make different types of kueh and throw a kueh tea party, embracing Singapore’s love for food traditions
- Learn about different materials related to local food heritage: wood, metal and rattan
There will also be rotating craft activities as well as a series of specially curated programmes too.
Civil Defence Heritage Gallery
Venue: 62 Hill St, Singapore 179367
Opening Hours: 10 am – 4 pm (Closed on Mon)
Admission: Free
Visit the Civil Defence Heritage Gallery to embark on a tour of the past and learn about the latest fire fighting and rescue technology developed and used by the SCDF. There are customised interactive stations for a close-up experience of what fire fighters and rescuers undergo in an operation.
On the 2nd level of the same building, the Emergency Preparedness Centre (EPC) houses visual and interactive exhibits to impart emergency preparedness knowledge and skills to visitors. You can expect to learn more about the various tools, equipment, vehicles and know-hows that the SCDF deploys in its missions. Other exhibits include the fire extinguisher simulator which discharges water onto a video wall depicting a few incipient fire scenarios as well as interactive mannequins for visitors to try out the Heimlich manoeuvre and CPR procedure.
Activity - Fire Station Open House
Dates: Every Saturday, 9.00am to 9.50am and 10.00am to 10.50am
Admission: Free
Not just the Central Fire Station, but at selected fire stations, families can visit on Saturdays and experience the Fire Station Open House! The open house happens across several fire stations island-wide and you will get to watch a fire-fighting demonstration, meet the firefighters and paramedics, touch and feel various equipment, board the fire engines and ambulance, and learn more on how SCDF responds to emergencies!
Admission is free. As of 2024, the SCDF website encourages online bookings* so that the Fire Stations can plan ahead and provide guests with the best visitor experience.
*Note that the form is only available on Mon - Fri, from 9.30 am - 5 pm (excluding Public Holidays).
Former Ford Factory
Venue: 351 Upper Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 588192
Opening Hours: 9.00 am – 5.30 pm (Closed on Mon)
Admission: Free for Singaporeans / PRs, $3 (Standard Tickets)
The Former Ford Factory is a historic site where the British forces surrendered to the Imperial Japanese Army in 1942. In 2004, the site was handed over to the National Archives of Singapore (NAS), which opened a permanent exhibition at the site that retells the story of World War II in Singapore, the period of occupation and the aftermath through a collection of artefacts and records.
Gardens by the Bay
Venue: 18 Marina Gardens Dr, Singapore 018953
Opening Hours: Varies
Admission: Varies (Check ticket prices on Klook, KKday)
One of our favourite family friendly venues, Gardens by the Bay is not just one venue but a group of family-friendly venues including the SuperTree Grove (don’t forget to catch the light and music show, Garden Rhapsody), the Far East Organisation Children’s Garden, the conservatories as well as the various thematic exhibitions that happens throughout the year.
As activities are constantly happening and changing, do check out our latest family friendly activities at Gardens by the Bay.
Activity - Borealis: A Immersive Light & Sound Experience at Supertree Grove
Venue: Supertree Grove
Date & Time: 8pm to 8.30pm (every Mon) | 9pm to 9.30pm (every Sat & Sun)
Fee: Free admission
Borealis is an outdoor art installation that combines layers of light and cloud particles where the magical splendour of the Northern Lights, also known as aurora borealis, is recreated to illuminate the night skies of Supertree Grove.
Borealis has travelled to more than 40 cities across Europe, Australia, Asia and the US, and the experience at Gardens by the Bay will mark its first time in Singapore.
Exhibit – Floral Fantasy
Dates: Permanent
Opening Hours: 10 am – 7 pm (Mon – Fri), 10 am – 8 pm (Sat, Sun & PH)
Admission: From $8 (Check ticket prices on Klook, KKday)
A stone’s throw from Bayfront MRT station, Floral Fantasy offers a magical escape among suspended bouquets and creative floral arrangements. Here, explore diverse garden landscapes that segue into each other through a meandering space.
Floral Fantasy showcases more than 3,000 plants of more than 150 species, including some curious plants such as the 'Surfinia purple vein' petunia, which are amethyst blooms with a delicate lacework of vibrant purple veins tracing the centre and Fried Egg Tree, with glossy buds that bloom into white flowers with yellow stamens that resemble an egg cooked sunny-side-up!
Photo credits Gardens by the Bay
Exhibit - Jurassic World
Venue: Cloud Forest, Gardens by the Bay
Dates: 29 May 2025 onwards
Admission: Admission to Cloud Forest applies
Prepare for an unforgettable adventure at Jurassic World: The Experience at the Cloud Forest, Gardens by the Bay. Journey back in time to encounter life-sized dinosaurs amidst the lush, misty landscapes of the Cloud Forest.
Come face-to-face with an 8.5-metre tall Brachiosaurus, encounter the formidable Tyrannosaurus rex and even interact with adorable baby dinosaurs in the dedicated Petting Zoo area. There will even be iconic moments from the Jurassic World series brought to life through cutting-edge animatronics and interactive exhibits.
Jurassic World: The Experience happens at Cloud Forest, Gardens by the Bay, Singapore. Admission charges to Cloud Forest applies.
Indian Heritage Centre
Photo Credit: Indian Heritage Centre
Venue: 5 Campbell Lane, Singapore 209924
Opening Hours: 10am - 6pm, closed on Mondays
Admission: Free for Singaporeans / PRs and Children under 6 years old, $8 (Adult), $5 (Student, seniors or persons with disability)
The Indian Heritage Centre traces the history of Indian and South Asian communities in Singapore and Southeast Asia.
Exhibit – Indians In Singapore – Past & Present
Dates: Permanent
Admission: Free for Singaporeans, PRs and kids under 6; $6 (standard adult); $4 (kids)
Indians in Singapore: Past and Present feature five themes which are arranged chronologically to span 1st century CE to the 21st century. The galleries present, through artefact and interactive displays, the history of interactions between South and Southeast Asia, depict the experiences of the Indian community in both Singapore and Malaya during the colonial period, and highlight the contributions of the Indian and South Asian communities to Singapore’s nation-building efforts.
Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum
Venue: National University of Singapore, 2 Conservatory Drive, Singapore 117377
Opening Hours: Tue – Sun (10 am – 6 pm)
Admission: Singaporean: Adult ($16) / Child ($9), Standard: Adult ($21) / Child ($13) (Check ticket prices on Klook)
Even if you’ve not been to the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum at the Kent Ridge Campus of the National University of Singapore, you probably have seen images of the huge dinosaurs’ fossils on display.
Not just dinosaurs, there are more than 2,000 natural history specimens on display in 15 different thematic zones. The display items range from plants and amphibians to mammals, and even includes a sperm whale that was salvaged from when it was found dead off Jurong Island in 2015.
Malay Heritage Centre
Venue: 85 Sultan Gate, Singapore 198501
Opening Hours: Tue – Sun (10 am – 6 pm) / Compound is open Tue – Sun (8 am – 9 pm)
Admission: Free for Singaporeans, PRs and kids under 6 yrs; $8 (standard adult); $5 (kids)
*Currently closed for revamp and is expected to open in 2025
The Malay Heritage Centre or Istana Kampong Glam is the former home of the Sultanate of Singapore. There are 6 permanent galleries showcasing stories and artefacts from the Singapore’s national collection as well as contributions from the community. You won’t want to miss the Adventures In Nusantara, the centre’s dedicated space for children aged 3 to 6 years old.
The lawn at the Malay Heritage Centre is free for all to visit and often host exhibitions and activities for families. The open space is also great for kids to run around too.
MINT – Museum of Toys
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Venue: 26 Seah St, Singapore 188382
Opening Hours: Mon – Sun (9.30 am – 6.30 pm)
Admission: $25 (Adults), $15 (Child between 7 – 12 yrs and Seniors from 60 yrs), Free for kids under 6 yrs
Explore a collection of vintage toys and collectable items at the MINT - Museum of Toys, including vintage posters, confectionery tin boxes, advertising signs and more in an international award-winning contemporary building on 26 Seah Street. The toys and items hail from over 40 countries and range in date from the 1840s to 1980s. These are displayed across four thematic levels of the museum (Outerspace, Characters, Childhood Favourites and Collectables).
MOE Heritage Centre
Venue: 565 Balestier Road, Singapore 329927 | Block C, Level 1
Opening Hours:
- During School Term: Tue to Fri, 10am - 5pm (last entry 4.30pm)
- During School Holidays: Mon to Fri, 10am - 5pm (last entry 4.30pm)
Admission: Free
MOE Heritage Centre showcases Singapore’s Education Story from the early 19th century to the present. The Centre is set-up to inspire those aspiring to be teachers, affirm the work of serving educators and commemorate the contributions of educators and communities that have shaped education since the founding of Singapore.
All visitors above 7 years of age will require a valid photo ID (NRIC, Driving License, PS Card, Student Ez-link etc.) for registration to enter the building.
Museum of Ice Cream
Venue: 100 Loewen Road, Singapore 248837
Opening Hours: Thu – Sun (10 am – 10.30 pm)
Admission: $42 per pax, Free for kids under 2 yrs (Tickets available on Fever)
The Museum of Ice Cream officially opened its doors to the public on 19 Aug 2021 at its first international location at Dempsey. Families will forge whimsical memories with 14 never-before-seen interactive installations, unlimited sweet treats, and exclusive merchandise designed in partnership with notable local brands. Definitely do not miss the Inflatable, a bright pink bouncy castle, and Sprinkle Pool, a pool filled with giant candy sprinkles! You will also get to enjoy unlimited ice cream at dedicated stations too!
National Gallery Singapore
Photo Credits: National Gallery of Singapore
Venue: 1 St Andrew’s Road, Singapore 178957
Opening Hours: Mon – Sun (10 am – 7 pm)
Admission: Free for Singaporeans, PRs and kids under 6 yrs | Adult: $20 | Concession (child/student/senior): $15
Did you know that the National Gallery Singapore administers the world’s largest public collection of Singaporean and Southeast Asian modern art? Made up of the former Supreme Court Building and City Hall, the museum showcases a collection of over 8,000 artworks by prominent artists from around the world!
It hosts regular exhibits and activities targeted at families – including our all-time favourite, Keppel Centre for Art Education, a dedicated space for that caters for families and kids.
Gallery – Keppel Centre for Art Education
Dates: Permanent
Admission: Free
Opening Hours: 10 am – 7 pm daily (closed from from 12.30 pm – 1 pm and 3.30 pm – 4 pm daily for cleaning)
National Gallery Singapore reopens Keppel Centre for Art Education with an entirely refreshed space offering a world of wonder for children to learn about art through play. This popular space for families reopens from 16 Dec 2023 featuring new child-centric learning zones and activities that revolve around the theme of Art & Wonder: Nurturing Wonder through Play and Creativity.
The reopened Centre features an immersive learning space comprising seven zones, with stimulating and interactive experiences suitable for children aged 4 – 12. Each zone offers a welcoming and nurturing environment, providing a gateway through which children can be fully immersed in the wonderment of the world of art through play and creativity.
Festival - Gallery Children’s Biennale
Venue: National Gallery Singapore
Dates: 31 May 2025 - 29 Mar 2026
Admission: Free
The family-favourite Gallery Children’s Biennale 2025 is back with multi-sensory and immersive installations where art meets play! As National Gallery Singapore celebrates its 10th anniversary, the fifth edition of the Biennale invites the young and young at heart to dream big, express their creativity, and explore a hopeful and inclusive future shaped by the core values of Joy, Kindness, Love, and Dream.
Through interactive installations by artists from Singapore and Asia, children across ages – even from as young as babies – can express themselves freely and be immersed as active participants!
Highlights include Dance Dance Chromatics by Singaporean artist Wyn-Lyn where a seamless canvas of digital ‘paintings’ are activated via movement; and Japanese artist Hiromi Tango’s series of large-scale colourful flowers with petals carrying words of kindness engraved in Braille.
National Library Building
Photo Credits: National Library Board
Venue: 100 Victoria St, Singapore 188064
Opening Hours: Mon – Sun (10 am – 9 pm)
Admission: Free
Home to the National Library Board, you will find the Central Public Library located at B1 and the building often host exhibitions organised by the National Library Board. Find out what other family events are happening at the National Library Building.
National Museum of Singapore
Venue: 93 Stamford Road, Singapore 178897
Opening Hours: Mon – Sun (10 am – 7 pm)
Admission: Free for Singaporeans, PRs and kids under 6 yrs | Adult: $14 | Concession (child/student/senior): $10
With its history dating back to the 1800s, the National Museum of Singapore is the nation’s oldest museum and its collections showcase the city-state’s development through the years, the museum is an ideal place to introduce your little ones to the Singapore story – all the way back to 700 years ago!
It definitely helps that the museum organises regular kids friendly activities, like tours, workshops and more!
Exhibit – Singapore History Gallery
Dates: Permanent
Admission: Free admission for Singaporeans, PRs and visitors aged 6 years and below
*To be closed from 17 November 2025 to end 2026 for upgrading
The Singapore History Gallery chronicles Singapore’s journey from 700 years ago; From Singapura to present times, families can explore our history through replica ships and tanks, as well as interactive touch screens too.
Exhibit - Glass Rotunda - Singapore Odyssea: A Journey Through Time
Dates: Permanent, from 8 Aug 2025
Admission: Free admission for Singaporeans, PRs and visitors aged 6 years and below, time slot bookings required
The Shaw Foundation Glass Rotunda now houses Singapore Odyssea: A Journey Through Time, a multi-sensorial installation that offers visitors an evocative blend of art, history, and technology — chronicling Singapore’s transformation over 700 years through immersive visuals, dynamic soundscapes, and interactive elements.
Collect your RFID wristband at the start of the experience and use it to interact with element within the installation. If you are going as a group, we recommend you choose different wristbands to unlock different experiences.
Police Heritage Centre
Venue: 28 Irrawaddy Rd, Singapore 329560
Opening Hours: By Appointment Only
Admission: Free
The Police Heritage Centre (PHC) is located within the the Police Headquarters at New Phoenix Park. It is not open to the public, except by pre-booked tours that is suited for older children as part of their social studies of history curriculum.
However, the PHC is a regular participant of the annual Children's Season where they will host special tours for the younger kids. So do look out for more information around the end of the year.
Reflections at Bukit Chandu
Venue: 31-K Pepys Road Singapore 118458
Opening Hours: 9.30am to 5pm (Tuesdays to Sundays), Closed every Monday except Public Holidays
Admission: Free for Singaporeans, PRs and kids under 6 yrs | Adult: $5
Reflections at Bukit Chandu (RBC) tells the story of the Malay Regiment in the Battle of Pasir Panjang, during which the heavily outnumbered soldiers from the regiment made a heroic last stand against a 13,000-strong Japanese force. It also share the history of Singapore's involvement in the opium trade.
The museum sits within the trekking trails of the Southern Ridges and make for a great stop point.
Republic of Singapore Navy Museum
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Venue: 112 Tanah Merah Coast Rd, Singapore 498794
Opening Hours: Currently closed for renovation, expected to reopen in mid-2023
Admission: Free
The Republic of Singapore Navy Museum is for those who like to learn more about the Singapore Navy - how it began, the challenges the early sailors went through and overcame.
Take a trip down memory lane as you view the fascinating components preserved from the early warships - learn more about the RSS Panglima, one of the Navy’s first ships with the 40mm Bofors main gun, wooden helms and the ship bell of RSS Panglima on display!
The young and the young at heart can try their hands at taking out simulated enemy targets with the Navy weapons, navigate a ship through the busy Singapore Strait, steer a submarine underwater, or get a glimpse of what it is like to be the commanding officer of a frigate.
Singapore Art Museum
Venue: -
Opening Hours: -
Admission: -
The Singapore Art Museum’s physical venue is currently closed for redevelopment until 2026, but that doesn’t mean that the museum isn’t creating new content and events beyond the museum walls. In the meantime, you can refer to SAM's new space at Tanjong Pagar Distripark
SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark
Venue: 39 Keppel Rd, #01-02, Singapore 089065
Opening Hours: 10am–7pm daily
Admission: Free for Singaporeans, PRs | Adult: $10
Spanning two floors with over 3,000 square metres, SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark was first announced alongside SAM’s new strategic direction in 2021, signaling its shift away from the four walls of a museum as part of its plans to diffuse art into various parts of Singapore.
The venue will continue to host various exhibitions and programmes.
Exhibit: Singapore Art Museum Learning Gallery
Venue: Gallery 2, Singapore Art Museum at Tanjong Pagar Distripark
Dates: Till 28 Jun 2026, 10 am - 7 pm
Admission: Free
Established as part of the Singapore Art Museum’s continued support of art education, the Learning Gallery invites you to look deeper and immerse yourself in the artworks and interactive activities to form authentic and personal connections with the artworks.
This second edition of the Learning Gallery invites you to look beyond the everyday. Explore possibilities, experiment with different ideas and materials, and venture outside the familiar. The artworks here span across diverse mediums and explore themes of identity, home, nature and the environment, people and places, space and memory. They ask meaningful questions about life and inspire new ways of seeing and understanding contemporary art.
Exhibit: The Everyday Museum
With The Everyday Museum, Singapore Art Museum (SAM) strives to continue bringing art into shared spaces throughout Singapore and become a key driver of public art; reaffirming the museum’s commitment to demonstrate the vital role of art in society. The Everyday Museum will be launching a series of site-specific public artworks that will radiate outwards to lived and communal spaces in various districts.
Exhibit: Under the Same Sky: A Think! Contemporary Primary School Exhibition
Venue: Level 1, The Engine Room, SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark
Date: 21 November 2025 — 1 January 2026
Admission: Free
It’s time to explore artworks through a 10-year-old’s eyes at Under the Same Sky: A Think! Contemporary Primary School Exhibition. Happening for the 13th edition, this exhibition showcases vibrant and expressive artworks by students from CHIJ Our Lady Queen of Peace, Geylang Methodist School (Primary), Haig Girls’ School, Mayflower Primary School, St. Anthony’s Primary School and Xinghua Primary School.
As you wander through paintings, illustrations, and sculptures made from everyday materials such as ground coffee, you’ll discover how children interpret themes from the fragility of nature to the comfort of home. Their works, inspired by SAM’s exhibitions such as Seeing Forest by Robert Zhao Renhui and pieces from the Learning Gallery, reveal how diverse voices and ideas can come together under a shared sky.
Through art, these young creators explore big ideas with curiosity and heart, reminding us how creativity empowers children to think, feel, and engage deeply with the world around them. Whether you’re visiting with your kids or simply craving a fresh take on creativity, this exhibition invites you to slow down, look closer, and rediscover how art can ignite curiosity at any age.
Science Centre Singapore
Venue: 15 Science Centre Road Singapore 609081
Opening Hours: Fri – Sun, School and Public Holiday, 10 am -1 pm | 2 pm – 5 pm
Admission: Singapore and PRs - Adult ($6), Child ($4), Complimentary on Off-peak | Standard – Adult ($12), Child ($8) (Check ticket prices on Klook, KKday, Fever)
A favourite edutainment centre for families, the Science Centre Singapore houses interactive and hands-on exhibits across 14 galleries! There is definitely something for everyone in the family! Don’t forget to check out the latest events organised at the Science Centre Singapore too!
Exhibit – Energy Story
Dates: Permanent
The Energy Story exhibition captures the story of how humankind has progressed off the back of energy discovery, and must now work towards a cleaner, more sustainable future. Through 6 different zones, kids will explore the sources, transformation, and uses of energy, from natural cycles to modern applications.
Exhibit – Earth Alive
Dates: Permanent
The Earth Alive exhibition will showcase the magnificent planet Earth in life-size interactive displays, for larger than life lessons about the world we live in. The exhibition invites guests to experience Earth’s wonders from the inside out, including how changes can manifest in the environment, causing phenomena such as earthquakes, tsunamis, mountain-building and rock strata, and volcanic eruptions.
Definitely don’t miss your photo moment with the giant Earth globe hanging from the ceiling too!
Exhibit – Professor Crackitt’s Light Fantastic Mirror Maze
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Dates: Permanent
It’s a Mirror Maze! This life-size labyrinth is filled with infinite reflections and endless hallways. Without getting lost, children are to help Professor Crackitt find his lost pet parrot, Wattnot! Now… did we come from this way or that way?
Gallery – Omni-Theatre
Dates: Fri to Sun, Public & School Holidays | 10am, 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm
Admission: $14 per pax
Watch the latest, larger-than-life Dinosaurs of Antarctica in the Omini-Theatre. Together with intrepid Antarctic scientists, go on a quest to understand the ice continent’s profound transformation and to predict the future as humans drive dramatic changes globally.
Exhibit - DINOSAURS | EXTINCTIONS | US
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Venue: The Annexe
Dates: From 11 Oct 2025
Admission: From $25.90
A new, epic dinosaur exhibition, DINOSAURS | EXTINCTIONS | US, has arrived at Science Centre Singapore. This largest ever dinosaur showcase in Singapore features two renowned exhibitions, Dinosaurs of Patagonia and Six Extinctions, together for the first time — with a special section by the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum (LKCNHM) spotlighting Singapore’s own biodiversity story.
Organised by Science Centre Singapore and LKCNHM, DINOSAURS | EXTINCTIONS | US promises an extraordinary journey through 400 million years of Earth's history. The exhibition spans an enormous 3,000 square metres, with 33 rare fossils and 60 full-scale models across three interactive zones, including a massive 40-metre-long, 70 tonnes heavy Patagotitan mayorum, one of the largest dinosaurs that ever walked on earth, and the life-sized cast of “Scotty,” the largest Tyrannosaurus rex ever discovered.
This exhibition will reveal the dramatic rise and fall of prehistoric life and the five major mass extinction events that have shaped our planet before culminating in a thought-provoking look at the current "Sixth Extinction" driven by human activity on the climate.
The exhibition is now open for a limited time only—purchase your tickets here.
Dopamine Land: Singapore’s New Sensory Playground Arrives at WEAVE, Resorts World Sentosa
Venue: Level 2, WEAVE at Resorts World Sentosa, 26 Sentosa Gateway, #02-204-205, S098269 (beside MENSHO X and Chatterbox)
Date: from 19 Dec 2025
Time: 11am – 9pm (Wed to Mon, Closed on Tue)
Fee: From SGD14.00 | Purchase tickets here
Opening 19 December 2025 at WEAVE, Resorts World Sentosa, Dopamine Land is Singapore’s latest must-visit immersive playground, designed to spark joy for all ages. Celebrating the “happiness hormone,” this globally acclaimed experience invites visitors to explore nine themed rooms filled with colour, sound, texture, and playful interactivity.
Highlights include Colourtopia, a neon kaleidoscope of vivid hues; Scribblescape, where kids and adults can draw and paint on every surface; Neon Nebula, a neon universe of balloons and light; Cave of Tactility, with soft, textured walls; Chromodance, a disco-inspired dance room; Sunset Lagoon, a golden-hued ball pit; Cushion Clash, an epic pillow-fight arena; Euphoria Grove, a calming four-seasons forest; and Cosmic Oasis, a mirrored universe of stars and galaxies.
For celebrations, the Sky High Party Room adds extra magic, while optional VR adventures and instant film souvenirs elevate the fun. Suitable for families and wheelchair accessible (some rooms may have limited access), Dopamine Land promises a joyful, multi-sensory escape. Tickets are available here!
Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre
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Venue: 1 Straits Boulevard, Singapore 018906
Opening Hours: Mon (2pm – 8 pm), Tue – Sun (10 am – 8 pm)
Admission: Free
Discover the unique Chinese Singapore culture at the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre and take a trip to see how geography, economics, and politics played a part in influencing the present-day Chinese Singaporean identity.
Gallery – SINGAPO人: Discovering Chinese Singaporean Culture
Dates: Permanent
Admission: Free
The Singaporean Chinese culture is unique and the SINGAPO人 exhibition takes an interactive approach to highlight Chinese Singaporean culture from food to music, as well as language and festivals. Through videos, games, and interactive stations, let the kids learn how Chinese culture in Singapore has evolved in a way quite unlike other communities around the world.
Exhibit: Legends of Singapore Comedy
Date: 6 Jul 2024 onwards
Fee: Free Admission
Step into the world of Wang Sha and Ye Feng, the comedic icons from the 1930s to 1990s who established a unique Singapore-style comedy that brought much laughter to their audience.
Singapore City Gallery
Venue: 45 Maxwell Road, Singapore 069118
Opening Hours: Mondays to Saturdays, 9am to 5pm
Admission: Free
The Singapore City Gallery showcases Singapore’s dramatic transformation over the past 50 years, to become one of the most liveable cities in Asia. It tells Singapore’s development story, through 40 interactive and immersive exhibits that detail our planning challenges and the innovative solutions that tackle them.
Singapore Discovery Centre
Venue: 510 Upper Jurong Road, Singapore 638365
Opening Hours: 10 am - 10 pm daily
Admission: Varies
Singapore Discovery Centre officially reopened on 31 Oct 2020 with a new look and new experiences for families. The centre boost a beautiful lake and large area that is great for families looking to escape from the crowd or usual to-dos! The centre organises regular family-friendly activities and workshops, so don’t forget to check it out too!
Gallery – Through The Lens Of Time
Dates: Permanent
Admission: Free for Singaporeans and PRs | Standard - $10 (Adults), $8 (Children)
The permanent exhibit gallery, Through the Lens of Time, brings visitors on a journey back in time! Starting from the founding of Singapura by Sang Nila Utama, the gallery brings you on journey through the key moments of history such as the World War II, Konfrontasi and the 1983 Cable Car Tragedy.
Get a greater insight into the tour by taking part in a guided tour of the exhibit at just $4 per pax!
Singapore Maritime Gallery
Venue: 31 Marina Coastal Drive, Marina South Pier, Level 2, Singapore 018900
Opening Hours: Tue – Sun (9 am – 6 pm), Closed on Mon except PH
Admission: Free
The Singapore Maritime Gallery is where you can learn about Singapore’s maritime heritage and follow tells the story of Singapore’s transformation from a thriving trading post into a premier Global Hub Port and the world’s leading International Maritime Centre. There are interactive games and exhibits as well as ship handling simulator where you can have a go at navigating ships under eight different story missions.
Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall
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Venue: 12 Tai Gin Road, Singapore 327874
Opening Hours: Tue – Sun (10 am – 5 pm), Closed on Mon
Admission: Free for Singaporeans, PRs and Children under 6 yrs | Standard - $8 (Adult), $5 (Child)
*Temporarily Closed from 16 Sep 2024 till 2027
The Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall traces Dr. Sun’s revolutionary activities in Southeast Asia, the contributions of the Singapore Chinese to the 1911 Revolution, as well as the impact of the revolution on Singapore and the Chinese community in Singapore. Not only that, the heritage centre also organises many kid-friendly activities throughout the year, especially around the Chinese festivals.
Sustainability Singapore Gallery
Venue: Marina Barrage
Opening Hours: 9am to 6pm daily (closed on Tuesdays)
Admission: Free
Housed at Marina Barrage is the Sustainable Singapore Gallery. Sustainability has always been integral to Singapore's development since independence. Navigate through the Sustainable Singapore Gallery to learn more about how to create a liveable and sustainable Singapore.
The Artground at Goodman Arts Centre
Venue: Goodman Arts Centre, 90 Goodman Road, Block J #01-40, Singapore
Opening Hours: 9.15am – 10.30am, 10.45am – 12pm, 1.45pm - 3pm,
3.15pm - 4.30pm, 4.45pm - 6pm (closed on selected PH)
Admission:
- Weekdays: $5/pax
- Weekends / PH / School Holidays: $8/child, $5/adult
The Artground aims to provide positive arts experiences for children 0 to 12. It is an indoor playground and an interactive theatre space. On weekends, it offers movement and dance workshops along with arts and craft activities for families too enjoy.
Exhibit: Lost Islands
Dates: 19 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026
An exciting new immersive exhibition, Lost Islands: An Immersive Journey Through Singapore and Indonesia’s Folktales promises to transport your little ones into a world of captivating myths, interactive play, and even a sprinkle of financial literacy fun!
Designed for active exploration and imaginative play, The Artground's Visual Arts Space will be transformed into a vibrant landscape brimming with mythical creatures and hidden stories just waiting to be discovered. So come climb, explore, and create your own adventures while soaking up the rich cultural heritage of Singapore and Indonesia.
The Air Force Museum
Venue: Air Force Museum, 400 Airport Road, Singapore 534234
Opening Hours: Tuesday - Saturday from 9am - 4pm
Admission: Free
The Air Force Museum is located at the Paya Lebar Air Base and it gives visitors a look at the history, heritage, and values of the Republic of Singapore Air Force. It includes both an indoor and outdoor gallery that creatively combines original artefacts with interactive media. The museum provides families with an engaging hands-on experience so that they can better appreciate the RSAF story.
At the indoor gallery, children can hands-on the interactive displays and role-playing games. Head outdoors to be wow-ed by different fighter jets, missiles, and anti-aircraft systems, and uncover their stories and contributions to the RSAF’s growth.
The Battlebox
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Venue: 2 Cox Terrace, Singapore 179622
Opening Hours: Fridays - Sundays & Public Holidays (9.30 am – 5.30 pm)
Admission: $20 (Adult), $10 (Child) (Check Ticket pricing on Klook)
Explore the top secret Battlebox where Lieutenant-General Percival and his senior officers directed the Battle of Singapore in World War II. Admission to The Battlebox is only through a 30 min guided tour where you will venture into the authentic underground command centre 9 metres underground with an expert docent to lead the way. This tour is not suitable for children below 7 years old.
Vintage Camera Museum
Photo Credits: TripAdvisor
Venue No. 8c & 8D Jalan Kledek, Singapore 199263
Opening Hours: Mon – Sun (10.30 am to 7.30 pm)
Admission: $20 (Adult), $15 (Child)
You may have seen images of its highly instagrammable exterior! The Vintage Camera Museum is housed in a building that is… a camera! Step through the Lens and enter the museum where you will find 1,000 cameras on display! We have not been yet, but the general comments seem to indicate that it is a museum that will surprise you – so give it a chance if you have not visited before or stay tune for our first visit soon!
Multiple Museums / Standalone Exhibitions
Harry Potter: Visions of Magic
Venue: Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore
Dates: From 22 Nov 2024
Admission: from $39 for children 4-12, and $49 for adults 13 and above.
Harry Potter: Visions of Magic is an evocative and interactive art experience happening at Resorts World Sentosa exploring some of the most mysterious corners of the wizarding world across more than 40,000 square foot venue.
In this self-guided journey, you will be exploring some of the most mysterious corners of the wizarding world. Come discover a series of artistic and immersive environments inspired by enigmatic places in the magical community, like the Ministries of Magic, the captivating wonders of Newt’s Menagerie, and the mesmerizing Pensieve.
Responsive video content, bold architecture, and original soundscapes create breathtaking multi-
SG60 Heart&Soul Experience: Where Home Will Always Be
Venue: Orchard Library (Ticketed), Orchard Central and orchardgateway (Non-ticketed)
Dates: 26 Aug - 31 Dec 2025
Admission: Free
Prepare to be amazed by the SG60 Heart&Soul Experience: Where Home Will Always Be, an SG60 flagship celebration, designed to take visitors on an immersive voyage through our nation's past, present, and exciting future.
Utilising immersive storytelling and generative AI, the exhibition crafts a personalised and imaginative experience for every visitor, offering a unique glimpse into what their future in Singapore could look like. It's an opportunity to connect with our shared heritage and envision the exciting possibilities ahead as a community.
The SG60 Heart&Soul Experience features two distinct components, a ticketed 60-90 minute immersive journey at Orchard Library and a non-ticketed installation series at Orchard Central and orchardgateway.
Tickets are open for booking now for visits from 26 Aug to end Sep, and new ticket slots will be released on the first of each month for the following month's tickets:
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- 1 September – for October tickets
- 1 October – for November tickets
- 1 November – for December tickets
This extraordinary event promises to be an adventure that will not only captivate minds but also deeply touch hearts.
Titanic: An Immersive Voyage
Venue: Fever Exhibition Hall
Date: 6 August 2025 – 2 February 2026
Admission: From 23.90 SGD
Starting 6 August 2025, come experience a powerful journey through time at Titanic: An Immersive Voyage — Through the Eyes of the Passengers, an all-new exhibition at the Fever Exhibition Hall.
More than just a museum visit — it’s a multi-sensory experience where you can feel the emotions of the passengers, walk through reimagined cabins and decks, and even explore the actual wreck site of the Titanic through cutting-edge virtual reality.
Different from other Titanic exhibits, this experience focuses more on the emotional journey of the passengers where you’ll be guided to explore Titanic's most poignant moments.
Tickets will be available via the official website and Fever platform now.
