Singapore is home to many amazing museums! Many of them are family-friendly and most are free to enter too! Let's take a look at the best musumes and exhibitions for families!
Updated (Oct 2024): 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 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
- 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
Here are exhibits that we love to highlight so you won't miss it!
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- CURIO
- Art of the Brick
- The World of Studio Ghibli
- Fire Station Open Houses
- Future World: Where Art Meets Science
- SINGAPO人: Discovering Chinese Singaporean Culture
- Keppel Centre For Art Education
- Through The Lens of Time
ArtScience Museum
Venue: 6 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018974
Opening Hours: 10 am – 7 pm (Daily)
Admission: Varies (Check ticket prices on Klook, KKday)
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 - Future World: Where Art Meets Science
Dates: Permanent Exhibit
Admission: $16 (Adult), $12 (Concession), $45 (2A+2C)
Quite possibly the best exhibit in Singapore, the interactive exhibit is created in collaboration 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.
Families will also get to experience 4 new interactive as part of the Exploring New Frontier installations that were added on 26 Nov 2022. As at July 2024, some sections will be temporarily closed as they are being refreshed with exciting new works.
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. This massive installation is presented in collaboration with teamLab, the Japanese collective behind Future World: Where Art Meets Science at ArtScience Museum.
A new edition of the Digital Light Canvas was unveiled from 26 Nov 2022. In the latest installation, families can learn more about the ecosystem of endangered species such as the Siamese Crocodile, the Cave Racer Snake, Southern Torrent Frog, Borneo Birdwing Butterfly, and the Calypso Orchid, among others. So don't forget to check it out in your visit to the museum.
Photo Credits: teamLab
Exhibit: The World of Studio Ghibli
Venue: The ArtScience Museum
Dates: 4 Oct 2024 - 2 Feb 2025, 10 am - 7 pm
Admission: From Adult: S$29 and Concession: S$24
ArtScience Museum will be presenting The World of Studio Ghibli, from 4 Oct 2024 to 2 Feb 2025. This will be Studio Ghibli’s first ever showcase in Singapore and also one of the largest editions to date. The World of Studio Ghibli at the ArtScience Museum is one of the largest editions to date – spanning 2,400 square metres, across 11 galleries, featuring the world of 11 famous Ghibli films.
Featuring 16 large-scale interactive theatrical sets from various iconic Ghibli films, families and fans will get to meet their favourite characters and immerse themselves into various Ghibli films - waiting in the rain with Totoro, entering the Howl's Moving Castle or hopping on a train ride with No-Face.
Ticket sales to The World of Studio Ghibli will kick off with a 5-day pre-sale for Sands Lifestyle Members from 29 July, 10 am to 2 Aug 2024. General sales will start from August 3, 10am onwards.
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!
Exhibit: Pagoda Odyssey 1915: From Shanghai to San Francisco
Date: 31 May 2024 - 1 June 2025
Admission: $12 for Singaporeans Adults & PRs, $25 for Foreign Visitors, Free for children under 6 years old
The Pagoda Odyssey 1915: From Shanghai to San Francisco exhibition traces the extraordinary journey of these pagoda models from the Tushanwan Workshop in Shanghai to the Panama-Pacific International Exposition of 1915 in San Francisco - a massive world’s fair that attracted over 18 million visitors during its 288-day run.
There are also fun activities such as Discovering Chinese Pagodas, Activity Trail Booklet, ACM Children’s Season, and many more to explore. So come visit the exhibition now and bring your little one along!
Changi Chapel & Museum
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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.
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
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).
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
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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 - 6.45 pm with time slots inbetween
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.
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
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 – The Glass Rotunda: Story of the Forest
Dates: Last Day 5 Oct
Admission: Free admission for Singaporeans, PRs and visitors aged 6 years and below
Story of the Forest is an immersive visual installation that transforms 69 drawings from the William Farquhar Collection of Natural History Drawings into three-dimensional animations. Visitors are invited to interact with the virtual animals, flowers, and plants up close.
Exhibit: Play:Date – Unlocking Cabinets of Play
Venue: National Museum of Singapore
Date: 5 Jul 2024 to 5 Jan 2025, 10 am – 7 pm (last admission 6.30 pm), Daily
Fee: Free Admission
Step into a world of playful nostalgia at the National Museum of Singapore's atest showcase centred on toys and play! Starting 5 July 2024, the National Museum of Singapore (NMS) invites visitors to relive and connect over nostalgic childhood memories in a new toy-themed experiential pop-up titled Play:Date – Unlocking Cabinets of Play.
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: From 20 July
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.
Visitors may embrace their childlike spirit even before entering the gallery. Starting from the outside, adult visitors will be greeted by a letter addressed to their inner child, prompting them to approach the exhibition with an open mind and tap into the formative experiences of their childhood. After entering the gallery, they are invited to experience the artworks in their own special way.
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.
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
Photo Credits: Science Centre Singapore
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 - Space Explorers: THE INFINITE
Venue: Annexe Hall 2 & 3, Science Centre Singapore
Dates: 12 October 2024 – 23 March 2025
Admission: $45 per person (tickets here)
Science Centre Singapore is in a partnership with Kingsmen Exhibits opens the first Space Explorers: THE INFINITE in Southeast Asia. Inspired by NASA missions, through this special space exploration you will be transported on an astonishing journey 400 km above Earth.
Not only can you experience what it feels like to float in outer space, but you can also learn more about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in interactive and exciting ways, suitable for both adults and kids.
The exhibition is filled with immersive curated content from over 250 hours of 3D-360° footage filmed onboard the International Space Station (ISS), with more than 16 hours of astronaut testimonials and the first-ever spacewalk ever filmed in virtual reality (VR).
The Space Explorers: THE INFINITE will run from 12 October 2024 – 24 March 2025 at Annexe Hall 2 & 3, Science Centre Singapore. With admission $45 per person, for both adult or child.
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
Photo Credits: Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall
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
Venue: Goodman Arts Centre, 90 Goodman Road, Block J #01-40, Singapore
Opening Hours: Open at selected time slots
Admission: Free with refundable deposit for playspace, ticketed for special programmes
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: M.A.P (Many Alternative Possibilities)
Dates: 21 Apr 2024 - 30 Mar 2025
Admission: $15 refundable deposit
Get ready to venture into the futuristic landscape of transportation with M.A.P. (Many Alternative Possibilities). Developed by a group of enthusiastic youths with a love for innovation and a knack for thinking outside the box, M.A.P. is a dynamic space where creativity and innovation collide in the realm of transportation.
At the heart of the exhibition lies the M.A.P. gantry, inviting families to explore a world of futuristic wonders. Similar to boarding public transport, families will receive an access card upon entry, enhancing the experience with an element of excitement. Just tap to enter and explore the creative art space!
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
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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
Art of the Brick
Venue: Hall 8B, 1 Expo Drive, #02-01, Singapore EXPO, Singapore 486150
Dates: From 31 August 2024
Admission: Starting at $12.90 for children residents and $17.90 for adult residents
After touring over 100 cities in 24 countries and entering CNN's list of “Must-See” exhibitions, Art of the Brick is coming back to Singapore sinec its first appearance back in 2012. The exhibit immerses the visitor in a cheerful and colorful world. The artist used more than a million bricks, creating over 150+ works of art that can make adults and children smile and reflect.
Not only can you see the original artist's sculptures, there will also be re-imaged versions of some of the world’s most famous artistic masterpieces including the famous Van Gogh’s Starry Night. Michelangelo’s David, and Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa.
Art of the Brick exhibition will take place at Hall 8B, 1 Expo Drive, Singapore EXPO starting on 31 August 2024. Ticket prices start at $12.90 for children and $17.90 for adults. Children under the age of 4 can visit free of charge.
illumi
Venue: Bayfront Event Space
Dates: 13 Sep 2024
Admission: From $15 for children (aged 2 to 12) and $25 for adults
Singapore's Bayfront Event Space will be illuminated by illumi, the world's largest light, sound and multimedia event this September! Featuring installations with over 20 million LED lights, this will be illumi's international debut outside of Canada.
The multimedia light show first debuted in Montreal, Canada, back in 2019. In Singapore’s edition, visitors are invited to explore nine themed worlds, featuring the world’s tallest illuminated tree titled ‘Tree of Lights’ that stands at 47 metres, a dazzling Carousel, and nine different segments filled with lifelike animatronics and thousands of installations lit up with a whopping 20 million LED lights.
illumi will be happening at Bayfront Event Space, 12A Bayfront Avenue, Singapore from 13 Sep 2024. Time slots run at 15-minute intervals from 7.15 to 9.30pm. Tickets start at $15 for children (aged 2 to 12) and $25 for adults. Early-bird discount of 20% available for DBS/POSB credit and debit cardholders until 31 Aug 2024.
CURIO - An Art Fundraiser by Rainbow Centre
Venue: Objectifs, 155 Middle Road
Dates: 5 - 12 Oct 2024
Admission: Free
Organised by Rainbow Centre (RC), a charity serving persons with disabilities, CURIO showcases 45 works by budding artists from RC’s Artability talent development programme for students 15–18 years old, who grow their visual art styles through training and opportunities.
Families can expect guided tours as well as inclusive art workshop to better appreciate the diverse perspectives and to learn about the individuals behind the ‘special needs’ label.
