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Over 70 fun activities
at 26 museums island-wide!
www.museums.com.sg/cs16
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NATIONAL GALLERY SINGAPORE
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SINGAPORE
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NUS MUSEUM
PROGRAMMES
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PERANAKAN MUSEUM
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ARMY MUSEUM OF SINGAPORE
POLICE HERITAGE CENTRE
SCIENCE CENTRE SINGAPORE
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ARTSCIENCE MUSEUM
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KidsSTOPTM
OMNI-THEATRE
ASIAN CIVILISATIONS MUSEUM
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CHINESE HERITAGE CENTRE
GAN HERITAGE CENTRE
HEALTHZONE
SNOW CITY
SINGAPORE ART MUSEUM
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SINGAPORE CITY GALLERY
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HERITAGE INSTITUTIONS
INDIAN HERITAGE CENTRE
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SINGAPORE DISCOVERY CENTRE
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IEXPERIENCE
THE INTAN
LAND TRANSPORT GALLERY
SINGAPORE MARITIME GALLERY
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SINGAPORE PHILATELIC MUSEUM
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MALAY HERITAGE CENTRE
MINT MUSEUM OF TOYS
MOE HERITAGE CENTRE
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QUICK GUIDE
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SINGAPORE SPORTS MUSEUM
SUN YAT SEN NANYANG MEMORIAL HALL
PARTICIPATING
MUSEUMS & GALLERIES
FREE ADMISSION to all National Heritage Board museums and heritage institutions for
Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents all year round!
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PROGRAMMES
CADETS, FALL IN! 2016
ARMY MUSEUM OF SINGAPORE
Tuesdays to Sundays, 28 May to 26 June
Dates and times of activities vary
ATTENTION! Listen up, boys and girls! In this installation of ‘Cadets
Fall In’ programme, learn about Army life through an outdoor 'Survival!'
field camp, a laser tag game mission, and our Special Exhibition. Also,
bring out the ‘garang’ soldier in you, by donning one of our child-sized
uniforms, complete with accessories. Enjoy a fun-filled experience for
children of all ages.
» SURVIVAL @ ARMS!
Saturdays, 28 May & 4, 11, 18, 25 June | 9am to 4pm
$10 per participant | Registration is required
7 to 12 years old (parent to accompany)
Join our one-day 'Survival!' field camp experience and learn how
soldiers live out in the field, through hands-on activities such as
‘Basha’ tent building, field cooking and camouflage.
For enquiries and registration, email [email protected]
» I AM MISSION READY!
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays | 29 May to 26 June | 11am to 5pm
4 years old and above (parent to assist child 6 years and below)
Ready, aim, fire away! Accomplish the mission given by your
commander, while negotiating the twists and turns in an inflatable
maze. Grab your family and friends and form a team now!
» BE A SOLDIER
Tuesdays to Sundays | 28 May to 26 June | 11am to 5pm
Young warriors, come dress up as a soldier of our Singapore Army,
by trying on our child-sized Army uniforms* prepared just for you.
Take on your dream Army role, equipped with the props provided.
Remember to share your photos with us on the Army Museum of
Singapore Facebook page! *Sizes up to 12 years old
Regular admission charges to the galleries apply for all activities
above. Free admission for Singapore Citizens and Permanent
Residents.
Free admission
» OUR ARMY, OUR NATION’S STRENGTH
Tuesdays to Sundays | Ends 31 July | 10am to 6pm
Ever wondered what the different formations in the Army do? Here’s
your chance to embark on an experiential journey to find out more
about the formations that make up the Army and what it takes to be
a soldier. Test your strength, endurance, dexterity, agility and mental
ability by trying out the various activity stations. At the Jungle Zone,
you will learn fun facts about jungle survival, such as building a
shelter, starting a fire or collecting food and water.
Regular admission charges to the galleries apply. Free admission for
Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents.
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS:
THE ART AND SCIENCE OF GEMS
ARTSCIENCE MUSEUM
Ends 14 August
The Art and Science of Gems, Van Cleef & Arpels, looks at the art
of jewellery making and the science of mineralogy. The exhibition
showcases 250 gems and minerals from the French National
Museum of Natural History and 450 jewellery creations from Van
Cleef & Arpels' collection. It follows the journey of minerals inside
the Earth since 4.6 billion years ago until their transformation into
beautiful jewellery creations. The various processes, both scientific
and artistic, are explored with hands-on workshop, interactive
games, tour and creative take-away. Each child can look forward to
an education booklet filled with fun facts & activities.
» VAN CLEEF & ARPELS: THE ART AND SCIENCE OF GEMS
Public Guided Tour
3, 10, 17, 24 June | 3pm to 4pm | 6 years old & above
Embark on a journey for an exclusive glimpse into the worlds of
exquisite jewellery and their links to minerals. Discover the stories
behind some of Van Cleef & Arpels’ iconic creations together with
geology and mineralogy exhibits from the French National Museum
of Natural History.
Complimentary to ticket-holders of Van Cleef & Arpels: The Art and
Science of Gems exhibition. Up to 25 participants on a first-come,
firstserved basis. Registration stickers will be given out five minutes
before tour begins at exhibition entrance.
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» VAN CLEEF & ARPELS: THE ART AND SCIENCE OF GEMS
A Day in the Life of a Mineralogist
3, 10, 17, 24 June | 4.30pm to 5.30pm | 6 years old & above
Discover the world of gemstones in this hands-on demonstration
revealing the working methods and collection of a mineralogist.
Try your hands at using tools to examine minerals and their
physical properties.
Complimentary to ticket-holders of Van Cleef & Arpels, the Art and
Science of Gems exhibition. Up to 20 participants on a first-come, firstserved basis. Register 15 minutes before workshop begins.
FUTURE WORLD:
WHERE ART MEETS SCIENCE
Enter a futuristic world of high-tech artworks and interactive digital
experiences created in collaboration with teamLab, a globallyrenowned Japanese group of ultra-technologists and multi-award
winning art collective. Let the interactive artworks inspire your
imagination, and open a world of playful possibilities through the
adventure of exploration.
» FUTURE WORLD: WHERE ART MEETS SCIENCE
Creative Aquarium
28 May & 4, 11, 18, 25 June | 3.30pm to 4.30pm
Celebrate the diversity of life and express your creativity at this
workshop, while discussing the importance of preserving and
protecting the world around us.
Complimentary to ticket-holders of Future World: Where Art Meets
Science exhibition. Up to 20 participants on a first-come, first-served
basis. Registration starts 15 minutes before the workshop.
» FUTURE WORLD: WHERE ART MEETS SCIENCE
Spotlight Gallery Talks
28 May & 4, 11, 18, 25 June | 2.30pm
Boundaries between art and technology are becoming increasingly
blurred as new grounds are broken in digital artistic expression.
Discover the ideas and themes in our permanent exhibition through
this series of lively spotlight talks. Join us for interactive play
happening at various exhibition zones.
Complimentary to ticket-holders of Future World: Where Art Meets
Science exhibition.
Free admission
ONCE UPON A TIME IN ASIA:
THE MISSING MOUSE
ASIAN CIVILISATIONS MUSEUM
28 May to 11 September
10am to 5pm | 7 to 12 years old
Get ready to find the missing mouse! Experience a story about
friendship and adventure in the museum as you join Ganesha on
his hunt for his best friend, Mr Mouse! Explore meandering mazes,
paths and passages to track him down. Create your own adventure
in the museum. This exhibition is based on Asian Civilisations
Museum’s first children’s book, The Missing Mouse. Through handson activities, workshops, programmes, and tours, you can learn
more about animals – both real and mythical – in Asian art. Have an
enjoyable time with the whole family at this exhibition.
FINDING MR MOUSE: WEEKEND FESTIVAL
Saturday, 28 May & Sunday, 29 May
1pm to 5pm | 7 years old and above
Can you find Mr Mouse? Join Ganesha and friends on an adventure
around the Asian Civilisations Museum. This special festival features
family-oriented activities including hands-on crafts and performances,
as well as storytelling tours and family trails in the galleries. Have a
fun-filled afternoon with the family at the Weekend Festival!
SATURDAYS@ACM
4 June | 1pm to 5pm | 4 years old and above
Crawl through mazes and say hello to fantastical beasts and
creatures in the The Missing Mouse exhibition. Watch them come
to life in dramatised performances. Bring along a tote bag and
silkscreen your very own Ganesha and Mr Mouse!
FUN-TASTIC FRIDAYS
Fridays, 3, 10, 17, 24 June | 12pm to 4pm | 4 years old and above
Have fun at the museum with the whole family every Friday in
June. Join Mr Mouse, Ganesha, and friends on an adventure in
the museum. Create fun crafts and listen to exciting stories in the
galleries. Enjoy a fun-filled Friday at the ACM!
READ-IT: THE MISSING MOUSE
Fridays, 3 & 17 June | 1pm | 4 years old and above
Follow Ganesha on the hunt for Mr Mouse in this special book
reading. Go on an adventure around the galleries afterwards, and see
if you can spot the characters from the book!
HEAR-IT: COLOURFUL WORLD OF TALES
Fridays, 3, 10, 17, 24 June | 10.30am, 2.30pm
4 years old and above
Join the museum’s Story Whisperers as they embark on a journey
across Asia through exciting stories of hidden treasures in the museum!
For more details, please visit www.acm.org.sg
4–5
LEARN & PLAY @ CHC
CHINESE HERITAGE CENTRE
Saturday, 11 June | 9am to 4pm
Enjoy a day of fun-filled activities such as storytelling by Robot Edgar
and artiste Chen Zhao Jin, harmonica performance by veteran Soon
John Kwang, and Chinese painting workshop by artist Li Chenxia at
Learn & Play @ CHC. Join Mandarin and English guided tours of Chinese
More or Less Exhibition and Nantah Pictorial Exhibition. A door gift will be
given to every child.
Storytelling: 10am to 12pm | Harmonica performance: 1pm
Chinese painting workshop: 3pm
Mandarin guided tour: 9am | English guided tour: 2pm
CHILDREN’S SEASON
@ GAN HERITAGE CENTRE
GAN HERITAGE CENTRE
Saturdays, 28 May & 4 June | 11am to 5pm
Join Gan Heritage Centre this Children’s Season and take part in
some educational fun! Enjoy themed exhibition board games and
learn about Singapore’s landmarks, Confucius values, differences
between Chinese and English kinship terms, and the evolution and
structures of Chinese words. Children can also participate in a
calligraphy workshop, where they will learn how to use a Chinese
brush to write characters in the Yan style, or delight in a colouring
activity, perfect for budding doodlers.
POWER UP WITH FRUIT
AND VEGETABLES!
HEALTHZONE
Monday to Friday, 30 May to 3 June | 9am to 1pm
$5 per participant*
Explore the secrets to good health at HealthZone—Singapore’s unique
healthy lifestyle exhibition centre. Featuring exciting game stations as
well as an art-and-craft workshop, Power up with fruit and vegetables!
is an interactive 2-hour programme where participants will embark on
a fun-filled adventure while gaining insights into healthy eating.
*Includes admission to HealthZone
Free admission
BALLOON BONANZA
@ HERITAGE INSTITUTIONS
HERITAGE INSTITUTIONS
4 to 12 June, 10am to 5pm
Indian Heritage Centre, Malay Heritage Centre &
Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall
Come join us for the Balloon Bonanza at the Heritage Institutions
this Children’s Season with your little ones! Embark on a journey of
discovery and spot sculptures inspired by artefacts from the different
institutions – from Indian mythological creatures at Indian Heritage
Centre, to traditional Malay games at Malay Heritage Centre and the
different trades in the 1900s at Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall.
INDIAN HERITAGE CENTRE
AMAZING ANIMAL TALES–
STORYTELLING BY KAMINI RAMACHANDRAN
Saturday and Sunday, 4, 5 June | 2pm to 3pm | Level 2
4 to 7 years old (parents to accompany) | Registration required
Listen to master storyteller Kamini Ramachandran as she regales you
with fascinating animal folktales from India. Make your own simple
animal puppet afterward and bring home a part of the tale!
*Limited to 50 pax per session. For registration, please email
[email protected].
LIVE! @ IHC
Saturday, 4 June | 4pm
Discover the histories of Singapore’s Indian community as our galleries
come alive with interactive performances! Travel to the past, meet
pioneers and surprise guests, and explore treasures in this exciting
adventure!
Limited to 40 pax. First-come, first-serve basis.
AMAZING ANIMALS ARTEFACT HUNT @ IHC
Saturday & Sunday, 18, 19 June | 10am to 4pm
Discover amazing mythological animals at IHC in our artefact hunt from
the Simha (Lion), Naga and Garuda (Snake and Eagle), to our life-size
Nandi (Cow)!
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INFOCOMM EXPERIENCE CENTRE
(IExperience)
CHILDREN TECH PLAY
RoboPlay: 6 to 8 years old | 3 to 6 June
CodePlay: 9 to 12 years old | 10 to 13 June
10am to 12.30pm & 2pm to 4.30pm
Free | Registration required
Design, tinker and create smart transportation with your
imagination! Children Tech Play workshop allows children aged from
6 to 12 years old, to develop creative thinking and collaborative skills,
while inspiring the young ones to be the “builders” of the future.
Participate in RoboPlay and gain a deeper insight into robotics and
basic programming skills, or develop problem-solving skills through
game programming in CodePlay and stretch your creativity.
THE INTAN
THE INTAN PERANAKAN MUSEUM
CHILDREN’S PARADE
28 May to 26 June | 2.30pm
KidZania Singapore (Sentosa Island) | Free*
Be part of The Intan Peranakan Museum Children’s Parade!
Dress yourself in a colorful Nyonya sarong kebaya or a smart
batik shirt, and take part in a street parade. Be an ambassador
of The Intan by proudly carrying various Peranakan celebratory
objects such as the chye kee and wedding baskets. Limited to a
maximum of ten children per parade.
*Charges apply for admission to KidZania Singapore
LAND TRANSPORT FESTIVAL:
WALK, CYCLE, RIDE (WCR)
LAND TRANSPORT GALLERY
Saturday, 28 May | 2pm to 4pm
Join our annual Land Transport Festival this Children’s Season for
a day of fun, food and facts on active mobility. Be a part of our Walk
Cycle Ride Movement through a trail, rides and exhibits. You can also
check out and purchase unique merchandise at Knackstop at our popup store.
*Visitors may wish to bring their personal mobile devices to participate in
the optional trail available.
Free admission
ter-ba-BOM! HERITAGE HUNT
MALAY HERITAGE CENTRE
Meeting Point: MHC Visitor Services Centre
Saturdays, 11, 18, 25 June
10am to 12pm & 2pm to 4pm
Join us on a Heritage Hunt around Kampong Gelam and learn
more about the Javanese community, many of whom were former
residents in the district. Discover the rich heritage and culture of the
Javanese people and learn about their cultural contributions – from
their culinary heritage, dressing to the performing arts!
BUILD A KALEIDOSCOPE
MINT MUSEUM OF TOYS
Sundays, 29 May & 5, 12, 19 June | 12pm to 3pm
$7.50 per pax | 7 to 12 years old
See the world in different colours! Learn how to build your own
Kaleidoscope using recycled and everyday materials. Fun and
interactive, discover toy-making and imaginative during this opensession. Participating kaleidoscope-builders will also get to explore
the colourful world of vintage toys in the museum. Children below
7 years old can participate with parents accompaniment.
Visitors can drop in anytime between 12pm to 3pm for the session.
Facilitation will be available.
LET’S GO OLD SCHOOL!
MOE HERITAGE CENTRE
Friday, 3 June | 10am to 5pm
Saturday, 4 June | 10am to 2pm
Did you know there were schools on islands off Singapore’s shores?
Find out what going to school was like on the islands, why schools
had farming activities a long time ago, and also play some traditional
school day games with your friends and family.
You can also join a multi-sensory workshop*or learn to make origami
creepy crawlies**. Stamp your way through the indoor galleries and
outdoor trail on your own as you learn more about the Singapore
Education Story or sign up for a special guided tour*** and listen to
real life stories told by our docents.
*Multi-sensory workshop (1 hour): Limited to 20 children aged 6 to 10
on a first-come, first-served basis. Friday, 3 June: 12pm and 1.30pm,
Saturday, 4 June: 12pm
**Origami workshop: Limited to 20 children on a first-come, first-served
basis. 10.30am on Friday, 3 June and Saturday, 4 June
8–9
***Guided gallery and guided outdoor trail tours: Limited to 20 people per
tour slot on a first-come, first-served basis. Gallery tours (1 hour): Friday,
3 June: 12.30pm and 3pm. Saturday, 4 June: 12.30pm. Outdoor trail tours
(45 mins): Friday, 3 June: 11am and 3.30pm. Saturday, 4 June: 11am.
For the latest information and to register for workshops and tours, please
visit www.moeheritagecentre.sg
COMMON GROUNDS:
A FAMILY FUN DAY
NATIONAL GALLERY SINGAPORE
11 & 12 June
11am to 6pm
Based on the theme of “Home”, the June edition of Common
Grounds brings you a lively mix of family programmes inspired by
the Gallery’s permanent collection. In conjunction with Reframing
Modernism, visitors can also explore French and Southeast Asian
influences across art and culture, and thereby the connections
between both local and international collections.
MASAK MASAK 2016
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SINGAPORE
28 May to 31 July
Daily, 10am to 6pm
Children’s Season at the National Museum of Singapore returns
with another fun-filled festival to celebrate the joys of being a child!
Join us at Masak Masak 2016 as we embark on another journey with
Baby Block to make a new friend. Immerse yourselves in a colourful
world of interactive installations, activities and workshops that are
specially curated for the whole family. The activities are suitable for
children aged three to seven, so treat your young ones to a fun day
out at the museum!
» BLOCK UP! AN ARTIST-LED WORKSHOP WITH YASEE POH
Parent-Child Workshop
Saturday, 28 May | 3 to 6 years old (parent to accompany)
Sunday, 29 May | 7 to 12 years old (parent to accompany)
2pm to 3.30pm | $22 (excl. booking fee)
Delve into the thoughts, process and artistic techniques involved
in the creation of the Block Up! installation on the front lawn of the
museum. Join Singaporean artist Yasee Poh through a fun museum
walkabout tour and hands-on craft activities. Learn how to identify
and adapt basic shapes from everyday items to create and take
home your very own mini installation!
Free admission
» BIKE BUILDING WITH BIKES4FUN
Parent-Child Workshop
Saturdays | 4, 11, 18, 25 June | 11am to 12pm & 2pm to 3pm
6 to 12 years old (parent to accompany) | $22 (excl. booking fee)
Gear up for a chance to build a bicycle from start to finish! No
experience required as the very passionate and experienced
instructors from Bikes4Fun will guide you step by step. Workshop
takeaways include basic bicycle assembly skills and tool handing, as
well as an afternoon of fun and bonding with your little one!
» LET’S PLAY! AN ARTIST-LED WORKSHOP WITH TAY BEE AYE
Parent-Child Workshop | Sundays, 5, 12, 19, 26 June
11am to 12.30pm | 6 to 12 years old (parent to accompany)
$22 (excl. booking fee)
Get creative and be inspired by Singaporean artist Tay Bee Aye in
this interactive workshop as she guides you and your young one in
creating your very own board game!
» FUNCYCLING SUNDAYS WITH BIKES4FUN
Outdoor activity | Sundays, 5, 12, 19, 26 June | 2pm to 6pm
3 to 12 years old | On-site registration required
Join us for a fun-filled Sunday cycling with your family and friends.
Suitable for children just off their training wheels to kids cycling with
two wheels, this activity offers kids of all ages the chance to improve
their two-wheel skills.
» FAMILY WORKSHOP –
MAKE YOUR OWN MINI DRIVE-IN CINEMA!
Saturday, 25 June | 2pm to 3pm & 3.30pm to 4.30pm
Activity Space, Level 3 | On-site registration required
Make your own mini drive-in cinema featuring your family’s favourite
movies and cartoons! Illustrate a scene together with your child and
bring it to life on your movie screen. Take the opportunity to share
memories of your favourite childhood or teenage hangouts and
activities with your little ones too!
The workshop is conducted by the Amazing Art Shuttle and is limited to
the first 20 pairs of parent and child (aged 4 to 12).
WORKSHOP: INTRODUCTION
TO CHINESE INK PAINTING
NUS MUSEUM
Saturdays, 4 & 11 June and 18 & 25 June (repeat sessions)
11am to 1.30pm | NUS Museum, ST Lee Atrium
$50 per parent and child pair* | Registration required
7 to 12 years old
This June, learn the traditional Chinese art form of ink painting
in our Introduction to Chinese Ink Painting workshops. Parents and
children will be introduced to the history of Chinese ink painting
10–11
before learning basic brush techniques and painting objects such
as bamboo, birds and flowers. In the second session, you will learn
how to capture the spirit of a subject with contemporary brush
techniques. A greater emphasis will be placed on brush control
and composition of your ink painting. At the end of the workshop,
each team will bring home their own unique work!
*Limited to 15 pairs of parents and children per session. Require a
minimum of 13 pairs of parents and children to conduct workshop.
For enquiries, email [email protected] or call 6516-8817 / 4616.
Register at http://[email protected]
WORKSHOP: SKETCHING THE BLAIR PLAIN
CONSERVATION AREA
Saturdays, 11 and 18 June, 2.30pm to 5.00pm | NUS Baba House
$70 per parent and child pair*
Registration required | 11 to 15 years old
The Blair Plain area is home to clusters of two and three–storey
shophouses of various architectural styles. One can often
find artists sketching the ornate facades of these beautifully
conserved houses. Did you know that sketches are often part of
the preparation for a drawing or painting, allowing the artist to
put down their ideas and plan the piece before working on the
final masterpiece? During the workshop, participants will first be
introduced to the various concepts and basic process for creating
a sketch. In the second session, they will learn how to apply the
concepts to landscape sketching while appreciating heritage at the
Blair Plain Conservation Area.
*Limited to 12 pairs of parents and children per session. Require a
minimum of 9 pairs of parents and children to conduct workshop.
For enquiries, email [email protected] or call 6516-8817 / 4616.
Register at http://[email protected]
STRAITS FAMILY SUNDAY:
MANEK MANEK (BEAD BEAD)
PERANAKAN MUSEUM
Sunday, 12 June | 1pm to 5pm (Tour & Workshop)
Have fun this June with beads! Learn how to bead your own
badge, enjoy a dramatization of a popular children’s book, and be
mesmerized by a demonstration of Peranakan beading by expert
Bebe Seet. Learn more about beadwork and embroidery with our
specially crafted tours for kids.
Free admission
QUICK GUIDE
MUSEUM
EVENT / ACTIVITY
Survival!
Saturdays
28 May & 4, 11, 18, 25 June
9am to 4pm
I Am Mission Ready!
Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays,
29 May to 26 June
11am to 5pm
Be A Soldier
Tuesdays to Sundays
28 May to 26 June
11am to 5pm
Our Army,
Our Nation’s Strength
Tuesdays to Sundays
Till 31 July
10am to 6pm
Van Cleef & Arpels:
The Art and Science of Gems
Guided Tour
Fridays, 3, 10, 17, 24 June
3pm to 4pm
Van Cleef & Arpels:
The Art and Science of Gems
workshop
Fridays, 3, 10, 17, 24 June
4.30pm to 5.30pm
FUTURE WORLD:
Where Art Meets Science
Creative Aquarium
Saturdays, 28 May & 4, 11, 18, 25 June
3.30pm to 4.30pm
FUTURE WORLD:
Where Art Meets Science
Spotlight Gallery Talk
Saturdays, 28 May & 4, 11, 18, 25 June
2.30pm
Once Upon A Time in Asia:
The Missing Mouse
28 May to 11 September
10am to 5pm
Finding Mr Mouse:
Weekend Festival
Saturday & Sunday,
28, 29 May • 1pm to 5pm
ARMY MUSEUM
OF SINGAPORE
(pg1)
ARTSCIENCE
MUSEUM
(pg2)
ASIAN
CIVILISATIONS
MUSEUM
(pg4)
DATE / TIMING
For more information, visit www.museums.com.sg/cs16
12-13
MUSEUM
EVENT / ACTIVITY
DATE / TIMING
Saturdays@ACM
Saturday, 4 June • 1pm to 5pm
FUN-tastic Fridays
Fridays, 3, 10, 17, 24 June
12pm to 4pm
Read-it: The Missing Mouse
Fridays, 3 & 17 June • 1pm
Hear-It:
Colourful World of Tales
Fridays, 3, 10, 17, 24 June
10.30am, 2.30pm
CHINESE
HERITAGE CENTRE
Learn & Play @ CHC
Saturday, 11 June • 9am to 4pm
GAN HERITAGE
CENTRE (pg5)
Children’s Season @
Gan Heritage Centre
Saturdays, 28 May & 4 June
11am to 5pm
Power up with fruit
and vegetables!
Mondays to Fridays, 30 May to 3 June
9am to 1pm
Balloon Bonanza @
Heritage Institutions
4 to 12 June • 10am to 5pm
Amazing Animal Tales
- Storytelling by Kamini
Ramachandran
Saturday & Sunday, 4, 5 June
2pm to 3pm
LIVE! @ IHC
Saturday, 4 June • 4pm
Amazing Animals Artefact
Hunt @ IHC
Saturday & Sunday, 18, 19 June
10am to 4pm
ASIAN
CIVILISATIONS
MUSEUM
(pg4)
(pg5)
HEALTHZONE
(pg5)
HERITAGE
INSTITUTIONS
(pg6)
INDIAN
HERITAGE
CENTRE
(pg6)
Free admission to all NHB museums and heritage institutions for Singapore Citizens
and Permanent Residents all year round!
QUICK GUIDE
MUSEUM
INFOCOMM
EXPERIENCE CENTRE
(IExperience) (pg7)
EVENT / ACTIVITY
DATE / TIMING
Children Tech Play
3 to 6 June & 10 to 13 June
10am to 12.30pm & 2pm to 4.30pm
The Intan Peranakan Museum
Children’s Parade
28 May to 26 June • 2.30pm
(held at KidZania Singapore, Sentosa)
Land Transport Festival:
Walk, Cycle, Ride (WCR)
Saturday, 28 May • 2pm to 4pm
ter-ba-BOM! Heritage Hunt
Saturdays, 11, 18, 25 June
10am to 12pm and 2pm to 4pm
Build A Kaleidoscope
Sundays, 29 May & 5, 12, 19 June
12pm to 3pm
MOE
HERITAGE CENTRE
Let’s Go Old School!
Friday, 3 June • 10am to 5pm
Saturday, 4 June • 10am to 2pm
NATIONAL GALLERY
SINGAPORE (pg9)
Common Grounds:
A Family Fun Day
Saturday & Sunday
11, 12 June • 11am to 6pm
Masak Masak 2016
28 May to 31 July
Daily from 10am to 6pm
Block Up! An artist-led
workshop with Yasee Poh
Saturday & Sunday, 28, 29 May
2pm to 3.30pm
Bike Building with
Bikes4Fun
Saturdays, 4, 11, 18, 25 June
11am to 12pm & 2pm to 3pm
Let’s Play! An artist-led
workshop with Tay Bee Aye
Sundays, 5, 12, 19, 26 June
11am to 12.30pm
THE INTAN (pg7)
LAND TRANSPORT
GALLERY (pg7)
MALAY
HERITAGE
CENTRE
(pg8)
MINT MUSEUM
OF TOYS (pg8)
(pg8)
NATIONAL
MUSEUM OF
SINGAPORE
(pg9)
For more information, visit www.museums.com.sg/cs16
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MUSEUM
NATIONAL
MUSEUM OF
SINGAPORE
(pg9)
EVENT / ACTIVITY
DATE / TIMING
FunCycling Sundays
with Bikes4Fun
Sundays, 5, 12, 19, 26 June
2pm to 6pm
Family Workshop –
Make your own mini
drive-in cinema!
Saturday, 25 June
2pm to 3pm & 3.30pm to 4.30pm
Workshop: Introduction to
Chinese Ink Painting
Saturdays,
4, 11, 18, 25 June
11am to 1.30pm
Workshop: Sketching the
Blair Plain Conservation Area
Saturdays, 11, 18 June
2.30pm to 5pm
Straits Family Sunday:
Manek Manek (Bead Bead)
Sunday, 12 June • 1pm to 5pm
I want to be a Policeman!
Thursdays, 2, 9, 16, 23 June
Fridays, 3, 10, 17, 24 June
Saturdays, 11 and 25 June
Weekdays: 10am, 11.30am, 2.30pm, 4pm
Weekends: 9.30am, 11am
Gallery Trail:
“I am a Science Explorer”
Daily • 10am to 5pm
Storytelling: “Sugar for Tea”
by Alan Trussell-Cullen
Fridays, 3, 10, 17, 24 June
2.30pm to 3pm
Young Scientist Workshop
Friday, 3 June or 10 June
9.30am to 12.30pm
Science of Magic II
31 May & 7, 14 June • 10.30am to 1pm
Lights Up!
1, 8, 15 June • 10.30am to 1pm
NUS MUSEUM
(pg10)
PERANAKAN
MUSEUM (pg11)
POLICE HERITAGE
CENTRE (pg19)
SCIENCE
CENTRE
SINGAPORE
(pg19)
SCIENCE CENTRE
SINGAPORE
— KidsSTOPTM
(pg20)
Free admission to all NHB museums and heritage institutions for Singapore Citizens
and Permanent Residents all year round!
QUICK GUIDE
MUSEUM
SCIENCE CENTRE
SINGAPORE —
OMNI-THEATRE
(pg20)
SCIENCE CENTRE
SINGAPORE —
SNOW CITY (pg21)
EVENT / ACTIVITY
DATE / TIMING
Omni-Theatre Live
Planetarium Show
Daily, 3pm
Arctic Avenger Hunt
28 May to 26 June
Imaginarium: Over the
Ocean, Under the Sea
14 May to 28 August
Submaroom
14 May to 28 August
Edible Art Workshop
Saturday, 11 June • 2pm to 4pm
Curator-led Tour of
Imaginarium: Family Night
at the Museum
Wednesday, 1 June • 7pm to 8pm
Storytelling Sessions at
SAM: The Totally Awesomely
Amazing Story of Sri Tri Buana –
Descendant of the Sea
Friday, 17 June & Saturday, 18 June
11am to 11.45am
My Fair City
28 May & 11, 25 June
10.30am to 11.30am
Singapore Stories –
Past, Present and Future
4, 18 June • 10.30am to 11.30am
My City, My Colour
Saturdays, 28 May to 25 June
SINGAPORE
ART MUSEUM
(pg21)
SINGAPORE CITY
GALLERY (pg22)
For more information, visit www.museums.com.sg/cs16
16-17
MUSEUM
SINGAPORE
DISCOVERY
CENTRE
(pg23)
SINGAPORE
MARITIME
GALLERY
(pg24)
EVENT / ACTIVITY
DATE / TIMING
ASEAN Pulse
Ends 26 June 2016
International Friendship Day
(IFD) Special Weekend
Thursday & Friday, 28, 29 May
Craft & Booth activities: 11am to 5pm
Performances: 12.30pm to 2pm
Passport to Discovery:
‘My ASEAN Adventure’
Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday,
28 May to 26 June • 10am to 5pm
Oh, The Places You’ll Go!
(drop-in craft)
28 May to 26 June • 10am to 5pm
Stories and Art of the
Deep Blue Sea
Saturdays & Sundays
28, 29 May,
4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26 June
2pm to 3.15pm
AHOY!
Saturdays & Sundays
28, 29 May
4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26 June
10.30am, 3.30pm
Hand Print Art
Saturdays & Sundays
28, 29 May
4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26 June
Session 1: 11.30am to 12.30pm
Session 2: 4.30pm to 5.30pm
Popcorns!
Saturdays & Sundays
28, 29 May
4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26 June
3pm to 5pm
Exclusive Children's Season
Giveaways
28 May to 26 June
9am to 6pm
Free admission to all NHB museums and heritage institutions for Singapore Citizens
and Permanent Residents all year round!
QUICK GUIDE
MUSEUM
SINGAPORE
PHILATELIC
MUSEUM
(pg25)
SINGAPORE
SPORTS MUSEUM
(pg27)
SUN YAT SEN
NANYANG
MEMORIAL HALL
(pg27)
EVENT / ACTIVITY
DATE / TIMING
Shaking It With Shakespeare
Exhibition
14 May 2016 to 15 January 2017
Monday–Sunday • 10am–7pm
A Tudor Fayre
Sundays, 5 & 12 June • 10am–7pm
Overnight Adventure —
A Midsummer Night’s Camp
• Thursday, 2 June, 6pm
to Friday, 3 June, 9am
• Thursday, 9 June, 6pm
to Friday, 10 June, 9am
Much Ado About Mailbox
Tuesdays, 7 & 14 June • 10am–12pm
The World’s A Stage
Workshop
Friday, 3 June • 10am–12pm
Saturday, 4 June • 10am–12pm,
2.30pm–4.30pm
Saturday, 11 June • 2.30pm-4.30pm
Shaking It with Shakespeare
– Lively Action Storytelling
Monday, 6 June • 9.30am–10.30am
Wednesday, 8 June • 9.30am–10.30am
Saturday, 11 June • 9.30am–10.30am,
11am–12pm
Enchanted Forest
Wednesday, 1 June • 10am to 12pm
Thursday, 9 June • 2pm to 4pm
Children’s Season @
Singapore Sports Museum
28 May to 26 June
Weekdays: 10am to 8pm
Weekends, Eve of Public Holidays
& Public Holidays: 10am–9pm
Heritage Hunt @ SYSNMH
18, 19 June • 10am to 5pm
Early Chinese Newspapers in
Singapore (1881 – 1942)
Special Exhibition
28 May to 9 October • 10am to 5pm
Wan Qing Weekend:
Shanghai Splendour
28, 29 May • 6pm to 10pm
For more information, visit www.museums.com.sg/cs16
18–19
I WANT TO BE A POLICEMAN!
POLICE HERITAGE CENTRE
Thursdays: 2, 9, 16 and 23 June
Fridays: 3, 10, 17, 24 June | Saturdays: 11 and 25 June
Weekdays: 10am, 11.30am, 2.30pm, 4pm
Weekends: 9.30am, 11am
Police Heritage Centre, Police HQ
*Tours strictly by appointment only
Treat your child to a memorable time at the Police Heritage
Centre! Young visitors will get to wear kid-sized police uniforms,
and take part in photo-taking sessions with real police officers as
well as a retro-fitted police radio car, which was deployed to the
scene of crime in the 1970s! For a complete learning experience,
kids will receive interesting activity game booklets, and stand
a chance to win attractive prizes by participating in a drawing
competition. Don’t forget to share your photos and tag them with
#IWantToBeAPoliceman and #ILOVEPHC.
For registration, please call 6478 2123 or email
[email protected]
GALLERY TRAIL:
“I AM A SCIENCE EXPLORER”
SCIENCE CENTRE SINGAPORE
Daily, 10am to 5pm | 6 to 10 years old
Admission charges apply
Bring out the explorer in you! Pick up a copy of the “I am a Science
Explorer” Gallery Trail booklet at Science Centre’s main entrance.
Explore the galleries and complete the trail to redeem a cool
souvenir* from us.
*One souvenir for each completed trail booklet. Redemption of completed
trail booklets will be from 10.15am to 5.45pm at the Visitor Services
Centre. While stocks last.
STORYTELLING: “SUGAR FOR TEA”
BY ALAN TRUSSELL-CULLEN
Fridays, 3, 10, 17, 24 June | 2.30pm to 3pm
4 to 6 years old | Free (admission charges apply)
Science Centre, Hall A, Uniquely You Gallery
Join us at a cozy corner of Science Centre for an engaging story time.
Interact with our friendly educators after the story to learn more
about ants and sugar.
Free admission
YOUNG SCIENTIST WORKSHOP
Friday, 3 June or 10 June | 9.30am to 12.30pm
$45/child (excl. admission charges) | Registration required
*Limited to 40 pax per session
Bring out the scientist in you as we conduct science experiments
from the Young Scientist card, “I’m a Young Chemist”. What’s more?
You get to take home some of your completed experiments! A fun
and engaging workshop is awaiting for you to explore!
For more information, please email [email protected]
or visit www.science.edu.sg. Registration is only confirmed upon payment
of full course fee.
SCIENCE OF MAGIC II
KidsSTOPTM (SCIENCE CENTRE)
Tuesdays, 31 May (4 to 5 years old), 7 June (6 to 8 years old)
14 June (4 to 5 years old) | 10.30am to 1pm
KidsSTOP™ Party Room | $45 per participant (excl. of GST and
other relevant admin charges)
Ever wondered about the secrets behind magic shows? Or are you
an aspiring magician eager to learn some magic? Come join us for
a fun-filled session to discover the science behind magic & pick up
some simple and cool tricks!
LIGHTS UP!
Wednesdays, 1 June (6 to 8 years old), 8 June (4 to 5 years old)
15 June (6 to 8 years old) | 10.30am to 1pm
KidsSTOP™ Party Room | $45 per child (excl. of GST and other
relevant admin charges)
Fascinated by greeting cards that light up or produce sounds when
you open them? Join us for an electrifying time at KidsSTOP™!
Lights Up! is a fun and educational programme where children get
to explore electricity and experiment with circuits. Don’t miss this
exciting opportunity for your kids to discover how to complete a
circuit using different materials, including a conductive dough, and
learn to construct their own light-up LED greeting cards!
OMNI-THEATRE
LIVE PLANETARIUM SHOW
OMNI-THEATRE (SCIENCE CENTRE)
Daily, 3pm | $14 per participant
Go on an experiential learning journey with our science educators,
during our live planetarium shows as they use real-time graphics to
present stunning visualisations of astronomical phenomena. Plus,
head down for a free stargazing session every Friday night (weather
permitting) and continue your journey with ‘What’s Up There?’- a
live planetarium show about the current night sky.
For more information and showtime listings, visit www.omnitheatre.com.sg
20–21
ARCTIC AVENGER HUNT
SNOW CITY (SCIENCE CENTRE)
28 May to 26 June | $2 per activity booklet
Snow City admission charges apply
The Arctic Avenger Hunt is on! Oki, the Inuit boy, is looking for more
friends to join him in the fight against global warming and climate
change. Get your copy of the activity booklet for only $2 and help
Oki find clues around the snow chamber. Be an Arctic Avenger by
earning an exclusive badge once you complete the activity booklet!
For more information, please visit www.snowcity.com.sg
SINGAPORE ART MUSEUM
IMAGINARIUM:
OVER THE OCEAN, UNDER THE SEA
14 May to 28 August | SAM at 8Q
Imaginarium: Over the Ocean, Under the Sea invites adventurers of all
ages into the watery realms of our Earth, as seen through the eyes of
contemporary artists. A whimsical introduction to the stories and ideas
that surround seascapes, Imaginarium presents tactile and interactive
works that encourage discovery through exploration and play.
SUBMAROOM
14 May to 28 August | SAM at 8Q, Level 2
Museum admission fees apply. Donations encouraged
Craft up a storm and try your hand at the various interactive stations
within the Submaroom!
EDIBLE ART WORKSHOP
Saturday, 11 June | Imaginarium Workshop Space, SAM at 8Q
(Level 2) | 2pm to 4pm | $60 (Tickets at SAM and SISTIC)
Unleash your inner artist and your own masterpiece with chocolate!
Art is made fun and edible with the people behind 2am: dessertbar,
2am: lab and sweets boutique, Janice Wong.
CURATOR-LED TOUR OF IMAGINARIUM:
FAMILY NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM
Wednesday, 1 June | 7pm to 8pm | $12 per participant
Join us for a night of fun and parent-child bonding at the museum
as SAM curator, Andrea Fam brings you on a journey of discovery
around Imaginarium: Over the Ocean, Under the Sea.
Each ticket admits one child from age 7 to 15 years old or an adult.
Concession available. Tickets available at SAM and SISTIC.
Free admission
STORYTELLING SESSIONS AT SAM: THE TOTALLY
AWESOMELY AMAZING STORY OF SRI TRI BUANA
– DESCENDANT OF THE SEA
Friday & Saturday, 17, 18 June | 11am–11.45am
SAM at 8Q | $10 per adult, $5 per child (Tickets at SAM & SISTIC)
Through the interactive storytelling sessions with Rosemarie
Somaiah, otherwise known as ‘Aunty Rose’, be enthralled by the
legend of a King who fell in love with the Princess of the Sea, and
their life in the underwater kingdom.
MY FAIR CITY
SINGAPORE CITY GALLERY
28 May & 11, 25 June | 10.30am to 11.30am
Singapore City Gallery, White Room (3rd Storey)
Why are there five airports and air bases in our city? What does
it mean to be a city and a country? Why are there three skyscrapers
on our beautiful skyline, all of them the tallest in Singapore and all
the same height? Find out the answers to these questions, and listen
to other amazing stories about our city and its design at
My Fair City.
For registration and enquiries, please call 6321 8321 or email
[email protected]. Limited to 25 pax per session.
SINGAPORE STORIES –
PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE
4, 18 June | 10.30am to 11.30am
Singapore City Gallery, 2nd Storey
Join us at Singapore City Gallery for a curator’s tour, where our
experienced curator will be sharing Singapore stories of the past,
present and future. Learn fascinating facts on the transformation of
Singapore’s physical landscape over the years through interesting
narratives.
For registration and enquiries, please call 6321 8321 or email
[email protected]. Limited to 20 pax per session.
MY CITY, MY COLOUR
Saturdays, 28 May to 25 June | Singapore City Gallery
Would you like to design buildings and co-create a city? Come
participate in this activity and let your creative juices flow! Try your
hand at painting and designing your own building blocks alongside
other buildings designed by your friends and fellow participants.
Basic building blocks and painting materials will be provided at our
interactive corner.
22–23
SINGAPORE DISCOVERY CENTRE
SingaROAR! returns to Singapore Discovery Centre this Children’s
Season with more exciting fun & interactive programmes for families
and children as we bring to you the spirit of friendship, vibrant
cultures and stories from the region and around the world. All
programmes are held in conjunction with our IFD Special Exhibition,
‘ASEAN Pulse’.
» ASEAN PULSE
Now till 26 June
Come join us at the S’pore Discovery Centre to celebrate the ASEAN
spirit friendships! Explore the bazaar with 10 ASEAN Country
Pavilions and discover the diverse range of goods that each country
produces for the region and the global market. Appreciate the wealth
and economic potential of ASEAN; and understand the importance
of cooperation and friendships with our neighbours.
» INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP DAY (IFD) SPECIAL WEEKEND
28, 29 May
Craft and Booth activities: 11am to 5pm
Performances: 12.30pm to 2pm
Singapore Discovery Centre Lobby
Come with your friends and families to celebrate the spirit
of international friendship! Enjoy cultural performances and
demonstrations at our Lobby on this special weekend and interact
with friends from all around the world. You may be treated to
samples of traditional food or delights from these countries through
our signature ‘Culture Bites’ programme.
» PASSPORT TO DISCOVERY: ‘MY ASEAN ADVENTURE’
Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 28 May to 26 June
10am to 5pm | Singapore Discovery Centre Lobby
How well do you know our ASEAN neighbours? This holiday, embark
on a single passport adventure, which will allow you to ‘travel’ to 10
countries around the region. Visit the Country Pavilions and discover
many interesting things about ASEAN’s cultural diversity and richness,
including a visit to the Army Museum of Singapore to find out more
about the special gifts of friendship that Singapore has received from its
friends. Earn a stamp with every pit-stop or destination and redeem a
gift for yourself at the end of your little adventure!
Terms & Conditions apply.
Free admission
» OH, THE PLACES YOU’LL GO! (drop-in craft)
28 May to 26 June | 10am to 5pm
Singapore Discovery Centre Lobby
Let’s get creative and discover ASEAN by creating your own uniquely
designed craft, one that you’d be proud to bring home with you to
showcase your little travel adventure story!
Terms & Conditions apply.
STORIES AND ART OF
THE DEEP BLUE SEA
SINGAPORE MARITIME GALLERY
Saturdays and Sundays only
28, 29 May & 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26 June
2pm to 3.15pm | Registration required* | 3 to 8 years old
Get acquainted with the magical story of Swimmy by Leo Lionni,
and enter his underwater world of intriguing shapes and colours.
Narrated by Playeum Pte Ltd, Swimmy will let the young ones
discover the different fauna and flora of the marine life, and learn the
importance of keeping the oceanic environment clean. Stories and
Art of the Deep Blue Sea will expose our little friends to art creation
using the story of Swimmy as an inspiration. They will also get to
make their own sea creature puppet for role-play and drama after
the workshop!
*For registration and enquiries, please call 6325 5707 or email
[email protected]. Limited to 20 participants per session
AHOY!
Saturdays and Sundays only | 28, 29 May & 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19,
25, 26 June | 10.30am and 3.30pm | 12 years old and below
Ahoy, Captain! Set sail on a voyage to unearth past milestones of
Singapore’s transformation from a trading post to a global hub port.
Specially tailored for kids, this exciting guided tour will shed light on
the importance of Maritime Singapore and the role it plays in our
daily lives.
HAND PRINT ART
Saturdays and Sundays only
28, 29 May & 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26 June
Session 1: 11.30am to 12.30pm | Session 2: 4.30pm to 5.30pm
Calling young artists to leave your prints behind! Don’t miss this
opportunity to display your work of art as part of an art installation
project. Together with Mum and Dad, create a collaborative artwork
from a simple piece of paper in this fun and interactive hand printing
workshop.
POPCORNS!
Saturdays and Sundays only
28, 29 May & 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26 June | 3pm to 5pm
Grab your free popcorn during the “Popcorn” Happy Hours from
3-5pm, every weekend. While stocks last.
24–25
EXCLUSIVE CHILDREN'S SEASON GIVEAWAYS
28 May to 26 June, 9am to 6pm
Prepared for a wefie, all day, every day? Here’s a chance to enjoy
exclusive Children Season giveaways for you and your family. Just
check-in and post a wefie of you and your family at the gallery on
Facebook during Children’s Season from 28 May–26 June 2016.
While stocks last, terms and conditions apply.
SHAKING IT WITH
SHAKESPEARE EXHIBITION
SINGAPORE PHILATELIC MUSEUM
Till 15 January 2017 | 10am to 7pm
Admission charges apply
Explore the life and times of Shakespeare in this colourful and
interactive exhibition, in commemoration of his 400th death
anniversary. See how he looked like, recite magic spells from his
plays, dress up as a Shakespearean character, and delve into the
cabinet of curiosities filled with exotic and everyday objects from
Shakespeare’s world, amongst other exciting activities!
Complete your Shakespearean experience by viewing stamps from
around the world that showcase Shakespeare and his works, 400year old books, and Shakespearean texts in various local mother
tongues.
A TUDOR FAYRE
Sundays, 5, 12 June | 10am to 7pm
Free for the day | Charges for programmes apply
Have a day of Tudor fun with an exciting line-up of programmes!
Participate in a storytelling session by Shakespeare's Globe,
sample delicious pies, dress up in period costumes and take home
a special craft!
OVERNIGHT ADVENTURE –
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S CAMP
Thursday, 2 June, 6pm to Friday, 3 June 9am
Thursday, 9 June, 6pm to Friday, 10 June, 9am
$90 per participant | Registration required | 7 to 12 years old
Check-in at Singapore Philatelic Museum for a night of adventure,
games, stamps and crafts! Meet William Shakespeare and immerse
yourself in a Tudorian setting. Listen to an enchanting tale by a
storyteller. Concoct your own magical potions, sing with Macbeth’s
Witches and create your very own dance steps! Bring along a
sleeping bag, jacket, pyjamas, fresh change of clothing and toiletries.
Includes dinner, supper and breakfast.
To register, contact Lily at tel: 6513 7347 or email [email protected]
Free admission
MUCH ADO ABOUT MAILBOX
Tuesdays, 7, 14 June | 10am to 12pm
$30 per participant | Registration required | 7 to 12 years old
Have you ever wondered what the inside of a post box looks
like? View miniature post boxes from around the world, discover
interesting facts about post boxes, and find out how mail is delivered.
You can also paint and decorate your very own tin mailbox!
To register, contact Lily at tel: 6513 7347 or email [email protected]
THE WORLD’S A STAGE WORKSHOP
6 to 8 years old: Friday, 3 June | 10am to 12pm
Saturday, 4 June | 2.30pm to 4.30pm
9 to 11 years old: Saturday, 4 June | 10am to 12pm
Saturday, 11 June | 2.30pm to 4.30pm
$35 per participant | 10% off for 2 children and above
Meet unforgettable characters from Shakespeare’s well-loved plays.
Explore themes of friendship, love and dilemmas; experiment with
the sounds and rhythms of the Bard’s timeless language; and dress
up as a Shakespearean character. At the end of this play-filled
magical journey, participants will get to pen down their thoughts and
bring home a photo souvenir.
To register, contact Laura at tel: 65137348 or [email protected]
SHAKING IT WITH SHAKESPEARE –
LIVELY ACTION STORYTELLING
Monday, 6 June | 9.30am to 10.30am
Wednesday, 8 June | 9.30am to 10.30am
Saturday, 11 June | 9.30am to 10.30am & 11am to 12pm
5–12 years old | $20 per participant
10% off for 2 children and above
Be enthralled by Shakespeare’s most exciting stories! Enter his
timeless narratives not just as listeners, but as storytellers too.
These action-filled sessions deepen children’s understanding of
the ways in which they can imagine and recreate stories.
To register, contact Laura at tel: 65137348 or [email protected]
ENCHANTED FOREST
Wednesday, 1 June | 10am to 12pm
Thursday, 9 June | 2pm to 4pm
7 to 10 years old | $15 per participant
Explore the value of recycling through reusing materials from our
daily lives to make your own nature-inspired craft.
To register, contact Lily at tel: 6513 7347 or email [email protected]
26–27
SINGAPORE SPORTS MUSEUM
CHILDREN’S SEASON
@ SINGAPORE SPORTS MUSEUM
28 May to 26 June
Weekdays: 10am to 8pm
Weekends, Eve of Public Holidays & Public Holidays: 10am to 9pm
Free (Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents)
Do you think you can run faster than Hussain Bolt and jump higher
than Michael Jordan? Challenge yourself this Children’s Season at
Singapore Sports Museum! Learn what it takes to be a coach, design
a stadium, medal and trophy, and reflect on the values of excellence,
respect and friendship through the destinies of athletes, who are
champions in unique ways.
SUN YAT SEN NANYANG
MEMORIAL HALL
HERITAGE HUNT @ SYSNMH
18 to 19 June | 10am to 5pm | Free admission
Go on a Heritage Hunt and search for the hidden treasure by
collecting clues at various activity stations. During the hunt,
participants will get to learn fun facts about Chinese heritage and
history. This programme will also enable participants to learn more
about Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall’s special exhibition on the
history and development of Chinese newspapers in Singapore titled
Early Chinese Newspapers in Singapore (1881–1942).
EARLY CHINESE NEWSPAPERS IN SINGAPORE
(1881–1942) SPECIAL EXHIBITION
& WAN QING WEEKEND: SHANGHAI SPLENDOUR
28 May to 9 October | 10am to 5pm (Special Exhibition)
28, 29 May | 6pm to 10pm (Wan Qing Weekend)
Memorial Hall is closed on Mondays
Learn more about the history and development of Chinese
newspapers in Singapore through Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial
Hall’s new special exhibition, Early Chinese Newspapers in Singapore
(1881–1942). The exhibition showcases more than 100 images and
artefacts associated with early Chinese newspapers, prominent
individuals who shaped the newspaper industry, and the early
printing industry in Singapore. In conjunction with the exhibition’s
launch, come sing, dance, relax and enjoy a weekend of Shanghai
Splendour at Wan Qing Weekend!
Free admission
PARTICIPATING
MUSEUMS & GALLERIES
Army Museum of Singapore
520 Upper Jurong Road, S638367
Tel: 6861 3651
www.armymuseum.gov.sg
ArtScience Museum
6 Bayfront Avenue, S018974
Tel: 6688 8868
www.marinabaysands.com/
ArtScienceMuseum
Asian Civilisations Museum
1 Empress Place, S179555
Tel: 6332 7798
www.acm.org.sg
Chinese Heritage Centre
12 Nanyang Drive, S637721
Tel: 6790 6177
chc.ntu.edu.sg
Gan Heritage Centre
18 Bukit Pasoh Road, S089832
Tel: 6227 9967
ganclan.sg/en/heritage/introduction
Indian Heritage Centre
5 Campbell Lane, S209924
Tel: 62911601
www.indianheritage.org.sg
HealthZone
Level 2, Health Promotion Board
3 Second Hospital Avenue, S168937
Tel: 1800 435 3616
www.hpb.gov.sg/healthzone
Infocomm Experience Centre (IExperience)
Esplanade Xchange, 90 Bras Basah,
#B1-10/18, S189562
Tel: 6820 6880
www.iexperience.sg
The Intan
69 Joo Chiat Terrace, Singapore 427231
Tel: 64401148
www.the-intan.com
Land Transport Gallery
No 1 Hampshire Road,
Block 1 Level 1, S219428
Tel: 6396 2550
www.lta.gov.sg/ltgallery
Malay Heritage Centre
85 Sultan Gate, S198501
Tel: 6391 0450
www.malayheritage.org.sg
MINT Museum of Toys
26 Seah Street, S188382
Tel: 63390660
www.emint.com
MOE Heritage Centre
402 Commonwealth Drive, S149599
Tel: 68381614
www.moeheritagecentre.sg
National Gallery Singapore
1 St. Andrew’s Road, S178957
Tel: 62717000
www.nationalgallery.sg
National Museum of Singapore
93 Stamford Road, S178897
www.nationalmuseum.sg
NUS Museum
NUS Centre For the Arts,
National University of Singapore,
University Cultural Centre,
50 Kent Ridge Crescent, S119279
Tel: 6516 8817
www.nus.edu.sg/museum
Peranakan Museum
39 Armenian Street, S179941
Tel: 6332 7591
www.peranakanmuseum.org.sg
Police Heritage Centre
Police Headquarters, New Phoenix Park,
28 Irrawaddy Road, S329560
Tel: 6478 2123
www.spf.gov.sg/spfheritage
Science Centre Singapore
15 Science Centre Rd, S609081
Tel: 6425 2500
www.science.edu.sg
KidsSTOP™
21 Jurong Town Hall Rd, S609433
Tel: 64252500
www.kidsstop.edu.sg
Omni-Theatre
21 Jurong Town Hall Rd, S609433
Tel: 64252500
www.omnitheatre.com.sg
Snow City
21 Jurong Town Hall Rd, S609433
Tel: 65602306
www.snowcity.com.sg
Singapore Art Museum
71 Bras Basah Road, S189555
SAM at 8Q: 8 Queen Street, S188535
Tel: 6589 9580
www.singaporeartmuseum.sg
Singapore City Gallery
45 Maxwell Road,
The URA Centre, S069118
Tel: 63218321
www.ura.gov.sg/uol/citygallery
Singapore Discovery Centre
510 Upper Jurong Road, S638365
Tel: 6792 6188
www.sdc.com.sg
Singapore Maritime Gallery
31 Marina Coastal Drive,
Marina South Pier, Level 2, S018988
Tel: 6325 5707
www.maritimegallery.sg
Singapore Philatelic Museum
23-B Coleman Street, S179807
Tel: 6337 3888
www.spm.org.sg
Singapore Sports Museum
6 Stadium Walk, S397698
Tel: 66538908
www.sportshub.com.sg/venues/Pages/
singapore-sports-museum.aspx
Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall
12 Tai Gin Road, S327874
Tel: 6256 7377
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