Presented in conjunction with the exhibition The More We Get Together: Singapore's Playgrounds 1930 - 2030, this year's Children's Season at the National Museum invites young visitors to explore different types of play experience at the museum.
Families can look forward to a fun line-up of interactive exhibits, hands-on activities, storytelling sessions, family workshops, engaging performances, and more!
The Dynamic Lines of Our Nest by Matali Crasset (FR)
- Daily, 20 Apr to 30 Sep | 10am to 6pm | Rotunda, Level 1
This art installation by French artist Matali Crasset pays tribute to the awakening of curiosity. By twisting the central pole, the installation is transformed into a colourful mobile for toddlers in a central playpen below. Families are invited to “nest” and recline in a shared space around the playpen. Inspired by natural greenery, the installation posits a future play space where the natural and manmade meet.
To learn more about Singapore’s playgrounds and their relationship to ideas about nature as well as to past and future, visit the exhibition The More We Get Together: Singapore’s Playgrounds 1930 – 2030. Parental supervision is required at all times. All footwear (except socks) is to be removed before entering the installation.
About the Artist
Matali Crasset is a French artist with a background in industrial design. Her work begins with observations of everyday practices, which she eventually tweaks, challenges and improves through the spaces and objects she creates.
Children's Season Special: Timmy and Tammy at the Dragon Playground – Storytelling Session by Esther Eio
- 1 & 7 Sep 2018 | 2.30 pm – 3pm | Stamford Gallery, Level 1
The iconic dragon playground was built in 1979 and remains a favourite with Singaporeans today. He watches all that goes on and loves it when children come to play with him and make new friends. Come and listen to the story of Singapore's favourite dragon playground - the guardian of friendships! This programme is brought to you in collaboration with Armour Publishing. Free with registration.
Credit: image of National Museum of Singapore
Age
1+
Price
Free
Links
Address
Singapore93 Stamford Road Bras Basah, South Singapore 178897
How to get there?
By MRT:
Bras Basah MRT Station (5-minute walk)
Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station (5-minute walk)
City Hall MRT Station (10-minute walk)