Children's Season @National Museum of Singapore

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Celebrate 60 years of Singapore’s independence (SG60) at this year’s Children’s Season by the National Museum!

Themed Get Curious! Building Our Singapore, visitors will get to explore Singapore’s journey from settlement to global city through interactive installations and hands-on workshops.

Designed for children ages 3 and above, this special edition invites families to discover the impact of early and present-day migrants in shaping our nation, and how our small island state continues to make waves globally. Both the young and young-at-heart will be encouraged to think about their own role in building Singapore’s future!

Interactive Installation – Get Curious! Building Our Singapore

24 May – 29 Jun
10am – 12.30pm & 1.30pm – 6pm daily
Gallery Theatre Foyer, Basement Level
Free of charge, no registration required. Recommended for ages 3 and above.

Journey back in time and learn more about the people who built Singapore from the ground up in this interactive installation! Role-play as early migrants and trace their journeys on an interactive map. Don’t forget to drop by the activity space to honour the hands that shaped our nation’s success with a special appreciation for our migrant heroes today.

Our Mama Shop Intergenerational Showcase
24 May – 29 Jun
10am – 12.30pm & 1.30pm – 6pm daily
The Salon, Level 1
Free of charge, no registration required. Recommended for ages 3 and above.

Step into an iconic feature of Singapore’s landscape—a reimagined mama shop designed in collaboration with The Artground. Experience heartfelt memories shared between seniors from St Luke’s Eldercare and pre-schoolers from My First Skool in this intergenerational showcase.

The River Hunt: A Mission-based Artefact Hunt Activity

24 May – 29 Jun
10am – 12.30pm & 1.30pm – 6pm daily
Children's Season Information Counter outside Gallery Theatre, Basement Level
Free of charge, no registration required. Recommended for ages 5 and above.

Join The River Hunt for an exciting adventure through the National Museum’s special SG60 exhibition, Once Upon a Tide! Follow clues, answer questions, and unlock the ultimate treasure. Complete the mission and redeem a prize sponsored by Staedtler, while stocks last!

This activity is free of charge. However, all visitors will need to obtain an admission sticker to enter the Once Upon a Tide exhibition (entry is free for Singaporeans and Permanent Residents; admission charges will apply to tourists and foreign residents).

Migrant Tales: Meet Three Early Migrant Characters

24 May – 29 Jun
24–25 May, 31 May–1 Jun, 7–8 Jun, 14–15 Jun, 21–22 Jun & 28–29 Jun (Sat & Sun) | 11am & 4pm
Outside Singapore History Gallery, Level 1
Free of charge, no registration required. Recommended for ages 3 and above.

Travel back in time and meet some of Singapore’s early pioneers in this interactive character meet-and-greet! Engage in role-play with a samsui woman, rickshaw puller, or iced-water seller as they share stories on migration and life in early Singapore. Ask questions, join the conversation, and discover the history behind their work in shaping Singapore!

*Characters will start off from the exit of Singapore History Gallery, Level 1 and roam along the Concourse and Main Rotunda thereafter.

Interactive Storytelling: "So Much to See! So Much to Hear! A Week with Ari” by Migrant & Me

24 May – 29 Jun
24–25 May, 31 May–1 Jun, 7–8 Jun, 14–15 Jun, 21–22 Jun & 28–29 Jun (Sat & Sun) | 2pm – 3pm
Gallery Theatre Foyer, Basement Level
Free of charge, no registration required. Recommended for ages 4 and above.

Discover the diverse sights and sounds of our migrant workers’ work environments through the captivating story So Much to See! So Much to Hear! A Week with Ari written by local author, Gracie Chai. Join us for hands-on games, storytelling, and a chance to dress up as we explore the challenges and contributions of migrant workers in a fun and engaging way for young audiences! Spaces are limited, on a first-come, first-served basis.

Faces of Singapore: A Selection of Short Films

24 May – 29 Jun
Gallery Theatre, Basement Level
Free of charge, no registration required. Recommended for ages 7 and above.
Saturday, 24 May: 1.30pm – 6pm
Sunday, 25 May: 10am – 12.30pm & 1.30pm – 6pm
Saturdays and Sundays, 31 May – 1 June, 7–8, 14–15, 21–22 & 28–29 June: 10am– 12.30pm & 1.30pm–6pm

Enjoy a series of heartwarming films celebrating ordinary people and their contributions to building Singapore’s identity, from creating vibrant HDB neighbourhoods to shaping our music culture and a more caring society. Films will be played on loop, with a total duration of approximately 35 minutes.

Toy and Joy: Inclusive Music & Movement Workshop by Creative Tree

14 Jun – 29 Jun
14 & 29 Jun: 10.30am – 11.30am | 15 Jun: 3pm – 4pm
Get Curious Children's Studio, Level 3
Recommended for ages 4 to 10 with accompanying adult
$27 per adult-child pair

Inspired by the “Queen of the Toy Piano”, Margaret Leng Tan, this inclusive multisensory workshop invites children of all abilities to explore sound and movement in creative new ways. Come discover the joy of making music together through body percussion, simple movements, and hands-on play with toy instruments and unconventional household objects!