Here at the National Museum of Singapore, there are many exciting ways for the whole family from children to grandparents alike to discover Singapore’s rich history together.
Join us for a full day of family programmes on the dates listed below! Explore our galleries at your own pace with our interactive Get Curious! Family Guide, try to spot artefacts with our Early Learning Resources, keep your minds active and hands busy at our inter-generational workshops and sensory playdates, join a tour to discover interesting facts about Singapore and the world, and more! Check this page regularly for updated programme details.
Daily until – 31 Dec 2021 | Various Venues | Various Timings | Varies with Programmes
Date & Theme
13 Feb Lunar New Year Celebrations
13 Mar March Holidays!
22 May Hari Raya Celebrations
29 May – 25 Jul Children’s Season at the National Museum 2021
9 Aug National Day Celebrations
30 Oct Deepavali Celebrations
11 Dec Christmas CelebrationsIf anyone in the family requires additional assistance or has a special need (e.g. autism, wheelchair user), you may find the information on our Accessibility page helpful for planning your visit. Email for enquiries.
Get Curious! The Official Interactive Family Guide to the National Museum of Singapore
Recommended for ages 5 – 8 | $24.90 at the Museum Label shop on Level 1
Our very first interactive guide for children and families supports your museum visit and presents information on our galleries and collection in a fun and accessible manner, through various interactive elements across 116 pages.
A discounted price is available for bulk purchases (min. 6 copies). Click here for a special sneak peek preview of some pages and the bulk order form!
Early Learning Resources
Recommended for ages 1 – 6 | $8/set at the Museum Label shop on Level 1
Visit our permanent galleries and play spot-the-artefact! These colourful booklets introduce pre-schoolers to our artefacts according to the themes of Numbers, Colours, and ABCs.
To better support parents and caregivers in using the Early Learning Resources at home, we have also developed special resource kits with Wigglepods, comprising activity guides and audio/video clips to encourage children to learn about the museum’s collection through fun music and movement activities:
ABC
Download the Online Resource Kit here!
Numbers
Download the Online Resource Kit here!
Colours
Download the Online Resource Kit here!
#MuseumfromHome: Get Curious!
Recommended for families with children aged 1 to 10 years
A timeless repository of online resources and programmes developed by the National Museum for families to enjoy the #MuseumFromHome. Gather materials around the house and follow our craft video tutorials to make your own toys, engage in music and movement activities inspired by our Early Learning Resources, and more.
