Nila’s Shimmering Shores

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This Singapore Night Festival, embark on an Island Nights adventure across the Children’s Zone - spanning Children’s Museum Singapore, the National Archives Building, and Fort Canning Rise.

Date: 22, 23, 29, 30 Aug and 5, 6 Sep 2025
Time: Various Timings (depending on the locations)

Discover the legend of Sang Nila Utama through free, family-friendly experiences! Wander through a glowing installation, get creative with hands-on crafts, and enjoy pop-up storytelling sessions - all inspired by jungle, island, and sea. Perfect for curious kids and playful grown-ups alike - come explore, imagine, and dream under the night sky.

Duration: N.A.
Date: 22, 23, 29, 30 Aug and 5, 6 Sep 2025
Time:

Installation at Fort Canning Rise: 7pm – 10pm
Installation at Lewin Terrace: 8.30pm – 10pm (last admission at 9.40pm)
Craft Activity at Children's Museum Singapore Carpark: 7.45pm – 9.45pm (last admission at 9.30pm)
Pop-up performance @ National Archives Building: 8.30pm – 8.45pm

Venue: Various

Installation (outdoor): Fort Canning Rise
Installation (indoor): Lewin Terrace
Craft: Children's Museum Singapore Carpark
Pop-up performance: National Archives Building, Exterior Stairway, Level 2

Recommended Age: 4 years and above

Activity Fee: Free

For further enquiries, please email cmsg_prg@heritage.sg

Terms & Conditions:

This is a free, drop-in programme; no registration or tickets are required.
Activities are available at designated times and locations. Admission may be limited during peak periods.
Last admission timings apply to selected zones - please refer to the schedule for details.
All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Programme is suitable for children aged 4 and above.
Programme venues include outdoor and indoor spaces around Children’s Museum Singapore, Lewin Terrace, Fort Canning Rise, and the National Archives Building.
Programme details are subject to change due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.

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Image Credit: Children's Museum Singapore