Do you know how different gemstones get their colours? Why are some gemstones so expensive?
Let’s learn more about gemstones and how to tell them apart! This workshop will introduce participants to the different types of gemstones, how they are formed and how to categorize them. You might even get to bring a gemstone home for keepsake!
As a precaution, each participant will be provided with a personal gemstone collection kit.
Limited slots available.
*Terms & Conditions for tickets apply.
Instructions:
- Participants should arrive at the venue 10 mins prior to the Little Gem Collectors Workshop starting time.
- Please present your electronic or printed ticket(s) in order to join this programme. Walk-in registrations will NOT be entertained.
- All kids MUST be accompanied by one (1) parent/guardian.
- This programme is strictly for kids age 6 - 12 years old
Disclaimer:
- By agreeing to join the Heritage Hunt, parents/guardians of participants shall be responsible for any injury, loss of damage due to carelessness of other actions on his/her part or that of children under his/her care.
- The Little Gem Collectors Workshop will start on time and participants who are late may not be able to join.
- It is compulsory for a parent/guardian to accompany any child or under the age of 12.
- We do not accept cash payment.
- No refund/exchange of tickers is allowed under any circumstances except programme cancellation.
Programme Cancellation:
- The programme will be shifted indoors in the event of wet weather.
- The programme may be partly or totally cancelled due to other unforeseen circumstances affecting the workshop.
- In the event of programme cancellation, participants will be informed via email (a few days before the workshop) and SMS (2 hours before the programme).
- Participants will receive a full refund in case of programme cancellation via Peatix.
If you have other enquiries, please email NHB_MHC_Programmes@nhb.gov.sg
Image Credit: Malay Heritage Centre
Age
6–12
Price
Price: 10 SGD
Telephone number
+65 6391 0450
Links
Address
Singapore85 Sultan Gate Istana Kampong Gelam Kampong Glam, Central S198501
How to get there?
By MRT:
Alight at Bugis (EW12) station. MHC is about 10 minutes walk from the train station.
By Bus:
- From North Bridge Road: Bus service no. 7, 32, 51, 63, 80, 145 & 197.
- From Victoria Street: Bus service no. 2, 7, 12, 32, 33, 51, 63, 80, 130, 133, 145, & 197.
- From Beach Road: Bus service no. 10, 14, 16, 70, 100, 107, 196 & 401.
Carpark Facilities:
If you are driving, you can park your vehicles at the public carparks along Aliwal Street, Kandahar Street and Pahang Street or at the multi-storey carparks at Textile Centre and Sultan Plaza. Parking charges are applicable.