Join us on an adventure in exploring sustainability and natural history through various types of play, from musical to sensory and indoors to outdoors.
Don’t miss our special programmes organised in conjunction with the Plastic exhibition, and inspired by the Story of the Forest installation that we are bidding farewell to at the end of this year.
Sound Forest Workshops by The Music Connection
- 25 May - 23 Jun
- 2pm, 3.30pm, 10.15am & 11.30am
- Get Curious Children's Studio
Music Adventurer: Sat 25 May | 2 – 3pm & 3.30 – 4.30pm
- $26 per adult-child pair, inclusive of GST | Recommended for ages 4 to 6 with accompanying adult
- Get Curious Children's Studio, Level 3
Join us on an enchanting forest adventure with instrument exploration activities, story improvisation, arts and crafts, and more! Inspired by the museum’s Story of the Forest installation, this interactive music and movement programme designed for preschoolers introduces fun learning of musical concepts through exciting forest creatures.
Music Explorer: Sun 23 Jun | 10.15 – 11am & 11.30 – 12.15pm
- $26 per adult-child pair, inclusive of GST | Recommended for ages 18 months to 3 years with accompanying adult
- Get Curious Children's Studio, Level 3
This music and movement programme designed for toddlers encourages your young ones to engage with forest animals. Embark on an immersive journey of storytelling with animal friends inspired by our Story of the Forest installation, along with music and movement activities that foster creativity and early musical development.
Interactive Storytelling by Sophia Huang: Mr Roll Finds New Life and Ms Jug Finds a Home
- Sun 26 May | 2 – 2.45pm & 3.15 – 4pm
- Sun 16 Jun | 10.15 – 11am & 11.30am – 12.15pm
- $13 per adult-child pair, inclusive of GST | Recommended for ages 3 to 9 with accompanying adult
- Get Curious Children’s Studio, Level 3
Go green with upcycling! Learn about where your trash goes, and how we can play our part in saving the environment by making our own toys instead of buying new ones.
In these sessions with children’s author Sophia Huang, be inspired to upcycle through the delightful storytelling of Mr Roll Finds New Life (first session of each day) and Ms Jug Finds a Home (second session of each day) and make your own upcycled craft with a kitchen roll or snack container.
Unexpected Plastics by Biogirl MJ
- 26 May (Sun) | 10.30 – 11.30am
- 22 Jun (Sat) | 11am – 12pm & 2 – 3pm
- $11 per adult-child pair (inclusive of GST) | Recommended for ages 7 to 12 with accompanying adult
- Get Curious Children's Studio, Level 3
What do you think of when you hear the word ‘plastic’? Are there plastics that could be harmless to our environment? Get ready to discover new aspects of this familiar material through a session of sharing, trivia, and hands-on experiences with different types of bioplastics. Discover both the positive and negative aspects of plastics and see how new plastic innovations can help to solve real-world problems!
Hu木an – A Sensory Forest Adventure
- Sat 1, 8 & 15 Jun | 10.30am, 2pm & 4pm
- Thu 6 Jun | 10.30am
- Fri 14 Jun | 10.15am & 11.45am
- 50 mins per session | Activity Space, Level 3
- $39 per adult-child pair, inclusive of GST | Recommended for ages 4 to 12 with accompanying adult
This multisensory performance inspired by our William Farquhar Collection of Natural History Drawings is back after great feedback from families in 2023! Developed with children with special needs in mind, these inclusive sessions feature an immersive tactile set, soothing live music and friendly performers, and are guaranteed to be a delightful experience for all children.
Come feel the textured leaves with your toes and fingertips, smell the exotic flowers, play hide-and-seek with Hornbill... In the magical Hutan (Malay for “forest”), many adventures await!
Immersive Forest Play by Hommeet
- Sun 2 Jun | 10.30am, 2pm, 4pm (1 hour per session)
- $27 per adult-child pair, inclusive of GST | Recommended for ages 2 to 8 with accompanying adult
- Get Curious Children's Studio, Level 3
Step into a world of sensory experiences at the Immersive Rain Forest Play by Hommeet at the National Museum of Singapore! With five interactive play stations, little wild explorers will discover the vibrant flora and fauna featured in the museum’s collection through a variety of sensory play activities.
Lego Inter-generational Workshop: Build your mini HDB flat or public bus with Artisan Bricks!
- 06 Jun - 09 Jun
- 10am & 3pm
- Reunion
Session 1 *Quiet Morning special*: Thu 6 Jun | 10 – 11.30am | Reunion, Level 1
$16 per ticket, inclusive of GST (comes with 1 set of materials) | Recommended for individual seniors (60 years & above) and grandparent-grandchild pairs (grandchild 7 years & up)
Session 2: Sun 9 Jun | 3 – 5pm, including 30min guided visit to Plastic: Remaking Our World special exhibition and interactive space | Reunion, Level 1
$43.60 per adult-child pair, inclusive of GST (comes with 1 set of materials) | Recommended for ages 7 & up with accompanying adult
Join us for a unique Lego-building workshop with acclaimed Brick Artist, Jeffrey Kong from Artisan Bricks Singapore. Discover the evolution of play with the rise of plastics and create memories together as you build a Housing and Development Board (HDB) Lego flat (6 Jun session) or a public bus (9 Jun session) inspired by our Plastic: Remaking Our World special exhibition!
[Free] Ranger Buddies: It All Begins With C.O.U.R.A.G.E.
- 25 May - 23 Jun
- 10am to 12pm, 1pm to 6pm
- Gallery Theatre
Interactive Installation: Ranger Buddies: It All Begins With C.O.U.R.A.G.E. (in collaboration with Mandai X)
25 May – 23 Jun | 10am – 12pm & 1pm – 6pm daily | Gallery Theatre, Basement Level
Free, no pre-registration required | Recommended for families with children ages 3 & up
A new mission awaits, Ranger Buddies! Rainforests are disappearing at an alarming rate and animals are at risk of losing their homes. Overcome different obstacles and use your C.O.U.R.A.G.E. strengths to save the day at the National Museum of Singapore!
[Free] I Spy: Spot the Animals! A Hunt Activity in Story of the Forest
- 25 May - 23 Jun
- 10am to 12pm & 1pm to 6pm
- Glass Atrium
25 May – 23 Jun | 10am – 12pm & 1pm – 6pm daily | Children’s Season Info Counter at Glass Atrium, Level 2 (beside Story of the Forest)
Free, no pre-registration required | Recommended for families with children ages 3 & up
Our magical Story of the Forest immersive installation will be retiring at the end of this year! Seize your opportunity now to stroll through and enjoy this digital display of selected plants and animals from the William Farquhar Collection of Natural History Drawings brought to life. Complete our hunt activity sheet to redeem a stationery set sponsored by Pilot, while stocks last!
[Free] Special Showcase: Reimagining Plastic: The Second Life Fabric
- 25 May - 23 Jun
- 10am to 7pm
- Gallery Theatre Foyer
25 May – 23 Jun | 10am – 7pm daily | Gallery Theatre Foyer, Basement Level
Can we breathe new life into discarded plastic materials by repurposing them into new, functional forms? Be inspired by this special showcase conceptualised by artist and educator Tan Haur, featuring collaborative artworks by students from APSN Katong School and Bedok View Secondary School, and their vision for a future where plastic waste transcends its disposable nature to become vibrant fabric creations.
[Free] Drop-in Craft Activity: Animal Portrait Squeegee Painting by Arterly Obsessed
- 25 May - 08 Jun
- 10.30am to 12.30pm & 2pm to 5pm
- Glass Atrium
25 & 26 May, 1, 2 & 8 Jun | 10.30am – 12.30pm & 2pm – 5pm | Glass Atrium, Level 2
Free on first come, first served basis, no pre-registration required
Recommended for families with children ages 3 & up
Create your own colourful squeegee paintings using a simple and fun technique! Different animal templates will be available across the 5 dates.
[Free] Drop-in Craft Activity: “Building My Forest” Rubber Stamping by WahSoSimple
- 09 Jun - 23 Jun
- 10.30am to 12.30pm & 2pm to 5pm
- Glass Atrium
9, 15, 16, 22 & 23 Jun | 10.30am – 12.30pm & 2pm – 5pm | Glass Atrium, Level 2
Free on first come, first served basis, no pre-registration required | Recommended for families with children ages 3 & up
Choose your favourite animals and build a fantastical forest! Collect a forest scene colouring sheet and stamp your selected animal prints to create your own artwork.
[Free] Drop-in Craft Activity: My Woven Basket by Lollibox
- 25 May - 09 Jun
- 10.30am to 12.30pm & 2pm to 5pm
- Gallery Theatre Foyer
25 & 26 May, 1, 2, 8 & 9 Jun | 10.30am – 12.30pm & 2pm – 5pm | Gallery Theatre Foyer, Basement Level
Free on first come, first served basis, no pre-registration required | Recommended for families with children ages 4 & up
Use t-shirt yarn to create your own woven basket, which you can bring back home and keep little trinkets in!
[Free] Drop-in Craft Activity: Upcycled Coin Pouch from NMS’ PVC Banners by Ecoponics
- 15 Jun - 23 Jun
- 10.30am to 12.30pm & 2pm to 5pm
- Gallery Theatre Foyer
15, 16, 22 & 23 Jun | 10.30am – 12.30pm & 2pm – 5pm| Gallery Theatre Foyer, Basement Level
Free on first come, firstserved basis, no pre-registration required | Recommended for families with children ages 4 & up
Have you ever noticed the large exhibition banners hanging on the facade of our building? Give a second life to our past exhibition banners and create your own samosa-shaped coin pouch as a unique souvenir of your museum visit!
[Free] Sustainable Outdoor Water and Plastic Playground by Mindful Space
- 25 May - 08 Jun
- 2pm to 5pm
- Outdoors area beside the Banyan Tree
25 & 26 May, 1, 2 & 8 Jun | 2 – 5pm | Outdoors area beside the Banyan Tree
Free, no pre-registration required | Suitable for families with children ages 1 & up
Dive into a world of eco-friendly fun at this recycled plastic and water playground! Join us for a splashing good time as we pour, dunk, spray and play in our one-of-a-kind oasis created from recycled plastics.
[Free] Sustainable Outdoor Pop-Up Playground by Chapter Zero
- 09 Jun - 23 Jun
- 2pm to 5pm
Outdoors area beside the Banyan Tree
9, 15, 16, 22 & 23 Jun | 2 – 5pm | Outdoors area beside the Banyan Tree
Free, no pre-registration required | Suitable for families with children ages 3 & up
Parents, have you ever wondered how to turn everyday items into endless play possibilities? Drop by the five stations of this vibrant pop-up playground, and be inspired by different ways of reusing everyday plastic and other recyclable materials through child-led play to reduce waste.
- Station 1: Splash & Save!
- Station 2: Fort-ify Your Fun!
- Station 3: That’s A Wrap!
- Station 4: Re:Creations Corner
- Station 5: Raving Reusables
At the end of your exploration at Stations 3 and 4, families may bring home your created craft and wrapping paper, or place them in one of two boxes provided for recyclable vs. non- recyclable products, to practice being mindful about waste management and recycling.
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25 五月 - 23 六月, 浏览这个网页查看开放时间.
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