The New 2-Storey Children’s Museum Singapore Has 4 Galleries With Interactive Elements

By Karmen on 18 Dec 2022

Digital Editor

Running out of ways to entertain the kids this school holiday? National Heritage Board has come to the rescue with the new Children's Museum Singapore (CMSG), the first museum in Singapore that's dedicated to children aged 12 years and under.

The galleries and exhibits are created with input from educators and industry professionals, featuring stimulating and and enriching elements where kids can learn through play. The permanent exhibition spans four galleries on the ground floor while the second level has three special galleries that will be refreshed regularly.

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The journey begins with WonderBot, CMSG's mascot from the future who helps bring visitors through different time periods in Singapore, and the adventurous sea-faring Captain, a virtual companion who will assign tasks for visitors such as tying a reef knot or activating a water pump.

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As visitors make their way through the four galleries – Hidden Chamber, Ahoy Singapore!, The Marketplace and My Neighbourhood – they will find more multimedia and interactive displays

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On the second level are three special galleries: Imagine a Garden has life-like paper sculptures of birds and flowers by Colombian artist Diana Beltrán Herrera; Happy Birthday! explores various cultural birthday practices in Singapore and values associated with familial love and gift-giving; and Play Pod is a shoes-off play area for toddlers ages two to four to learn more about fruits and vegetables.

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Do note that adult visitors must be accompanied by a child. Make sure to book your tickets online in advance as the museum will be closed to walk-in visitors if it's full.

Children's Museum Singapore
Location: 23-B, Coleman St, Singapore 179807 (6-min walk from City Hall MRT Station)
Ticket pricing: Free entry from now till 31 March 2023
Opening hours: Tuesday - Sunday: 9am - 1pm & 2pm - 6pm (closed on Mondays)
Book tickets: nhb.gov.sg/childrensmuseum (available 30 days in advance)