From 23 May
Museum opening hours; Closed at 12.30–2pm for daily cleaning
Contemporary Gallery, Level 1

ACM & ME is an exciting new space at the museum, where young explorers can play, create, and celebrate what makes us unique! With fun, hands-on activities for children (and the young at heart), every visit promises new discoveries.

Suitable for ages 4 and above. Children under 12 must be supervised.

Socks are required for everyone (including adults) to enter the space. Entry may be denied without them. 

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31 May: 10.30am
1 Jun: 3.30pm
ACM Green
Free

Pop by for a mesmerising bubble performance! Watch as bubbles of all shape and sizes transform the space into a playful and whimsical wonderland.

31 May & 1 Jun; 10am–4pm
ACM Green
Free

Step into our playful world of wonder! Hop on the colourful carousel and enjoy a whirl of adventure!

For safety, children below the height of 0.9m must be accompanied by an adult.

31 May & 1 Jun; 10am–4pm
ACM Green
Free; Terms and conditions apply

Cool down with an ice cream! Visit the Pagoda Odyssey exhibition, take a picture with your favourite pagoda, and flash your admission sticker to enjoy an ice cream treat on us.

While supplies last. Limited to one redemption per person only.

31 May & 1 Jun; 10am–4pm
ACM Green
Free; While supplies last

Take a photo with the sun! From treasured keepsakes to everyday items, discover how sunlight can turn memories into art. Watch them transform into beautiful blue prints through cyanotype printing.

Suitable for ages 3 and above with parental guidance. Limited to one per person.

31 May; 10am–4pm
Lobby, Level 1
Free; Register on-site

Inspired by the hotpot on display in the Maritime Trade Gallery, design and craft your own hotpot and ingredients using felt! Suitable for ages 5 and above with parental guidance.

Limited to one per child. While supplies last.

1 Jun; 10am–4pm
Lobby, Level 1
Free; Register on-site

Inspired by an object in the Ceramics Gallery featuring a man and his furry best friend, craft your own animal companion using clay. Suitable for ages 5 and above with parental guidance.

Limited to one per child. While supplies last.

31 May & 1 Jun; 10am–1pm
River Room, Level 2
$12/parent-child pair

Join us for an immersive virtual reality workshop where art meets technology. Explore 3D objects from the ACM collection and create your own digital masterpieces inspired by them. Using the latest VR tools, paint in mid-air and explore digital dimensions like never before.

Suitable for ages 7 and above.

Register here

31 May & 1 Jun; 11.30am & 3pm
Lobby, Level 1
$5/parent-child pair (includes museum admission ticket)

Space Boy and Time Pup have never met, but in a chance encounter, they must work together to figure out where – and when – they are, so that they can find their way back home. Along the way, they discover strange yet familiar objects that help them on their journey. Join Lunch Bunch in this epic adventure and discover what it means to belong.

Suitable for ages 4 to 10.

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31 May & 1 Jun; 1–2pm
Lobby, Level 1
$5/parent-child pair (refundable deposit)

Join our docents for a family-friendly guided tour through the galleries! Encounter objects up close, listen to the stories behind them, and explore the theme of belonging.

Suitable for ages 4 and above.

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31 May; 2–2.30pm
Discovery Room, Basement
$5/parent-child pair (refundable deposit)

Join parenting coach Kelly Tay (@juicyparenting) for an interactive reading of her book The World May Say This, But I Believe That! followed by a simple affirmation activity.

Suitable for ages 2 to 6.

Register here

1 Jun; 2–3.30pm
Discovery Room, Basement
$12/parent-child pair

Go wild with prints in this fun parent-child workshop! Design patterns inspired by ACM objects and create your own relief print using bricks.

Suitable for ages 5 and above.

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15 & 22 Jun; Various timings
Auditorium, Basement
$14.90/ticket

Join us at ACM for a cinematic experience featuring 43 specially curated short films! Witness diverse cultures and perspectives through these international tales, each offering unique insights and captivating storytelling.

Register here