Sat & Sun, 28–29 Mar
10am–4pm: Pop-up market [Free]
10am–1pm: Hopscotch [$2/entry]
1.30pm: Worms & Ladders [$10/participant]
River Room, Level 2

Join us as Wormhole takes over the River Room for a weekend of play! Try a supersized hopscotch, take on a life-size Snakes & Ladders with a game night twist, and discover playful surprises for all ages. Enjoy a pop-up market with coffee and baked goods, local artists, games, and more.

Register here for Worms & Ladders.

Wormhole & Friends Pop-up Market
28 & 29 Mar: Benew, Brewhouse, Biibsthebee, Afelise, Cruddy, frikin guds, Growing Up, PointyRice, Poison Studio, Shuiwong, Slowmolds, Wormhole

28 Mar: Dapiku Sweets, Global Mat Soul Kitchen

29 Mar: House of Samosas, Mandy Makes

More details here.

Sat & Sun, 28–29 Mar
10am–12pm, 2–4pm
ACM Green
Free

Step into a pop-up playground where children lead the play. Using loose parts, open-ended materials, and reused everyday objects, children can invent, build, and explore as they create their own games and playful worlds.

Suitable for ages 5 and above with parental supervision.

Sat & Sun, 28–29 Mar
10am–4pm
ACM Porch
Free

Pick up a challenge map and set off on a playful adventure through the museum! Take on fun challenges inspired by games from across Asia, join bonus activities, and collect stamps along the way. Trade your stamps for coins at the Game Treasure Shop and decide as a team how to spend them on prizes!*

*While supplies last.

Sat & Sun, 28–29 Mar
10am–4pm
ACM Green
Free; Terms and conditions apply

Cool down with a popsicle! Be the first 100 visitor each day to the Let’s Play! exhibition and flash your admission sticker to enjoy a treat on us.*

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

Sat, 28 Mar
11am
Scholars Gallery, Level 2
Free with museum admission

Join us for an exciting exhibition match between Yang Taoyu and Jemma Chua, both Singapore 3 dan players and members of the Singapore National Team. They have represented Singapore internationally, including at the 2025 Silk Road Friendship Cup in Xinjiang and the 2026 Star of Three Cities Cup in Singapore. Jemma also serves as assistant coach for the National Youth Team.

Witness high-level strategic play as these rising stars demonstrate the skills that made them strong ambassadors of Singapore's weiqi programme. Free to watch with a general admission sticker. The match will be moderated by Mr Mok Jun Jie.

Sat & Sun, 28–29 Mar
11am–4pm
Riverfront Entrance, Level 1
Free

Enjoy mahjong-themed games including wall-building challenges, tile-matching puzzles, mahjong tic-tac-toe, and Chinese character writing and colouring. A fun blend of learning and play for the whole family!

For more in-depth learning, a family-friendly beginner mahjong workshop will also be available. More details and registration here. 

Suitable for ages 7 and above.

Sat, 28 Mar
11am–4pm
Lobby, Level 1
Free

Join the Association of Carrom Singapore for a fun and engaging afternoon at the museum! Whether you are a beginner or simply curious, this is your chance to play, learn, and connect through this exciting game. Watch live demonstrations, challenge skilled players, and learn the techniques behind this fast-paced mind sport. Combining focus, accuracy, and tactical thinking, carrom is exciting for both participants and spectators.

Activities include:
•⁠ ⁠Learn the basics of carrom
•⁠ ⁠Meet and play with international carrom players
•⁠ ⁠Pick up tips and techniques from experienced players
•⁠ ⁠Join fun mini-games and challenges
•⁠ ⁠Win prizes
•⁠ ⁠Watch live demonstrations

Sat, 28 Mar
1–4pm
Scholars Gallery, Level 2
Free with museum admission

Enjoy a rare opportunity to play weiqi in the Scholars Gallery at ACM! Friendly facilitators from the Singapore Weiqi Association will guide you through this traditional game, long enjoyed by Chinese scholars Families and players of all ages are welcome!

For more in-depth learning, a children's beginner weiqi workshop (ages 6 to 12) will take place on 29 March. More details and registration here.

Sun, 29 Mar
10am–4pm
Lobby, Level 1
Free

Curious about shogi, or Japanese chess? Learn the basic moves and rules with representatives from the Singapore Shogi Group. Discover the story behind the game, and try solving tsumeshogi — puzzles that test your strategy skills.

Sat & Sun, 28–29 Mar
10.30am
ACM Green
Free

Discover the joy of Filipino heritage through Tinikling, the Philippines' beloved bamboo dance. Watch an energetic 5-minute performance, followed by an interactive session where you can try the dance yourself. It's not as easy as it looks!

Sat & Sun, 28–29 Mar
3pm
ACM Green
Free

Step outside for a bubble-filled spectacle for the whole family. Watch shimmering bubbles float, pop, and swirl through the air in a playful performance!

Subject to weather conditions. The activity will be cancelled in case of rain.

Sat & Sun, 28–29 Mar
4pm
ACM Green
Free

Experience the vibrant spirit of Bali through traditional children's games that celebrate friendship, community, and cultural heritage. Eka Suwara Santhi brings dance, games, and songs from Bali to Singapore, sharing traditions that bring people together.

Sat & Sun, 28–29 Mar
10am–4pm
ACM Green
Free

Hop on a mini aeroplane carnival ride and let your imagination take flight!

For safety, children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Children below 0.9m in height are not permitted on this ride.

Subject to weather conditions. The activity will be cancelled in case of rain.

Sat, 28 Mar
10am–4pm
Lobby, Level 1
Free with all-access admission

Create and decorate your own cardboard congkak, then challenge someone to a game. Don’t forget to visit our special exhibition Let’s Play! to spot the different congkak sets on display.

Suitable for ages 5 and above with parental guidance. While supplies last.

Sun, 29 Mar
10am–4pm
Lobby, Level 1
Free with all-access admission

Craft your own game board to take home! Choose between tic-tac-toe or checkers, weave colourful felt to create your board, and decorate wooden tokens to complete your set. With playing instructions included, you’ll be ready for game time right away.

Suitable for ages 5 and above with parental guidance. While supplies last.

Sat & Sun, 28–29 Mar
11am, 2pm
Meeting point: Lobby, Level 1
Free with museum admission

Space Boy and Time Pup reunite for a high-energy quest across space and time – and they need your help! Uncover ancient artefacts, solve playful challenges, and discover surprising facts about Asian games. Join Lunch Bunch in this action-packed adventure inspired by the Let’s Play! special exhibition.

Suitable for ages 4 to 10 with parent accompaniment. Limited spaces available.

Sat & Sun, 28–29 Mar
10.30–11.30am
Discovery Room, Basement
$15/parent-child pair

Take flight on a musical adventure inspired by aeroplane chess (fei xing qi). Join Brocolily on a delightful sensory journey exploring travel, rhythm, and play through guided singing and movement. Pack your sense of wonder and prepare for an enchanting voyage of discovery!

Suitable for toddlers aged 18 months to 4 years with parental guidance.

Register here.

Sat, 28 Mar
1.30pm
Meeting point: Lobby, Level 1
$12/parent-child pair (includes exhibition admission)

Join storyteller Hafiz Rashid for captivating tales inspired by Asian games featured in our special exhibition Let's Play! The Art and Design of Asian Games.

Suitable for ages 4 to 10.

Register here.

Sun, 29 Mar
11.30am, 1.30pm
Meeting point: Lobby, Level 1
$12/parent-child pair (includes exhibition admission)

Join curator Noorashikin Zulkifli for a special kid's tour of Let's Play! The Art and Design of Asian Games. Discover stories and hidden secrets behind the incredible game pieces and objects from across Asia. You'll also get the rare opportunity to touch and explore objects from the museum's handling collection.

Suitable for ages 6 and above.

Register here. 

Sun, 29 Mar
1–2pm
Basement Foyer
$5/parent-child pair (includes 1 plastic spinning top in each ticket)
$5/adult (included 1 plastic spinning top in each ticket)

Discover gasing, Singapore's traditional spinning top game that once had five dedicated courts across the island! Watch demonstrations by experienced practitioners from Singapore's last remaining gasing court at Kallang Bahru, then try spinning a top yourself.

Each registered parent-and-child pair will receive a plastic spinning top to take home. Limited spots available for walk-ins.

Register here.

Sat, 28 Mar
2.30–3.30pm
Discovery Room, Basement
$10 refundable deposit/parent-child pair

Enter the world of Chessoria and join Vera on a daring adventure of mountain races, magical doors, and hidden treasure! Through interactive storytelling and mini-games, learn the basics of chess – from how the King, Queen, and Rook move to capturing, blocking, and planning your strategy.

Suitable for ages 5 to 10. No experience needed.

Register here. 

Sun, 29 Mar
2.30–3.30pm
Discovery Room, Basement
$10 refundable deposit/participant

Learn weiqi, the strategy game played with black and white stones! Also called go or baduk, this ancient game from China encourages careful thinking and planning.

James Lee, President of the Singapore Weiqi Association, will introduce the basics in a fun and engaging way. You'll learn simple moves and be ready to challenge your friends and family.

Suitable for ages 6 to 12.

Register here.

Sat & Sun, 28 & 29 Mar
11.30am, 2pm
Riverfront Entrance, Level 1
$10 refundable deposit/participant

Discover the strategy of mahjong in this hands-on family workshop! Learn how to set up the game, build complete hands, and master key actions like chi, pong, and hu. You’ll also get an introduction to the scoring system.

The workshops are open to all ages. Children must be accompanied by at least one parent or guardian (one ticket per attendee). The workshops will be conducted in English.

Register here.

Sat, 28 Mar
11am–5pm
Ngee Ann Auditorium, Basement
$10 refundable deposit; register on Peatix

Games are among humanity’s oldest shared experiences – a source of challenge, entertainment, and connection for thousands of years. Across Asia they have developed in remarkably diverse ways, from the fast-paced rhythms of congkak to the contemplative strategy of go. They have entertained and educated, reflected power and status, and served as metaphors for life.

This symposium brings together scholars to explore the development, visual culture, and craftsmanship of games in Asia. From ancient boards and gaming pieces to contemporary design traditions, the talks examine how games have travelled across cultures and remain part of living communities today.

This symposium is held in conjunction with Let's Play! The Art and Design of Asian Games, on view now till 7 June 2026.

Register here