National Museum of Singapore

Original Building

Building, 1887

The front block of the museum building dates back to 1887. It features an elegant neo-Palladian design, a European style of architecture characterised by a highly symmetrical façade and the use of pediments above windows.

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Family Fun at the National Museum

01 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021
Various Venues
Various Timings
Varies with Programmes

Here at the National Museum of Singapore, there are many exciting ways for the whole family from children to grandparents alike to discover Singapore’s rich history together. Join us for a full day of family programmes on the dates listed below! Explore our galleries at your own pace with our interactive Get Curious! Family Guide, try to spot artefacts with our Early Learning Resources, keep your minds active and hands busy at our inter-generational workshops and sensory playdates, join a tour to discover interesting facts about Singapore and the world, and more! Check this page regularly for updated programme details.

 

Date Theme

 

13 Feb Lunar New Year Celebrations

13 – 21 Mar  March Holidays!

22 May Hari Raya Celebrations

29 May – 30 Jun June Holidays Family Fun

17 – 18 Jul July Family Fun

9 Aug National Day Celebrations 

30 Oct Deepavali Celebrations

20 Nov – 26 Dec Children's Season at the National Museum 2021

11 Dec Christmas Celebrations

 

If anyone in the family requires additional assistance or has a special need (e.g. autism, wheelchair user), you may find the information on our Accessibility page helpful for planning your visit.

 

Email nhb_nm_programmes@nhb.gov.sg for enquiries.

 

 

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Children’s Season at the National Museum 2021: Get Curious! Stories of You & Me
20 Nov – 26 Dec
Recommended for families with children aged 3 to 12 years, and grandparents too!

Get ready for fun-filled school holidays at the National Museum! Get Curious! invites families to explore our galleries and discover the exciting stories of our artefacts. Titled “Stories of You & Me”, this edition of the festival also invites different generations within the family to exchange stories and experiences with each other!

Families can look forward to opportunities for bonding, fun and learning through:

  • Two interactive installations, “Our Home” and “Our School”
  • Exciting on-site and online programmes: Artefact hunt, Character Tours, interactive performances, virtual gallery tours, and more!

Click here for the full details, including the safe management measures in place!

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Get Curious! The Official Interactive Family Guide to the National Museum of Singapore
Recommended for ages 5 – 8 | Available for sale at Supermama, The Museum Store on Level 1

Our interactive guide for children and families supports your museum visit and presents information on our galleries and collection in a fun and accessible manner, through various interactive elements across 116 pages.

Get your copy during Children’s Season from 20 Nov – 26 Dec 2021, and enjoy a discounted price of $20 (U.P. $24.90)!

Click here for a sneak preview of the guide! 

 

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Early Learning Resources
Recommended for ages 1 – 6 | Available for sale at Supermama, The Museum Store on Level 1

Visit our permanent galleries and play spot-the-artefact! Our Early Learning Resources introduce pre-schoolers to our artefacts according to the themes of Alphabets, Numbers, Colours, Shapes and Opposites!

Set A (ABCs, Numbers and Colours): $8/set of 3 booklets
Set B (Shapes and Opposites): $6/set of 2 booklets

To better support parents and caregivers in using the Early Learning Resources at home, we have also developed special resource kits with Wigglepods, comprising activity guides and audio/video clips to encourage children to learn about the museum’s collection through fun music and movement activities:

ABC

Download the Online Resource Kit here!
Numbers

Download the Online Resource Kit here!
Colours

Download the Online Resource Kit here!
Shapes Download the Online Resource Kit here!
Opposites Download the Online Resource Kit here! 

 

Click here to explore the Online Gallery Maps to complement your Early Learning Resources!

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#MuseumfromHome: Get Curious!
Recommended for families with children aged 1 to 10 years

A timeless repository of online resources and programmes developed by the National Museum for families to enjoy the #MuseumFromHome. Gather materials around the house and follow our craft video tutorials to make your own toys, engage in music and movement activities inspired by our Early Learning Resources, and more.

Click here for the full details!

Family Time

Visit our permanent galleries with your little ones and play spot-the-artefact! Our colourful Early Learning Resources introduce pre-schoolers to our artefacts according to the themes of Numbers, Colours, and ABCs. Available at $8 per set from the Museum Label shop. For more children's activity booklets, click here.

Museum guide

Download our museum guide (English, Chinese, Bahasa Melayu, Tamil) to find out about the many treasures in our various galleries. In this guide, you will also find the floor plan for easier navigation. Enjoy your visit!