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

27 Jan 2020 - 12 Dec 2020
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

 

27 Jan Lunar New Year Celebrations

21 Mar March Holidays! [CANCELLED]

15 May – 10 Jul #MuseumfromHome: Get Curious! 

8 – 9 Aug National Day Celebrations 

7 Nov Deepavali Celebrations

21 Nov – 27 Dec Children's Season at the National Museum 2020

12 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.

 

 

Get Curious

Children’s Season at the National Museum 2020: Get Curious – Change Is OK!
21 Nov – 27 Dec

Presented in conjunction with our Doraemon’s Time-Travelling Adventures in Singapore campaign and upcoming Home, Truly special exhibition, Children’s Season at the National Museum 2020 explores the topic of change through both self-facilitated onsite activities and a range of online programmes.

Identify how the lifestyles of different generations in your family have changed using our “My Family’s Stories” kit; find out how you can relax through our family mindfulness workshop and what are some other ways of coping with change; imagine a kinder society while participating in our Appreciation Campaign; and reflect on change while speaking with our artefact, a Setron television!

As 2020 draws to a close, we hope children and families can find inspiration in our artefacts’ stories of resilience and innovation, and learn that Change Is OK!

Click here for the full details!

Recommended for families with children aged 3 to 12 years.

Get Curious! The Official Interactive Family Guide to the National Museum of Singapore

Our very first 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 Curious! is on sale at the Museum Label shop on Level 1 at $24.90. A discounted price is available for bulk purchases (min. 6 copies).

Click here for a special sneak peek preview of some pages and the bulk order form!

Children’s Season Special: Grab your copy at 30% off from 21 Nov – 27 Dec! Plus, enjoy 20% off (with min. spend of $40) at Food for Thought at Level 1 in the museum when you show your copy to the service staff.
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Early Learning Resources

Visit our permanent galleries and play spot-the-artefact! These colourful booklets introduce pre-schoolers to our artefacts according to the themes of Numbers, Colours, and ABCs. This set of Early Learning Resources is on sale at the Museum Label shop on Level 1 at $8.

Children’s Season Special: Enjoy 20% off (with min. spend of $40) at Food for Thought at Level 1 in the museum, when you show your copy to the service staff.

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#MuseumfromHome: Get Curious!
15 May – 10 Jul | 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!

Recommended for families with children aged 1 to 10 years.

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!