Quiet Room

Our Quiet Room provides a safe space for visitors who might experience sensory overload – in particular, children with autism – and need a private space in which to calm down before resuming their museum visit.

The Quiet Room is proudly supported by BNP Paribas Singapore and was opened in July 2019.

Features of the room include:

• A transition area with cubbyholes to keep shoes and bags
• A padded inner chamber, designed to resemble a womb, where the child can rest and calm down
• Geometric-shaped cushions that the child can hug for soothing purposes
• Soft, even lighting with changeable color settings. Caregivers can toggle between different colours to suit the child’s preferences.

Photography by Khoo Guo Jie. Images courtesy of Lekker Architects.

Guidelines for Use

• The Quiet Room is not open to the general public, but is available for use when needed. Please approach our Visitor Services counter or a security officer, or call +65 6332 0110 for access to this room
• Recommended duration of use: 30 minutes
• Capacity: 7 (inclusive of adults and children)
• No food and drinks in the room, except plain water
• Children must be supervised at all times

Designing for Inclusivity and the NMS Quiet Room

In this talk, Lekker Architects shares their inspirations and approaches in designing the Quiet Room and other spaces for persons with additional needs. Come learn about the features of the Quiet Room through photographs and concept drawings, and gain insights into the challenges and considerations of inclusive design.