A Whale of a Tale

A Playground for All

A Whale of a Tale, a Magical Bridge Design is the first intergenerational playground at a museum in Singapore. Located near the Front Lawn of the National Museum of Singapore, the playground reimagines the iconic blue whale skeleton once displayed at the museum from the early 1900s to the 1970s, when a selection of its zoological collection was still showcased in its spaces.

Designed by Magical Bridge Foundation and generously sponsored by Amanda Toh-Steckler and the late Vince Steckler through the Steckler Charitable Fund, with support from RSP Architects Planners & Engineers (Pte) Ltd and Pan-United Corporation Ltd, the playground also incorporates nostalgic details such as mosaic tiles inspired by some of the iconic playgrounds of our yesteryear.

The playground is built for people of all ages and abilities with accessible equipment that has features attuned to the needs of both young and old, and encourages intergenerational bonding. This includes senior-friendly workout areas, sensory play features, and picnic benches for everyone to enjoy.

Opening Carnival: A Day of Play at the National Museum

11 October 2025 | 2–6pm

Get ready to have a whale of a time at the National Museum of Singapore’s new intergenerational playground, A Whale of a Tale. In celebration of the playground's launch and the National Museum's 138th anniversary, the museum grounds will be transformed for one day only into a carnival of fun and play for all ages.

Families can look forward to an array of activities, including carnival game booths, scavenger hunts, drop-in crafts, and roving circus acts. To encourage intergenerational bonding, don't miss the Playground Design Mosaic Tray workshop, where participants can sketch their own playground design and turn it into a colourful mosaic on an A5 wooden tray.

No playground experience is complete without treats! Cool down with a cup of Milo from everyone’s all-time favourite Milo van, snack on some Kacang Puteh, or redeem a free ice cream at the museum after completing the scavenger hunt.

Admission to the playground and programmes are free of charge while the intergenerational workshop will be a limited ticketed event.