Visit our Singapore History Gallery before its last day on 16 November 2025
We are open
View All

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.

A Whale of a Tale playground

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.

A Whale of a Tale playground A Whale of a Tale playground A Whale of a Tale playground

Opening Programmes

11 October – 8 November 2025

HistoriaSG dragon playground

HistoriaSG – The Dragon Playground in Singapore Design: From Near Extinction to National Icon

8 Nov, 2–3pm

View details
Swing Back in Time

A Lighter Side of History: "Swing" Back in Time

8 Nov, 3.30–6.30pm

View details
A Whale of a Tale
L1
Permanent
Experience Now