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.
Every great tale has a beginning. Watch the amazing construction of A Whale of a Tale at the National Museum.
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21 January 2026
Reunion Social Space will be temporarily closed from 25 January 2026 due to museum restoration works. However, our Senior-Friendly Programmes will continue to be conducted at alternative museum venues.
04 December 2025
Discover Singapore's 700 years of history anew at our mainstay exhibition "Once Upon a Tide: Singapore's Journey from Settlement to Global City", and our immersive multimedia experience "Singapore Odyssea: A Journey Through Time", as our Singapore History Gallery undergoes a revamp. The Singapore History Gallery will reopen in October 2026.