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Join us for an afternoon of fun as the National Museum of Singapore transforms into a carnival for the launch of our very first intergenerational playground!

Enjoy games and activities inspired by popular amusement parks from Singapore’s past – New World, Great World and Happy World. Reminisce about play experiences together with your family and friends across different generations!

Please note that photographs taken by the Museum during the event may be used for future publicity.

About A Whale of a Tale

Opening Programmes

Carnival Games at NMS

Carnival Games

11 Oct
2pm – 6pm
Lawn, Level 1
Free of charge

Take part in popular games that were commonly played at New World and Great World! Collect your activity card and try out these games to stand a chance to win prizes:

  • Milk Can Toss
  • Fish Bowl Frenzy
  • Carnival Ring Loop
  • Shoot the Duck

As the number of activity cards are limited, please take only one card to allow more visitors to participate. In the event of inclement weather, the games will be held indoors at the Main Rotunda, Level 1 (near the Museum entrance).


juggler

Roving Juggler Performance

11 Oct
2.30pm– 3pm, 3.30pm – 4pm& 4.05pm – 4.30pm
Lawn, Level 1
Free of charge

Spot the juggler on our lawn! Inspired by the entertainers of Happy World, this is a unique performance not to be missed.

In the event of inclement weather, the performance will be held indoors at the Main Rotunda, Level 1 (near the Museum entrance).


Scavenger Hunt

Scavenger Hunt

11 Oct
2pm – 6pm
Lawn, Level 1
Free of charge

Did you know that our new playground has a tale to tell? Join our digital scavenger hunt, and search for clues to learn the story behind it. Answer all questions correctly and redeem an ice cream to complement your day of play.

Recommended for children aged 4 years and above. Children must be accompanied by a parent. Onsite registration is required before participation. Ice cream redemption is on a first-come, first-served basis, while stocks last. This programme may be delayed or cancelled in the event of inclement weather.


Milo van

It’s Snack Time!

11 Oct
2pm – 6pm (kacang puteh) & 3pm – 6pm (Milo van)
Carpark, Level 1
Free of charge, while stocks last

Grab a kacang puteh snack or take a break with an iconic beverage!

Please expect longer waiting times if there is a queue. In the event of inclement weather, the kacang puteh station and Milo van will operate at the Coach Bay, Level 2.


Tile Tales Together

Tile Tales Together: A Playground Mosaic Art Jamming Workshop

11 Oct
2pm – 3.45pm
Gallery Theatre, Basement Level
$32 per senior adult-child pair or $45 per adult-child pair (incl. GST)

Design a colourful mosaic tray with your loved ones, inspired by Singapore’s iconic mosaic playgrounds. Perfect for families to craft memories while celebrating the opening of our new playground!

Children must be aged 5 to 12 years, and senior adults must be aged 60 years and above. Onsite verification may be requested. Please ensure that the correct ticket category is purchased, otherwise a top-up may be required.


Drop-in Craft Activity

Drop-in Craft Activity

11 Oct
2pm – 6pm
Gallery Theatre Foyer, Basement Level
Free of charge, while stocks last

Bring home a memento of our new whale playground! Colour a template inspired by its design and create your own acrylic fridge magnet.

Participants aged 12 years and below must be accompanied by an adult.


Decadance

Drifting Through Time: An Intergenerational Performance by Decadance Co

11 Oct
3pm – 3.15pm
Free of charge

This special site-specific performance celebrates the opening of our new intergenerational playground, inspired by the iconic whale skeleton that was displayed in the Museum for almost 70 years up till the 1970s.

In this performance, the movements of dancers young and old flow like waves across the frame of the whale. Childhood games from the past come alive again, rippling through the choreography like the ebb and flow of the sea. Blending water, memory and play, this item invites families and friends of all ages to enjoy and reflect on how stories and traditions are passed down through generations.

The performance may be delayed or cancelled in the event of inclement weather.


LEGO redemption

[SOLD OUT] Intergenerational Special: LEGO Playground Redemption

11 Oct
2pm – 6pm
Lawn, L1
Free of charge, registration required
Thank you for your interest! The packs have been fully redeemed.

To celebrate the launch of our intergenerational playground, we are offering a limited-edition LEGO pack – with our compliments! To redeem it:

  • Simply register the details of a grandparent (or other senior adult) and a child and select a redemption time slot.
  • Head to the redemption counter with the registered senior adult and child within the selected time slot, and collect the LEGO pack.

It’s that easy!

To qualify, senior adults must be aged 60 years and above, and children must be aged 12 years and below. Redemption is limited to one pack per registered pair. LEGO packs not redeemed within the selected time slot will be forfeited.

In the event of inclement weather, the redemption counter will be relocated to the Main Rotunda, Level 1 (near the Museum entrance).

A Whale of a Tale Playground Launch
11 Oct 2025
2pm – 6pm
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