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Embark on a whimsical journey at ACM this Children’s Season, where innovation and creativity collide. Explore quirky objects in the galleries and uncover the spellbinding stories behind them. Put on your inventor’s cap and unleash your imagination in an interactive activity trail. Be inspired as we explore the curious and wonderful!
Discounted admission to the Pagoda Odyssey 1915: From Shanghai to San Francisco special exhibition during programme hours on 1 & 2 June 2024 ($10 for Singapore citizens/PRs; $20 for foreign residents/tourists).
Collect a mystery voucher worth $5 when you purchase a museum admission ticket!*
*Giveaways on a first-come, first-served basis. Limited to the first 50 visitors per day during programme hours. Limited to one voucher redemption per ticket. While supplies last.
Now till 23 June 2024 All day ACM Green Free admission to programme
Explore the vibrant and abstract sculptures at the ACM Green, where inspiration from frames, doorways, motifs, and intricate patterns discovered among the objects on display at ACM comes to life. This installation invites you to trace patterns, gaze through portals, and create sounds as you move between the shapes and forms, fostering playful exploration.
This art installation is designed by Hazel Lim-Schlegel and Andreas Schlegel, with input from their young daughter, Hanna Schlegel.
Design your own board game, stage a puppet show, weave a food cover, and more! In this exciting 2-museums activity trail, discover curious and wonderful objects on display at ACM and the Peranakan Museum. Complete all activities at ACM to redeem a special sticker set, then head to the Peranakan Museum to complete your collection.
*Museum admission ticket is required to enjoy this activity.
Suitable for ages 7 and up.
Stay tuned for more details.
1 & 2 June 2024 11am–4pm River Room, Level 2 $5 refundable deposit/parent-child pair
Are you ready for a slimy good time? Learn fun facts about the science behind slime-making. Then, select your favourite colour, glitter, and scent to make and customise your own slime.
Suitable for ages 7 and up, with parental guidance.
Register here
1 & 2 June 2024 11am–4pm Lobby, Level 1 Free admission to programme
Challenge a friend or family member to a game of chess – with a twist! Engage in epic battles on the chessboard and get to know your opponents better with the card game “We’re Not Really Here for Chess”. Create your own king or queen crown at our craft corner, or play a game of life-sized chess. If you’re a beginner, meet our friendly chess masters who will teach you the basics.
1 & 2 June 2024 11.30am Lobby, Level 1 $5 refundable deposit/parent-child pair* Free admission to programme
Explore the galleries with storyteller Hafiz Rashid! Listen to magical and enthralling tales inspired by the curious and wonderful objects on display.
*Museum admission ticket is required to enjoy this programme.
1 & 2 June 2024 Performance: 2pm Drop-in craft activity: 11am–4pm River Room, Level 2 Free admission to programme
Be captivated by exciting local folktales in this special wayang kulit performance by Sri Setia Pulau Singa. Then, craft your own shadow puppet* to stage your own show!
*Available from 11am–4pm, while supplies last.
1 & 2 June 2024 3.30pm River Room, Level 2 Free admission to programme
Join magicians Derek and Bertram for an entertaining adventure filled with illusions and magic tricks! Visit the Scholars Gallery to find the special object that inspired this performance. It looks like a set of scrolls and books, but can you figure out its actual purpose?
Suitable for ages 5 and up.
31 May & 21 June 2024, 11am & 2pm River Room, Level 2 $20 per child, with 1 free accompanying adult
There was a special bond between Meera and her grandmother, one that contains many secrets and time spent playing together. In memory of her grandmother, Meera would explore the chest of dupattas (long scarves) that grandma had left for her and make a sanctuary of play to honour her grandmother. Join Meera in this fun-filled creative play session, which includes an improvisation game and a printmaking session.
Suitable for ages 5 to 12.
This programme is organised by Children’s Museum Singapore.
Now till 9 June 2024 Various timings Auditorium, Basement $14.50/ticket
Join us at ACM for a global cinematic journey with 7 captivating collections of short films! Witness diverse cultures and perspectives through these international tales, each offering unique insights and delightful storytelling.
Suitable for ages 2 and up.
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