3–25 June
Museum opening hours
Lobby, Level 1 

Ready to go on a hunt? Go on an exciting adventure through the galleries to discover objects that fascinate and inspire. Complete the trail to redeem a surprise reward!

For ages 5 and up.

3–25 June
Museum opening hours
Lobby, Level 1

Collect a token at the Front Desk when you complete the Dreams and Pawsibilities Activity Trail. Then, have a go at our gachapon to redeem your reward!

While supplies last.

Sunday, 11 June
1–5pm
Lobby, Level 1
Free

The smell of coffee is in the air! Dip your brushes into a very special paint — coffee — and create your very own coffee pot painting. Visit the Maritime Trade Gallery to check out a coffee pot on display for inspiration!

For ages 5 to 10. While supplies last.

Sunday, 11 June
2.30pm
River Room, Level 2
$10 refundable deposit/ parent-child pair

Grab some popcorn and catch a screening of Ratatouille at the museum! 

Remy, a determined young rat, dreams of becoming a renowned chef. Will he achieve his goal? 

This movie is rated G. For ages 5 and up.

© 2023 Disney/Pixar

Register here

Sunday, 11 June
3–5pm 
Discovery Room, Basement
$10/ child

Meet ceramicists from Common Touch as they share their passion for pottery. Be inspired by ceramics in the ACM collection and create your own hand-built pottery artworks!

For ages 6 to 12.

Register here

Sunday, 25 June
11am–5pm
Lobby, Level 1
Free

Create a set of butterfly wings with colourful cellophane. Put them on as you explore our special exhibition, Andrew Gn: Fashioning Singapore and the World, and see if you can spot butterfly motifs on the dresses on display. Then, step out into the sunlight and see the magic!

For ages 5 to 10. While supplies last.

Sunday, 25 June
11am and 2pm
Discovery Room, Basement
$10/ parent-child pair

What is it like to be a barista? In this guided workshop for parents and children, meet coffee professionals from The Coffee Roaster and ask them all your burning questions! Then, get hands-on and make your own beverages to enjoy. 

Each parent-child pair will get to make one hot coffee and one hot chocolate beverage.

For ages 6 and up.

Register here

Sunday, 25 June
11.30am and 2.30pm
Auditorium, Basement
Free

A long time ago, a butterfly emerged from the heart of a beautiful and immortal maple tree. Find out what happens next in this interactive drama performance, which retells an Asian folktale about the wonder and magic of butterflies.

For ages 5 and up.

Sunday, 25 June
1.30pm
Lobby, Level 1
$10 refundable deposit/ parent-child pair

In this fun-filled storytelling session, listen to the story of a girl who needs to get dressed for a grand party! With the help of kind little creatures from the garden — and some magic — she might just make it in time!

For ages 5 and up.

Register here

Sunday, 25 June
3.30–4.30pm
Demonstration Room, Basement
$5/ child

Love music? Pick up the ukulele in this fun and interactive ukulele workshop for children! Learn basic chords, rhythm and strumming, and sing along while playing a local favourite tune.  

For ages 7 to 12. No prior music experience needed.

Register here

3–25 June 2023
Free admission to most programmes

School’s out! Join the museum’s resident cat on a dreamy adventure this Children’s Season to discover Peranakan art and culture. Explore Peranakan treasures in the galleries, immerse yourself in interactive stories, and create art from your imagination!

Stay tuned for more details.