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Go on an adventure with this guide to the Children’s Museum of Singapore!
Exploring new places has always been a passion of mine, and it brings me even greater joy knowing I’ve passed that love for adventure on to my children. Every weekend, I make it a priority to take them somewhere new—whether it’s a park or a museum.
Of all the places we’ve visited, the Children’s Museum Singapore has been their absolute favourite. They get to socialise with other kids, dive into the rich history of our city, and engage with the interactive exhibits that spark their curiosity.
If you’re planning a fun outing with your little ones soon, here’s everything you need to know about the Children’s Museum Singapore!
Things to Know
Address: 23-B Coleman St
Operating Hours:
- Tuesday to Sunday:
- 9:00 am to 10:45 am
- 11:00 am to 12:45 pm
- 2:00 pm to 3:45 pm
- 4:00 pm to 5:45 pm
Admission Fee:
- Locals and Permanent Residents: Free
- Foreigners: $16.35 per person
How to Get There
By Train: Take the North-South Line or Circle Line to City Hall MRT Station. It’s just a quick 5-minute walk to the museum from there. Simply exit the station, follow the signs to Stamford Road, and you’ll find the museum close by.
By Bus: Several buses stop at stations located within walking distance of the museum. These are 2, 2A, 12, 12e, 32, 33, 51, 61, 63, 80, and 197. You can alight at either Old Hill Street Police Station, Grand Park City Hall, Armenian Church or the After City Hall Station Exit B.
By Car: The closest parking facilities are located at Funan, Capitol Piazza, Grand Park City Hall, Peranakan Museum, the Peninsula Excelsior Hotel, and the Registry of Marriages.
Exhibitions
A Voyage Back In Time
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As the name suggests, the exhibit A Voyage Back In Time takes you and your children through an adventure down memory lane. I used to think this was only made for children, but even an adult like me enjoyed the nostalgic feel!
The exhibit features four main sections, namely The Hidden Chamber, Ahoy Singapore, The Marketplace, and My Neighbourhood. Each section is guided by robots Captain and WonderBot, so pay attention!
You’ll watch a 15-minute animated show, then pass through what inside a trading ship would’ve looked like. You’ll disembark on a bustling replica of a marketplace lined with shophouses, then return to the present as you enter a modern neighbourhood.
Tip: Occasionally, the exhibition will close down certain sections either for maintenance or safety reasons. They always announce any closures within the museum here. Make sure to plan your visit in advance according to the dates stated on the page to ensure you don’t miss out on anything!
Into the Hawkerverse
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Who doesn’t love a good food trip? You and your kids don’t have to travel too far to explore the wonderful food scene of Singapore. You can do it right at the heart of the museum!
The Into the Hawkerverse exhibit digs deep into the hawker culture, the city’s first UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity inscription. Here, there are three main sections: the Past, Present, and Future.
Each section shows you murals and interactive displays of how hawker culture started and how it evolved into the vibrant food scene we know today. Your kids will listen to stories and demos, as well as get introduced to many hawker dishes.
Tip: There is a dedicated play space inside the exhibit called the Play Pot. It’s designed for children below 4 years old, but adults are welcome inside. Here, the space is designed like a miniature hawker centre where your children can act like hawker stall vendors and serve up (pretend) yummy dishes.