PUBLISHED May 20th, 2016 09:00 am | UPDATED May 26th, 2016 11:58 am
This June, get the littlies away from the screen and mindless entertainment. Instead, put on your explorer’s boots and get them ready for the ninth edition of Children’s Season, which is chock full of exciting heritage, art, culture, and science events dedicated to delighting and enlightening the young ones.
From interactive activities, exhibitions, performances, and galleries, here’s our pick of the top child-friendly events that promises a fun time for the whole family:
Imaginarium: Over the Ocean, Under the Sea
How well do we know our oceans? Imaginarium, the Singapore Art Museum’s annual children-focused exhibition, returns for its sixth year with an underwater theme as seascapes are reinterpreted by contemporary artists into tactile and interactive installation works, drawing your kids into the world of art as they experience the wonders of the deep blue.
Featuring works by seven artists across four floors of SAM’s annexe building, SAM at 8Q, immerse yourself in the whimsical worlds created by the likes of Janice Wong, Mulyana, Yuree Kensaku, and Krit Ngamsom. The exhibition is accompanied by film screenings, artist workshops and curator tours – participate in a knot-tying workshop; experience one of the artworks coming alive with a puppet show by Papermoon Puppet Theatre; and even learn how to make edible art with the team behind 2am: dessertbar.
For more details on Imaginarium: Over the Ocean, Under the Sea, please see here.
When: 14 May to 28 August 2016
Price: Free for Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents; $10 (adult), $5 (student/senior citizen)
Singapore Art Museum’s annexe building, SAM at 8Q, is located at 8 Queen Street, Singapore 189555, p. 6589 9580. Open Sat-Thu 10am – 7pm, Fri 10am – 9pm.
Masak Masak 2016
The National Museum of Singapore returns with yet another fun-filled festival for the young ‘uns! At Masak Masak, your kids embark on another journey with Baby Block to make a new friend, hang out in the familiar outdoor playground, and immerse in a colourful world of interactive installations, activities, screenings and exhilarating performances specially curated for them.
For more details on Masak Masak 2016, please click here.
When: 28 May to 31 July 2016
Price: Free for Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents; $10 (adult), $5 (student/senior citizen)
National Museum of Singapore is located at 93 Stamford Rd, Singapore 178897, p. 6332 3659. Open Mon-Sun 10am – 6pm.
Once Upon A Time in Asia: The Missing Mouse
Ganesha’s best friend, Mr. Mouse, is missing and the kids are invited to join Ganesha on the hunt for his pal. It’s a story of friendship and adventure – based on the museum’s first children’s book The Missing Mouse – at Asian Civilisations Museum, where you can explore meandering mazes, paths and secret massage to track him down. Create your own adventure through hands-on activities, workshops, programmes, and tours, and learn more about animals – both real and mythical – in Asian art.
When: 28 May to 11 September 2016, 10am to 5pm
Price: Free for Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents; $6 (adult), $3 (student/senior citizen)
Asian Civilisations Museum is located at 1 Empress Place, Singapore 179555, p. 6332 7798. Open Sat-Thu 10am – 7pm, Fri 10am – 9pm.
Shaking It With Shakespeare
Singapore Philatelic Museum will be commemorating the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s passing with a fun and educational exhibition designed to educate and engage your children through stamps, exhibits, and 3D objects. Discover the many faces of the legendary wordsmith and listen to the music and songs of his plays; dine with the man, recite magic spells, and admire beautiful costumes from stagings of Romeo & Juliet.
When: 14 May 2016 to January 2017
Price: Free for Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents; $6 (adult), $4 (student/senior citizen)
Singapore Philatelic Museum is located at 23-B Coleman Street, Singapore 179807, p. 6337 3888. Open Mon-Sun 10am – 7pm.
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