Children’s Season 2024 is back for the June school holidays with myriad of family-friendly programmes taking place at the museums across Singapore.
This annual programme, jointly presented by Children’s Museum Singapore and the Museum Roundtable, is a a chance for families to head out and explore the museum while engaging in fun activities.
Children’s Season 2024 invites children and families to get curious and discover more about the Singapore’s heritage through cultural and educational programmes. There are many different programmes that are taking place as part of Children’s Season 2024. We round up some highlights.
Highlights of Children’s Season 2024: What’s On at the Museums in Singapore
Here’s a look at five of the exciting programmes that families can look forward to at Children’s Season 2024.
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1. Curious and Wonderful Children’s Season at ACM
Asian Civilisations Museum
From 1 to 23 June 2024, embark on a whimsical journey at Asian Civilisations Museum. 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. 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.
Get more details about Curious and Wonderful Children’s Season at ACM.
2. My Friend, Mr. Pirate!
Singapore Maritime Gallery
Singapore Maritime Gallery has been hijacked by Mr. Pirate while he tries to find his treasure! Join us as pirate crew with your very own special pirate wristbands as you embark on this adventure to learn about Singapore’s development into a proud maritime nation with Mr. Pirate. Uncover clues hidden throughout the gallery to find the treasure and have a swashbuckling good time of song and dance! Tickets are $20 per child, with 1 free accompanying adult with the activity taking place on 7 June (sold out) and 8 June.
Get more details and tickets to My Friend, Mr. Pirate!
3. Ranger Buddies: It All Begins With C.O.U.R.A.G.E.
National Museum of Singapore, Gallery Theatre
Rainforests are disappearing at an alarming rate and animals are at risk of losing their homes. Overcome different obstacles and use your C.O.U.R.A.G.E. strengths to save the day at the National Museum of Singapore! This is free with no pre-registration required. The activity is recommended for families with children ages 3 & up. Find out more about Ranger Buddies: It All Begins With C.O.U.R.A.G.E.
4. Oodles of Noodles
Children’s Museum Singapore
Izzy has been pondering all week with no new ideas for her fusion laksa dish. Suddenly, she remembered the tune and stories about Singapore’s hawker culture that grandma used to share with her. Join Izzy on a sensorial journey through the Armenian Street as she searches for innovative recipe ideas! Come touch, smell and even listen to the sounds and stories of our unique food heritage. Together with Izzy, make your own Oodles of Noodles craft at the end of the food adventure. This programme has two components, a 45 minute ‘Let’s Go on a Food Trail at Armenian Street’ a self-guided food trail exploration and a one hour ‘Oodles of Noodles’ a roving performance with a craft component. It takes place on 15 June (sold out) and 22 June. Get more details about Oodles of Noodles.
While at Children’s Museum Singapore, be sure to check out Into the Hawkerverse.
5. Tiny Island, Many Stories
Fort Canning Centre
Organised by the Malay Heritage Centre, The Tiny Island, Many Stories exhibition, which will be at Fort Canning Centre till 25 June 2024, offers a captivating journey through uniquely local narratives set in various locations in Singapore. From familiar tales to lesser-known stories, the exhibition breathes new perspective into timeless narratives. Unravel the narratives that form a rich tapestry of perspectives, essential for understanding the history, culture, and values of the Nusantara and Singapore. This travelling exhibition promises to offer a deeper appreciation for the intricate layers of Singapore’s history. Find out more about Tiny Island, Many Stories.
Children’s Season 2024 Stamp Booklet Activity
As part of Children’s Season 2024, you can also take part in a Stamp Booklet Activity.
Pick up a copy of the Children’s Season 2024 Stamp Booklet and go museum hopping as a family at any of the participating museums to collect uniquely stamp chop prints as you participate in a simple activity at each museum.
Aim to collect as many stamps as possible to redeem exclusive Children’s Season 2024 prizes at Children’s Museum Singapore! There are 3 tiers of collectors:
- Museum Starter: 5 stamps
- Museum Explorer: 10 stamps
- Museum Enthusiast: 15 stamps
Here are the participating museums in this Children’s Season Stamp Booklet Activity:
- Asian Civilisations Museum
- ArtScience Museum
- Children’s Museum Singapore
- Eurasian Heritage Gallery
- Former Ford Factory
- Fort Siloso
- Indian Heritage Centre
- Intan @ T-Play
- KidsSTOP, Science Centre Singapore
- MOE Heritage Centre
- National Gallery Singapore
- National Library Singapore
- National Museum of Singapore
- NEWater Visitor Centre
- Peranakan Museum
- Singapore Art Museum
- Singapore Discovery Centre
- Singapore Maritime Gallery
- Singapore Mobility Gallery
- Singapore Navy Museum
- Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall
Get even more ideas of things to do during the June school holidays in Singapore.
