National Museum of Singapore is celebrating Grandparents’ Day on 21 November 2026 with programmes rooted in our shared social histories that invite generations to exchange stories, try something new and make memories that last.
The Grandparents’ Day festivities also complement the newly revamped Singapore History Gallery, where seniors’ lived experiences bring Singapore’s story to life in a personal way.
Grandparents’ Day at National Museum of Singapore 2026
The Grandparents’ Day celebration is built around three pillars of active ageing and wellbeing: physical activity (#GetActive), social connection (#GetConnected) and good nutrition (#GetNourished).
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Rediscover beloved recipes with loved ones while exploring food heritage, or get moving and let the artefacts in the Singapore History Gallery inspire your steps.
Connect over shared passions, then drop by the Marketplace Booths for games, food samples and activities, with seniors sharing their stories first-hand.
Catch the Seniors Talent Show and Intergenerational Fashion Show, where hidden talents and longtime dreams take centre stage through performances and upcycled fashion.
Co-created with partners including Lions Befrienders, Montfort Care, the Health Promotion Board, and Enterprise Singapore, the Museum’s Grandparents’ Day celebrations offer seniors a platform to serve the wider community while staying active, connected and engaged.
Programme Highlights of Grandparents’ Day Celebrations at National Museum of Singapore
Hands, Hearts & History: An Intergenerational Dance Movement Workshop (Registration required)
21 Nov, 10.30 am to 12 pm
Designed for one senior with one adult or child aged 5 and above, this workshops will see seniors and their younger family members explore artefacts from the Museum’s Singapore History Gallery – from a grand piano to a fishing boat to a rickshaw – and use them as inspiration to choreograph a dance together.
Led by experienced facilitators, participants will work as a team to build a short, expressive piece that weaves together the experiences and stories of older participants with the energy and imagination of younger ones – no dance experience needed!
What’s in Grandma’s Kitchen? An Intergenerational Food-Making Workshop (Ticketed, SG Culture Pass Eligible)
21 Nov, 10.30 am to 12 pm
Step into Grandma’s kitchen and discover the stories behind the food we love! Roll up your sleeves and learn to make two beloved dishes – mee suah kueh (pan-fried vermicelli cake), a popular contemporary dim sum dish born from a humble home recipe, and shuang pi nai (double-skin milk pudding), a silky Cantonese dessert. Tuck into your labour of love together and bring home a portion of mee suah kueh!
Intergenerational Bingo Game (Registration Required)
21 Nov, 3 pm to 4 pm
Designed for intergenerational families of two to four persons (must contain at least one senior and one adult or child aged 5 and above, this game celebrates the opening of the Museum’s refreshed Singapore History Gallery with a fun-filled hunt activity.
Spend the first 30 minutes exploring the Gallery with your family as you hunt for treasured artefacts among the exhibits. Then, return to the Gallery Theatre where a new set of challenges featuring well-loved personal belongings awaits. Be among the first 10 families to complete a Bingo and walk away with exciting prizes.
Table of Treasures – A Special Redemption for Intergenerational Pairs! (Registration Required)
21 Nov, 11.30 am to 2.30 pm
Intergenerational pairs (one senior + one adult or child aged 5 and above) can redeem free resources such as a dragon playground Lego minibuild set and Jenga blocks to bring home for continued play beyond Grandparents’ Day! Take note that pre-registration is required.
Marketplace Booths
21 Nov, 10 am to 4 pm
Stroll around and try your hand at activities across ten interactive booths! Explore heritage objects from the Museum’s handling collection, pick up health tips, learn to use the Healthy 365 app with the Health Promotion Board, and sample tasty treats from our food partners – Alchemy Foodtech, Home’s Favourite, Leong Guan and Sin Mui Heng.
Our Voices, Our Memories: Art Showcase & Drop-in Craft Activity
21 Nov, 10 am to 4 pm
Reflect on Singapore’s journey over the past 60 years as you look at six large artworks showcasing our seniors’ lives and memories. Then, customise your own fridge magnet featuring a past and present icon together with your family.
While at National Museum of Singapore, you can also pay a visit to A Whale of a Tale Playground for some intergenerational fun.
Get more details about what’s on at the National Museum of Singapore’s Grandparent’s Day Celebrations.
