From the iconic dragon playgrounds of the 1970s to today’s modern, inclusive and community-built versions, playgrounds have played a part in our collective experience of growing up in Singapore. This April to September, the National Museum of Singapore invites you to relive those memories and think about future playgrounds at The More We Get Together: Singapore’s Playgrounds 1930 – 2030.
Explore different playground surfaces, examine the original blueprints of the iconic mosaic playgrounds, and discover how we have defined our playgrounds, not only in terms of physical boundaries and equipment but also in terms of their place and meaning in society. You can also hear from people who have built (and are building) these playgrounds, design your own, and contribute to the building of the National Museum of Singapore’s very own playground!
Free admission for all.
READ: What To Expect at the National Museum of Singapore’s The More We Get Together Exhibition.
OPENING WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTS
GIVEAWAY: Win Tickets to Magic Mee Goreng, a Puppetry Performance About the Science of Food
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Bouncy Adventures
Saturday and Sunday, 20 – 22 April 2018
10am – 5.30pm
The Front Lawn
Age: 2 +
Embark on a bouncy adventure at the National Museum with interactive inflatable playgrounds inspired by iconic mosaic playgrounds of yesteryear! You can also go on an “animal hunt” with our animal springers for more bouncy fun.
Young Cinema by Robot Playground Media (SG)
Saturday and Sunday, 21 & 22 April 2018
10am – 12pm, 2.30pm – 4.30pm
The Salon, Level 1
Age: 3+
The National Museum’s Young Cinema programme returns with TimeScapes – A Singapore Anthology, a collection of animated short films about life, love and the landscapes of Singapore past and present.
Glass Magnet Drop-in Craft Station
Saturday and Sunday, 21 & 22 April 2018
10.30am – 1.30pm
Glass Atrium, Level 2
Create your own Playgrounds memorabilia magnet with the help of talented facilitators from Tinkle Arts. Limited to first 150 participants per day.
Balloon Sculpting Station
Saturday and Sunday, 21 & 22 April 2018
2pm – 5pm
Glass Atrium, Level 2
Watch balloons get sculpted into unique forms of our iconic playgrounds and get to bring one home for free if you know the secret code (psst… it’s “The More We Get Together!”) *While balloon stocks last.
3D Printing Station
Saturday and Sunday, 21 & 22 April 2018
10.30am – 4.30pm
Glass Atrium, Level 2
Curious to see how a 3D printer works? Join us at the National Museum and watch miniature versions of our iconic Singapore playgrounds being create
Event Information
The More We Get Together: Singapore’s Playgrounds 1930 – 2030
Start date: 20/4/18 10:00
End date: 30/9/18 19:00
