Children's Season at the National Museum

Children's Season at the National Museum

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Posted 2017-06-14 by J.D.Wenfollow

Sat 27 May 2017 - Sun 30 Jul 2017



National Museum of Singapore presents Children's Season this summer. With a wide range of programmes, exhibitions and engaging family activities for children of all ages, it is a place worth visiting for children to spend time bonding with their parents and capture special memories through various interactive exhibits and installations, storytelling, workshops, and more!



Here are the highlights of the season:

Our Favorite Places
The Little Singapore Book comes alive at the museum. It brings old Singapore back to life at the time when people commuted by hopping on a bumboat, trolley bus or trishaw.

Pop-ups of popular family hangouts in the 1970s and 1980s, as well as cultural sites and historical landmarks along the Singapore River are favorite places for wefies and selfies. Families could explore Bumboat, Trolley Bus and Trishaw Trails.



Bouncy Ride
Come to the Front Lawn of the museum and you would not miss such an eye catching inflatable bouncy ride in the shape of bumboat. Bumboats operated by Chinese ethnics were common sights in the olden days as a means to transport humans and goods.

This ride is suitable for kids aged 7 years old and above. It's open every Saturday & Sunday, 10am to 12pm & 4pm to 6pm.



Young Cinema
Watch the best animated French short films from the world-renowned Annecy International Animated Film Festival and local filmmakers. Screenings are scheduled every weekends from now until 26 June from 10am to noon, and from 2pm to 4pm.



The Soft Dome
Come and climb the soft nets of the inverted dome designed by Atelier YokYok , an award-winning design studio from France. Best to be enjoyed when kids wear socks and comfortable clothes!

Fun with PlayMaker & Digital Maker
Kids could play with the tech toys or explore the digital making using the micro:bit. It will be available at Activity Space only on 26 June at 11am and 2pm.



The Giant
Come to the Canyon and you are free to sketch or write on the larger than size animated character designed by Jean Jullien , a French graphic artist.



GosTan Back
This interactive theatrical show by MySuperFuture Theatrical Productions is all about time travel adventure by a young boy who gets a chance to save the future. Children will also learn about local history and artifacts in Singapore History Gallery.

This ticketed show is specially created for kids with additional needs. Shows are scheduled every weekend at 10.30am.

Animation Workshop
Learn how to create your own characters and produce your own animated film using craft materials. This workshop is inspired the popular Jurong movie drive-in in 1970s.

The upcoming workshop will be held on 17 and 24 June at Activity Space, book your ticket here .

Families could also enjoy story telling sessions, guided tour and workshops.



Treasure Hunting in Old Singapore
Discover 700 years of Singapore history with Joyceline See Tully and Sim Ee Waun, the authors of The Little Singapore Book, at Activity Space on 15 July at 2.30pm.

The Little Red Dot that Could
This story telling session will be held on 18 June at 2.30pm at Activity Space.

Once Upon a Time in Singapore
Listen to the intriguing and colorful tales on 24 June & 29 July inside Singapore History Gallery at 2.30pm & 3.30pm.



Bring Home a Hedgehog
A blast from the past as kids play with old-fashioned toys while sampling the olden days' childhood treats. They will learn how to make a cocktail hedgehog - once a popular staple in the parties.

National Museum Building Tour for Families
Curious about this beautiful old dame? Join the tour for free by meeting at Rotunda on 17 and 24 June at 11am and 3.30pm.



Secrets of Singapore: National Museum – Uncover the Secrets behind the Pages
Find out more about the superhero duo Danger Dan and Gadget Girl unearth curious artefacts from way back to the era of Sang Nila Utama right up to modern day.

Lesley-Anne and Monica Lim will share interesting stories about awesome artefacts and architectural marvels from the museum, while Elvin Ching who will present live illustrations of iconic Danger Dan and Gadget Girl on 25 June at Singapore History Gallery 2.30pm.

Come and let's enjoy the actives with your children from now until 30 July.

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!date 27/05/2017 -- 30/07/2017
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