There’s no shortage of things to do in Singapore, but which attractions will really wow your kids. We recently tried and tested the top things to do in Singapore with our own children. And here’s our top pick for engagement, excitement and a little education too.
ArtScience Museum: our choice of interactive things to do in Singapore
Housed in a lotus-inspired building, the ArtScience Museum on the edge of Marina Bay is home to a permanent exhibition: Future World. This is definitely one of the things to do in Singapore that’s aimed squarely at kids. So yours can look forward to digital exhibits such as a virtual aquarium and a digital city where they can immerse themselves in a world of art, science, magic and metaphor through a collection of interactive installations.
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Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum
Do you have a budding geologist in the family? Or a future natural historian? Then let them loose in the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum.
Here they can explore the wonders of Singapore’s shores, from dinosaur fossils to the Earth’s ecosystem. With over 2,000 natural history specimens on display, they’ll be amazed to find a specimen of the now locally extinct Changi tree and a sperm whale, under the same roof. In fact, it’s more like a trip back in time than a dusty natural history museum and watching the earth’s diversity emerge is a fascinating experience, and not just for kids.
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National Museum of Singapore: a favourite with local families
A firm favourite with local families, the National Museum of Singapore is packed with permanent and one-off exhibits to keep kids entertained. Among the downloads to explore before you go, try the ‘Get Curious: My Family’s Stories’ Kit. Here you can discover stories from different generations of your family through a set of conversation cards covering six topics and featuring images from the museum’s ‘Home, Truly’ exhibition.
Don’t miss the ‘Story of the Forest’ interactive exhibit, and, the beautiful Wings of a Rich Manoeuvre: eight kinetic chandeliers that sway dramatically in mid-air.