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Children's Museum Singapore

πŸ“ Museum, Central

β˜…4.6(978 Google reviews)πŸ‘ΆUnder 12

Children's Museum Singapore occupies a historic colonial building near City Hall, with interactive exhibits teaching Singapore's history through hawker culture, stamps, and hands-on craft spaces. Advance timed-entry booking is required.

βœ“ Free for localsβœ“ Timed entryβœ“ Interactive exhibitsβœ“ Hawker cultureβœ“ Under-4 cornerβœ“ Historic building
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β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…Featured review by Fernshares

This is our second time here. Used to be Singapore Philatelic Museum so probably that's why there are still some props and information on stamps. Which I pretty like because soon Singapore kids will no longer know how stamps with interesting designs looks like. The ground floor stays pretty much the same, but the second floor setup seems to refresh periodically. Play + Make is nice corner for older kids who have better control to make crafts themselves. The staff is very friendly and helpful (in fact, I think all the staff in the museum are very pleasant, thanks for contributing to the positive experience!). There is also a corner which is reserved for young kids up to 4 years old. Unfortunately the building is a bit small but so far it managed to keep my 10yo well entertained for 1hr+. Make reservations in advanced to ensure you can enter the museum at preferred slot. But when I tried to cancel the booking the site is not working, hope they enhance the app to make it better.

πŸ† Family Action Verdict

"Our 23-month-old toddler enjoyed her time thoroughly. We covered both levels in under two hours. The museum's cleanliness is worth mentioning β€” especially the toilets. Staff were very polite and approachable. Would recommend other parents to come."

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Advance booking for timed entry slots is strongly recommended
⏰Singaporeans and permanent residents enter free β€” ID verification required
🎟️A dedicated corner for children under 4 is available inside
πŸš—A water cooler is available for refilling bottles β€” bring one

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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978 Google reviews

Educational and engaging exhibits45%
Friendly, helpful staff30%
Clean, well-maintained spaces15%
Dedicated toddler corner10%
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Fernshares

6 months ago

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β€œThis is our second time here. Used to be Singapore Philatelic Museum so probably that's why there are still some props and information on stamps. Which I pretty like because soon Singapore kids will no longer know how stamps with interesting designs looks like. The ground floor stays pretty much the same, but the second floor setup seems to refresh periodically. Play + Make is nice corner for older kids who have better control to make crafts themselves. The staff is very friendly and helpful (in fact, I think all the staff in the museum are very pleasant, thanks for contributing to the positive experience!). There is also a corner which is reserved for young kids up to 4 years old. Unfortunately the building is a bit small but so far it managed to keep my 10yo well entertained for 1hr+. Make reservations in advanced to ensure you can enter the museum at preferred slot. But when I tried to cancel the booking the site is not working, hope they enhance the app to make it better.”

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LY

2 months ago

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β€œWe recently visited this museum for some exploration and playtime with the kids. It offers a good mix of interactive play areas and exhibits that introduce the history of Singapore in an engaging way. We’ve been visiting yearly for the past three years, and this time there were noticeably more visitors than before. The museum isn’t very large, so it felt a little crampedβ€”possibly due to it being a public holiday. It’s advisable to purchase your tickets beforehand. Admission is free for locals and PRs, and there is a designated pram parking zone, which is very convenient for families with young children. Overall, it’s still a pleasant place for toddlers to enjoy interactive play and for older kids to learn about Singapore’s history in a fun and hands-on way.”

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Sha Halim

a month ago

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β€œ23 month old toddler enjoyed her time thoroughly. we kept it to under 2 hours so she doesn't end up overstimulated but we managed to cover both levels. the musuem's cleanliness is worth mentioning especially the toilets. there is a water cooler for you to refill your water bottle so bring along one! staffs were very polite and approachable. really appreciate the small refreshment provided at our exit. would recommend other parents to come :)”

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Vanessa Chia

3 months ago

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β€œLove the museum so much! My kid enjoyed it too, though would love to have more time there. Each slot is around 1 hr 45 min. She learnt all about Singapore’s history and the things we used to have in the past. Museum is very well maintained and spacious for exploration.”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Housed in a 100-year-old colonial double-storey building at Coleman Street, Children's Museum Singapore features interactive exhibits across two levels exploring Singapore's history and culture. The ground floor is anchored by hawker culture and heritage themes; the second floor refreshes periodically with new special exhibitions. A dedicated corner for children under 4 is available. Timed entry slots require advance booking; Singaporeans and PRs enter free.

πŸ• Opening Hours

Monday09:00 – 10:45
Monday11:00 – 12:45
Monday14:00 – 15:45
Monday16:00 – 17:45
Wednesday09:00 – 10:45
Wednesday11:00 – 12:45
Wednesday14:00 – 15:45
Wednesday16:00 – 17:45
Thursday09:00 – 10:45
Thursday11:00 – 12:45
Thursday14:00 – 15:45
Thursday16:00 – 17:45
Friday09:00 – 10:45
Friday11:00 – 12:45
Friday14:00 – 15:45
Friday16:00 – 17:45
Saturday09:00 – 10:45
Saturday11:00 – 12:45
Saturday14:00 – 15:45
Saturday16:00 – 17:45
Sunday09:00 – 10:45
Sunday11:00 – 12:45
Sunday14:00 – 15:45
Sunday16:00 – 17:45

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