Made for children by children, Children's Season 2025 is back to inspire young minds and instil a sense of belonging to home, community, and country.
Play is so important for a child’s development and well-being. And it’s wonderful that we have facilities like water parks, nature parks, and even playgrounds peppered around the island for free play. But this June holidays, we’ll be hitting the museums. Because Children’s Season 2025 is back with an exciting lineup of free and ticketed activities held at the Children’s Museum Singapore (CMSG) and more.
The annual event, co-presented by the Children’s Museum Singapore and the Museum Roundtable, is designed to inspire the exploration of culture, heritage, and learning through fun and educational experiences. And who’s designing it, you ask? Well, THE KIDS! This year’s lineup of signature programmes were co-created by CMSG and the students from Lianhua Primary School, together with Playeum. Based on a the criterion of humour, teamwork, and creativity, the panel of children selected from programmes they were pitched to. Later, they worked with the artists by sharing their ideas and feedback. They sure had a hand in shaping the programmes – curated by kids, for kids.
Big kids or small kids, we are just as excited about Children’s Season 2025. There will be four site-specific programmes, and the return of the ever popular Stamp Booklet activity. Find more free and ticketed activities at CMSG, presented by other partner museums. Here’s all you need to know about what’s happening, where and when to go. Tip: Since it’s a month-long festival, you’ll want to bookmark this page to plan ahead for the June school holidays.
Where: Children’s Season, various locations around Singapore including Children’s Museum Singapore, Indian Heritage Centre, MOE Heritage Centre, Singapore Maritime Gallery, KidsStop, and more
When: 31 May – 29 June
Price: Free and ticketed programmes, please read on for details
Children’s Season 2025: Signature programmes curated by the kids
For a Better Future at the Indian Heritage Centre (ticketed)
This is one of the top favourites of the children panel, with all of them raving about snakes! For a Better Future is a one-hour performance which revolves around the journey of three Indian migrants – a spice seller, an astrologer, and a snake charmer – who came to Singapore in hopes of a better life. An unlikely bond formed from the treacherous sea journey, but did it withstand the trial of hardships or did it support them in navigating this new life? You’ll have to play the roles of the textile trader, goldsmith, or dhobi to find out. Try your hand at making a flower garland or henna art before the show.
When: 31 May and 1 June, 10.30am and 3.30pm on both days
Where: Indian Heritage Centre, Activity Room, 5 Campbell Lane, Singapore 209924
Price: Tickets run $25/ person; $80/ bundle for 2 children + 2 adults
Duration: One hour
Recommended age: 5 to 12 years old
Alien Vacation: A Cosmic Adventure (Ticketed)
Have you ever wondered what it takes to be human? Well, think hard because in Alien Vacation: A Cosmic Adventure, you’ll be teaching an alien how to be one! This musical adventure will spark your imagination as you explore the cosmos and themes of friendship. You’ll be snapping up pictures with a mini toy camera, which you can take home after the workshop.
When: 14 June 10.30am; 20 June 3.30pm; 21 June 10.30am & 3.30pm
Where: KidsSTOP™, Science Centre Singapore, 21 Jurong Town Hall Rd, Singapore 609433
Price: Tickets run $25 per person; $80 per bundle for 2 children + 2 adults
Duration: One hour
Recommended age: 4 to 8 years old
Class from the Past (Ticketed)
Inspired by escape rooms, Class from the Past is a puzzle-solving performance that sends you back to the time when you, the parent, were a student. Relive the good old days with your younglings as you flex your childhood memories to solve the puzzles. This parent-child activity is great for bonding and finding common interests, such as the love of play. It’s run at the MOE Heritage Centre and you’ll understand why when you’re there.(hint: remember the OHP? IYKYK)
When: 31 May 10.30am; 6 June 3.30pm; 7 June 10.30am and 3.30pm
Where: MOE Heritage Centre, MOE office building at 565 Balestier Road, S329927
Price: Tickets run $25 per person; $80 per bundle for 2 children + 2 adults
Duration: One hour
Recommended age: 6 to 12 years old
Note: Bring along a photo ID for everyone who is seven years old and above
Tools and Treats: A Tasty Journey (Ticketed)
If there’s one thing that draws Singaporeans together, it’s our love for food. With everyone hunting down the best food, eating is almost like our national hobby. But we know little about our heritage foods. In Tools and Treats: A Tasty Journey, we trace the origins of heritage snacks like Ang Ku Kueh, Puteri Ayu, and Murukku through movement, storytelling, and hands-on play. Recreate the traditional snacks with playdough and bring them home!
When: 7 June 10.30am; 13 June 3.30pm; 14 June 10.30am & 3.30pm
Where: Singapore Maritime Gallery, 31 Marina Coastal Dr, Level 2, Singapore 018988
Price: Tickets run $25 per person; $80 per bundle for 2 children + 2 adults
Duration: One hour
Recommended age: 5 to 12 years old
Children’s Season 2025: Fill up your Stamp booklets for prizes
Want a chance to redeem some cool Children’s Season merch? Collect your stamp booklet from any of the 22 museums listed below, complete simple activities at each museum, get a stamp, and receive some goodies. Don’t just stop there, collect 5, 10, or 15 stamps and you’ll be able to redeem cute items like a customisable water bottle, luggage tags, tattoo sheets, sticker sheets, and more.
1. Asian Civilisations Museum
2. ArtScience Museum
3. Children’s Museum Singapore
4. Eurasian Heritage Gallery
5. Former Ford Factory
6. Fort Siloso
7. Indian Heritage Centre
8. KidsSTOP
9. MOE Heritage Centre
10. National Gallery Singapore
11. National Library Board
12. National Museum of Singapore
13. Peranakan Museum
14. Science Centre Singapore
15. Singapore Art Museum
16. Singapore Discovery Centre
17. Singapore Maritime Gallery
18. Singapore Mobility Gallery
19. Singapore Navy Museum
20. Singapore Sports Museum
21. The Gem Museum
22. The Intan @ T-play
Children’s Season 2025: Fun activities to look out for at the Children’s Museum Singapore
Did you know that 11 June is the International Day of Play? It’s a day proclaimed by the UN to champion every child’s right to play and this year, it’s a reminder to “Choose Play – Everyday.” Besides the ongoing Hawkerverse exhibits at Children’s Museum Singapore, there’ll also be free play with LEGO – Build the Change on 11 and 18 June, where kids can build their very own playful cities. Come 12 and 19 June, Beyond the Doh lets you recreate your favourite Singaporean food with Play Doh and bring them home!
Where: Children’s Museum Singapore, 23-B Coleman Street, Singapore 179807
Price: Admission to the museum is free for citizens and permanent residents; $10+/ child and $15+/ adult for foreign friends. Some programmes are ticketed, please read below for more details.
Armenian Street Adventures with Bloopy and Friends (Free)
Bloopy is an alien who has runaway from home and his spaceship crash landed into a wok of char kway teow! He is stranded on an unfamiliar planet (at least, he smells delicious!) and you’ll have to help him resolve his family conflict with care and most importantly, find his way back home. Grab your free mission booklet from CMSG and head to the installations at Armenian street in a self-guided mission to solve the puzzles. The comic-style booklet is good enough to read (after the game) and parents, it might be a useful tool when you need to speak with your children about their emotional world.
Where: Armenian Street, collect your mission booklet from Children’s Museum Singapore. Expect slight walking around Armenian Street – bring hats if you’re visiting in the afternoon.
Price: Free
Char Kway Teow Rhapsody (Ticketed)
Inspired by the iconic char kway teow stall that once stood on Armenian Street, this immersive experience lets kids dress up as ingredients, interact with installations, and move through different “stations” filled with sizzling sounds and food aromas. The journey begins and ends at the Children’s Museum Singapore, where little ones can learn about our culinary heritage through multi-sensory fun. Just imagine how cute they’ll look as food!
When: 31 May, 1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15 June, 2pm – 4.30pm
Where: Starts at Children’s Museum Singapore, moves to Armenian Street and Lewin Terrace
Price: Tickets run $35/ person; $1100/ bundle for 2 children + 2 adults
Duration: One hour 30 minutes
Recommended age: 6 to 12 years old
Drop-in crafting activities (Free)
Get those little hands busy with crafting activities in the Discovery Room on level two.
Craft a 3D Paper Lighthouse
Learn all about the importance of lighthouses and don’t forget to collect a redemption flyer to get a complimentary comic book ‘The Little Known Wonders of Maritime Singapore’ at the Singapore Maritime Gallery.
When: 4, 12, and 18 June
Recommended age: 5 to 12 years old
Paint with Gems
Select three gemstones and use them in a one-of-a-kind gem painting experience. Using acrylic paints, children will create unique art pieces which they can bring home.
When: 5, 11, and 19 June
Recommended age: 7 to 12 years old
The Time Traveller’s Guild
Science meets imagination in this activity where children will learn the secrets of machines and have a go at designing part of a time-travelling machine. All creations will be pieced together and displayed at KidsSTOP™ from 30 Sep to end of Dec 2025. Activity is free but pre-registration is required.
When: 25 and 26 June
Recommended age: 4 to 8 years old
Enjoy all the fun of Children’s Season 2025!
