The National Gallery Singapore is a cultural institution with specially designed and curated programmes targeting curious young minds. Kids can explore the Keppel Centre for Art Education, a dedicated space for budding artists, where they can climb, crawl, and interact with playful art installations. The centre features interactive exhibits, hands-on workshops, and imaginative play areas like the Art Playscape.

Every two years, the gallery organises the Children's Biennale—an event designed to introduce kids to contemporary art in an interactive way. Since 2017, the Gallery Children's Biennale has been a cornerstone of National Gallery Singapore’s efforts to inspire young, curious minds through the power of art. This vibrant programme encourages children to explore, learn, and play in imaginative ways, while deepening their engagement with the world around them.

The gallery also hosts spontaneous art-making sessions for kids. These drop-in activities allow kids to experiment with different materials and techniques, creating their own masterpieces to take home. Beyond that, there is free online content and resources available to keep your kids entertained during the trip and even once you're back home.

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The world of science can often be startling and surprising. Especially when it is presented by the Singapore Science Centre—a popular learning destination that attracts science nerds and geeks of all ages. Opened in 1977, this educational centre for all ages features permanent and rotating exhibits about natural and scientific phenomena.

Start by introducing your little ones to "3D Printing: The Future," an exhibition that offers a fascinating glimpse into the transformative technology of 3D printing. Children can learn how this innovative process revolutionises healthcare, manufacturing, and fashion industries. With interactive displays and real-world applications, it provides insights into the potential and challenges of 3D printing.

Another highlight that will amaze your kids is Professor Crackitt’s light and mirror laboratory—a life-sized labyrinth of mirrors filled with infinite reflections and endless hallways. With so many reflections and identical hallways to choose from, you’re bound to lose your bearings. Be careful not to “run” into yourself on your way out!

A perfect ending to your Science Centre sojourn is to have a go at the Laser Maze Challenge. Participants weave through a web of laser beams, while testing their agility and problem-solving skills. It’s a thrilling activity that encourages on-your-feet thinking and coordination, making it a hit for families looking for unique and engaging challenges.

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Which kid doesn’t enjoy a splash in the sun? Welcome to Wild Wild Wet, Singapore’s largest water park. There is a range of rides and attractions catering to all ages—from the gentlest and shallowest Splash Play area or Professor’s Playground, to the adrenaline-pumping Ular-Lah, Royal Flush, and Free Fall, one of Asia’s longest free fall water slides.

For parents who prefer to relax while their older kids run wild, consider renting a cabana. Equipped with a mini-bar, locker, sofa seats, towels, and a float, it’ll be the perfect shelter for a lazy afternoon siesta.

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If you have a dinosaur lover or natural history buff in your tribe, make a stop at Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum to discover the diverse flora and fauna in Southeast Asia. One of the most immersive museums in Singapore, it features over 2,000 natural history specimens on display in 15 different thematic zones.

Highlights of the museum located at the National University of Singapore campus include three diplodocid sauropod fossils. These were once among the largest and heaviest animals to ever walk the Earth. The fossils are more than 80% complete—two of the skeletons actually come complete with skulls.

At the mammal zone, you can gawk at the skeletal remains of the first sperm whale ever sighted in Singapore. This impressive 10.6-meter-long female sperm whale was sadly found washed ashore in July 2015 off Jurong Island.

You can opt for another type of dinosaur experience at Jurassic Mile, a thrilling outdoor attraction that takes visitors back to the prehistoric era. Located along the cycling path of Changi Airport Connector, this one-kilometre stretch features life-sized dinosaur sculptures set against a lush landscape. 

Visitors can walk or cycle alongside towering dinosaurs like the Tyrannosaurus rex and Triceratops, making it an exciting experience for dinosaur enthusiasts of all ages.

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Forget the sugar rush, get ready for a full-on ice cream fantasy. The Museum of Ice Cream is a place where grown-ups act like kids, and kids get to rule the sweetest kingdom around. 

Dive into a world of swirling colours, crazy concoctions, and enough sprinkles to make your head spin (in the best way possible). Get ready to explore wacky exhibits, take Insta-worthy pics that'll make your friends smile, and all the delicious ice cream flavours your heart desires. It's a wonderful outing that's perfect for everyone in the family.

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