What makes you feel at home: warm, safe, and familiar? Who would be by your side? This Children’s Season at ACM, explore what it means to belong! Discover objects on display, enjoy interactive performances, and express your ideas through craft and design activities. Get ready for a season of creativity, play, and joy!

Enjoy free admission to Pagoda Odyssey 1915: From Shanghai to San Francisco every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (worth $25) from 5 May. Open to all visitors, including tourists. Catch the exhibition before it closes on 1 June.

31 May–29 Jun 2025; Programmes on 31 May & 1 Jun, 10am–4pm

5 mins walk from Raffles Place MRT Station (Exit H), More Info

Free admission to most programmes

31 May–29 Jun 2025; Programmes on 31 May & 1 Jun, 10am–4pm

5 mins walk from Raffles Place MRT Station (Exit H), More Info

Free admission to most programmes

New Family-friendly Space

ACM & Me

From 23 May
Museum opening hours; Closed at 12.30–2pm for daily cleaning
Contemporary Gallery, Level 1

ACM & ME is an exciting new space at the museum, where young explorers can play, create, and celebrate what makes us unique! With fun, hands-on activities for children (and the young at heart), every visit promises new discoveries.

Suitable for ages 4 and above. Children under 12 must be supervised.

Socks are required for everyone (including adults) to enter the space. Entry will be denied without them.

Learn more

ACM & Me

From 23 May
Museum opening hours; Closed at 12.30–2pm for daily cleaning
Contemporary Gallery, Level 1

Suitable for ages 4 and above. Children under 12 must be supervised.

Socks are required for everyone (including adults) to enter the space. Entry will be denied without them.

Learn more

Programme Highlights

Bubble Bubble! Outdoor Performance with CJ the Bubble Girl

31 May: 10.30am
1 Jun: 3.30pm
ACM Green
Free

Pop by for a mesmerising bubble performance*! Watch as bubbles of all shape and sizes transform the space into a playful and whimsical wonderland.

*Subject to weather conditions. Activity will be cancelled in case of wet weather.

Wonderful World Carousel

31 May & 1 Jun; 10am–4pm
ACM Green
Free

Step into our playful world of wonder*! Hop on the colourful carousel and enjoy a whirl of adventure!

For safety, children below the height of 0.9m must be accompanied by an adult.

*Subject to weather considerations. Activity will be cancelled in case of wet weather.

Scoop of Happiness Ice Cream Giveaway

31 May & 1 Jun; 10am–4pm
ACM Green
Free; Terms and conditions apply

Cool down with an ice cream! Visit the Pagoda Odyssey exhibition, take a picture with your favourite pagoda, and flash your admission sticker to enjoy an ice cream treat on us.

While supplies last. Limited to one redemption per person only.

Drop-in Experiences

Sun Prints with PLAY!

31 May & 1 Jun; 10am–4pm
ACM Green
Free; While supplies last

Take a photo with the sun! From treasured keepsakes to everyday items, discover how sunlight can turn memories into art. Watch them transform into beautiful blue prints through cyanotype printing.

Suitable for ages 3 and above with parental guidance. Limited to one per person.

Get Crafty! My Hotpot Feast

31 May; 10am–4pm
Lobby, Level 1
Free; Register on-site

Inspired by the hotpot on display in the Maritime Trade Gallery, design and craft your own hotpot and ingredients using felt! Suitable for ages 5 and above with parental guidance.

Limited to one per child. While supplies last.

Get Crafty! My Pawfect Companion

1 Jun; 10am–4pm
Lobby, Level 1
Free; Register on-site

Inspired by an object in the Ceramics Gallery featuring a man and his furry best friend, craft your own animal companion using clay. Suitable for ages 5 and above with parental guidance.

Limited to one per child. While supplies last.

Registered Programmes

Dream in 360°: Virtual Reality (VR) Painting workshop

31 May & 1 Jun; 10am–1pm
River Room, Level 2
$12/parent-child pair

Join us for an immersive virtual reality workshop where art meets technology. Explore 3D objects from the ACM collection and create your own digital masterpieces inspired by them. Using the latest VR tools, paint in mid-air and explore digital dimensions like never before.

Suitable for ages 7 and above.

Space Boy & Time Pup: A Theatrical Adventure

31 May & 1 Jun; 11.30am & 3pm
Lobby, Level 1
$5/parent-child pair (includes museum admission ticket)

Space Boy and Time Pup have never met, but in a chance encounter, they must work together to figure out where – and when – they are, so that they can find their way back home. Along the way, they discover strange yet familiar objects that help them on their journey. Join Lunch Bunch in this epic adventure and discover what it means to belong.

Suitable for ages 4 to 10.

The World We Make: Family-friendly Guided Tour

31 May & 1 Jun; 1–2pm
Lobby, Level 1
$5/parent-child pair (refundable deposit)

Join our docents for a family-friendly guided tour through the galleries! Encounter objects up close, listen to the stories behind them, and explore the theme of belonging.

Suitable for ages 4 and above.

Reading Activity: The World May Say This, But I Believe That!

31 May; 2–2.30pm
Discovery Room, Basement
$5/parent-child pair (refundable deposit)

Join parenting coach Kelly Tay (@juicy.parenting) for an interactive reading of her book The World May Say This, But I Believe That! followed by a simple affirmation activity.

Suitable for ages 2 to 6.

Make your mark: Printmaking workshop with Arterly Obsessed

1 Jun; 2–3.30pm
Discovery Room, Basement
$12/parent-child pair

Go wild with prints in this fun parent-child workshop! Design patterns inspired by ACM objects and create your own relief print using bricks.

Suitable for ages 5 and above.

Registration has ended.

Big Eyes, Big Minds: Singapore International Children’s Film Festival

15 & 22 Jun; Various timings
Auditorium, Basement
$14.90/ticket

Join us at ACM for a cinematic experience featuring 43 specially curated short films! Witness diverse cultures and perspectives through these international tales, each offering unique insights and captivating storytelling.

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The World We Make

Children's Season at ACM

New Family-friendly Space

ACM & Me

Programme Highlights

Bubble Bubble! Outdoor Performance with CJ the Bubble Girl ​​​

Wonderful World Carousel

Scoop of Happiness Ice Cream Giveaway

Drop-in Experiences

Sun Prints with PLAY!

Get Crafty! My Hotpot Feast

Get Crafty! My Pawfect Companion

Registered Programmes

Dream in 360°: Virtual Reality (VR) Painting workshop

Space Boy & Time Pup: A Theatrical Adventure

The World We Make: Family-friendly Guided Tour

Reading Activity: The World May Say This, But I Believe That!

Make your mark: Printmaking workshop with Arterly Obsessed

Big Eyes, Big Minds: Singapore International Children’s Film Festival

New Family-friendly Space

ACM & Me

Programme Highlights

Bubble Bubble! Outdoor Performance with CJ the Bubble Girl ​​​

Wonderful World Carousel

Scoop of Happiness Ice Cream Giveaway

Drop-in Experiences

Sun Prints with PLAY!

Get Crafty! My Hotpot Feast

Get Crafty! My Pawfect Companion

Registered Programmes

Dream in 360°: Virtual Reality (VR) Painting workshop

Space Boy & Time Pup: A Theatrical Adventure

The World We Make: Family-friendly Guided Tour

Reading Activity: The World May Say This, But I Believe That!

Make your mark: Printmaking workshop with Arterly Obsessed

Big Eyes, Big Minds: Singapore International Children’s Film Festival

Bubble Bubble! Outdoor Performance with CJ the Bubble Girl

Bubble Bubble! Outdoor Performance with CJ the Bubble Girl