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Children's Museum Singapore

ChildrenHistoryClosed · Opens 9amFrom £15City Hall MRT

Children's Museum Singapore is the country's first museum dedicated to children aged 12 and under, built around play-based, interactive galleries. It occupies a restored double-storey colonial building completed in 1906 as part of the Anglo-Chinese School, later the Methodist Book Room and, from 1995 to 2020, the Singapore Philatelic Museum. Run by the National Heritage Board, it reopened in its current form on 8 December 2022 with rotating thematic exhibitions designed for young children and families.

What's On

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Permanent Collections

Plan Your Visit

Getting there

23-B Coleman Street, Singapore 179807

Nearest station: City Hall MRT, Bras Basah MRT, Clarke Quay MRT

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Hours

MonClosed
Tue09:00–18:00
Wed09:00–18:00
Thu09:00–18:00
FriToday09:00–18:00
Sat09:00–18:00
Sun09:00–18:00

Admission

From £15

Free for Singapore Citizens and PRs; tourists/foreign residents pay $15 (adult) / $10 (child), family package (2+2) $40. Free admission Level 1 only, 29 Sep-12 Nov 2026 while Level 2 is between exhibitions.

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Visitor Information

How much does Children's Museum Singapore cost?
Standard adult admission to Children's Museum Singapore is £15. Free for Singapore Citizens and PRs; tourists/foreign residents pay $15 (adult) / $10 (child), family package (2+2) $40. Free admission Level 1 only, 29 Sep-12 Nov 2026 while Level 2 is between exhibitions.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Children's Museum Singapore?
Children's Museum Singapore is open Tue-Sun 9am-6pm (entry slots at 9am, 11am, 2pm, 4pm; closed 12:45-2pm for cleaning). Closed Mondays. Level 2 galleries closed 28 Sep-12 Nov 2026 for a new exhibition changeover; Level 1 remains open with free admission during that window.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Children's Museum Singapore?
Children's Museum Singapore is located at 23-B Coleman Street, Singapore 179807, in the Museum Planning Area / Bras Basah.Bugis area of Singapore. The nearest stations are City Hall MRT, Bras Basah MRT, Clarke Quay MRT.
What can I see at Children's Museum Singapore?
Singapore's first museum for under-12s, in a restored 1906 colonial schoolhouse on Coleman Street. Current highlights include A Voyage Back In Time, Into the Hawkerverse.
Do I need to book Children's Museum Singapore in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
When is the best time to visit Children's Museum Singapore?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

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