About Children's Museum Singapore
Children's Museum Singapore is Singapore's first museum dedicated to children aged 12 and under, located at 23-B Coleman Street in the Civic District of Downtown Core. Housed in the historic former Tao Nan School building, it opened on 8 December 2022 and is managed by the National Heritage Board. The museum offers interactive, play-based exhibits focused on Singapore's heritage, culture and environment, encouraging creativity and learning through hands-on exploration.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a bright, child-scaled two-storey museum with interactive galleries, immersive play spaces and hands-on exhibits designed for children 12 and under. The heritage building features low display heights, tactile installations, themed areas including a marketplace, hidden chamber and nature-inspired Play Pod, storytelling corners and supervised activity zones. Visits operate on timed entry slots and children must be accompanied by adults throughout.
Key highlights
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Play Pod outdoor water and nature play area
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The Big Dream immersive interactive gallery
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Hidden Chamber and Marketplace heritage-themed play spaces
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Historic former Tao Nan School building (1912) in Civic District
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Hands-on storytelling and craft activity areas for young children