Get ready for another month filled with exciting activities Science Centre Singapore (SCS) has installed for everyone of all ages!
*Updated (7 Mar 2025): Updated with Mar happenings
The Science Centre Singapore houses interactive and hands-on exhibits across 14 galleries with regular events and festivals to compliments that centres offering!
Read on to find out what you can look forward to at the Science Centre Singapore (SCS) this February, and beyond! So don't wait and check out what kids can expect when visiting!
New On-Site Programmes
Savage Garden
Venue: Hall A
Fee: Complimentary with every Science Centre Singapore admission ticket
Immerse yourself in the Savage Garden, a whimsical village where carnivorous plants like the Venus Flytrap come to life. Meet its extraordinary inhabitants, explore their homes, and uncover their unique abilities and dining habits in this colourful exhibit.
Highlights include:
- Plant Theatre: Lively show sequences showcasing the unique traits and challenges of carnivorous plants.
- Paludarium Tank: An impressive display of live carnivorous plants to observe up close.
- Snap Snap: Snap a picture within the ‘jaws’ of a giant Venus Flytrap.
- Pitcher Slide: Experience the slippery interior of a pitcher plant with a thrilling slide. Perfect for families and nature enthusiasts, this exhibit offers a captivating blend of education and fun!
Find out more here.
Some Call It Science
Venue: Hall A
Fee: Complimentary with every Science Centre Singapore admission ticket
Some Call It Science is more than just an exhibition. It’s an invitation to explore and evoke your inner child-like curiosity. In this interactive space, questions are encouraged, and experimentation is a must.
Highlights include:
- Interactive Islands: Put the scientific method to the test at six interactive stations that challenge your critical thinking. From exploring magnetic polarity to uncovering the properties of light, dive into a series of engaging hands-on activities.
- Science Kombat: Gear up with your selected superpower in this arcade-style game and challenge your friends to battle.
Click the link here for more information.
Everyday Science
Venue: Hall D
Fee: Complimentary with every Science Centre Singapore admission ticket
Explore the science behind our daily lives at Science Centre Singapore's Everyday Science. From the sky above to microbes underfoot, uncover the phenomena we see, feel, and hear every day.
Highlights include:
- Daylight Wonders: Learn why the sky is blue and how rainbows form in this captivating display of light and color.
- Everyday Encounters: Experience the wonders of levitating balls and invisibility shields in this engaging gallery.
- Periodic Playground: Dive into the colorful world of elements and discover their unique properties in this vibrant space.
- The Garden: Experiment with the properties of water, observe the diversity of the bacteria kingdom, and marvel at the curious ways plants grow.
- A Walk in the Night: Navigate foggy streets with a flashlight in an exciting “nightime” adventure.
To join us in seeing, feeling, and experiencing the fascinating science hidden in plain sight, click here!
Love in the Animal World
Venue: KidsSTOP™
Date: 4 Feb – 30 Mar 2025
Time: Mon - Fri: 3pm – 4pm (Mon to Fri) | 11am – 12pm & 3pm - 4pm (Sat & Sun)
Fee: Complimentary with KidsSTOP™ admission on a first come, first served basis
How do YOU show love and appreciation to your family and friends? Explore how animals express themselves and obtain exclusive KidsSTOP™ merchandise while doing so!
Recommended age: Ages 2 to 3 years old
Space Explorers: THE INFINITE
Venue: Annexe Hall 2 and 3, Science Centre Singapore
Date: Till 23 Mar 2025
Time: 10am – 6pm (Sun to Fri) | 10am – 8pm (Sat) | Closed on Mondays except public holidays and gazetted school holidays
Fee: From $28/pax
Catch the awe-inspiring Space Explorers: THE INFINITE, the world's largest immersive space exploration experience before it leaves this March! Be transported 400 kilometres above Earth into the International Space Station (ISS) through this one-of-a-kind immersive VR experience. Grab your chance now!
Recommended age: Ages 9 and up
DiscovHER 2025
Venue: Hall A and SCIS Classroom
Date: 12 to 13 Mar 2025 (for schools) | 14 to 21 Mar 2025 (for public)
Time: 10.30am to 12.30pm & 2.30pm to 4.30pm
Fee: Complimentary with SCS admission ticket
DiscovHER spotlights women in STEM-related fields to inspire girls to pursue careers in STEM. Join SCS to explore this year's theme, Passion ⇌ Profession.
Science Cafe - Bioethics: Charting A Course With Your Moral Compass
Venue: Hall B - Bioethics Exhibition
Date: 14 Mar 2025
Time: 6.30pm
Fee: $20
Participate in a fun party activity and answer hypotheticals that challenge your idea of right and wrong. Explore ethical questions shaping the future of medicine, technology, and humanity with experts in bioethics. Gain insights into the dilemmas of today to navigate the world of tomorrow. Come and find out where you stand!
Recommended age: 18+
Fruit for Tots
Venue: KidsSTOP Party Room
Date: 15 & 16 Mar 2025
Time: 6.30pm
Fee: $65 (Non-members) | $60 (Members)
Fruit for Tots: Discover the life cycle and part of a plant with Farmer Jo through a myriad of activities, such as a flower-pounding craft and creating music using fruits!
Recommended age: 2-3 years old
KidsSTOP™ March School Holiday Programme "The Great Cat Rescue Mission"
Venue: KidsSTOP Party Room
Date: 19 & 20 Mar 2025
Time: 9.30am to 12pm
Fee: $65 (Non-members) | $60 (Members)
Oolong the cat is missing! Embark on a rescue mission, uncover how cats sense the world and create a cat paw keychain. Complete the adventure with a fun scavenger hunt and making delicious fish-shaped treats!
Recommended age: 5 to 6 years old & 7 to 8 years old
KidsSTOP™ March School Holiday Programme "Fin-tastic Fish"
Venue: KidsSTOP Party Room
Date: 22 Mar 2025
Time: 9.30am to 12pm
Fee: $65 (Non-members) | $60 (Members)
Get ready for a fin-tastic time under the sea! Discover how fish breathe and swim, make your own swimming fish craft, and an ocean candle while learning about the marine habitat.
Recommended age: 3 to 4 years old
Ongoing On-Site Programmes
Escape@Science Centre (E.S.C)
Venue: The Annexe, Science Centre Singapore
Date: Ongoing
Time: Various timings, check website for full details
Fee: From $20 (discount available for multiple ticket purchase)
Escape from three exciting thematic Escape Rooms using your knowledge in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) concepts! Join with your friends and secure your slots now!
Recommended age: Ages 13 and up*
*Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Children aged three and below will not be granted entry.
Energy Titans Show
Venue: Atrium, Science Centre Singapore, 15 Science Centre Road, Singapore 609081
Date: Ongoing
Time: 12pm (Weekdays) | 12pm & 4.30pm (Weekend, Public & School Holidays)
Fee: Free with Science Centre Singapore admission
Experience the most electrifying science show ever! Featuring musical Tesla Coils as the centrepiece, be enthralled by a unique live demonstration and a Faraday Cage challenge. Don't miss it!
Recommended age: 5 & up
Kitz the Cat's - Secret of The Space Station
Venue: KidsSTOP™
Date: From 1 Mar 2025
Time: 11am | 11.40am | 2pm | 4.40pm | 5.20pm
Fee: From $14/pax
Kitz, Tutti, and Pepe meet an artificial intelligence (A.I.) on the space station that has endured tens of thousands of years of solitude. The A.I.’s wish is to leave Earth’s orbit and go on an endless expedition into the far reaches of space. Will the cats be able to fulfill the A.I.’s wish? Embark on this exclusive journey with them to find out!
Recommended age: Ages 5 and above
Star Dreaming
Venue: Omni-Theatre
Date: Ongoing
Time: 10am | 12.20pm | 2.40pm | 3.40pm
Fee: From $14/pax
In the arid heartland of Western Australia, Lucia and Max visit the remote site of the largest science facility ever built by mankind: the SKA (Square Kilometre Array) radio telescope. There, they learn about the global effort behind the SKA and the fundamental scientific questions it hopes to answer, including: Is there life somewhere else in the universe? Next, Max and Lucia enter the ancient land of the Yamaji people, Aboriginal Australians who have shared star stories for more than 60,000 years. Artist Charmaine Green guides Max and Lucia through the land of her ancestors and introduces them to other artists, their paintings, and their tales. Through their journey, Lucia and Max discover how much the scientific world and the ancient world have in common, for we all live under one sky—a shared sky. For more details, click here.
Recommended age: Ages 7 and above
Stargazing and Digital Planetarium live show
Venue: Science Centre Observatory
Date: 14, 21 & 28 Feb 2025 (Limited tickets available)
Time: 7.30pm to 10pm
Fee: $60 per person (Inclusive of the Young Astronomer online badge programme)
What stars, planets, and constellations are in the skies tonight?
As the Earth spins around the Sun, we will see different portions of the night sky. Every week brings a slightly different visual spectacle to the skies overhead.
In this live planetarium show inside the Omni Theatre, our Science Educator will bring you on a tour of the current night sky, point out the beautiful sights, and listen to fascinating stories about the stars.
Visit the observatories after the show, admire the celestial objects, and interact with our Science Educators and Volunteers.
Event details:
- 7.30pm to 8.30pm: What's Up there? Digital Planetarium Show in the Omni Theatre (Registration starts at 7pm)
- 8.30pm to 10pm: Stargazing session
Participants may take turns to observe celestial objects using our observatories if weather permits. Please follow the instructions on the day of the event.
Age recommendation: Age 5 & up (Children below 12 years old need to be accompanied by at least 1 adult with a valid ticket.)
Stargazer Experience
Venue: Science Centre Observatory
Date: 2 May 2025
Time: 7.30pm to 10pm
Fee: $60 per person (inclusive of the Young Astronomer online badge programme)
What are planets? What are stars? What can we see tonight?
Find out about these and more at the Stargazer Experience Workshop. In groups, you will learn to explore the night sky using a telescope setup. Test your skills after the workshop at the observatories, and catch a glimpse of the night sky through the observatory's telescopes.
Event details:
● 7.15pm: Registration begins
● 7.30pm - 8.30pm: Learning the theory and how to use a telescope
● 8.30pm - 10pm: Stargazing with telescopes
Participants may take turns to observe celestial objects using our observatories if weather permits. Please follow the instructions on the day of the event.
Recommended age: Age 5 and above*
*Children below 12 years old need to be accompanied by at least 1 adult with a valid ticket.
KidsSTOP Birthday Parties On-site
Venue: KidsSTOP, 21 Jurong Town Hall Road, Singapore 609433
Time: Weekends, 10.30am to 12.30pm or 2.30pm to 4.30pm
Fee: $60 per child inclusive of 2 adults (10% discount for KidsSTOP members and Science Centre members)
KidsSTOP is bringing birthday parties onsite! Engage in serious fun with our exciting DIY science kits and have a great time exploring the gallery!
Package includes:
- Standard e-invitation card for guests
- DIY science kit
- 2 complimentary admission adult tickets for each payable child
- KidsSTOP gift bag for every child
- Gift for birthday child
- Play time at KidsSTOP
Recommended age: 4 to 8
Venue Rental – Newton Room
Venue: Newton Room, Science Centre Singapore
Fee: From $45/pax
The Newton Room is a cushy multi-purpose room furnished with sofa lounge chairs and coffee tables. It includes an outdoor terrace which is suitable for casual networking. Suitable for corporate retreats, team building, & private seminars.
E-mail: sales@science.edu.sg
Waterworks
Venue: Science Centre Singapore 15 Science Centre Road Singapore 609081
Date: Ongoing
Time: 10am to 12.30pm & 2pm to 4.30pm on Science Centre Singapore opening days
Fee: Free with Science Centre Singapore tickets (check tickets on Klook)
Come have a splashing good time at Waterworks and learn about the importance of water in our lives through interactive hands-on exhibits.
Competitions
Singapore Amazing Flying Machine Competition (SAFMC)
Venue: TBA
Time: 11 Nov 2024 - 14 Feb 2025 (Registration Period) | 11 - 27 Mar 2025 (Competition Period)
Time: 10am to 12.30pm & 2pm to 4.30pm on Science Centre Singapore opening days
Fee: From $20/pax
Join SAFMC 2025 and be challenged to push the limits of aerodynamic innovation! Participants will apply their skills and knowledge to design cutting-edge flying machines. This competition also provides a great opportunity to fuel passion for STEM. Interested? Register now!
Categories: Primary to Tertiary & Open
Tan Kah Kee Young Inventors’ Award
Registration Period: 1 Dec 2024 – 31 Mar 2025
Calling all innovators! The Tan Kah Kee Young Inventors' Award, jointly organised by the Tan Kah Kee Foundation (TKKF) and the Ministry of Education with support from the Science Centre Singapore, celebrates young minds pushing scientific boundaries. Open category welcomes solo inventors and teams. Showcase your groundbreaking solutions!
Recommended age: All ages
Ongoing Activities
Void Deck Podcast & E-Magazine
Discover science stories that explore the universe from the heartlands in Science Centre's e-magazine, Void Deck. Read articles on Space, Technology, Environment, Mind & Body, and Culture.
Listen to our podcast featuring kopi chats with Singapore-based science changemakers. Follow @voiddeckmag on Instagram and Facebook to enjoy more science content!
Recommended age: All ages
Science At Home
To continue sparking curiosity, wonder and passion for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (S.T.E.M.), SCS’s dedicated team of Science Educators have curated the Science at Home series – a stay-home series offering a myriad of online resources across different formats and topics, specially curated for all age groups!
From conducting simple science experiments, reading interesting blog articles about the viral Dalgona Coffee or the importance of social distancing, to learning about simple science concepts using the Ready Steady Science material, there is no lack of edutainment for the young and young at heart!
And check out SCS's YouTube channel where you will get to learn to create a lemon volcano, discover the science behind forensic fingerprinting and explore “out-of-the-world” astronomy topics like asteroids and life in space. Remember to hit the like, subscribe and notification bell buttons for the latest update!
I Am A Young Scientist Badge
The evergreen I Am A Young Scientist Badge is now available online!
Together with your child, explore over ten Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) topics through myriad of self-directed activities. Plus, work on various hands-on experiments and activities from popular cards such as I Am A Young Zoologist, I Am A Young Botanist, I Am A Young Food Scientist, I Am A Young Geologist and many more on our online portal. Do check out our supplementary Ready, Steady, Science! materials that complement the I Am A Young Scientist activities.
Upon completion, you will receive a certificate and a Young Scientist Badge.
KidsSTOP™ Academy Rex Explores Kits-OnThe-Go: Magic (New Theme)
Venue: KidsSTOP™ vending machine and Curiosity Shop
Fee: $15 per kit
Abracadabra! Master the art of levitation using the power of magnets with Rex Explores Kits-On-The-Go (previously known as Rex Explores Kits)! Collect six stamps by completing the kits in the Rex Explores series to score an invite to our annual KidsSTOP™ Academy Graduation Ceremony. Get yours now and start on your magical journey!
Recommended age: 4 to 8
Rex Explores Gallery Kits: Get Well Soon, Rex! (previously known as Little Footprints)
Venue: KidsSTOP™
Fee: $25 à la carte kit or Bundle Package from $30
Help Rex feel healthy and happy again! Complete missions at KidsSTOP™ and pick up healthy habits along the way. Collect 6 stamps by completing kits in the Rex Explores series to score an invite to our annual KidsSTOP™ Academy Graduation Ceremony. Coming to you soon in March 2025!
Recommended age: 4 to 8
The Science Is Served
Venue: Online, Science Centre Singapore YouTube channel
Date: Ongoing
Prepare to laugh as our brave educators play unusual games in the name of Science! Check out Science Centre Singapore’s new bite-sized edutainment series on the SCS YouTube channel.
Age recommendation: Youth and young adults
Promotions
Feb-ulous
Photo Credits: Science Centre Singapore
Date: 1 Feb to 14 Mar 2025
Fee: Starting from $4
A Feb-ulous Time with Science Awaits...Discover the magic of 'Feb-ulous' at Science Centre! Our 1-for-1 promotion doubles the fun for all ages. Enjoy exciting deals on Science Centre tickets, Omni-Theatre bundles, Escape@Science Centre, and more. Spark curiosity and ignite imagination as you explore together. Create lasting memories with hands-on learning and thrilling discoveries! Don't miss this limited-time chance for extraordinary adventures!
Unlimited Admission with Annual Pass!
Fee: From $28
Good News! Sign up for an Annual Pass to enjoy more exciting benefits and discounts year-round. Enjoy one year of unlimited admission with your annual pass, and you can redeem complimentary Omni-Theatre tickets, a mystery gift, and discounts for special events at the Science Centre! So don't wait and sign up now! Terms and conditions apply.
