Spend a Day at the Southern Islands Exploring with the Singapore Biennale

The Singapore Biennale 2022 (SB2022) will be bringing the islands to life with a series of programmes and activities on St. John’s Island and Lazarus Island. 

Photo Credits: Singapore Art Museum

Venue: St. John’s Island and Lazarus Island
Dates: 25 Feb 2023
Admission: Free, ferry tickets not included

Happening on 25 Feb 2023, island-goers will be able to participate in a variety of programmes as part of the Singapore Biennale 2022 on St. John’s Island and Lazarus Island for everyone to join in the fun! 

More visiting tips in our Families Guide for visiting St. John's Island and Lazarus Island.

For Families

For those interested in a breezy morning of art and lifestyle activities, head down to the Southern Islands with family and friends from 10am to 1pm. The public can get their own tickets, embark on a self-guided journey of the artworks and hear directly from artist Zarina Muhammad on her artwork Moving Earth, Crossing Water, Eating Soil. Complement your experience with island activities like learning how to survive in the wild with three curated adventures, or visiting the St. John’s Island National Marine Laboratory.

A Fan of Natasha

Venue: Seringat Jetty & St. John's Island Basketball Court
Time: 10 am - 1 pm

Beat the heat by designing your very own paper fan inspired by Natasha!

Blast from the Past with Traditional Games

Venue: St. John's Island Basketball Court
Time: 10 am - 1 pm

Try your hand at nostalgic and traditional fun fair games like congkak, goli-goli and chapteh.

Sand Play at the Beach

Venue: St. John's Island Beach
Time: 10 am - 1 pm

Allow your vivid imagination to take control as you mould sand into all sorts of mini sculptures.

Strike a Pose

Venue: Peek platforms at St. John's-Lazarus Bridge
Time: 10 am - 1 pm

Strike a pose and post a picture of you and your friends at Natasha on the Islands!

Introduction to Survival Skills by Into The Wild

Venue: St. John's Island Beach
Time: 10 am - 1 pm

Become the ultimate island survivor as you venture into the wild with three themed adventures.

St. John's Island National Marine Laboratory

Venue: St. John's Island National Marine Laboratory
Time: 10 am - 1 pm

Visit the St. John’s Island National Marine Laboratory to learn about marine science research and the Southern Islands’ rich biodiversity.

Self-Guided Singapore Biennale Trail

Venue: Lazarus Island / St. John's Island
Time: 10 am - 1 pm

Take yourself on a self-guided tour of the Singapore Biennale artworks on the Southern Islands.

Artist Insights - Zarina Muhammad

Venue: St. John's Island
Time: 12 pm

Learn how Zarina developed her artwork, Moving Earth, Crossing Water, Eating Soil.