Hang out and play at the National Museum of Singapore National Day Celebrations, with a special light-up installation from 1 to 9 August and fun activities taking place on 9 August itself!
National Museum of Singapore National Day Celebrations 2024
Have a celebration by going back to the good old days with drop-in activities, intergenerational programmes and more at National Museum of Singapore this August. Join with fellow Singaporeans for an outdoor live screening of the National Day Parade and come together to celebrate Singapore’s birthday.
The Good Old Games: A Light-Up Installation
From 1 to 9 August 2024, The Good Old Games: A Light-Up Installation will brighten up the area outside of the National Museum of Singapore. Post with installations featuring old-school games like chapteh, five stones, gasing (spinning tops) and country flag erasers. It is a way to reminisce about the past and take some pictures to look back at in the future.
National Day Scavenger Hunt
On 9 August, discover more about Singapore by taking part in a National Day Scavenger Hunt. Complete the hunt with all correct answers and stand a chance to redeem a token from the museum, while stocks last. This activity is suitable for all – family and friends or individuals.
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Take note that the National Day Scavenger Hunt is currently fully subscribed. Walk-in participation is subject to availability.
The Singapura Life by Sengkang Green Primary School
Head over to the the Glass Atrium Level 2 on 9 August for The Singapura Life by Sengkang Green Primary School. Guided by friendly students from Sengkang Green Primary School, showcase your personality with activities about life in Singapore with activities such as dressing up a paper doll with a choice of costumes that represent Singapore’s major ethnicities. Assemble the doll and take it home to add personal touches to make your doll unique! Or choose from four different postcard designs featuring our hawker food and games that we played with while growing up.
The activity is open for persons with diabilities from 9.30 am to 10.30 and then open to the public from 10.30 am to 4 pm.
Design a Keychain
Head to the Explore Room on Level 3 from 10 am to 5.30 on 9 August to try paint pouring to design a keychain. This craft activity is suitable for those 12 years and older.
My Dearest Friend: A Letter-Writing Activity
Visit the Get Curious Studio at Level 3 on 9 August to unleash your creativity. Craft heartfelt letters and messages to a loved one, friend or even to yourself, or simply enjoy the therapeutic act of putting pen to paper. Seal your letters with wax seals and look forward to them being received approximately six months later!
Craft Activity by STAEDTLER
In this craft activity, pen messages and personalise designs inspired by the nation’s birthday before folding your creation into a unique fan inspired by traditional round fans of the past. It is recommended for children 5 and older.
National Day Colouring Competition
On 9 August, make your way way to the Gallery Theatre for a National Day Colouring Competition. This competition is open to 50 children, aged 6 to 13 years. Participants are encouraged to bring your own colouring materials (dry materials only, no paint allowed) or purchase a colouring pack at $5, while stocks last. The programme and prizes are supported by STAEDTLER.
Take note that this event is now fully subscribed. Walk-in participation is subject to availability.
Outdoor Sustainable Play
Chapter Zero will be encouraging imaginative play and sensory experience for the young ones at the Front Lawn on 9 August from 9.30 am to 11.30 am. This outdoor play is suitable for ages 4 and up.
Inflatable Playgrounds
Bounce away on inflatable playgrounds featuring colourful and bright castles at the Bus Bay, Level 2 of the National Museum of Singapore from 10 am to 5 pm. This is suitable for children 6 and up.
National Day Special: Experience Reunion Intergenerational Tour
Join Care Facilitator volunteers on an inter-generational conversational tour of the National Museum of Singapore galleries and discover Reunion, the museum’s social space for seniors. Engage with the museum’s handling objects in the activity area and look forward to creating your own digital exhibition at the Memory Lane immersive interactive experience. This is a ticketed event that will be held on 9 August, 9.30 am to 11 am.
Community Art Mural Photo Booth
Pose and snap a photo with the unique art mural at the outdoor staircase, painted by museum visitors as part of National Museum of Singapore’s Singapore HeritageFest 2024!
A Lighter Side of History: Signed, Sealed, Delivered
Immerse yourself in the art of crafting meaningful messages, allowing us to slow down and enjoy some self-care in the process, followed by decorating our beautiful messages with wax seal embellishments. This is a ticketed programme that will be held at the Gallery Theatre from 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm on 9 August.
Intergenerational Special: Wear (We’re) As One
Join a multi-generational programme (an adaptation of Nat’s National Day Wish, presented in 2020) with fun and interactive activities for the young and young-at-heart to dress up together. The programme begins with a short video featuring a young boy, Nat, as he lives out his National Day wish of marching as a soldier with Papa and Yeye through the Singapore History Gallery. Learn about the history of National Service in Singapore, then be inspired and get creative in your multi-generational triad to dress up as ONE! This ticketed programme is recommended for ages 5 and up.
Live Telecast of National Day Parade
Have a picnic under the stars and enjoy a live telecast of the National Day Parade under the museum’s iconic Banyan tree with your family and friends. Visitors are encouraged to bring along your own mats, light bites and snacks to watch the live telecast. This live telecast will take place from 5.30 pm. Before that, there will be a drum performance at 5 pm.
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