March Holidays Family Fun at National Museum of Singapore

This March holiday, gain fresh perspectives on the diverse communities that helped to lay the foundations for Singapore’s development and those who continue to contribute to the country, as featured in the National Museum’s SG60 special exhibition, Once Upon a Tide: Singapore’s Journey from Settlement to Global City.

National Museum of Singapore March Holiday Programmes Image credit: National Museum of Singapore

Try out childhood games and snacks from countries where some of Singapore’s migrant workers hail from, enjoy a community showcase of their diverse talents and interests outside of work, and spend some quality time bonding as a family through our line-up of activities!

📅 15 to 20 Mar 2026
📍 National Museum of Singapore

For more information, visit here.

Games Without Borders

📅 15 Mar 2026
🕙 2.30pm – 5.30pm
📍 Gallery Theatre and Gallery Theatre Foyer, Basement Level
🏷 Free of charge, no registration required

Experience the unifying power of play, as migrant workers from the Humanitarian Organization for Migration Economics (HOME) facilitate childhood games from their home countries. Enjoy some friendly competition and shared laughter, and exchange stories of how similar or different your childhoods may have been!

Important Notes

To allow more visitors to participate, a limited number of game coupons will be issued to each group or family. Each coupon entitles visitors to 2 games and 1 snack. Some games may also feature simplified rules.
Adult supervision is required at all times. For safety reasons, the recommended age for each game is as follows:
• Carrom and Tumbang Preso: 3 years old and above
• Congkak, Kelereng and Mini Ball Game: 5 years old and above

About the Facilitator

The Humanitarian Organization for Migration Economics (HOME) is a Singapore-based charity founded in 2004, dedicated to protecting the rights and dignity of low-wage migrant workers.

Voices & Rhythms: A Migrant Workers Showcase

📅 15 Mar 2026
🕙 2.30pm – 3pm & 3.30pm – 4pm
📍 Glass Atrium, Level 2
🏷 Free of charge, no registration required

Discover the diverse talents and rich cultural heritage within Singapore’s migrant worker community at this vibrant showcase. Hum or sway along to heartfelt songs in native languages and traditional dance performances from different countries.

Inclusive Showcase: Clay Stories of the Singapore River

📅 14 to 29 Mar 2026
🕙 10am – 7pm
📍 The Platform, Level 2

Step into the world of young artists from Northlight School and Yu Neng Primary School, who reimagined Singapore’s past through ceramic artworks after visiting our SG60 special exhibition, Once Upon a Tide.

From 15 to 20 March, share your reflections on the showcase and redeem a mini set of clay (8 colours) to inspire your own clay stories! Limited sets available.
On 15 March only (10.30am – 12.30pm & 2pm – 5pm), craft facilitators will be present to provide guidance on making a boat using the clay set.

The River Hunt: A Mission-Based Artefact Hunt Activity

Once Upon a Tide exhibition

📅 15 to 20 Mar 2026
🕙 10am – 12.30pm & 1.30pm – 6pm (last Hunt sheet given out at 5.30pm)
📍 The Canyon, Basement Level
🏷 Free of charge, no registration required. Recommended for ages 5 to 12.

Join The River Hunt for an exciting adventure through our special SG60 exhibition, Once Upon a Tide! Follow clues, answer questions, and unlock the ultimate treasure. Complete the mission and redeem a prize sponsored by Staedtler, while stocks last!

Milo Van

📅 15 Mar 2026
🕙 2.30pm – 5.30pm
📍 Coach Bay, Level 2
🏷 Free of charge

Need a pick-me-up after (or before) all the activities? Quench your thirst with a cup of mood-lifting chocolatey goodness!

Please expect longer waiting times if there is a queue.

For Children with Special Needs

Are you the parent or caregiver of a child with special needs aged 12 or below? Check out our music therapy respite programme on 15 March!

A Whale of a Tale Playground

Whale of a Tale Playground

🕙 10am – 7pm daily
📍 Front Lawn, Level 1

Complete your fun day out at the National Museum with a visit to our intergenerational playground. Located near the front lawn, it reimagines the iconic blue whale skeleton once displayed at the museum from the early 1900s to the 1970s.

For more information, visit Whale of a Tale Playground.

MARCH SCHOOL HOLIDAY 2026

The one-week March school break is here! Looking for ways to keep the little ones engaged? Check out our curated list of fun and exciting activities for the March School Holidays 2026.

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