Science at your Fingertips

The Science Centre’s exhibition galleries feature more than 1000 individual exhibits, most of which are interactive and hands-on. To see all of these in one visit is virtually impossible, so we recommend you select a couple of exhibitions and take your time to explore those. You can always come back again another day to see the rest!

Away from the Science Centre you may also be able to catch some of our Travelling Exhibitions that we loan to other venues internationally.

 
 

About Us

The Science Centre Singapore, a leading regional Science Centre, celebrates 35 years of promoting interest and creative learning in science and technology. It prides itself on making science an inspiring and exciting experience for people of all ages. Over the past 35 years, the Centre has been a custodian of creativity and innovation, capturing the evolution of scientific developments through unique and relevant exhibitions and shows and continues to ignite young minds and foster new generations of scientifically savvy Singaporeans. Our many interactive exhibits, housed in 14 galleries, cover a wide range of topics related to science, technology and mathematics. There is an additional 20,000m² of outdoor exhibition space showcasing the Waterworks exhibition, Kinetic Garden and Ecogarden. We also offer a wide range of enrichment programmes for students aimed at complementing the school's formal science education as well as enriching and fun events, competitions and outreach activities for everyone. The Science Centre, Omni-Theatre and Snow City have engaged and enriched more than 29.5 million students and visitors since 1977. 

Travel Information For Overseas Visitors

How to Get to the Science Centre

There are several hassle-free ways to get to the Science Centre from major hotels along Orchard Road and City Hall.
By Cab: a cab ride takes about 20 minutes from both destinations. Visitors may hire a cab from their hotel, call for a cab at +65 6342 5222 or flag one down on the road.
By MRT: a train ride takes about 40 minutes. Visitors may board the train from several stations along Orchard Road, including Orchard, Somerset and Dhoby Ghaut stations. (Take the train to City Hall and transfer to the East-West Line.) If you are coming from City Hall, board the train at City Hall station. Take the train on the East-West Line towards the direction of Joo Koon station and alight at Jurong East station. From there it’s a short 8-minute walk to Science Centre (refer to the Location page for directions) or if you prefer, catch Bus 66 or 335 at the Jurong East bus interchange and alight 2 stops later.

 

 

Other Attractions

The Omni-Theatre and Snow City are but a stone’s throw away from the Science Centre.
A 5-minute walk along a covered linkway from Science Centre will get you to the Omni-Theatre where you can enjoy a powerful and immersive IMAX movie experience. Click here for movie information and show times.
Just a few metres from the Omni-Theatre is Snow City, Singapore’s first and only permanent indoor snow centre. You can expect an exhilarating experience of seeing and touching real snow in temperatures below 5 degrees Celsius! Click here for more information.

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School Programmes

The Science Centre’s wide range of science enrichment programmes, annual events and competitions, outreach programmes and school-based activities and resources have been popular with teachers and students for many years. Be it a workshop in one of our specialised teaching labs, a lecture demo or an engaging problem-based exploration of an exhibition gallery, our programs aim to complement the school science curriculum with hands-on and inspiring learning experiences.

Schools can make bookings for many of our enrichment programmes through our new online booking system and receive instant confirmation of their classes. To book now, please click here.

Kindly note that the enrichment programme content (see links below) is being updated with programmes offered in 2014. Click here if you wish to view information on any of the programmes offered in 2013.  

 

 

 
 

 

Shows & Demonstrations

Tesla Coil Demonstration

Be amazed by our Tesla Coil demonstration, a highly dramatic and electrifying live demonstration of high voltage electricity.  See this 3.5 million volt coil in action, generating electrical arcs of up to three metres.
Venue:  The Atrium
Time:  12 pm and 5 pm* (Daily)
Duration:  10 minutes
*From 4 February, the 5pm Tesla Coil demonstration will only be done on Weekends and School & Public Holidays.

Fire Tornado Demonstration

Come face to face with one of the most terrifying and spectacular phenomena in nature. We recreate this fiery display in a specially built enclosure, right here in the Science Centre!
Venue:  Courtyard
Time:  3 pm (Tuesday to Sunday)
Duration:  15 minutes

Sound Show

Using a variety of props and musical instruments this show explores the basic nature of sound with lively demonstrations about how different sounds are created and how sound energy can be transmitted through different materials, including fire.
Venue:  Sound Box, Hall C
Time:  11 am & 4 pm (Tuesday to Friday) and 11 am (Weekends, school and public holidays)
Duration:  20 minutes












Kindly note that the Insectmania show on 1 Dec is cancelled.

Insectmania!

Ever wondered what it would be like to hold a giant hissing cockroach in your hand? Here is your chance to find out, if your dare! From insects that swim to insects that fly, come join us and interact with our other six-legged friends while learning about their life cycle and their contribution to our needs.
Venue:  Mendel Auditorium
Times:  2 pm (Sunday and public holidays)
Duration:  20 minutes

Stargazing Night

Join us at the Observatory for a night of stargazing. Try to spot the Moon, planets and other stars in our galaxy. Come discover the planets that cross our sky.
Venue:  The Observatory, Omni-Theatre building
Time:  7.50pm - 10.00pm every Friday (weather permitting)

Science Show

Come and be thrilled by a variety of science demonstrations and discover amazing facts about science that can impress your friends.
Venue:  Maxwell Auditorium
Time:  4 pm (Weekends, school and public holidays)
Duration:  20 minutes

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What To Do

There’s something for everyone at Science Centre Singapore. Whether you have just a few hours or a full day to explore our Centre, we’d help you get the most out of your time. Start your journey of discovery here!

Itinerary 1

Time	Must-see Exhibitions / Shows
10:00	Earth: Our Untamed Planet Exhibition (Hall B) Journey to the centre of the Earth and learn all about Earth Sciences. Experience 150kmph gale-force winds and an even an earthquake!
11:00	Candy Unwrapped (Hall D&E) Uncover the surprising biology, chemistry, physiology and psychology behind the world of candy!.
12:00	Tesla Coil Show (The Atrium) A must-see signature show! Watch in awe as 3-metre long lightning arcs shoot through the air. Show duration: 10 mins.
12:30	Lunch @ McDonald’s or Coffee Hive
2:00	Invent! Exhibition (Hall G, Level 2) Walk through a town of inventions and explore what drives us to invent and how we use our innate characteristics to do so. Don't forget to catch the 'Take to the Skies' show at the Starlite Theatre at 12 pm!
3:00	Scientist for a Day Exhibition (Hall A) Learn through hands‐on stations how great scientists think, how scientific discoveries are made and be a scientist themselves and have a hands‐on experience of the scientific process.
4:00	Snow City Have fun in the snow right here in sunny Singapore only at Snow City! Free play in the snow or have fun snow tubing down a 60-metre long snow slope!

Itinerary 2

Time	Must-see Exhibitions / Shows
11:00	Sound Show and Exhibition (Hall C Soundbox / Tue - Sun) Explore the science of sound and learn its importance to our society and everyday lives. Learn how different sounds are created and how sound energy can be transmitted through different materials, including fire in our Sound Show. Show duration: 20 min.
12:00	Lunch @ McDonald’s or Coffee Hive
2:00	Sound Exhibition (Hall C) Explore the science of sound by learning more about sound waves and how they are transmitted. Test your hearing range, learn how sound travels through your ears, be fooled by auditory illusions, and discover how music enriches our lives.
3:00	Climate Change Exhibition (Hall B) Discover the facts and myths about climate change and learn how each of us can make a difference.
3:30	Climate Change Show and Exhibition (Hall B Object Theatre) Outlining the serious and contemporary challenge of climate change in a fun and humorous way is Sheepy and friends. Show duration: 20 mins.
4:00	Waterworks Exhibition (entrance from iSpace) Dive in for a fun and cool time! Find out about water cycle, evaporation, water pressure and more from the numerous hands-on exhibits at our award-winning Waterworks.

Itinerary 3

Time	Must-see Exhibitions / Shows
10:00	EcoGarden (West Entrance) A microcosm of nature, the EcoGarden hosts many amazing action-packed habitats. Climb the treehouse, visit the mini plantations, orchards and ponds in this rediscovered Eden.
11:00	Bioethics Exhibition (Hall B) This thought-provoking exhibition highlights the nature of a range of bioethical issues we face today through interactive exhibits within the 'Genome' and 'Living with Viruses' exhibitions.
12:00	Lunch @ Coffee Hive or McDonald's
1.00	Quirky Exhibition (Level 2) Odd and wacky inventions that might just come in handy or even help you solve a problem! View strange ideas from one of Leonardo Da Vinci’s flying machines to how to hold pages of a book open with one hand..
2:00	Uniquely You Exhibition (Hall A) Explore your unique genetic make-up and discover how your body keeps balance, the role attraction and genes play in your early development and how medical science research will aid your understanding of your body and ailments.
3:00	Fire Tornado Show and Exhibition (Annexe Courtyard / Tues-Sun) Get up close and personal with a Fire Tornado at our Fire Tornado Show and discover the science behind this natural force. Show duration: 15 min.

A Calendar of Events will soon be available.

Other amazing things to see at the Science Centre

1. Take to the Skies *NEW* @ hourly from 11am daily. Last show at 5pm (Starlite Theatre, Hall G, Level 2) - Join us as we celebrate the pioneers who dared to dream and discover the traits that made them successful.
2. Climate Change Show @ 1pm, 2.30pm & 3.30pm daily (Object Theatre, Hall B) – A show that outlines the serious challenges of climate change in a fun and humourous way.
3. Insectmania on Sundays and Public Holidays @ 2pm (Mendel Auditorium) - Come interact with our six-legged friends and learn about their life cycle and contributions to our needs.
4. Science Show on Weekends, School & Public Holidays @ 4pm (Maxwell Auditorium) - Be thrilled by a variety of science demonstrations and discover amazing facts about science.
5. Stargazing on Fridays @ 7.50pm – 10pm (The Observatory, Omni-Theatre) – Join us for a night of star-gazing and observe the heavenly bodies.

And many more!