Sunday, 19 January 2014

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.
Explore our Exhibits
 
 

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. 

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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.


Gallery Map







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.  
 
 
School Programmes
 
 

 

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

Saturday, 18 January 2014

Visit Planner


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


TimeMust-see Exhibitions / Shows
10:00Earth: 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!
11:00Candy Unwrapped (Hall D&E) Uncover the surprising biology, chemistry, physiology and psychology behind the world of candy!.
12:00Tesla 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.
12:30Lunch @ McDonald’s or Coffee Hive
2:00Invent! 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!
3:00Scientist 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.
4:00Snow 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


TimeMust-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.
12:00Lunch @ McDonald’s or Coffee Hive
2:00Sound 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.
3:00Climate Change Exhibition (Hall B) Discover the facts and myths about climate change and learn how each of us can make a difference.
3:30Climate 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.
4:00Waterworks 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


TimeMust-see Exhibitions / Shows
10:00EcoGarden (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.
11:00Bioethics 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.
12:00Lunch @ Coffee Hive or McDonald's
1.00Quirky 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..
2:00Uniquely 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.
3:00Fire 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!

Friday, 17 January 2014

Promotions and Discounts

Passion card holders enjoy 10% off Science Centre admission.

* Please note that all discounts are valid for 5 persons for each card presented.

Location - how to get here


Location

   15 Science Centre Road
   Singapore 609081
   Tel: (65) 6425-2500
   Fax: (65) 6565-9533
  

How to get there

Map with driving directions








By car
  • Via Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE) from the East (ie from town):
     -  Take Exit 13 and turn right onto Jurong Town Hall Road. Follow the road until...
     -  At the second trafic light, turn left into Science Centre Road, and right into the car park.
  • Via Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE) from the West (ie from Tuas):
     -  Take Exit 13 and turn left onto Jurong Town Hall Road. Follow the road until...
     -  At the second trafic light, turn left into Science Centre Road, and right into the car park.
  • Via Pan-Island Expressway (PIE) from the East (ie from town or Woodlands):
     -  Take Exit 29 and follow Toh Guan Road past IMM and Boon Lay Way into Jurong East Street 11.
     -  At the next trafic light, turn right onto Jurong Town Hall Road.
     -  At the next trafic light, turn left into Science Centre Road, and right into the car park.
  • Via Pan-Island Expressway (PIE) from the West (ie from Tuas):
     -  Take Exit 31 and turn right onto Jurong Town Hall Road. Follow the road until...
     -  At the third trafic light, turn right into Science Centre Road, and right into the car park.
Map with public transport directions







By Bus
Buses 66, 178, 198 and 335 stop right outside the Science Centre. Other buses serving nearby bus stops include 51, 52, 78, 79, 97, 97e, 98, 98M, 105, 143, 160, 176, 183, 197, 333, 334, 506, 542, and 543. Please refer to the map for details.
By MRT train
The nearest MRT station is Jurong East Station, which is on both the East-West Line and the North-South Line. From there, you can transfer to bus 66 or 335, or take a short walk to the Science Centre.
Walking from Jurong East Interchange
The Science Centre is just an 8-minute walk from the Jurong East Bus Interchange/MRT Station:
 -  Take the covered walkway from the interchange towards Jurong East St 13.
 -  Cross the street and continue in the same direction, along Block 135.
 -  Keep going in the same direction until you reach a road intersection.
 -  The building diagonally accross that intersection is the Science Centre.



Opening Hours


Normal Operating Hours

Science Centre Singapore

Daily10am – 6pm
Last admission to Science Centre5.15 pm


Omni-Theatre (Closed for renovations until May 2014) 

Daily10 am – 6 pm (last show at 6pm)



Snow City


Daily10 am – 6 pm(last admission at 5pm)
School & Public Holidays10 am – 7 pm(last admission at 6pm)




Closures

Omni-Theatre Closure 

The Omni-Theatre (entire building) is closed until May 2014 for improvement works. Any inconvenience is regretted. For Cosmic Adventurer members, we will correspond with you regarding membership matters. For queries, please call our Membership Hotline at 6425 2571 or email members@science.edu.sg

Science Centre and Snow City Closures in 2014

Kindly note that the Science Centre and Snow City are closed on the following dates for maintenance works:     
  • 6 January 2014
  • 5 May 2014
  • 18 August 2014
  • 13 October 2014
We regret any disappointment this closure may cause. Thank you in advance for your kind understanding.

Parking Charges


For nearly 35 years, Science Centre Singapore has been offering free parking for our patrons and visitors. However, the Centre will be introducing parking charges from 1 July 2012 in Science Centre, Omni-Theatre and Snow City. The proposed parking charges will be as follows:



CarsDelivery Trucks and BusesMotorcycles
Daily Parking Charges$0.50 per ½ hour$0.50 per ½ hour$0.65 per entry
Daily grace period*
upon passing through parking gantries
10 minutes30 minutes10 minutes

*The above grace period is given to vehicles to help facilitate any passenger(s) drop-offs and delivery of goods for your events and activities. Please note that vehicles exceeding this grace period will be charged for parking accordingly.



A Note to Drivers of Malaysian Vehicles with the new CEPAS Autopass and without a valid Cashcard


Drivers of Malaysian vehicles, kindly note that the new CEPAS Autopass is not recognised by Wilson Parking’s car park system installed at Science Centre Singapore.








On entering the car park, there is a signage on the gantry barrier to inform drivers of Malaysian vehicles using the new CEPAS Autopass to either:
  • Purchase an $8 Parking ticket from the Visitor Services Centre (VSC) in Science Centre Singapore (Kindly note that VSC’s opening hours are from 8.30am-6.00pm).
      
  • Purchase a CashCard (at 7-Eleven or Cheers) (prior to entry into or exit from Science Centre Singapore).
Here’s more information to help you purchase the Parking Ticket from VSC or buy a CashCard from a nearby convenience store.


A) Purchase an $8 Parking ticket from the Visitor Services Centre (VSC) in Science Centre Singapore   
 
  1. Should you decide to purchase a parking ticket at VSC, you will have to press the intercom button, so that the barrier arm can be raised for entry.
  2. You should take with you a valid CEPAS Autopass Card and present it to VSC for verification and purchase of the $8 parking ticket before VSC closes. Kindly note: The $8 parking ticket is only valid for single use: one time entry and exit only.
  3. You need to scan the parking ticket at the exit gantry (there is no need to insert the ticket).








B) Purchase a CashCard at 7-Eleven or Cheers (prior to entering or leaving Science Centre Singapore) 

CashCards can be purchased at 7-Eleven and Cheers, both 24-hr convenience stores. The following outlets are nearest and within walking distance from Science Centre Singapore.
7-Eleven (two store locations)
  • Blk 130 Jurong East Street 13, #01-223, Singapore 600130 (Tel: 6560-2432).
  • 2 Jurong East Central 1, #04-14 Jcube (Mall), Singapore 609731 (Tel: 6684-5587).
Cheers
  • Blk 135 Jurong East St 13, #01-337, Singapore 600135 (Tel: 6425-1705).









CashCard Top-up Machine
If you have a valid cash card and only need to top up the value, a CashCard Top-up machine is available at the Wilson Parking Booth (small hut) located next to the car park gantry (the gantry closest to the main entrance of Science Centre Singapore). Alternatively, a CashCard top up can also be made through the POSB ATM located just around the corner of Curiosity Shop in Science Centre Singapore.
 
   
We thank you for your understanding in these matters and look forward to seeing you soon.


Thursday, 16 January 2014

Admission Charges

Titans of the Past Blockbuster Exhibition Packages

Effective from 25 October 2013 and valid till 23 February 2014 



Titans of the Past Exhibition2-in-1 Package
(Titans + SCS)
3-in-1 Package
(Titans + SCS + Snow City)
Adult$20$25$36
Child (3-12 years old)$16$19$30
Students IM Rates$11--
Family Package
(2 adults + 2 children)
$68$75-




Science Centre Rates




Standard RateLocal Resident Rate
Adult$12$10
Child
(3-12 years old)
$8$6
Senior Citizen
(55 years older & above)
NA$6





Science Centre and Snow City Packages


Package2-in-1 Package: Science Centre & Snow City
Adult*$18
Child (3-12 years old)*$16




Click on the link below for more information about the special temporary exhibitions:  

Notes:

  • Tickets may be purchased at our ticketing counters. For enquiries, please approach our friendly Visitor Services staff at our ticketing counters. 
  • Local Resident Rate: Please present your proof of identity, i.e. Singapore/PR NRIC, Singapore Driver’s Licence, Student Pass, Dependent’s Pass, Employment Pass or Work Permit at our ticketing counters to enjoy this rate.
  • Admission to Science Centre and Snow City is valid for 90 days (one-time use only) for the 3-in-1 Package only.
  • Specials:  Check out our membership schemes for more value packages.             
    For the latest updates on promotions and discounts, please enquire at the ticketing counters upon arrival.
  • For Corporate Events & Organised Group enquiries (including student groups from overseas), please contact our Marketing & Communications Department at Tel: 6425 2510.
    Click here to download our Corporate Event Guide.
  • For local school group rates (Pri/Sec/JC/ITE), please refer to Opening Hours & Admission Charges on theScience Enrichment Programmes page.