If you’re not heading home for Christmas check out these fun indoor places to keep the children entertained during the school holiday break. No more last-minute cancellations for rain or trying to avoid the unforgiving sun. And fun activities don’t have to come with a heavy price tag – everything listed here costs $30 or less!
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Future World: Where Art Meets Science
Art is brought to life with cutting-edge technology at this new permanent exhibition, where it’s even possible to transform your drawings into real-time 3D animations. Travel from earth to the stars on a fascinating journey of exploration and don’t miss the spectacular LED light display, which gives the illusion of moving through the cosmos. ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands marinabaysands.com/museum
Science Centre
The Science Centre needs no introduction as a hot favourite with both kids and adults, but have you checked out the great exhibits added during 2016? You’ll need a full day here (or to buy an annual membership) to see the colourful Butterfly Vivarium, The Tinkering Studio and E3 (Emmersive Experiential Environments), as well as the daily fire tornado demonstration, Omni Theatre and Snow City. Phew! 15 Science Centre Road science.edu.sg
Hideaways – Creating with Nature
Playeum is 100 percent kid-centric and its latest exhibit, Hideaways, aims to develop creativity through experiential learning. Children can discover the ecosystem around them through a hands-on journey that encourages imagination and creative problem-solving. See them concentrate hard as they build insect homes and animal habitats, create musical instruments with recyclable materials, and more. Block 47 Malan Road, #01-23 Gillman Barracks playeum.com
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