Science Centre Singapore
Science Centre Singapore
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10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Science Centre Singapore is dedicated to the promotion of science and technology among students and members of the public. As a leading Science Centre in the region, it has twelve exhibition galleries with more than 1,000 interactive exhibits.
Duration: More than 3 hours
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Neighbourhood: Jurong East
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- Jurong East • 9 min walk
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ann88
Singapore, Singapore30 contributions
Mar 2023 • Family
We always enjoy a trip to the science centre. Unfortunately they have removed the option to buy tickets in person and you are required to buy online with a credit card. I hate arriving somewhere with excitement then spending the first 5 minutes looking at my phone. Also, you are required to share your phone number, email and nationality when you purchase tickets.
Written 25 March 2023
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HeatSeeker
Wrexham, UK4,479 contributions
Feb 2023
It was exciting to watch the fire tornado, and we loved the revamped optical illusions. But some new exhibits relied heavily on reading notices, rather than showing us science in action. A few areas are looking a bit old, and would benefit from a revamp.
Buy tickets online, they had problems when we tried to pay at the door.
Coffee Bee was very disappointing, food just didn’t have much flavour.
Disabled access is excellent, and as always in Singapore toilets were very clean.
If you can’t use escalators, access to the lift at Jurong East station is a mess during improvements (which will take some months), quite a long walk and signing is not clear. It might be wise to find an alternative route.
Do visit the Butterflies up close – the additional charge is well worth it. They have lots of different species of butterflies, and some very informative information about them.
An enjoyable day, but they do need to keep on making sure it’s exciting to visit.
Buy tickets online, they had problems when we tried to pay at the door.
Coffee Bee was very disappointing, food just didn’t have much flavour.
Disabled access is excellent, and as always in Singapore toilets were very clean.
If you can’t use escalators, access to the lift at Jurong East station is a mess during improvements (which will take some months), quite a long walk and signing is not clear. It might be wise to find an alternative route.
Do visit the Butterflies up close – the additional charge is well worth it. They have lots of different species of butterflies, and some very informative information about them.
An enjoyable day, but they do need to keep on making sure it’s exciting to visit.
Written 17 March 2023
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Becky1979
Hull, UK192 contributions
Jan 2023 • Family
A wonderful, interactive centre with interesting child friendly, hands on displays. Different rooms permitted the children to learn and experience life under the sea, in space and understand phobias (whilst getting a little scared in a room of 'scares').
Our children particularly enjoyed the butterfly room, where numerous butterflies fly around and interact with the beautiful horticulture.
Our visit was during the week and it was very quiet, this also meant the advertised showd were not available. Sadly, due to the rain the children were unable to use the fantastic wet play area, but were we to return, we'd make this a priority. Highly recommend.
Our children particularly enjoyed the butterfly room, where numerous butterflies fly around and interact with the beautiful horticulture.
Our visit was during the week and it was very quiet, this also meant the advertised showd were not available. Sadly, due to the rain the children were unable to use the fantastic wet play area, but were we to return, we'd make this a priority. Highly recommend.
Written 26 January 2023
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maryyeo
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam2,330 contributions
Oct 2022
1. Omni Theatre
Hands-down, this has been the highlight of Science Centre for years. Walking into the giant dome-shaped theatre itself made our kids go "wooooow" for a good few minutes. A surround-sound, surround-screen show about dinosaurs made them totally awestruck. You can check movie timings (and several films to choose from) and book tickets days ahead, or just purchase them at the front counter.
2. Exhibits, especially the Mirror Maze
Yes, the exhibits look a little worn and some not functioning well, but most of them were still really cool and interactive, giving parents many opportunities to have a ball of a time to both teach and play with your kids. The highlight show, the giant Tesla coil show in the center of the centre, seemed to be under maintenance.
3. Free Outdoor Water Play
You won't find a nerdier and more educational water playground than this. Really. Teaching about water volumes, waves, flow, etc all while splashing silly in water.
4. KidsStop
You'll be nuts if you came all the way to this part of Singapore and NOT visit this cheapest paid playground ($10 no time limit) in Singapore. And it's a pretty awesome one at 3000sqm. Go check it out online by yourself. Socks rules apply.
***5. Outdoor cafe (Bonus: a life-size T-rex skeleton and then some)
The outdoor cafe's entrance a bit hidden, kinda right opposite the toilets and electric chair, mainly local fare and slightly overpriced but well, it's the only cafe there after McDonald's closed. What most people didn't know, this outdoor area is the "lobby" to special one-off exhibitions. There's a life-size T-rex skeleton, life-size Hulk and some Avengers and other cool stuff from old one-off paid exhibitions that looked a little abandoned here, but still cool!!!
Bonus bonus: Buy really cool science-y nerdy stuff at the Gift Shop!!
Hands-down, this has been the highlight of Science Centre for years. Walking into the giant dome-shaped theatre itself made our kids go "wooooow" for a good few minutes. A surround-sound, surround-screen show about dinosaurs made them totally awestruck. You can check movie timings (and several films to choose from) and book tickets days ahead, or just purchase them at the front counter.
2. Exhibits, especially the Mirror Maze
Yes, the exhibits look a little worn and some not functioning well, but most of them were still really cool and interactive, giving parents many opportunities to have a ball of a time to both teach and play with your kids. The highlight show, the giant Tesla coil show in the center of the centre, seemed to be under maintenance.
3. Free Outdoor Water Play
You won't find a nerdier and more educational water playground than this. Really. Teaching about water volumes, waves, flow, etc all while splashing silly in water.
4. KidsStop
You'll be nuts if you came all the way to this part of Singapore and NOT visit this cheapest paid playground ($10 no time limit) in Singapore. And it's a pretty awesome one at 3000sqm. Go check it out online by yourself. Socks rules apply.
***5. Outdoor cafe (Bonus: a life-size T-rex skeleton and then some)
The outdoor cafe's entrance a bit hidden, kinda right opposite the toilets and electric chair, mainly local fare and slightly overpriced but well, it's the only cafe there after McDonald's closed. What most people didn't know, this outdoor area is the "lobby" to special one-off exhibitions. There's a life-size T-rex skeleton, life-size Hulk and some Avengers and other cool stuff from old one-off paid exhibitions that looked a little abandoned here, but still cool!!!
Bonus bonus: Buy really cool science-y nerdy stuff at the Gift Shop!!
Written 17 December 2022
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keagles2017
Wellington, New Zealand46 contributions
Oct 2022 • Family
Great place including kinetic play area in the garden was fun which was free. The mirror maze was the Highlight and so much for the kids to learn if you take the time. Cafe was a bit strange.. we wanted a coffee but the queue was outside this fence.. not sure how to get to it so we gave up.
Some of the exhibits still were out of action due to covid but so many fun interactive things were still available. Very cool place but a long walk from the MRT in the heat.
Some of the exhibits still were out of action due to covid but so many fun interactive things were still available. Very cool place but a long walk from the MRT in the heat.
Written 4 October 2022
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Gene
6 contributions
Sep 2022 • Family
The rules pertaining to Butterflies Up Close need to be clear and consistent. While we are aware we are not to touch the butterflies, the staff manning the enclosure told our 7-year old that while she may not hold the butterflies by the wings, she is allowed to let the butterflies land or climb onto her hand.
Subsequently, she was chided for doing this “too many times” without explaining how many is too many and why the change in rules.
This is not acceptable to me and confusing to a child this age. Perhaps the Science Centre can clarify this.
Subsequently, she was chided for doing this “too many times” without explaining how many is too many and why the change in rules.
This is not acceptable to me and confusing to a child this age. Perhaps the Science Centre can clarify this.
Written 7 September 2022
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197gabes
Singapore, Singapore137 contributions
Jun 2022 • Family
One of the lesser known attractions of Singapore. But it has been around for many years. The exterior of the place is also starting to show its age. It’s a bit out of the way by public transport, and don’t expect to have much choice for meal or break as there is only 1 main cafe with limited sitting capacity.
Despite all these shortcoming, it is a good place to explore and exposure young children to all things science. The best thing about the place is that almost all the exhibits allow participants to interact with it. So it is really fun for both kids and even adults. There are plenty of informative information provided for each exhibit making it a truly learning experience.
There are also side activities planned at different halls which was great as its a good way to engage and encourage learning and developing kids interest to science.
Another well deserved thumbs up is the availability of seats strategically placed for adults and parents to rest themselves at the different halls. These came in very handy as one can sit and keep watch while the young one freely explore the hall and play.
Apart from the place requiring some upgrades, the other downside would probably be that some of the event halls are not fully open or has limited items on display. Perhaps it would have been better to just consolidate and rotate the operations of the halls and focus on different theme of each season instead of giving the impression that the place lacks maintenance.
Also not sure why there has to be a restriction to the visiting hours. The place is quite big and both kids and adults could easily be kept occupied for the entire day. Was quite disappointed to know that morning tickets holders have to leave the place by 1pm, don’t recall having such restrictions in the pass.
Wish the place well, as it is amazing that the place continues to keep itself relevant all these years for the different generations of visitors with the inclusion of new and interesting items. Hope to be back again.
Despite all these shortcoming, it is a good place to explore and exposure young children to all things science. The best thing about the place is that almost all the exhibits allow participants to interact with it. So it is really fun for both kids and even adults. There are plenty of informative information provided for each exhibit making it a truly learning experience.
There are also side activities planned at different halls which was great as its a good way to engage and encourage learning and developing kids interest to science.
Another well deserved thumbs up is the availability of seats strategically placed for adults and parents to rest themselves at the different halls. These came in very handy as one can sit and keep watch while the young one freely explore the hall and play.
Apart from the place requiring some upgrades, the other downside would probably be that some of the event halls are not fully open or has limited items on display. Perhaps it would have been better to just consolidate and rotate the operations of the halls and focus on different theme of each season instead of giving the impression that the place lacks maintenance.
Also not sure why there has to be a restriction to the visiting hours. The place is quite big and both kids and adults could easily be kept occupied for the entire day. Was quite disappointed to know that morning tickets holders have to leave the place by 1pm, don’t recall having such restrictions in the pass.
Wish the place well, as it is amazing that the place continues to keep itself relevant all these years for the different generations of visitors with the inclusion of new and interesting items. Hope to be back again.
Written 23 June 2022
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Abdur Rahman
Kushtia, Bangladesh114 contributions
Mar 2022 • Friends
Last time I visited this place in my childhood. That time there was lots of interesting things. Still can remember that dummy Einstein was giving lectures.. There was one real chopper can rotate the rare fan. Full flight experience of Singapore Airlines. Now a days they have improved, its true. Lots of things can be enjoyed. Finally it's a nice place to learn with enjoyment.
Written 17 April 2022
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Brad Sargent
2 contributions
Dec 2021
I called the Singapore Science Centre's Customer Service Number to confirm the prices for my Family (Dependent and Employment Pass Holders).
The lady that answered the phone must of been upset / angry that she was required to work on New Year's Eve as she was incredibly unfriendly.
This place does not recognise EP, S-Pass or Dependant Pass Holder's meaning we are required to pay "tourist" prices. Perhaps the only attraction in Singapore that does this.
Avoid if you are a EP, S-Pass or Dependant Pass Holder.
The lady that answered the phone must of been upset / angry that she was required to work on New Year's Eve as she was incredibly unfriendly.
This place does not recognise EP, S-Pass or Dependant Pass Holder's meaning we are required to pay "tourist" prices. Perhaps the only attraction in Singapore that does this.
Avoid if you are a EP, S-Pass or Dependant Pass Holder.
Written 31 December 2021
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Hi, really sorry to hear about your experience. At Science Centre, every guest interaction is important to us. Rest assure that we have escalated your feedback to our guest relations team for further review and action. We hope to be given the opportunity to host you and your family in the near future.
Written 10 January 2022
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Jingpei
Singapore, Singapore1,120 contributions
Mar 2021 • Couples
Touted as one of the best Science Centre in the world and I believe so after this visit. Some of the exhibits are from my younger days and it brought much memories of yesteryears. The new exhibits are engaging and good fun to play with. If it is enjoyable for adult, it is definitely good enough for the kids. We've got a package which includes Omnitheatre as well. Due to COVID-19, time was restricted to 3 hours only. There was a section on evolution of butterflies, which was pretty interesting. Some of the things had to be rushed through, but we did what we could. Wish the time is slightly longer though.
Written 28 March 2021
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Hi Jingpei, thank you for your review! Science Centre strives to provide strong educational & fun entertainment values to our guests and we're glad that you've enjoyed exploring our galleries and attractions. :)
Written 10 January 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
AlexisMadd
Blackburn, Australia128 contributions
If you buy tickets to the Science Centre, does it also include access to Kidspot? And vice-versa if you buy tickets to Kidspot, do you get access to the Science Centre?
Vinay Simha
Bengaluru, India2 contributions
Are there Dinosaur exhibits here?
STANTE0
Singapore, Singapore71 contributions
No permanent display of dinosaurs. Dino Quest was a special touring exhibit, and is no longer at the SSC.
Piper
Townsville, Australia2 contributions
Directed at Australians who have been:
Is the Singapore science centre anything like the Canberra “Questacon”?
dmo73
Canberra, Australia113 contributions
Hi Piper, yes it is a lot like Questacon. We went there earlier in the year for the first time and were amazed at how big the centre is. It has something for all ages, our biys (3 and 1 at the time) loved it. Take a towel and swimmers as there is an amazing outdoor water park. Also be prepared as it gets very busy with school groups.
Well worth a visit, and the train ride out is always a hit for kids :)
Short walk from the Jurong East station.
Have fun and if you are a member of any of the ASTC (Australian Science Centres) ie Questacon you wil get reciprocal free admission
Our boys also loved Gardens by the Bay and Fort Canning
Have a great time in Singapore
Diana J
Yogyakarta Region, Indonesia7 contributions
hi,i want to visit science center at july 18 but i check the ticket isn’t available until sept 21,is it true or did i still have a chance if i just go there at july 18,trying my luck
Felice T
9 contributions
I think you should call science center and ask them
s-for-sagara
Jakarta, Indonesia6 contributions
Is it worth visiting if you are an adult and traveling alone?
BCT
Nainital, India452 contributions
You must but you should have at least 4-5 hours to justify the visit. Being lone traveller it makes all the more sense to go on your own pace condition is that you should have liking for miracles of science.
bhushanpangam
Bicholim, India
Hi We are from goa ,india We have group of 25 students We are interested to visit science centre can you suggest , best tour agents or tour package
Momtazul K
124 contributions
No tour agents are required. browse the net and get dropped at science center. you can customize the tour according to your liking. plz ensure you have a rain coat in the bagpack if the weather is rainy. the center has packages themselves.
If required you can go out and come back. the give a seal once you want to go out and come bank at the exit.
Ann C
Penang Island, Malaysia7 contributions
Are we allowed to go out to dine at the McD at the entrance and return to the centre after lunch?
SmallWorldForAll
South Tangerang, Indonesia484 contributions
Yes, you can get in / get out several times (e.g. Mc.D, Omni Theatre, Snow City, Kidstop). The centre will give you a mark on your hand/arm.
Maryam A
Brisbane, Australia126 contributions
Is it suitable for 3 years old kid?
can we visit just butterfly up close without entering to science center?
ScienceCentreSg
Singapore, Singapore
Science Centre Singapore's group of attractions are suitable for 3 year old kids (For example, KidsSTOP & Science Centre are popular choices for 3 year old kids)
Butterflies Up-Close require Science Centre admission tickets because this attraction is located Science Centre Hall D.
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