ANNEX B CHILDREN's SEASON 2012 Venue: Various Museums and Galleries Date: 18 May – 24 June 2012 Jointly Presented by Nationa

ANNEX B CHILDREN’S SEASON 2012 Venue: Various museums and galleries Date: 18 May – 24 June 2012 Jointly presented by National Heritage Board and Museum Roundtable

Indulge in the fun and wonder of our heritage with the return of the much-loved Children’s Season for the fifth year. Families and the young can go on a journey of playful learning experiences at participating museums island-wide, and take their pick from an array of children-centric programmes, interactive exhibits and engaging activities that will inspire the little ones. From storytelling sessions and performances, to craft workshops, installations and other events, families can bond over the joy of heritage and fascinate their little ones with Singapore‟s heritage, art and culture using creative platforms. Photo courtesy of National Heritage Board What‟s more, visitors can enjoy free entry to selected museums on 19 May as part of International Museum Day. So make a date with us this holiday break! For more information, visit www.museums.com.sg/cs12

LINE-UP OF CHILDREN’S SEASON 2012 ACTIVITES

ARMY MUSEUM OF SINGAPORE

 Style it the Army way Venue: Army Museum of Singapore Date: 18 May – 24 June Admission charges: $3 per child, $5 per adult Age: Recommended for ages 3 & above Part of Children’s Season 2012

Come 'Style it the Army way' or even style it your Army way. Is the Army only about pixelated prints? This time you get to tell us what your Army style is. Change into the uniforms, engage in battlefield fighting and test the mini armouries. Regardless of your age, style

it and until you experience it, you will never know if it fits. Photo courtesy of Army Museum of Singapore For more details on activity timings and admission charges, visit www.armymuseum.sg or www.facebook.com/ArmyMuseumofSingapore

ARTSCIENCE MUSEUM

 Silkscreen Printing Workshop Venue: ArtScience Museum Date & Time: 19 May – 24 June (Saturdays & Sundays) | 2pm to 3pm Admission charges: Free for All-Access Pass and Andy Warhol: 15 Minutes Eternal ticket

holders Registration: Limited to 20 participants per session; registration starts 30 minutes before each session. Part of Children’s Season 2012

Pop artist Andy Warhol was renowned for using mass production of popular culture as the basis of his art. Silkscreen printing is one such technique he used to produce his artworks. Create your own masterpieces at our silkscreen printing workshop! A complementary activity to the Andy Warhol: 15 Minutes Eternal exhibition, learn the basics of silkscreen printing and create your own screen prints. Photo courtesy of ArtScience Museum

 Andy Warhol: 15 Minutes Eternal "Riddles Tour" for Children* Venue: ArtScience Museum Date: 19 May – 23 June (Fridays & Saturdays) Time: Fridays (2 to 3pm), Saturdays (5.30pm to 6.30pm) Admission charges: Free for All-Access Pass and Andy Warhol: 15 Minutes Eternal ticket holders Age: Recommended for ages 2 to 12; children below 6 years of age have to be accompanied by a parent or guardian Part of Children’s Season 2012

Are you good at solving riddles? Have you good observation and detecting skills? Some of our art pieces need to be found, and our docents are having trouble finding them. Come down to ArtScience Museum and help them crack the coded message and discover where the illusive pieces are. Come on this special guided tour of the Andy Warhol: 15 Minutes Eternal exhibition and join us in our search!

*Limited to 20 participants per session.

Visit www.marinabaysands.com/ArtScienceMuseum or email [email protected] for details.

ASIAN CIVILISATIONS MUSEUM

 Count to Ten! A hands-on gallery for all ages Date: 18 May – 30 June Venue: Asian Civilisations Museum Admission charges: Museum admission charges apply Trail and prize for all children under 12 (free for local and PR students with valid student pass; accompanying adults pay regular admission fee) Part of Children’s Season 2012

Count to Ten with ACM this Children’s Season! Discover fun facts about 10 amazing objects – enjoy learning about Asian culture with the whole family. Challenge your senses with different activities in our hands-on gallery, where children and parents are invited to explore Asia through games and puzzles. Discover more about the objects on an adventure trail with Marco

Polo, the explorer who travelled throughout Asia! A special prize awaits all children who complete the trail. For more details, visit www.acm.org.sg

Photos courtesy of Asian Civilisations Museum

 The Amazing Adventures of Marco Polo Date: 9 and 10 June 2012 Time: Activities from 1 to 6pm Venue: Asian Civilisations Museum Tel: 6332 7798 Admission charges: Free admission to galleries from 9am to 7pm Part of Children’s Season 2012

Join Marco Polo – the heroic explorer who travelled throughout Asia – on a magical adventure through the museum galleries and meet interesting characters from the past. Learn stories about special objects, go on a gallery trail to explore hidden and beautiful treasures, and collect fun museum souvenirs. Watch out for colourful dance performances and creative craft workshops for kids. Don‟t miss this fun-filled weekend for children and parents alike!

Photos courtesy of Asian Civilisations Museum

FORT SILOSO

 Fort Siloso – Combat Skirmish LIVE Venue: Fort Siloso, Sentosa Date: 18 May – 24 June Charges: $12 per participant per game, inclusive of Fort Siloso admission charge. Sentosa Island admission chargeable separately. Age: Recommended for ages 6 and above Part of Children’s Season 2012 Terms & Conditions: 1) Please flash this page to the Combat Skirmish Staff via your mobile device or print it out to be entitled for this promotion. 2) Promotion only available at Combat Skirmish LIVE Ticketing counter in Fort Siloso. 3) Minimum 4 participants per game, game duration: 15 minutes.

Get your combat boots ready as Fort Siloso – Combat Skirmish LIVE brings Combat Laser Shooting to Fort Siloso! Train under Fort Siloso Battery Sergeant Major Cooper in the challenging Indoor Maze and help him battle against the enemy invasion in the historical fortress of Fort Siloso. Gear up with our state of the art Combat Skirmish Laser Guns and experience realistic close quarters combat shooting within the tunnels of Fort Siloso – your dream to be a soldier of the Fort can come true now!

For more details, visit www.combatlasersingapore.com/cslive or call 1800-SENTOSA.

HEALTHZONE

 School's Out! Fun Art Classes for Your Children While Learning About Health* Venue: HealthZone Date:13 – 15 June Admission charges: $5 per participant Age: Recommended for ages 5 to 10 Part of Children’s Season 2012

What are your favourite fruits and vegetables? Attend this special art class and learn important health messages while crafting your favourite fruits and vegetables from scratch using a variety of materials. Through this art workshop and interactive games, children will learn on the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle!

* Maximum 100 participants per session For more details, call 1800 435 3616 or email [email protected] Photo courtesy of HealthZone

IMAGES OF SINGAPORE

 Sentosa Storytelling Comes Alive! Venue: Images of Singapore Forecourt Date & Time: 1 – 24 June, 11am to 7pm daily Storytelling Sessions (Every Wednesday – Sunday, 11:30am, 3:30pm & 5:30pm) Admission charges: Free event. Island Admission payable separately. Age: Recommended for ages 3 and above Website : www.sentosa.com Part of Children’s Season 2012

Storytelling Comes Alive!, an international award winning event, combines reading, listening, acting and watching a play as multisensory experience. The intimate setting creates no boundaries between the audience and the performers, and as the stories unfold by the storyteller, it will draw the audience a few steps closer into the world of imagination. Besides storytelling sessions, there are lots of interactive fringe activities to entertain everyone. Come on down for a fun-filled adventure of giant story books where characters come alive!

Photo courtesy of Sentosa

INFOCOMM EXPERIENCE CENTRE (IEXPERIENCE)

 Children’s Season 2012@iExperience Venue: Infocomm Experience Centre (iExperience) Date: 14 – 27 May Time: 10.00am to 6.00pm daily Admission Charges: Free admission Age: Recommended for ages 5 to 12 Registration: Call 6820 6880 or email [email protected] Part of Children’s Season 2012

Learn about next gen infocomm through hands-on activities in Children’s Workshop, where you can play games on a multi-touch interactive table, create 3D videos and more. Get arty at Children’s Fiesta on weekends when you participate in oil pastel colouring, digital drawing and balloon sculpturing!

o Children's Workshop Date: 14 – 27 May Time: Weekdays | 10am to 12 noon, 2pm to 4pm Weekends | 10am to 12noon, 1pm to 3pm, 3.30pm to 5.30pm Admission charges: Free admission Age: Recommended for ages 5 to 12; children have to be accompanied by a parent or a teacher during the programme. Registration: Call 6820 6880 or email [email protected] Part of Children’s Season 2012

Children can learn and explore the exciting infocomm possibilities with hands-on experience. Upon completion of the workshop, the children will receive Next Gen Infocomm Ambassador certificates.

For more details and programme schedule, visit www.iexperience.sg.

o Children's Fiesta Date: 19 – 20 May & 26 – 27 May Time: 10 am to 6 pm Admission charges: Free admission Age: Recommended for ages 5 to 12; children have to be accompanied by a parent or a teacher during the programme. Registration: Call 6820 6880 or email [email protected] Photo courtesy of Infocomm Part of Children’s Season 2012 Experience Centre

A weekend of fun activities at iExperience awaits you – get crafty when you participate in art and craft sessions including oil pastel colouring, digital drawing, and balloon sculpturing!

MALAY HERITAGE CENTRE

 ter-ba-BOM! – A Heritage Hunt Date: 1 – 23 June Time: Fridays, 3pm to 6pm | Saturdays, 11am to 2pm & 3pm to 6pm Venue: Open space along Kandahar Street, next to Gedung Kuning (Meeting Point) Admission charges: Free Age: Recommended for ages 7 to 13 Organiser: Malay Heritage Centre Registration: Email [email protected] to sign up for ter-ba-BOM! Limited to 16 participants per session. Part of Children’s Season 2012

ter-ba-BOM! returns with a new exciting heritage hunt around Kampong Gelam. This year, Heritage Hunters will take on the role of Haj pilgrims from colonial Singapore. Armed with a Photo courtesy of Malay map, a shopping list and a dedicated tour guide, Heritage Heritage Centre

Hunters will navigate the streets of Kampong Gelam and locate the items they need for their sea travel to Mecca. Through interactions with local traders and merchants, Heritage Hunters will discover the important role Kampong Gelam plays in the pilgrims‟ preparation for their long and holy journey.

MEMORIES AT OLD FORD FACTORY & REFLECTIONS AT BUKIT CHANDU

 Story Telling with Dolly Leow! Venues: Reflections at Bukit Chandu & Memories at Old Ford Factory Date & Time at respective venues: Reflections at Bukit Chandu: Saturday, 26 May | 10.30am, 12.30pm & 3.30pm Memories at Old Ford Factory: Saturday, 23 June| 10.30am, 12.30pm & 3.30pm Registration: Please email [email protected] Admission Charge: Free admission Age: Recommended for ages 5 and above Part of Children’s Season 2012

Let popular storyteller Dolly Leow (from Storywise) bring you into the heart of a Singapore family during World War II. Discover how 12-year old Mei Ling and her family cope with the fall of Singapore and the Japanese Occupation. This story, researched and authored by Sheila Wee, Founder of Storywise, is based on multiple sources from the National Archives of Singapore. Through Mei Ling's story, today's audiences can discover what it felt like for an ordinary child to live through extraordinary times.

So, come on down to Reflections at Bukit Chandu and Memories at Old Ford Factory this Children's Season. Dolly's warm engaging style has been charming audiences, both young and old, throughout Singapore since 2002.

 Design Your Own Drama! Venues: Reflections at Bukit Chandu & Memories at Old Ford Factory Date & Time at respective venues: Reflections at Bukit Chandu: Saturday, 26 May | 10am to 5pm Memories at Old Ford Factory: Saturday, 23 June| 10am to 5pm Registration: Please email [email protected] Admission Charge: Free admission Age: Recommended for ages 5 and above Part of Children’s Season 2012

Calling all budding drama kings and queens! Put on your thinking caps, get your creative juices flowing and manage your very own drama troupe! Children will create their very own drama performance on any topic about life during the Japanese Occupation – from designing the storyline, developing characters and even dictating what costumes the performers wear! Young talents can also join in the fun and be part of the cast. Through the activities, children will understand the hardships of war and better appreciate the peace and harmony enjoyed today.

Photo courtesy of Reflections at Bukit Chandu & Memories at Old Ford Factory

NATIONAL LIBRARY BOARD

 Ready, Set GROW! Venue: Activity Room, Yishun Public Library Date & Time: 12 May | 3pm to 4pm Admission charges: Free admission Age: Recommended for ages 5 to 12 Registration: Please visit http://golibrary.nlb.gov.sg/programme/Bounce.aspx to register. Open to 30 children per session. Part of Children’s Season 2012

Ever wondered how a tiny seed can grow into a gigantic tree? This programme will teach children all about seeds – the various shapes and sizes they come in, their modes of dispersal and their role in the lifecycle of plants. Besides taking part in a seed planting activity, participants will also design their personal seed containers to bring home, and learn to care for their little plant friends.

 A Strange Place Venues: Clementi Public Library, Queenstown Public Library, Bukit Batok Public Library Date & Time at respective venues: Clementi Public Library: Thursday, 31 May | 2pm to 3pm Queenstown Public Library: Saturday, 9 June | 2pm to 3pm Bukit Batok Public Library: Saturday, 16 June | 2pm to 3pm Admission charges: Free admission Age: Recommended for ages 5 to 8 Registration: Please visit http://golibrary.nlb.gov.sg/programme/Bounce.aspx to register. Open to 25 children per session. Part of Children’s Season 2012

Experience space with Helen O'Grady Drama Singapore through speech, music, movement, dance and drama. Climb on board the space ship and let's go outer space! Hurry up get ready, it's bound to be a trip! Put on your helmet and buckle up real tight. Here comes the countdown let's count with all our might! 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, BLAST OFF…..

 Point & Shoot! Photography for Kids Venues: Bishan Public Library and Bedok Public Library Date & Time at respective venues: Bishan Public Library: Saturday, 2 June | 11.30am to 1pm

Bedok Public Library: Saturday, 16 June| 11.30am to 1pm Admission charges: Free admission Age: Recommended for ages 7 to 12 Registration: Please visit http://golibrary.nlb.gov.sg/programme/Bounce.aspx to register. Open to 20 children per session. Part of Children’s Season 2012

Join us for a morning of fun and exploration that starts with your imagination and a digital camera and ends with images that surprise! Participants will learn how to use a point-and- shoot digital camera in this workshop, exploring ways of capturing life around with composition techniques. From people to still life and buildings, every subject can be taken creatively and the instructor will show participants how during a guided shoot. Participants will each receive three 4R prints of their works.

 Knowing More About Copper Venue: Programme Zone, Woodlands Regional Library Date & Time: 8 June | 3pm to 4pm Admission charges: Free admission Age: Recommended for ages 8 to 12 Registration: Please visit http://golibrary.nlb.gov.sg/programme/Bounce.aspx to register. Open to 20 children per session. Part of Children’s Season 2012

Join this workshop by International Copper Association Southeast Asia Ltd to learn about the basics of electricity and copper conductors in our daily life. You will be bringing home a do-it- yourself electric circuit by the end of the workshop.

For further enquiries, please call 6332 3255.

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SINGAPORE

 Children’s Season 2012 – Island Adventures Venue: National Museum of Singapore Date: 26 May – 22 July 2012 Time: 10am – 6pm, daily (Last admission at 5.30pm) Ticket price: S$5 (includes handling fees and educational materials) Free admission for children under 3 years old (excludes educational materials) Part of Children’s Season 2012

Positioned as an entry point to understanding Singapore‟s history and heritage, Children’s Season 2012 – Island Adventures promises to be fun and meaningful by making Singapore‟s history come alive. Island Adventures will have thoughtfully-designed programming and child- friendly interactive showcases on selected weekends, bringing a whole new level of experience for children, parents, educators and everyone young at heart.

Co-curated with award-winning playwright Chong Tze Chien (The Finger Players) and designed by local designers Lin Shuxian and Jonathan Yue (Gosh Design), Island Adventures incorporates elements of storytelling and interactive displays, where participants will find out what it was like to travel on a ship to an island called Singapura 200 years ago, and learn how Singapore has changed and developed over the years into the modern city it is today. So come

18 on board, be an adventurous traveller, and take part in this educational and memorable journey with us!

For more information, please call 6332 3659 / 6332 5642, or email to [email protected]

Photos courtesy of National Museum of Singapore

Interactive showcases that introduce Singapore‟s history and heritage to the young creatively:

 Ahoy! All onboard! Hop on board a ship bound for the island named Singapura in the year 1820 and find out what it is like to be a Chinese merchant, an Indian chettiar or a European surveyor who overcame challenges and danger as they made their way across the oceans! Children and visitors will learn about these travellers who sought a fortune or livelihood in Singapura and what they brought with them to make our island a melting pot of people and cultures.

Artist‟s Impression Image © Gosh Design

 Port City Singapura, a port city, welcomes travellers, young and old, to explore and discover what life was like on this island in the 19th and 20th century. Children and visitors will learn more about kampongs and the development of Singapura into a port city from traders, workers and travellers arriving from different parts of the world. Different trading activities flourished as Singapura became one of the greatest emporiums in Asia. Try being a letter writer, a cobbler or a street hawker, and help fellow travellers and settlers adapt to their new life here on the island!

Artist‟s Impression Images © Gosh Design

 Building Singapore After learning about life on Singapura and how the island developed over the years, it is time to build Singapore! With references to many iconic buildings reflecting Singapore‟s unique history and culture, try your hands at drawing one of these buildings in this specially-designed activity zone. Children and parents can also rest, reflect and recharge here in the Garden.

 Island Adventures – An Interactive Installation A contemporary interactive installation awaits you here; explore, interpret, transform and have fun creating Singapore‟s landscape from the past to the future!

Look out for these free programmes:

 Children’s Season 2012 – Island Adventures Open House Days 26 & 27 May | 23 & 24 June | 21 & 22 July 2012 10am to 6pm (Last admission at 4pm) Enjoy free admission to Island Adventures on these days and participate in unique programmes inspired by Singapore‟s history and culture.

 Island Adventures – Roving Acts Every Saturday & Sunday 10.45am, 12.15pm & 2.15pm Duration: 30 minutes The Concourse & The Salon, Level 1

Join us on our adventure and meet mysterious characters from the past! Visitors will meet and speak with interesting people on board the ship en route to Singapura and find out what they do when they arrive on the island. Created to be interactive and educational, the roving acts will delight people of all ages!

 Island Tales Opening Weekend 26 & 27 May 2012 11.30am & 1.45pm Duration: 30 minutes Glass Atrium, Level 2

Let storytellers inspire the young ones with intriguing tales from the island of Singapura! With plenty of dramatisation and interaction, these sessions are a wonderful introduction to Singapore‟s history.

 Island Tunes – A Song-and-Dance Performance Closing Weekend 21 & 22 July 2012 10.15am & 1pm Duration: 30 minutes Glass Atrium, Level 2

Join our talented performers in this light-hearted, interactive sing-along session and dance to unique tunes inspired by Singapore‟s history and culture!

Photo courtesy of National Museum of Singapore

Other free activities include:  Island Adventures Craft Activity – Make your own unique craft as a momento  Under the Banyan Tree: Open-Air Cinema – Pack your picnic basket and join us for outdoor screenings of classic, family-friendly films o An American Tail (25 May, 8pm) o The Land Before Time (26 May, 8pm)  Special interactive storytelling sessions

(For more details of the above activities, please refer to www.nationalmuseum.sg/ChildrensSeason)

PERANAKAN MUSEUM

 It’s Child’s Play! – Children’s Season at the Peranakan Museum Date: 16 and 17 June 2012 Time: Activities from 12 noon to 5pm Venue: Peranakan Museum MRT: City Hall or Bras Basah Tel: 6332 6124 Website: www.peranakanmuseum.sg Admission charges: Free admission to the galleries from 9am to 7pm Part of Children’s Season 2012

Be one of the first to explore the new special exhibition based on Emily of Emerald Hill, a local Peranakan play by Stella Kon, and enjoy a fun-filled weekend for the whole family. See exciting drama performances and make a print with designs inspired by Emily. Browse for quirky items at the flea market and be entranced by riveting storytelling, dances and live musical performances. Watch an engaging puppet demonstration and create your own puppet

to bring home. You can also make your own tasty pineapple tart. A memorable experience awaits the whole family at the Peranakan Museum!

Photos courtesy of the Peranakan Museum

POLICE HERITAGE CENTRE

 Who Wants To Be A Policeman? Venue: Police Heritage Centre Date & Time: Fridays: 18 & 25 May; 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 June 2012 | 10.30am, 2.30pm and 4.30pm Saturdays: 19 May; 2, 16, 23 & 30 June 2012 | 9 am and 11am (Duration of tour will be about 1 to 1.5 hrs.) Admission charges: Free admission Age: Recommended for ages 5 to 12 Registration: Pre-registration is required. For more details and to register, call 6478 2123 or visit www.spf.gov.sg/sites/spfheritage/intro.htm. Minimum 5 and maximum 60 participants per session. Part of Children’s Season 2012

This Children's Season 2012, young visitors to the Police Heritage Centre can put on mini police uniforms and have their photographs taken! They can also enjoy exciting tours and take part in a fun colouring activity. Be the first 150 children to drop by and stand to receive free goodies!

Photo courtesy of Police Heritage Centre

RAFFLES MUSEUM OF BIODIVERSITY RESEARCH

 Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research Open House Venue: Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research Date & Time: Saturday, 19 May | 9am to 5pm Admission charges: Free admission Registration: Maximum 15 participants per workshop and tour session. Pre-registration is required for some activities. For more details, call 6516 8364 or visit rmbr.nus.edu.sg/CS2012 Part of Children’s Season 2012

Learn more about the rich biodiversity in Singapore this Children's Season. Visitors will get a rare chance to go on guided tours, work with scientists and participate in exciting gallery activities. Do not miss enjoyable activities such as clay modeling, face painting, mask making, button making and mini-excavations held during this one-day Open House!

Photo courtesy of Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research

SCIENCE CENTRE SINGAPORE

 Sultans of Science: Islamic Rediscovered Exhibition Venue: Science Centre Singapore, The Annexe Date & Time: 16 April – 16 July | 10am to 6pm daily Admission Charges: $9* per child (aged 3 – 16 years), $15* per adult (*inclusive of admission to Science Centre Singapore) Part of Children’s Season 2012

An Asian debut in Singapore, Sultans of Science celebrates the scientific and technological

breakthroughs made by scholars during the Golden Age of the Islamic World and their influence on modern science and technology.

For more details, call 6425 2500 or visit www.science.edu.sg

Photo courtesy of Science Centre Singapore

SINGAPORE ART MUSEUM

 Art Garden 2012 at the Singapore Art Museum Contemporary art fun for children Date: 18 May – 12 August 2012 Venue: SAM at 8Q Admission charges: Museum admission fees apply Part of Children’s Season 2012

The much-loved Art Garden returns this May for the third year running with an engaging range of contemporary artwork by Singaporean and international artists that will appeal to you and your young ones. The only exhibition in Singapore dedicated to showcasing art suitable for children, Photo featuring Dancing Solar Flowers by works at Art Garden address topical and open- Alexandre Dang ended issues through artistic play. SAM has used Courtesy of Singapore Art Museum this opportunity to commission Singapore artists,

such as Justin Lee and Loh Sau Kuen, to create works for its next generation of art audiences.

In addition, a series of inspiring short films and animations will be screened. These will include films by emerging filmmakers commissioned by SAM, as well as animated shorts by young Singaporean students for the N.E.mation! competition series organised by Nexus.

Art Garden 2012 is sponsored by Boustead Singapore Limited, supported by students from the Republic Polytechnic and is another fun programme of Children’s Season 2012 (jointly organised by the National Heritage Board and Museum Roundtable).

SINGAPORE PHILATELIC MUSEUM

 Children’s Season Open House at Singapore Philatelic Museum Date: 2 and 3 June 2012 Time: 9am – 7pm Venue: Singapore Philatelic Museum Tel: 6337 3888 Admission: Free for the day Part of Children’s Season 2012

View the museum exhibitions and participate in interesting educational activities! You can also create an art piece at Be ‘A Peace of Art’ and see your art piece on display. Participants stand a chance to win prizes for Best Individual Painting, Best Overall Painting, and Best Neighbourliness. Kids can make their very own dragon craft, embark on a quest and learn more about festivals in Singapore that feature dragons at „Imagine Dragons‟ exhibition. In addition, they will have fun at the colouring, treasure hunt and fun quiz stations!

Saturday, 2 June 10.00am – 11.30am: Be „A Peace of Art‟ 11.00am – 3.00pm: Colouring, Treasure Hunt, Fun Quiz & Craft 3.00pm – 4.00pm: Storytelling 4.00pm – 5.00pm: Colouring, Treasure Hunt, Fun Quiz & Craft

Sunday, 3 June 9.00am – 11.00am: Colouring, Treasure Hunt, Fun Quiz & Craft 11.00am – 12.00pm: Storytelling 12.00pm – 2.00pm: Colouring, Treasure Hunt, Fun Quiz & Craft 2:00pm – 3.30pm: Be „A Peace of Art‟ 3.00pm – 5.00pm: Colouring, Treasure Hunt, Fun Quiz & Craft

 Be 'A Peace of Art' at SPM Date & Time: Wed, 30 May, 2pm – 3.30pm Thu, 31 May, 10am – 11.30am Thu, 31 May, 2pm – 3.30pm Fri, 1 June, 10am – 11.30am Sat, 2 June, 10am – 11.30am Sun, 3 June, 2pm – 3.30pm Mon, 11 June, 2pm – 3.30pm Thu, 14 June, 10am – 11.30am Mon, 18 June, 2pm – 3.30pm Tue, 19 June, 9am – 10.30am Wed, 20 June, 2pm – 3.30pm Thu, 21 June, 2pm – 3.30pm Fri, 22 June, 9am – 10.30am Fri, 22 June, 2pm – 3.30pm Venue: Singapore Philatelic Museum Tel: 6337 3888 Registration: Contact Laura Tan at Tel: 6513 7348 or e-mail [email protected] Website: www.spm.org.sg Charge: $30 per person (includes museum admission and art materials)

Age: For children (6 years old onwards) & adults Part of Children’s Season 2012

Stamps are communication tools that connect the world together. Create an art piece using stamps and paints. Your creation will be part of a large artwork linked together by dots and lines painted by local renowned painter and sculptor, Mr Sun Yu-li. The dots represent people or places which link together to form a larger world.

The artwork will be displayed during Children’s Season in June 2012. You will be able to bring home your art piece after the exhibition and stand a chance to win the prizes for Best Individual Painting, Best Overall Painting, and Best Neighbourliness.

Photo courtesy of Singapore Philatelic Museum – Picture credit: Sun Yu-li & Singapore Mr Sun posing on the big artwork (Work in Philatelic Museum progress)

 The Amazing Stamps Date & Time: Tuesday, 29 May, 10am – 12pm Tuesday, 5 June, 10am – 12pm Wednesday, 6 June, 10am – 12pm Tuesday, 12 June, 10am – 12pm Wednesday, 20 June, 10am – 12pm Venue: Singapore Philatelic Museum Charge: $12 per child Age: Recommended for ages 7 – 12 Registration: Contact Lily Samuel at Tel: 6513 7347 or e-mail [email protected] Website: www.spm.org.sg Part of Children’s Season 2012

Enjoy fun-filled activities! Explore the museum, design stamps, complete a stamp word search and take part in a treasure hunt.

Picture credit: Singapore Philatelic Museum

 Fun Overnight Adventure Camp Date & Time: Thursday, 7 June, 6pm – Friday, 8 June, 9am Thursday, 14 June, 6pm – Friday, 15 June, 9am Venue: Singapore Philatelic Museum Charge: $80 per child Age: Recommended for ages 7 – 12 Registration: Contact Lily Samuel at Tel: 6513 7347 or e- mail [email protected] Website: www.spm.org.sg Part of Children’s Season 2012

Enjoy cool activities such as „adventure fun‟, treasure hunt and movie time! Create your very own masterpiece in the Be 'A Peace of Art' Competition. Make new friends, learn to work together as a team, find out about „the king of hobbies‟ and have the rare opportunity to sleep among stamps! Bring along your sleeping bag, toiletries, change of clothes and a jacket. Dinner, supper and breakfast will be provided and participants will bring home their very own personalised stamp.

Picture credit: Singapore Philatelic Museum

 ‘Imagine Dragons’ exhibition Date: 23 January – December 2012 Venue: Singapore Philatelic Museum Opening hours: Monday (1pm – 7pm); Tuesday – Sunday (9am – 7pm) Admission charge: Museum admission charges apply. Free admission for students, children and senior citizens who are Singaporeans and Permanent Residents Foreign child (3-12 years) and senior citizen (60 years and above) $4 Tel: 6337 3888 Website: www.spm.org.sg

Picture credit: Singapore Philatelic Museum

This Year of the Dragon, SPM is bringing dragons to life with stamps and interactive displays. Designed for children aged 5 to 10 years, the exhibition will bring them into the world of dragons and let their imaginations fly! Did you know that dragon legends appear in every continent in the world? Meet dragons from across the globe, including ones from Singapore! Discover what makes the mythical creatures tick, explore a dragon‟s lair and unearth some „real-life‟ dragons.

SUN YAT SEN NANYANG MEMORIAL HALL

 One man changed China: Games, Quizzes and Art on Dr. Sun Yat Sen and Wan Qing Yuan Date: 26 and 27 May 2012 Venue: Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall Free admission, no registration required Tel: 6256 7377 Website: http://wanqingyuan.org.sg/ Part of Children’s Season 2012

Learn how Dr. Sun Yat Sen came to be known as the man who changed China through games and quizzes, or let your creativity run wild at our hands-on storytelling workshop by Kamini (from Moonshadow Stories). You can also explore the villa where Dr. Sun Yat Sen stayed in on three occasions at your own leisure, and find out more about how the history of modern China is intimately related to Dr. Sun Yat Sen, Wan Qing Yuan and Singapore.

o Learn about Dr. Sun Yat Sen and Wan Qing Yuan through games and quizzes 26 May, 11am Limited to 30 participants; session will be conducted in English Recommended for ages 8 to 12

Check out the history of Wan Qing Yuan and learn about the stories behind the man who changed China (Dr. Sun Yat Sen) through games and quizzes. Co-created and facilitated by local tertiary students for younger kids aged 8 to 12 years old, worksheets and activity booklets will be given to each participant with prizes to be won for the correct answers.

Participants are also encouraged to explore around the memorial hall and have fun learning about modern Chinese history through hands-on learning and interactive

multimedia. Parents are also welcomed to participate in the games and quizzes with their kids, not forgetting to use the opportunity to check out the various artefacts in the galleries of Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall. For more details, call 6256 7377 or visit wanqingyuan.org.sg.

o Children's Outdoor Water-colour Painting Competition at Wan Qing Yuan 26 May, 3pm Limited to 50 participants Recommended for ages 4 to 7

Draw and paint your own impression of Wan Qing Yuan in water-colour to win attractive prizes. Participants are encouraged to use their creativity in their drawings and explore our galleries for inspiration too! For more details, call 6256 7377 or visit wanqingyuan.org.sg.

o Creative hands-on storytelling workshop at Wan Qing Yuan 27 May, 2pm to 2.30pm and 3pm to 3.30pm Limited to 30 participants; session will be conducted in English Recommended for ages 4 to 7

Join this storytelling workshop by Kamini from Moonshadow Stories for participants aged 4 to 7 years old at Wan Qing Yuan and let your creativity run wild! Be entertained by various stories, strange legends and myths or perhaps you can even imagine yourself having a conversation with Dr. Sun Yat Sen! For more details, call 6256 7377 or visit wanqingyuan.org.sg

 Youths Take Over @ Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall Date: 2 & 3, 9 & 10 June 2012 Time: 10am – 5pm (Refer to website for more detailed timings of the activities) Venue: Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall Tel: 6256 7377 Admission: Admission to the museum and all programmes are free Registration: Registration for workshops is required. Call +65 6256 7377 or email us at [email protected]. Website: For more detailed timings of the activities, pls refer to http://www.wanqingyuan.org.sg/ENG/ Activities are part of Children’s Season 2012

Students from ITE Bishan are taking over the Memorial Hall and organising free fun-filled games and activities, as part of Children's Season 2012. Visitors can also enjoy free admission to the Memorial Hall.

o 2 & 3 June – Join in our “Little Uprising War Games” and learn more about the 11 uprisings led by Dr. Sun Yat Sen and his supporters or exercise your creativity in our macaroni art workshops! Developed and organised by ITE Bishan students for children aged 6 to 12 years old.

o 9 & 10 June – Participate in our mask painting, puppet making and dance workshops, as well as storytelling-through-puppetry and sing-along sessions! These activities are developed and organised by ITE Bishan students for children aged 6 to 12 years old.

An initiative by a group of business students from ITE College Central (Bishan).

THE CHANGI MUSEUM

 A Child’s War Venue: The Changi Museum Date: 18 May – 24 June 2012 Opening hours: 10am to 1pm & 2pm to 5pm Admission charges: $21 per student Age: Recommended for ages 11 and above Registration: Limited to 25 participants per session. To register, please call 6214 2451 or email [email protected] for full details. Part of Children’s Season 2012

Join an exciting guided tour to learn how the hardships of war affect children during the Japanese occupation of Singapore in World War II. In addition, participants can sample authentic World War II food and take part in fun and challenging activities including quizzes, games and craft making!

Photo courtesy of The Changi Museum

YOG GALLERY @ SPORTS MUSEUM

 The Olympic Games (London 2012) Venue: YOG Gallery @ Sports Museum Date: 28 May – 24 June 2012 Admission charges: Free admission Age: Recommended for ages 4 to 6 Registration: Programme is for group visits only, and is limited to 100 participants per session. For more details, call 6471 4430 or email [email protected] Part of Children’s Season 2012

With the Olympic Games to be held in London this July, the YOG Gallery aims to promote an understanding and appreciation of Olympism and the values that it imparts among the children

30 in Singapore. An exhibition of London 2012 is organised to create more awareness and buzz of the upcoming Games. Young visitors can also participate in the making of laurel leaf wreaths, guided tours, as well as fun sporting activities.

Photo courtesy of YOG Gallery @ Sports Museum

Information is correct as of 15 May 2012.

NHB and NHB Museums Information

National Heritage Board 61 Stamford Road, #03-08 Stamford Court, Singapore 178892 Tel: 6338 0000 www.nhb.gov.sg

Asian Civilisations Museum 1 Empress Place Singapore 179555 Tel: 6332 7798 www.acm.org.sg

Opening Hours Mon: 1pm–7pm Tue–Sun: 9am–7pm (till 9pm on Fridays)

Memories at Old Ford Factory 351 Upper Bukit Timah Road Singapore 588192 Tel: 6462 6724 www.s1942.org.sg

Opening Hours Mon–Sat: 9am–5.30pm Sun: Noon–5.30pm

National Museum of Singapore 93 Stamford Road Singapore 178897 Tel: 6332 3659 www.nationalmuseum.sg

Opening Hours Singapore History Gallery: 10am – 6pm daily (last entry: 5.30pm) Singapore Living Galleries: 10am – 8pm daily (last entry: 7.30pm)

Peranakan Museum 39 Armenian Street Singapore 179941 Tel: 6332 7591 www.peranakanmuseum.sg

Opening Hours

Mon: 1pm–7pm Tue–Sun: 9am–7pm (till 9pm on Fridays)

Reflections at Bukit Chandu 31-K Pepys Road Singapore 118458 Tel: 6375 2510 www.s1942.org.sg

Opening Hours Tue–Sun: 9am–5.30pm

Singapore Art Museum SAM at 8Q 8 Queen Street Singapore 188535 Tel: 6332 3200 www.singaporeartmuseum.sg

Opening Hours Mon–Sun: 10am–7pm (till 9pm on Fridays)

Singapore Philatelic Museum 23-B Coleman Street Singapore 179807 Tel: 6337 3888 www.spm.org.sg

Opening Hours Mon: 1pm–7pm Tue–Sun: 9am–7pm

Other Museums For more information on other museums, visit www.museums.com.sg.

ANNEX C

Participating Museums and Galleries for Children’s Season 2012 Key Children’s Season 2012 Figures:  Number of Participating Museums during Children’s = 21 museums (as listed Season 2012 below)  Number of Activities during Children’s Season 2012 = Over 80 activities

1. Army Museum of Singapore 2. ArtScience Museum 3. Asian Civilisations Museum 4. Fort Siloso 5. HealthZone 6. Images of Singapore 7. Infocomm Experience Centre (iExperience) 8. Malay Heritage Centre 9. Memories at Old Ford Factory 10. National Library Board 11. National Museum of Singapore 12. Peranakan Museum 13. Police Heritage Centre 14. Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research 15. Reflections at Bukit Chandu 16. Science Centre Singapore 17. Singapore Art Museum 18. Singapore Philatelic Museum 19. Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall 20. The Changi Museum 21. YOG Gallery @ Sports Museum

Information is correct as of 15 May 2012.

ANNEX D

International Museum Day 2012 Open House Day

International Museum Day 2012 Open House Day Date: 19 May 2012 Venue: Various museums island-wide Admission charges: Free admission Website: Please visit www.museums.com.sg for more details

Explore the diverse offerings of museums around the island and be inspired by our heritage as we celebrate International Museum Day (IMD) 2012 on Saturday 19 May 2012, with free admission to more than 10 museums. Families can also look forward to unique programmes and specially-curated exhibitions for kids such as the newly-launched Art Garden 2012 at the Singapore Art Museum (part of Children’s Season 2012), as well as participate in various hands-on activities. From Singapore‟s history, art, culture, to philatelic history, there‟s something for everyone at Singapore‟s museums!

For more information, visit www.museums.com.sg.

List of museums and galleries participating in International Museum Day Open House on 19 May 2012:

 Asian Civilisations Museum

 Infocomm Experience Centre (iExperience)

 Memories at Old Ford Factory

 National Museum of Singapore

 National Library Board

 Peranakan Museum

 Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research

 Reflections at Bukit Chandu

 Singapore Art Museum

 Singapore Philatelic Museum

 Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall

 The Changi Museum

 YOG Gallery @ Sports Museum

Be sure to catch the following exhibitions and activities for free on 19 May, as part of IMD Open House Day:

ASIAN CIVILISATIONS MUSEUM

Photos courtesy of Asian Civilisations Museum

 Exhibition: Patterns of Trade: Indian Textiles for Export, 1400–1900 Venue: Asian Civilisations Museum Date: Ongoing till 3 June 2012 Admission charges: Museum admission charges apply (Free admission on 19 May)

Patterns of Trade: Indian Textiles for Export, 1400–1900 showcases over 70 beautiful Indian textiles from a recently acquired collection. These extraordinary cloths, some over 600 years old, show the deep roots of today‟s globalised world and the surprising and fascinating impact of cultural exchange. Innovative and immensely popular, they continue to influence the way we dress and how we decorate our homes.

This exhibition marks the first time that a major part of this important collection is shown to the public.

INFOCOMM EXPERIENCE CENTRE (IEXPERIENCE)

To pre-register, call 6820 6880, or email [email protected]. For more details and programme schedule, visit www.iexperience.sg.

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SINGAPORE

 Exhibition: In the Mood for Cheongsam: Modernity & Singapore Women exhibition at the National Museum of Singapore Venue: National Museum of Singapore Date: 28 March – 27 June Opening hours: Daily, 10am to 6pm Admission charge: Free

In the Mood for Cheongsam: Modernity and Singapore Women from the 1920s to 2000s tells the story of the changing social roles of Singapore women from the turn of the 20th century to present day by looking at the history and development of the traditional cheongsam, the female wearers, their fashion options and the economic, political and social conditions that dictated their decisions through the decades. For the first time, the National Museum presents its own collection of cheongsam from the 1920s to the present in this exhibition. On display are cheongsam which belonged to the wives of Singapore‟s political leaders of yesteryear, including Mrs Benjamin Sheares, Mrs Wee Kim Wee and the late Mrs Lee Kuan Yew. Several rare 1920s and 1930s cheongsam on loan from the Hong Kong Museum of History and the Film Archives, including cheongsam which belonged to famous actress Lin Dai, are also showcased in this exhibition.

The exhibition includes an interactive corner where children can feel, explore and learn about the kinds of fabrics used to make cheongsam, the motifs women loved to imprint on their traditional dresses, and the accessories that match the outfit beautifully for specific social occasions. In addition, materials are available for children and parents to create their own tailor shop together, filled with cheongsam, customers and tools of the trade, by rubbing them on the rub-on transfer sheet* which is specially designed for this exhibition.

*$3 per brochure. Available at the Museum Label shop located on Level 1 of the National Museum.

RAFFLES MUSEUM OF BIODIVERSITY RESEARCH

 Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research Open House Venue: Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research Date: 19 May 2012 Time: 9.00am to 5.00pm Admission charges: Free admission Part of Children’s Season 2012

Learn more about the rich biodiversity in Singapore this Children's Season. Visitors will get a rare chance to go on guided tours, work with scientists and participate in exciting gallery activities. Don‟t miss enjoyable activities such as clay modeling, face painting, mask making, button making and mini-excavations held during this one-day Open House!

Maximum 15 participants per workshop and tour session. Pre-registration is required for some activities, for more details, call 6516 8364 or visit rmbr.nus.edu.sg/CS2012

SINGAPORE ART MUSEUM

 International Museum Day Open House at Singapore Art Museum Venue: SAM and SAM at 8Q Date: 19 May 2012 Time: 10:00am to 7:00pm (Activities from 11:00am to 6:00pm) Admission charges: Free admission

Come celebrate International Museum Day on 19 May at SAM with free entry all day to all galleries and a series of fun, hands-on activities for everyone in the family!

Visit our exhibitions Art Garden 2012 (part of Children‟s Season) over at SAM at 8Q, as well as Panorama: Recent Art from Contemporary Asia, Lee Wen: Lucid Dreams in the Reverie of the Real and the Learning Gallery in SAM.

Meet the artists behind some of the works in Art Garden from 3pm to 4pm and learn more about the processes involved in the creation of these works.

Take part in the special activities inspired by our exhibitions, and bring home your very own piece of handicraft or souvenir. Activities will be held from 11am to 6pm.

Don‟t forget to also join under-12 prodigies from the Singapore Table Tennis Association in a game of ping pong with a twist at Lee Wen‟s Ping Pong Go-Round from 5 pm – 7 pm at the SAM at 8Q Plaza! Visitors of all ages are welcomed to play.

SINGAPORE PHILATELIC MUSEUM

 International Museum Day Open House at Singapore Philatelic Museum Venue: Singapore Philatelic Museum Date: 19 May 2012 Time: 9.00am to 7.00pm Admission charges: Free admission Tel: 6337 3888 Website: www.spm.org.sg

Tintin is the young reporter in “The Adventures of Tintin” series of comic albums created by famous Belgian comic artist Georges Remi, also known as Hergé. To celebrate Hergé‟s birthday on 22 May 1907, Singapore Philatelic Museum is organising a host of interesting activities! The activities are fringe programmes for “The Adventures of Tintin” exhibition.

“The Adventures of Tintin” exhibition runs at the Singapore Philatelic Museum runs until 31 May 2012. Visitors can view the full range of Tintin postage stamps issued by Belgium, France and the Netherlands from the museum‟s Universal Postal Union Collection. Rarely seen original stamp artworks, colour trials, and other philatelic materials from the Museum Voor Communicatie in the Netherlands, and L‟Adresse Musée de La Poste in France are on display for the first time in Singapore.

Check out Tintin collectibles such as “Tintin on the Big Screen” Youth Philately first day covers, postcards and figurines at the museum shop!

11.00am – 12.00pm Curator’s tour of ‘The Adventures of Tintin’ exhibition Get an insight into the works of Hergé, the creator of Tintin, and the characters in the comic albums.

11.45am – 12.30pm & 3.00pm – 3.45pm Special appearance by ‘Captain Haddock’ Spot „Captain Haddock‟ and take a picture with him!

Photo courtesy of Singapore Philatelic Museum

2.00pm – 4.00pm Learn to Draw Characters from Tintin Comics Adults and children (12 years old and above) can join a special workshop to learn to draw characters from Tintin comics. The workshop is conducted by Mr Jerry Hinds, president of the Association of Comic Artists (Singapore). Charge: $25 per person (complimentary set of 4 postcards) Registration: Contact Bette at Tel: 6337 3888

 Exhibition: Imagine Dragons Venue: Singapore Philatelic Museum Date: 23 January – December 2012 Opening hours: Monday (1.00pm to 7.00pm); Tuesday – Sunday (9.00am to 7.00pm) Admission charges: Museum admission charges apply Free admission for students, children and senior citizens who are Singaporeans and Permanent Residents Foreign child (3-12 years) and senior citizen (60 years and above) $4 (Free admission on 19 May) Tel: 6337 3888

This year of the Dragon, SPM is bringing dragons to life with stamps and interactive displays. Designed for children aged five to 10 years, the exhibition will bring them into the world of dragons and let their imaginations fly! Did you know that dragon legends appear in every continent in the world? Meet dragons from across the globe, including ones from Singapore! Discover what makes the mythical creatures tick, explore a dragon‟s lair and unearth some „real-life‟ dragons.

Information is correct as of 15 May 2012.