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The Gallery Children’s Biennale closes on 29 March, and we’re celebrating our final weeks of wonder on Saturday, 14 March! Enjoy live performances that bring the Biennale to life, and dive into hands‑on activities where kids can create, play, and make magical memories. Revisit your favourite artworks or discover new sparks of Joy, Kindness, Dream, and Love—one last time.

  • When: 14 Mar 2026, 11am – 5pm
  • Suitable For: Families
  • Where: Various locations around National Gallery Singapore
  • Ticket Information: Free admission, ticketed for selected activities
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About the Programme

Bring the whole family for a fun day at the Gallery as the beloved Gallery Children’s Biennale comes to an imaginative and expressive close. ​

​Rooted in play, performance and participation, the programme invites children, families and friends to gather, watch, make, and play together. The programme features a runway with a twist, celebrating creativity and inclusive art-making experiences. A mini game show invites children and families to play, respond, and laugh together. Hands-on workshops, playful activities, and treats offer fun ways to create lasting memories as a family.​

Live Performances

Promotional banner for The Hero Runway- Young children participating in the “Hero Runway” activity at the Gallery, posing and walking as part of a playful runway experience.

The Hero Runway

14 Mar 2026 
Workshop: 11am – 12pm, City Hall Wing, Level B1, Seminar Rooms 3 and 4
The Hero Runway: 4–5pm, Level B1, Padang Atrium

The Hero Runway turns the spotlight on everyday heroes through an exciting fashion runway showcase. Before taking on the runway, participants will sign up for a hands-on workshop to create their own capes as a creative expressions on care, strength, and resilience.

Register a spot at the workshop for free!

Promotional banner for Game Show!-Families and children seated together in an audience during an interactive Game Show activity at the Gallery.

Game Show!

14 Mar 2026 | Level B1, Padang Atrium
2–2.30pm

Step into the Game Show!, where children join games, challenges, and storytelling inspired by theme of “Tomorrow We’ll Be…”. Through laughter and play, young audiences explore the values of Love, Dream, Kindness, and Joy as co-creators in a lively and interactive adventure.​

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Ticketed Activities

‘Let’s Make a Pop-Up Card’ Workshop​

14 Mar 2026 | Supreme Court Wing, Level B1, Concourse Gallery
11am – 12pm
$5 per pax, suitable for children aged 3 and above

Enter a whimsical world inspired by Vicente Delgado's (a.k.a Tito) magical artwork installation, I WE THEM! In this fun workshop, kids will learn how to create their very own pop-up cards, bringing their favourite characters to life. With inspiration from the playful, imaginative universe of Tito's artwork, children will explore creativity, design, and the magic of 3D art!

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‘Let’s Make a Pop-Up Card’ Workshop​

Pop-Up Card Workshop

What Brings You Joy?

14 Mar 2026 | Supreme Court Wing, Level B1, The Spine Hall
3–3.45pm
$5 per parent-child pair, suitable for children aged 3 and above

Join us for a fun and creative workshop where kids can express their feelings and emotions through art! Inspired by Fern Wong's artwork, Colourful Play, participants will decorate and design unique creations that reflect how they feel on magnet pieces. Together, we will explore self-expression, creativity, and have fun with colour! ​

The workshop will be conducted by student facilitators from the Visual Arts Track programme in the Diploma in Early Childhood Development & Educationat National Institute of Early Childhood Development (NIEC), Temasek Polytechnic campus. As pre-service early childhood educators with specialised training in visual arts and facilitation, the student facilitators will lead interactive art experiences for families and young children. This collaboration offers an authentic platform for them to apply their creative and pedagogical skills in a professional museum setting.​

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What Brings You Joy?

What Brings You Joy?

All-Day Fun

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Tree of Wishes

9–14 Mar 2026 | City Hall Wing, Level B1, Spine Hall
10am – 7pm
Free admission

Tree of Wishes invites children and visitors to add their hopes, dreams and ideas to its branches, for themselves, their communities, or even the future editions of Gallery Children's Biennale. Each wish becomes part of a growing visual collection of the community's of the community's aspirations for a future world.

On display leading up to the closing of Gallery Children Biennale, the Tree of Wishes celebrates the joy of shared dreams and the magic of imagining possibilities together.

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Artworks

Colourful Play by Fern Wong
Joy

Colourful Play by Fern Wong

Psst, can you help me complete this papercut design? I created some patterned magnets so you can pick the ones you like to finish this huge papercut artwork with me!

Dance Dance Chromatics by Wyn-Lyn Tan
Joy

Dance Dance Chromatics by Wyn-Lyn Tan

Wave your hands in the air and move your feet. What colours appear? Do shapes start to change? Let’s try to unlock all the changes!

Fantasy by CO2_karbondioksida
Dream

Fantasy by CO2_karbondioksida

This artwork is inspired by our two-year-old daughter, Quinn. We have created this piece by repurposing pre-loved baby clothes and toys. 

Imaginary Peach Garden by Lee Yeseung
Dream

Imaginary Peach Garden by YeSeung Lee

For this artwork, I was inspired by tazo puzzles, mythical creatures from Korean and Southeast Asian stories and traditional Korean paintings. 

Home is Where the Heart is
Love

Home is Where the Heart is by Mohamed Salehuddin

When you think of the word “home” what do you think of? This artwork is inspired by the painting Malay House, Malacca by Mohamed Salehuddin. 

Home is Where the Heart is
Love

I WE THEM by Vicente Delgado

For this work, I invite you into a whimsical world where chairs come to life as playful characters and vibrant beings!

Colourful Play by Fern Wong
Kindness

Kindness Garden by Hiromi Tango

I created this colourful garden of sunflowers, roses, lavenders and some orchids too! Each flower can be experienced through different senses. 

Lessons in Being Kind
Kindness

Lessons In Being Kind by Souliya Phoumivong

Come experience this installation and watch a short film I created that explores the themes of kindness. Think about how you can extend kindness to people around you.

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