Family Days at the Gallery: April 2026 Edition

Summary

• Highlights creative, hands‑on family programmes at National Gallery Singapore during school holidays and weekends.
• Includes interactive workshops, themed art experiences and art‑making sessions for kids of various ages.
• Offers ongoing family‑friendly activities year‑round at the Gallery spaces.

Looking for fun things to do with the kids this April? Make your way to National Gallery Singapore, where art comes alive through interactive workshops, storytelling sessions, and imaginative play spaces. Whether you’re planning a weekend outing or a midweek adventure, the Gallery is packed with creative ways to spend quality time together.

Here’s what’s happening this April — plus a few ongoing family-friendly favourites you won’t want to miss.

GalleryToddlers!

When: 4 Apr 2026, 10.30–11.10am & 11.30am – 12.10pm

Where: City Hall Wing, Level 2, Singapore Courtyard

Ticket Information: $15 per adult–child pair

Want to introduce your little one to the world of art but aren’t sure where to start? GalleryToddlers! is designed for children aged 2–3 years, sparking creativity through sensory play and hands-on activities inspired by a different artwork each month. This programme is also a wonderful opportunity for parents and children to bond while exploring art together.

Register here

Explore When Art Meets Nature

When: 30 Apr – 1 Nov 2026

Where: City Hall Wing, Level 1, City Hall Alcove and Keppel Centre for Art Education

Ticket Information: Free admission

Located at the City Hall Wing (Level 1), across the City Hall Alcove and Keppel Centre for Art Education, the exhibition unfolds as a hands-on, sensorial journey. Expect immersive installations where children can observe, listen, and engage with artworks inspired by forests, rivers, and the environment.

Rather than just looking at art, kids are encouraged to interact, explore, and even create — making it an ideal stop for curious young minds. The experience is playful yet thoughtful, introducing ideas around nature, sustainability, and how we relate to the world around us in ways that feel intuitive and fun. 

Running from 30 April to 1 November 2026, and completely free to enter, it’s an easy (and worthwhile) addition to your day at the Gallery — especially if you’re looking for something engaging to do with kids.

Learn more here

Plan your visit

The Keppel Centre for Arts Education (KCAE) will be closed from 2 January 2026 for behind-the-scenes improvements to enhance your future visits, and will reopen in April 2026. While the centre is temporarily closed, families can still look forward to a dedicated kids’ activity area just outside the centre at the Gallery’s Coleman Street entrance, where our young visitors can continue to create, play and explore. Stay tuned for hands-on programmes for curious minds of all ages.

If you’re planning to spend a few hours at the Gallery, there are plenty of family-friendly dining options to keep everyone fueled. Bakery Brera serves up buttery croissants, tartlets, mille-feuille, fresh sourdough sandwiches and more — perfect for a mid-morning treat or a quick bite between activities. For something heartier, Kopi 1930 brings Singapore’s beloved kopi culture to life with laksa, mee siam, kaya butter toast and their signature UFO buns. If you prefer a modern brunch, Twenty Eight Café offers a cosy spot for fluffy pancakes, shakshouka and hearty sandwiches that both kids and adults will enjoy.

Sign up as a Gallery Insider to enjoy exclusive dining discounts, priority updates on workshops and programmes, and special parking rates — a great option if you plan to return throughout the March school holiday season and beyond.

Ready to celebrate art and imagination together? Bring the whole family down for a day of creativity, play and wonder at National Gallery Singapore!