Family Days at the Gallery: March School Holiday Edition
Enjoy hands-on art, workshops, and sensory experiences at National Gallery Singapore during the March holidays.
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Summary
- Highlights creative, hands‑on family programmes at National Gallery Singapore during school holidays pand 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 school holiday season? 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 during the March 2026 school holidays:
GalleryToddlers!
When: 7 Mar 2026, 10.30am–11.10am, 11.30am–12.10pm
Where: City Hall Wing, Level 2, Singapore Courtyard
Price: $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.
Art Alive!: National Language Class
When: 21 Mar 2026, 11am – 12pm
Where: City Hall Wing, Level 2, Singapore Courtyard
Price: $5 per participant, registration required
Bea loves creating art, and her favourite thing to do is mould her own sculptures. Everything around her sparks new ideas, and each piece she shapes tells a magical story.
In this programme for children ages 4 to 8, participants will explore elements of nature and learn about Singapore Sign Language (SgSL), where hand shapes can tell stories too. Using their bodies and everyday materials, children will create artworks inspired by what they discover.
Please note that all children must be accompanied by at least one adult.
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, and there’s plenty more to discover across the Gallery — including the Gallery Children’s Biennale at Level 1 and Basement 1.
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.
So, if you’re wondering what to do in Singapore during the weekend or the school holidays, grab the kids, pick a programme, and let your family’s creativity take flight inside one of the city’s most inspiring cultural landmarks.
