Family Days at the Gallery: October–December 2026 Edition
Looking for things to do with kids in Singapore this school holiday? Discover kids activities at National Gallery Singapore, Oct–Dec 2026, with family programmes offering art experiences for ages 2 and up.
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- National Gallery Singapore's GalleryToddlers! (ages 2–3) and Gallery StoryMakers! (ages 4–8) run monthly on the first and second Saturdays respectively, from October through December 2026, at $15 per person.
- Trick-or-Treat Family Fun, a Halloween-themed art trail for children aged 3–12, runs multiple sessions from 4 October to 1 November 2026 at City Hall Wing.
- Messy Morning for the Little Ones (9 November) and two Art on Wheels neighbourhood pop-ups (28 November at Tampines Library, 5 December at Jurong Library) bring sensory play and roving art activities beyond the Gallery.
- Two December drop-off camps — ARTventure Camp: Guardians of the Gallery! (4, 11 & 18 December, ages 7–12, $75) and Let's Create! A Mask Like Me Workshop (12 December, ages 7–12, $25) — round out the year-end holiday line-up.
- The free exhibition When Art Meets Nature closes 1 November 2026 at Keppel Centre for Art Education and City Hall Alcove.
Looking for things to do with kids in Singapore these school holidays? From October weekends to the December holidays, National Gallery Singapore has kids activities running, ranging from hands-on art experiences and storytelling to art workshops, right through to December.
Whether you're filling up your October weekends or planning further ahead for the year-end holidays, here are the kids and family programmes happening at National Gallery Singapore from October through December this year.
Closing soon: When Art Meets Nature
When: Now till 1 Nov 2026
Where: City Hall Wing, Level 1, Keppel Centre for Art Education and City Hall Alcove
Ticket information: Free admission
Don't miss your chance to catch When Art Meets Nature before it closes. This free, sensorial exhibition invites families to explore forests, rivers and the environment through hands-on installations, making it an easy add-on to any October weekend visit — but with its run ending on 1 November, now's the time to plan a trip down.
GalleryToddlers!
When: 3 Oct, 7 Nov, 5 Dec 2026, 10.30–11.10am & 11.30am – 12.10pm
Where: Various locations around the Gallery — check the programme page for details
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. Held on the first Saturday of every month, it's a wonderful opportunity for parents and children to bond while exploring art together.
Gallery StoryMakers!
When: 10 Oct, 14 Nov, 12 Dec 2026, 11am – 12pm
Where: Various locations around the Gallery — check the programme page for details
Ticket information: $15 per person
Join Gallery StoryMakers! for an interactive family programme where children aged 4–8 uncover the stories behind artworks through dramatic storytelling, imaginative play and curious discovery. Held on the second Saturday of every month, each hour-long session gives families a playful new way to connect with art together.
Do note that each ticket admits one person — all attending children must be accompanied by at least one adult, who will also require their own ticket.
Trick-or-Treat Family Fun
When: 4, 10 Oct 2026, 1pm & 3.30pm; 11, 17–18, 24–25, 31 Oct, 1 Nov 2026, 10.30am, 1pm & 3.30pm
Where: City Hall Wing, Level 1, Keppel Centre for Art Education, Expression Workshop
Ticket information: $68 per parent–child bundle (additional child $38; additional parent $32)
A Halloween favourite returns for its second year. Families start their Gallery adventure by decorating a handcrafted paper-mâché trick-or-treat bucket, then set off on an adventure through the DBS Singapore Gallery, solving clues that lead to selected artworks and uncovering stories of Singapore's past along the way. Suitable for children aged 3–12, this year's edition runs multiple sessions right through the October weekends into early November.
Messy Morning for the Little Ones
When: 9 Nov 2026, 10.30–11.30am
Where: City Hall Wing, Level 1, Keppel Centre for Art Education (Expression Workshop)
Ticket information: $20 per parent–child pair
Come make a beautiful mess! Inspired by artworks from the National Collection, Messy Morning invites little ones below 5 years old to explore colours, textures and shapes through open-ended sensory play, with children and grown-ups co-creating freely together.
Art on Wheels
When: 28 Nov, 5 Dec 2026
Where: Various locations across Singapore
Art on Wheels is National Gallery Singapore's roving art studio, hitting the road with reproductions of iconic artworks from the National Collection. Dive into interactive art activities, discover the stories behind the artworks, and spark creativity — all in your own neighbourhood. Two more stops are coming up during the December school holiday season:
- Blue Mosque x Beginner Chinese Calligraphy Workshop @ Tampines Library, Area beside MakeIt, Level 4
- Singapore Breakfast @ Jurong Library, Level 1, Reading Lounge (Green Sofa)
ARTventure Camp: Guardians of the Gallery!
When: 4, 11 & 18 Dec 2026, 10.30am – 4.30pm
Where: City Hall Wing, Level 1, Keppel Centre for Art Education, Expression Workshop
Ticket information: $75 per person
This December, children can become Art Guardians-in-Training on a mission to restore the stories, voices and powers of artworks across the Gallery. In this one-day drop-off camp, campers work through a series of missions inspired by Peace Forest by Soh Ee Shaun and other works on display, meeting Gallery Guardians along the way and discovering what it takes to protect and bring art to life. The day builds towards hands-on art-making, where children put their discoveries into practice and work towards earning all three ART Guardian badges.
Each season of ARTventure Camp is themed around a different special exhibition at the Gallery, with children exploring new art forms and techniques through hands-on activities, gallery tours and collaborative projects — a great option for working parents during the year-end school holidays. This programme is recommended for children aged 7–12.
Let’s Create! A Mask Like Me Workshop
When: 12 Dec 2026, 2–4pm
Where: City Hall Wing, Level 1, Keppel Centre for Art Education (Expression Workshop)
Ticket information: $25 per person
Inspired by David Medalla's work and other Pop Art artists featured in Pop after Pop: Art around Us, this workshop invites children to explore what makes Pop Art so bold and create a mask that reflects their own colourful imagination. Participants discover how artists during the Pop Art movement made daring artistic statements, before crafting their own unique mask using colour, imagery and recycled materials as a form of self-expression. The session ends with a mask march through the Gallery and Keppel Centre, where young artists get to show off their creations and celebrate making art together.
All materials are provided in the drop-off programme, and no prior experience is required. Recommended for children aged 7–12.
Keppel Centre for Art Education: A museum for kids in Singapore
The Keppel Centre for Art Education is a must-visit for families all year round. Designed for children aged 4 to 12, this award-winning museum for kids in Singapore offers distinct creative zones where families can explore art through play:
- Peace Forest: inspired by Singaporean artist Soh Ee Shaun's nature walks
- Colour Play Corridor: an exploration of how colours interact and shape the way we see art
- A Brush with Forest Fire: an immersive installation drawing on Raden Saleh's Boschbrand (Forest Fire)
- Illuminate!: an experiment in colour, shape, light and shadow
- Makers Studio: a hands-on space for 2D and 3D creation
- Book Nook: a cosy corner to bond over books
- Expression Workshop: daily drop-in art-making sessions
- Calm Pod: a quiet space for children to rest if overstimulated
Admission is free, though do head down on a weekday to beat the crowds, especially during the school holidays. The Centre also closes twice a day for cleaning — check the Keppel Centre for Art Education page for details.
Where to eat
If you're planning to spend a few hours at the Gallery, there are plenty of family-friendly dining options to keep everyone fuelled. Bakery Brera's Cafe serves up buttery croissants, tartlets, mille-feuille and fresh sourdough sandwiches — 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 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.
Plan your visit
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 to the Gallery across October and the year-end school holidays. .
With ticketed workshops, free drop-in play and a roving art studio reaching neighbourhoods across the island, there's a reason to bring the whole family down to National Gallery Singapore this school holiday season. .
