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Sassy Mama
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sassy Mama
What's New In June: NEW Jurassic World, Mandai ZooSchool, FutureWorld's Reopening & More
This June, check out new kids' activities, a free play space, a kid-friendly exhibition and revamped spaces including SuperPark Singapore and ArtScience Museum. New month, new finds! This month, there are two new openings to make a beeline for, including a dinosaur park at Cloud Forest, a free interactive play space at Asian Civilisations Museum and the revamped SuperPark Singapore. Plus, Gallery Children's Biennale 2025 is back with baby-friendly installations, SuperPark Singapore gets a revamp, and ArtScience Museum's acclaimed Future World reopens along with a new collaborative artwork exhibit. Click here for past What's New Mama finds! Disclaimer: These are external events not owned or managed by Sassy Mama. Always check with the organiser for changes or cancellations. Mandai ZooSchool: Singapore's first wildlife adventure school Keen to give your kids a learning experience like no other? Check out ZooSchool's exciting adventure programmes, specially designed for kids aged 3 to 12. Choose from a two-hour programme where kids can join an exciting card game challenge to learn fun facts about animals, or a full-day programme that includes wildlife interactions, basic first aid training and zookeeper talks. Plus, keep an eye out for their upcoming parent-tots nature-play sessions that are in the works! Deets: Mandai ZooSchool, 80 Mandai Lake Road, Singapore 729826, Jurassic World At Cloud Forest: Life-sized dinos & petting zoo Got a dino fan at home? Get tickets to Cloud Forest's newest addition–Jurassic World: The Experience. Here, dino fans can marvel at life-sized animatronic dinosaurs while soaking in the cool and relaxing atmosphere of the Cloud Forest at Gardens by the Bay. Watch the prehistoric world come to life with an 8.5-metre tall Brachiosaurus that's almost three stories high, a terrifying Tyrannosaurus rex, and more. Look out for tiny Composognathus hidden within the pathways, plus get up close with baby dinosaurs at the Petting Zoo area. Deets: Jurassic World: The Experience, Cloud Forest at Gardens by the Bay, 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953, Read more: Where To See Dinosaurs In Singapore Singapore Symphony Orchestra: Exciting family concerts From 10am on 10 June 2025, you can book your tickets to Singapore Symphony Orchestra's upcoming family concerts because there's something for every music lover! Embark on a symphonic space adventure and navigate a galaxy of planets at Young Spacefarer's Guide to the Orchestra (6 September 2025, 11am & 2pm), perfect for families new to the orchestra. Bring babies along for SSO Babies' Proms (13 & 14 September 2025, 11am & 2pm), an energetic and engaging session where you and your little ones can move freely during the concert. For Halloween, check out SSO's Temasek Foundation × SSO: Halloween Spooktacular! (1 November 2025, 11am & 2pm; 2 November 2025, 11am), a spine-tingling concert with ghoulish giggles, mysterious melodies and plenty of Halloween flair. Next year, Wild Symphony with Maestro Mouse and his animal friends (21 March 2026, 11am & 2pm; 22 March 2026, 11am) will bring Dan Brown's bestselling children's book to life with poetry, animated visuals and enchanting melodies. Plus, come an hour before the show for pre-show activities, including the ever-popular Instrument Petting Zoo, so little ones can try playing the harp, cello and trumpet! Note: Concerts for Children shows are recommended for children aged 5 and above, and SSO Babies' Proms are recommended for children aged 6 and below. For SSO Babies' Proms, admission is free for children under 2 if they are accompanied by an adult with a ticket. Deets: Singapore Symphony Orchestra Family Concerts, Esplanade Concert Hall & Victoria Concert Hall, Read more: Must-Watch Kids' Theatre Shows & Concerts Gallery Children's Biennale 2025: Eight art installations for kids Gallery Children's Biennale 2025 is back at National Gallery Singapore with eight interactive art installations for kids of all ages. The theme of this edition is 'Tomorrow We'll Be' and spotlights four core values: Joy, Kindness, Dream and Love. For the first time ever, all of the installations are baby-friendly so they can explore the world through multi-sensorial art installations and engaging programmes like storytelling workshops, adventure trails, craft activities and more. Deets: Gallery Children's Biennale 2025, National Gallery Singapore, 1 Saint Andrew's Road, Singapore 178957, Curiosity Cove: New play space at Asian Civilisations Museum Curiosity Cove is a new family-friendly space at the Asian Civilisations Museum that invites the young and young-at-heart to discover who they are through hands-on activities, sensory experiences and plenty of play! Explore three thematic zones to answer these questions: 'Who am I?', 'What's my story?' and 'What can I create?' Each zone encourages you to unleash creativity through art, music and play–the sky is the limit! Deets: Curiosity Cove, Asian Civilisations Museum, 1 Empress Place, Singapore 179555, Read more: Must-Visit Kid-Friendly Museums & Exhibitions In Singapore Mandai: New wildlife experiences & promos Celebrate SG60 at Mandai with new wildlife experiences and fabulous deals and promos for family memories this June holidays! From 7 June 2025, Hello from the Wild launches with 20-minute experiences that will give you up-close encounters with the gentle capybara at River Wonders and fennec foxes and ring-tailed lemurs at Singapore Zoo. Plus, Backstage Pass: Penguin Encounters gives you the chance to meet adorable penguins at Bird Paradise. Plus, there are great deals to cop! Get two admission tickets to Singapore Zoo or River Wonders at $60, while seniors can enjoy the 'Friends of Mandai' five-park membership at a special rate of $60. Deets: Mandai Wildlife Group, 80 Mandai Lake Road, Singapore 729826, SuperPark Singapore: Revamped with 13 new attractions SuperPark Singapore reopens its doors, and it's bigger and bolder than ever before! Look forward to 34 exhilarating activities, including 13 brand-new installations and an in-park café. Spanning 25,000 square feet, this indoor playground in Singapore is one that your kids will want to come back to for more unstoppable fun. From an interactive games arena to an adventure zone with a climbing wall and a new Airbag Donut Slide, this indoor playground promises fun for the whole family! Deets: SuperPark Singapore, 3 Temasek Boulevard, #01-488 Suntec City Mall, Singapore 038983, ArtScience Museum: New installation & revamped exhibition Head to ArtScience Museum to explore a new installation created by renowned South Korean artist Do Ho Suh and his two daughters. Sculpted from colourful clay, Artland features fantastical plants, creatures and landscapes, inviting the young and old to contribute their own clay creations to this collaborative artwork. Plus, don't miss the revamped Future World: Where Art Meets Science which features major new installations by teamLab that explore the beauty of nature. Deets: ArtScience Museum, 6 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018974, Retykle: Pre-loved pop-up shop at Plaza Singapura Check out Retykle's pop-up shop at Plaza Singapura where you can get 50 to 90% off over 2,500 preloved and new designer kids' fashion brands. From Bonpoint to Ralph Lauren, Jacadi, Moncler and more, you're sure to find cute kids' fashion to update the kids' wardrobe. They add fresh pieces every week, so you'll always have a reason to visit again. Plus, your pop-up (and online) purchases are also saved to your Retykle Virtual Closet so you can easily resell them when the kids have outgrown them! Deets: Retykle at Plaza Singapura, 68 Orchard Road, #04-14, Singapore 238839, Read more: Best Flea Markets, Fairs & Farmer's Markets In Singapore Raffles Sentosa Singapore: New luxury all-villa resort opens If you fancy a luxurious getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life, retreat to Raffles Sentosa Singapore, the first all-villa resort on Sentosa Island. Here, you'll be surrounded by lush greenery, and you can unwind in a villa that will make you feel like royalty with expansive floor-to-ceiling windows. Each villa comes with a private pool and outdoor terrace, and you can enjoy the legendary Raffles Butler service for ultimate comfort and convenience. For a holistic experience, indulge in a relaxing massage, hit the gym or enjoy a science-backed facial. Deets: Raffles Sentosa Singapore, 4 Bukit Manis Road, Sentosa, Singapore 09947, Read more: Kid-Friendly Guide To Sentosa
Time Out
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Heard of them? These are Asia's most underrated museums
There are many blockbuster museums in Asia that we'd recommend to any traveller: the ArtScience Museum, the Hong Kong Film Archive, and the Thailand-Burma Railway Centre, among others. But if you've ticked these off your list or are simply in search of something more quaint, then we've got a list of unsung heroes for you. For International Museum Day (May 18), our team of global editors pitched in for a round-up of the world's most underrated museums. Three spots from Asia made the list, ranging from quirky miniature museums to larger-than-life playgrounds for naturalists. The first is the Miniature Museum Small Worlds in Tokyo, a stinking cute museum featuring small-scale reproductions of real-world and fictional places. Gallery A has seven zones to explore, including a miniature diorama of Kansai International Airport and a small-scale recreation of Tokyo's Azabu-Juban neighbourhood from the '90s Sailor Moon manga. We're always amazed at the intricacy and artistry on display: these tiny exhibits are complete with sound, light, and moving parts. And here's a cool bit: you can create a small-scale model of yourself to place into the miniature world for a whole year for just ¥2,000. Love instant noodles? There's a museum dedicated to cup noodles in Osaka called (what else?) the Cupnoodles Museum. Learn about the history of cup noodles, the creative thinking process of inventor Momofuku Ando, and even create your own cup noodle at the My Cupnoodles Factory. Don't miss out on Noodles Bazaar, where you can slurp noodle dishes and down canned drinks from around the world. If National Geographic and BBC Earth count among your favourite channels, then you'll love this natural history museum in Singapore. The Lee Kong Chiang Natural History Museum is low-key, but houses one of the largest collections of Southeast Asian animals in the region. Trace the history of life on Earth through 15 zones featuring specimens of plants, amphibians, mammals, and dinosaurs. Some of the most impressive exhibits: a trio of diplodocid sauropod dinosaur fossils and a skeleton of a female sperm whale found dead off Jurong Island in 2015. The most underrated museums in the world, according to Time Out:
CNA
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CNA
Explore what it means to be human – through art, AI and imagination
When generative artificial intelligence (AI) gained mainstream attention in the early 2020s, it did more than disrupt technology – it stirred up some thorny questions. Is AI-generated art truly art? Who owns it? And if machines can create on command, what does that mean for human creativity? These hot-button issues quickly spread beyond creative circles, prompting reflection from governments, institutions and individuals alike. As society continues to grapple with these ideas, Marina Bay Sands' ArtScience Museum offers a thoughtful response. Its latest season, Mind and Body: The Art and Science of Being Human, presents two immersive exhibitions and a multidisciplinary public festival that delve into the human condition through the lens of technology, science and art. AN ARTFUL TAKE ON THE HUMAN MIND Part art installation, part choose-your-own-adventure, Mirror Mirror: Journey Into the Mind invites visitors to navigate a surreal eight-room experience centred on themes such as memory, perception, identity and consciousness. Guests begin their journey by picking one of three doors, each leading to sensorial spaces that explore different facets of the human mind. 'We wanted to ignite curiosity about the human mind and create a space for reflection, especially in a world where technology is so embedded in our lives,' said curator Victoria Chua, who brought Mirror Mirror to life in collaboration with global creative and multimedia studio Moment Factory. The experience also draws on diverse local voices, with neuroscientists and artists contributing to its development. In the Grey Matter room, for instance, visuals by Singaporean artist Genevieve Chua are paired with bite-sized insights about the brain. 'This layered approach ensures that the exhibition is enjoyable for all ages – fun and accessible for younger visitors, yet reflective and thought-provoking for adults,' explained Ms Victoria Chua. Technology plays an active role here, too. From AI to motion sensors, these interactive tools mirror the brain's adaptability, responding to visitors in real time – much like how our minds constantly learn and evolve. In the Open Window room, visitors can input a piece of their memory into an app, which then transforms it into a piece of prose and AI-generated imagery, mimicking how the brain turns experiences into creative expression. The result? A whimsical yet insightful look at how we think, feel and imagine, using art and technology to shed light on the mind's inner workings. FASHION REIMAGINED THROUGH SCIENCE AND NATURE Fashion might seem like a tactile art form, but for Dutch designer Iris van Herpen, it's also a frontier for innovation. Since the founding of her atelier in 2007, the former Alexander McQueen protégé has redefined haute couture through the use of 3D printing, laser cutting and unconventional materials in a process she calls 'craftolution'. Curator Deborah Lim shared: ' Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses offers a gateway into the designer's world, while opening up broader conversations around the body, identity and our place in an ever-changing world.' Spanning nine zones, the exhibition showcases over 140 of Van Herpen's works displayed alongside contemporary art pieces and natural history specimens, revealing surprising links between fashion, science and nature. 'Van Herpen takes cues from the natural world – from coral formations and marine life to human anatomy and neuroscience – to imagine new materials and wearable forms,' Ms Lim explained. For example, the Synaesthesia gallery includes rare reproductions of neuron drawings by Spanish neuroanatomy pioneer Santiago Ramón y Cajal, while the Skeletal Embodiment zone juxtaposes fossils with 'second skin' designs inspired by van Herpen's study of human anatomy. A soundscape by Dutch sound designer Salvador Breed, featuring creaking bone-like audio, completes the multisensory experience – a fitting reflection of van Herpen's primal-meets-futuristic aesthetic. A FESTIVAL OF WONDROUS CONNECTIONS Now in its final stretch, Curious Worlds rounds out the season with a vibrant public festival that celebrates the intersection of varied fields like neuroscience, adaptive fashion, biodiversity and assistive technology. Running till May 25, this is your last chance to catch an imaginative showcase of how these domains shape our perspectives on what it means to be human today. 'At its core, Curious Worlds is about connection – between disciplines, people and ideas,' shared its curator Zhang Bao Xin. 'We wanted to show how different fields, when brought together, can inspire new ways of living and relating to the world around us.' The festival has brought together an exciting mix of programmes – from neuroscience talks and biodiversity sampling workshops to hands-on sessions with 3D-printed assistive devices like prosthetic hands. As it enters its final week, Brain, Body and Biosphere remains a must-see. This free, month-long display features research and artefacts brought to life through interactive exhibits. It prompts visitors to explore fascinating questions, such as what it means to design clothing that meets the needs of every body or how we can draw inspiration from nature to design sustainable buildings. 'By spotlighting the work of those driving change – from scientists and technologists to artists and designers – we hope to spark hope for the future,' said Ms Zhang. 'Above all, we want visitors to leave feeling inspired by our shared capacity for empathy, creativity and resilience, and with the belief that each of us can contribute to a better world.'
CNA
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CNA
CNA938 Rewind - Getting to know the Seasoned Singapore Expat Women or SSEW
CNA938 Rewind Play In 'Made in SG' Melanie Oliveiro learns more about the online community Seasoned Singapore Expat Women or SSEW, a space where expatriate women - who have resided in Singapore for more than 3 years - interact with each other. Anju Cawthra, director of SSEW, will talk about its earlier days after its founding in 2017, and how members regularly engage in conversations, share information, and cultivate lifelong friendships. Jinny 'CJ' Kim, an SSEW member & supporter, will talk about the key experiences she's had since joining the community. CNA938 Rewind - Discover the Power of the Mind at ArtScience Museum's 'Mirror, Mirror' and ArtScience Cinema In 'Destination Anywhere', Melanie Oliveiro speaks to two ArtScience curators about immersive experiences and screenings that the public should check out at Marina Bay Sands' ArtScience Museum. Victoria Chua talks about 'Mirror Mirror: Journey Into the Mind', an 8-room immersive and interactive exhibition that explores the boundless creativity of the human mind. Jerome Chee talks about ArtScience Cinema's screenings including 'Video Diaries', a trio of short films by local filmmakers as well as the VR experience 'Nana Lou' 18 mins CNA938 Rewind - vOilah! France Singapore Festival 2025: Celebrating French culture and 60 Years of France-Singapore Relations In 'Culture Club' Melanie Oliveiro finds out what else is happening at the ongoing vOilah! France Singapore Festival 2025, which celebrates French arts and culture. Emilienne Baneth-Nouailhetas, the French Embassy in Singapore's Counsellor for Culture, Education and Science, will discuss what's new at this year's vOilah!. Linda Tay, senior director of Programming at Gardens by the Bay will highlight the 'Les Art in Nature' programme. Shridar Mani, co-artistic director and company manager of The Opera People will talk about 'Les Épopées' and 'Médée', to be staged at the Esplanade. 27 mins CNA938 Rewind - Getting to know the Seasoned Singapore Expat Women or SSEW In 'Made in SG' Melanie Oliveiro learns more about the online community Seasoned Singapore Expat Women or SSEW, a space where expatriate women - who have resided in Singapore for more than 3 years - interact with each other. Anju Cawthra, director of SSEW, will talk about its earlier days after its founding in 2017, and how members regularly engage in conversations, share information, and cultivate lifelong friendships. Jinny 'CJ' Kim, an SSEW member & supporter, will talk about the key experiences she's had since joining the community. 31 mins
CNA
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CNA
CNA938 Rewind - Discover the Power of the Mind at ArtScience Museum's 'Mirror, Mirror' and ArtScience Cinema
CNA938 Rewind - Discover the Power of the Mind at ArtScience Museum's 'Mirror, Mirror' and ArtScience Cinema In 'Destination Anywhere', Melanie Oliveiro speaks to two ArtScience curators about immersive experiences and screenings that the public should check out at Marina Bay Sands' ArtScience Museum. Victoria Chua talks about 'Mirror Mirror: Journey Into the Mind', an 8-room immersive and interactive exhibition that explores the boundless creativity of the human mind. Jerome Chee talks about ArtScience Cinema's screenings including 'Video Diaries', a trio of short films by local filmmakers as well as the VR experience 'Nana Lou' 18 mins CNA938 Rewind - vOilah! France Singapore Festival 2025: Celebrating French culture and 60 Years of France-Singapore Relations In 'Culture Club' Melanie Oliveiro finds out what else is happening at the ongoing vOilah! France Singapore Festival 2025, which celebrates French arts and culture. Emilienne Baneth-Nouailhetas, the French Embassy in Singapore's Counsellor for Culture, Education and Science, will discuss what's new at this year's vOilah!. Linda Tay, senior director of Programming at Gardens by the Bay will highlight the 'Les Art in Nature' programme. Shridar Mani, co-artistic director and company manager of The Opera People will talk about 'Les Épopées' and 'Médée', to be staged at the Esplanade. 27 mins CNA938 Rewind - Getting to know the Seasoned Singapore Expat Women or SSEW In 'Made in SG' Melanie Oliveiro learns more about the online community Seasoned Singapore Expat Women or SSEW, a space where expatriate women - who have resided in Singapore for more than 3 years - interact with each other. Anju Cawthra, director of SSEW, will talk about its earlier days after its founding in 2017, and how members regularly engage in conversations, share information, and cultivate lifelong friendships. Jinny 'CJ' Kim, an SSEW member & supporter, will talk about the key experiences she's had since joining the community. 31 mins
