Two museums, three weekends, a whole lot of fun coming up for Singapore families. Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) and Peranakan Museum are rolling out an exciting lineup of programmes this May and June — from a play-themed Children’s Season to a dazzling peacock-inspired festival. Here’s what to catch.
Children’s Season 2026 at ACM: Play On! (30–31 May)
On 30 and 31 May 2026, the Asian Civilisations Museum joins Children’s Season 2026 with a special edition titled Play On! The two-day programme invites children and families to discover stories of trade, travel and cultural exchange through interactive installations, performances, drop-in craft activities and hands-on play experiences. It’s a playful way to engage with Singapore’s rich heritage — and the whole family gets to enter the museum for free on both days.
Don’t miss the final month of Let’s Play! The Art and Design of Asian Games at ACM. Visitors can enter for free on 30–31 May and 6–7 June 2026.
Date: 30–31 May 2026
Venue: Asian Civilisations Museum, 1 Empress Place, Singapore 179555
Admission: Free on 30–31 May
Peacock Power Weekend Festival: Feathers & Fanfare! (6–7 June)
Just minutes away at the Peranakan Museum, the weekend of 6 and 7 June 2026 brings the spectacular Peacock Power Weekend Festival: Feathers & Fanfare! Expect a lively two-day celebration of the peacock — a bird rich in cultural and artistic significance across Asia — through performances, crafts, talks and family-friendly activities. The festival explores the symbolism of the peacock across different Asian communities and artistic traditions, making it both educational and genuinely fun.
Entry to the special exhibition Peacock Power: Beauty and Symbolism Across Cultures is also free during the weekend, so it’s a great opportunity to soak in the full experience without worrying about tickets.
Date: 6–7 June 2026
Venue: Peranakan Museum, 39 Armenian Street, Singapore 179941
Admission: Free to the special exhibition during the weekend festival
Still On: Singapore HeritageFest at ACM & Peranakan Museum (Till 24 May)
If you haven’t caught Singapore HeritageFest (SHF) 2026 yet, you’ve got until 24 May. Both ACM and Peranakan Museum are hosting vibrant programmes under the theme ‘Sail the Currents that Shape Us’ — featuring live performances, hands-on workshops, craft activities, film screenings and food experiences at ACM Green, plus guided experiences and interactive activities inspired by Peranakan heritage at the Peranakan Museum. Move fast on this one.
