A Must-Visit Family Art Adventure at National Gallery Singapore
Looking for an exciting, educational, and free activity for your little ones in Singapore? The Gallery Children’s Biennale 2025 at National Gallery Singapore offers the perfect blend of art, play, and learning for families with children of all ages—including babies! Running from 31 May 2025 to 29 March 2026, this immersive art event invites children to explore creativity through multi-sensory installations in a joyful, inclusive environment.
Event Details You Need to Know
What: Gallery Children’s Biennale 2025: “Tomorrow, We’ll Be…”
Where: National Gallery Singapore
When: 31 May 2025 – 29 March 2026
Admission: Free
Suitable for: All ages, including babies (all installations are baby-friendly!)
Sign up for updates: Visit nationalgallery.sg/GalleryChildrensBiennale2025 to register for event newsletters and program updates.
A Special Anniversary Edition
This fifth edition of the Biennale coincides with two significant milestones—National Gallery Singapore’s 10th anniversary and Singapore’s SG60 celebrations. The event reinforces the Gallery’s commitment to nurturing creativity and imagination in the next generation as we look toward building a brighter future together.
“Tomorrow, We’ll Be…”: Imagining a Better World
The theme “Tomorrow, We’ll Be…” encourages children to dream boldly about the future they want to create. Through art and interactive play, young visitors explore four core values that shape this vision:
- Joy – Finding happiness in creativity and expression
- Kindness – Learning empathy through collaborative art
- Love – Building connections with others and our environment
- Dream – Imagining possibilities without limits
These values aren’t just abstract concepts—they’re brought to life through hands-on experiences designed to spark meaningful conversations between children and adults.
Eight Stunning Installations by Local and International Artists
The Biennale features eight carefully crafted installations by artists from Singapore and across Asia:
1. Dance Dance Chromatics (Singapore)
Singaporean artist Wyn-Lyn Tan transforms movement into art with this digital canvas that responds to children’s actions. As kids move and dance, their movements create colourful digital “paintings” on a seamless canvas—teaching them how art can be created through joy and physical expression.
2. Words of Kindness (Japan/Australia)
Japanese artist Hiromi Tango’s installation features large-scale, vibrant flowers with a thoughtful twist—petals carrying words of kindness engraved in Braille. This multi-sensory experience helps children understand different ways of perceiving the world while learning the value of kind words.
3. Collaborative Creations
Artists Souliya Phoumivong (Laos), Co2_karbondioksida (Malaysia), and Vicente Delgado (Spain/Singapore) bring their unique cultural perspectives to installations that invite children to participate actively in the creative process, fostering a sense of ownership and pride in collective art-making.
First-Ever Fully Baby-Friendly Biennale
For the first time in the event’s history, all eight installations have been thoughtfully designed to welcome even the youngest visitors. Babies can safely explore textures, colours, sounds, and movements in spaces created with their developmental needs in mind. This inclusive approach ensures the entire family can enjoy the art experience together—no need to leave anyone at home!
Why Art Matters for Children
Research shows that early exposure to art helps children develop critical thinking skills, emotional intelligence, and creative problem-solving abilities. The Gallery Children’s Biennale transforms these benefits into playful experiences that children naturally gravitate toward.
When children engage with art installations that respond to their actions, they learn about cause and effect. When they create alongside other children, they develop social skills. When they interpret artworks, they practice critical thinking. All these valuable skills develop while they’re simply having fun.
Planning Your Visit
Best Times to Visit
- Weekday mornings tend to be less crowded
- Weekend afternoons offer a lively atmosphere with more families
What to Bring
- Comfortable shoes for walking around the gallery
- A camera to capture memorable moments
- A water bottle to stay hydrated
- A sense of curiosity and wonder!
Getting There
National Gallery Singapore is conveniently located in the heart of the Civic District and is easily accessible via public transportation:
- MRT: Alight at City Hall MRT Station (EW13/NS25), Exit B
- Bus: Multiple bus services stop nearby, including 32, 51, 63, 80
Making the Most of Your Experience
To fully enjoy the Gallery Children’s Biennale:
- Allow at least 2-3 hours to explore the installations
- Let children lead the way—follow their interests
- Ask open-ended questions about what they see and feel
- Take breaks when needed—there are resting areas throughout the gallery
A Message from the Gallery
“As we celebrate our 10th anniversary, we wanted to create an experience that honours the boundless imagination of children,” says a Gallery spokesperson. “Through the Biennale, we hope to inspire not just children but adults too, to approach the future with creativity, kindness, and hope.”
Mark Your Calendar
The Gallery Children’s Biennale 2025 officially opens to the public on 31 May 2025. With free admission and installations designed for children of all ages, it promises to be a highlight of the year for families in Singapore.
Visit nationalgallery.sg/GalleryChildrensBiennale2025 for more information, program updates, and to register for special events throughout the exhibition period.
Don’t miss this opportunity to help your child discover the joy of art in a space created just for them, where creativity knows no bounds and every child’s perspective is valued.
