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November 13, 2010

Youth Olympic Park

Youth Olympic Park

The Youth Olympic Park is a park dedicated to the Singapore Youth Olympic Games 2010 and the youths of the nation.

From its name 'Youth Olympic Park', I had imagined that the park was built over an area of near Olympic-sized proportions, filled with representative sports-related amenities for individuals like you and I to try our hands on.

Instead, the Youth Olympic Park is a modest-sized outdoor park tucked away in a corner of Temasek Avenue and Raffles Avenue. It is situated at the mouth of the Helix Bridge entrance / exit, next to the Bayfront Bridge.

Here are some photographs of the Youth Olympic Park.

Youth Olympic Park Photo 1:


Youth Olympic Park Photo 2: There are art pieces like this hung on walls at the Youth Olympic Park.



Youth Olympic Park Photo 3: Is this the tallest tree or the highest mountain in Singapore?


Elsewhere, symbols of the various Youth Olympic sports can be spotted on stands at the Youth Olympic Park that double up as stools for visitors to sit and appreciate the uniqueness of this cozy garden.

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August 30, 2010

Puzzle Pieces For Kids

Puzzle Pieces For Kids

We played with these simple but engaging puzzle pieces for kids on a recent visit to Changi Airport T3.

These puzzle pieces for kids could be found at basement 3 of terminal 3. At the time of our visit, a good crowd of kids and their parents were engrossed in playing them.

Shift the 8-piece puzzle pieces for kids and try to form a complete picture. Sounds easy but until when you try it gets a bit tricky. Certainly worth exercising some grey matter to solve the puzzle.

Photograph of Puzzle Pieces For Kids:


The puzzle pieces for kids are a great idea to attract children's and parents' attention to the mini-exhibition provided by the National Heritage Board. Items were drawn from Peranakan Museum and The Asian Civilisations Museum.

However, I think my kids were more focused on trying their hand at solving the puzzle pieces for kids, then reading about the history of those necklaces and other museum exhibits.

Have you played these puzzle pieces for kids?

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July 03, 2010

Southern Ridges Singapore

Southern Ridges Singapore

I returned recently to Southern Ridges Singapore for a walk through a scenic part of this famous outdoor area. My previous visit happened a while ago near the height of public interest soon after the Southern Ridges Singapore was opened to the public.

On this visit to Southern Ridges Singapore, I was to discover several changes in visitor profile. Instead of hordes of camera-trotting visitors and tourists, it was fairly quiet and peaceful along most parts of Southern Ridges Singapore. Those present were mainly folks taking walks or jogs along the connector pathways.

I could also find empty parking lots at Telok Blangah Hill, instead of a full house at the parking lots. The last time I came, I had to park at the foot of the hill.

Another interesting observation at Southern Ridges Singapore was the discovery of monkeys that appeared to have set up 'busking' spots along the Southern Ridges. They were waiting along the footpaths and railings for passers-by to give them handouts of mouth-watering delicacies.



Above: Southern Ridges Singapore Photograph.

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June 07, 2010

Cable Car, Kent Ridge Park

Cable Car, Kent Ridge Park

Have you seen a cable car at Kent Ridge Park Singapore recently? Yes, one those cable cars that used to hang high in the sky between Mt Faber Park and Sentosa Island.

I saw one disused cable car, complete with seats, at Kent Ridge Park on a recent visit there. You can actually enter and exit this cable car that shares the same plot of land with an old SM-1 tank as a neighbour.

Photograph of Cable Car, Kent Ridge Park:



In the day time, under the glare of a hot sun, the Kent Ridge Park cable car acts like a hot stove, discouraging park visitors from taking shelter inside the cable car.

When it gets cooler, I think this cable car at Kent Ridge Park would be an ideal spot for a picnic and some nice conversations.

However if there are too many users, they'll have to settle for a tight squeeze with backs facing each others' backs.

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January 12, 2010

Singapore Farm Visit For Kids

Singapore Farm Visit For Kids

My search for a Singapore farm visit for kids brought me to a child-friendly place in Pasir Ris, Singapore. Earlier last year, I made a visit to try its popular 'longkang' fishing amenities. On my second visit with my kids this recent school holiday, I discovered more of its farming fauna and farm charms.

Singapore Farm Visit For Kids Photograph 1:





Before you get different ideas about this farm, let me share that this place is more of a prawn fishing and fish rearing farm. Other farm creatures that appear here at this farm site are not the primary reason most visitors congregate here.

However, to farm-starved kids (and adults) in Singapore, this is as close to live animals and live creatures that residents on our little island can get to, short of visiting the Zoo or Bird Park or a pet shop or wet markets of the past.

For a sampling of these farm creatures and farm animals, take a look at the photographs taken at this Singapore farm that kids will enjoy on any visit.


Singapore Farm Visit For Kids Photograph 2:



Singapore Farm Visit For Kids Photograph 3:




This Singapore farm is suitable for a  visit by kids and their families. It is located at Mainland Tropical Fish Farm, No. 1 Pasir Ris Farmway1 at the eastern corner of  Singapore in Pasir Ris.


Do you have any Singapore farm to recommend for kids and families to visit? Share with Seen This Scene That in the comments section below.


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January 03, 2010

Changi Beach CAFHI Jetty Neighbourhood

Changi Beach CAFHI Jetty Neighbourhood

There is a stretch of beach off CAFHI jetty at Changi Beach park that is a family-friendly place to watch the world go by. I like to bring family here to spend some peaceful hours.

Photograph of CAFHI Jetty Changi Beach Park:




Why is this a great place for families with kids to spend some time together? Kids and their family members can relax here for an outdoor picnic while you watch airplanes flying in and out of the airport, or watch ships plying off Singapore's eastern coast. As dusk falls, they can also observe the distant lights in the horizon, some like fireflies flickering brightly as surrounding light dims.

Within walking distance are kids playground, bbq pits, public carparks, a bistro and a cycling trail that forms part of the park connector network in Singapore.

The sea water surrounding the CAFHI jetty is a protected area. The Sea Rescue Base is located at CAFHI jetty. Its aim is to provide search and rescue in the event of an aircraft ditching incident at sea, particularly off the coast of Changi Airport.

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October 15, 2009

Deepavali 2009 Singapore

Deepavali 2009 Singapore



cc flickr photo by chooyutshing:
The decorations and light-up for Deepavali (Festival of Lights) at Little India.

The Hindu Endowments Board has confirmed that Deepavali in 2009 will fall on 17 October 2009, instead of 15 November 2009 that is printed on many calendars in Singapore.

What are the Deepavali 2009 celebrations and Deepavali 2009 activities that we can expect to see around Singapore's Little India?

Deepavali Street Light Up 2009
This year’s street décor is in stunning shades of purple and pink, giving Little India a charming royal feel.

Date: Friday, 18 September 2009 – Sunday, 25 October 2009
Time: 7.00 pm onwards daily
Venue: Little India

Deepavali 2009 Heritage & Craft Exhibition
Learn about the origins and traditions behind Deepavali at the Heritage corner. Traditional craftsmen from India showcase intricate Indian crafts.

Traditional craftsman
Date: Friday, 18 September 2008 – Friday, 16 October 2009
Time: 11.00 am – 9.00 pm daily
Venue: Deepavali Festival Village, Campbell Lane

Deepavali 2009 Bazaar
The best place for festive foods, ethnic wear, Indian artifacts and bargains.

Date: Friday, 18 September 2008 – Friday, 16 October 2009
Time: 11.00 am – 11.00 pm
Venue: Deepavali Festival Village, Campbell Lane

Deepavali 2009 Trade Fair
Visitors to the trade fair can find the latest in festive foods, ethnic wear, Indian artifacts and bargains.

Date: Friday, 18 September 20089 – Friday, 16 October 2009
Time: 11.00 am – 11.00 pm
Venue: Serangoon Road, (opposite Serangoon Plaza)

UTSAV Street Parade 2009 Concert
Unique, native Indian performance art forms will be featured alongside cultural performances by various ethnic groups.

Date: Saturday, 10 October 2009
Time: 7.00pm – 10.00pm
Venue: Race Course Road

Vasantham – M1 Deepavali Countdown Concert
Be sure to catch the spectacular countdown concert with local and international celebrities. Televised live on Vasantham – a Mediacorp channel, to countdown and usher in Deepavali.

Deepavali Countdown Concert
Date: Friday, 16 October 2009
Time: 9.00pm
Venue: Race Course Road

Further details of Deepavali 2009 Singapore:
Visit: Deepavali 2009 Singapore at deepavalilightup.sg site.

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September 16, 2009

Hari Raya Celebration Singapore

Hari Raya Celebration Singapore

Hari Raya at the City is a series of events jointly organised by the Jalan Besar GRC, People's Association and Malay Heritage Centre.

Hari Raya Light Up
14 August 2009 – 27 September 2009


The Hari Raya Light-up is an initiative by STB, aimed at enhancing the festive ambience of Kampong Glam in order to attract visitors to participate in the Hari Raya activities through street bazaars, cultural performance, games and competitions at the Kampong Glam ethnic quarter to be held at the Malay Heritage Centre.

The theme for Hari Raya Light up 2009 is Hari Raya @ The City with a focus on the official launch concept called “Heartbeat of the City”.

This showcase of the Malay culture will not only be enjoyed by Muslims celebrating the festival on 20th September 2009, but also provide a vibrant experience to both the locals and tourists throughout the period of the light up which will run until 27 September 2009.
Time

(a) 7.00 p.m to 11.00 p.m on Fridays, Saturdays and Eve of Public Holidays.

(b) 7.00 p.m to 10.00 p.m on all other days.

Light-Up Zone:

North Bridge Road, Bussorah Mall, Kandahar Street and Sultan Gate.

How to get there:

By MRT: Alight at Bugis MRT Station

By Bus:
Bus numbers
7, 32, 51, 63, 80, 145, 197 along [North Bridge Road]
2, 12, 33, 130, 133, 145, 197 along [Victoria Street]
10, 14, 16, 70, 100, 107, 196, 401 [ Beach Road ]

Batik Fusion Exotica Exhibition

The exhibition will be showcasing the evolution of Batik making from the traditional and formal styles to become contemporary with the advent technology. There will be a demonstration of Batik making through a demonstration using dye, stencils and wax. A collection of the Batik will feature the theme on Batik Paintings and Batik Fabrics of the Royalties.

1 August 2009 – 30 September 2009

Mondays : 1pm to 6pm Tuesdays – Sundays : 10am – 6pm

Malay Heritage Museum (Gallery I & L)

Guess the number of Ketupat Competition

A competition as part of the Charity Ketupat fund-raising program in which anyone who donates to the Charity Ketupat will stand a chance to guess the number of ketupats in a container filled with various shapes of ketupat on display at the Malay Heritage Centre.

Photography and Video Competition

The Photography and Video Competition with the theme “Fasting in Ramadan” will focus on the values, teachings and interpretation of the youths towards fasting. Both open and student categories are available for participation.

There will be plenty of stalls to do some serious Hari Raya shopping around the Malay Heritage Centre and Geylang Serai. Visitors can also soak in the Hari Raya festival mood around this time of the year.


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July 19, 2009

10 Things To Do With Your Neighbours

Poster courtesy of Singapore HeritageFest 2009.

10 Things To Do With Your Neighbours

In our highly urbanized society, neighbours do not mingle as often as they did in the past. When we reach our homes, most will retire behind closed doors to unwind as a matter of routine. During this Singapore Heritage Festival 2009 that runs from 15 July 2009 to 26 July 2009, why not take the opportunity to reach out to your neighbours.

What are the 10 things to do with your neighbours? These suggestions on '10 Things to do with your Neighbours' are suggestions of the Singapore HeritageFest 2009 committee. To find out more, check out Singapore HeritageFest 2009 at their site.

10 Things To Do With Your Neighbour:

1. Invite your neighbour over for a DVD rental movie night complete with ice-cream, popcorn and soft drinks!

2. Greet your neighbour with a smile in the morning when you meet them in the lift on your way out to work. Don't forget to hold the lift door open for them, introduce yourself and tell them to have a pleasant day!

3. Welcome a new neighbour to the neighbourhood with some of your home-cooked goodies. You might discover both of you love cooking! You could even exchange your traditional recipes with each other or teach each other to cook the dish!

4. The next time you travel, buy some souvenirs or snacks for your neighbour.

5. Offer to water your neighbour's plants when they are away on a holiday, but be careful not to over-water them! Offer to also pick up their newspapers if they are out of town.

6. Give your neighbour a lift in your car when both of you are heading out and save the environment at the same time!

7. Ask your neighbour to tell you more about their culture, religious practices and rituals, and in return share your own stories and experiences with them over afternoon tea! You will realise that both of you have more things in common than you would have ever thought.

8. Organise play-dates for your children with your neighbour's kids. But before you go that far, remember to teach your children how to address the elders correctly and to be considerate of others' needs.

9. Invite your neighbour to your home during a festive occasion to celebrate.

10. Finally, keep your doors open at least on the weekends, and get to know your neighbours better. Organise picnics together or simply make use of the common spaces within your estate to play and eat together.

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June 12, 2009

Farm To Visit In Singapore

Farm To Visit In Singapore

During this school holiday, why not choose a farm to visit in Singapore? Kids will surely dance with joy at a farm to visit in Singapore. Children get to see and touch real life-sized fruits, vegetables and plants grown from soil on our highly urbanized island.

I took my children for a visit to D'Kranji Farm Resort some time ago. I have written about the farm resort's longkang fishing.

Here are some photographs of the fruits and plants that we saw. The drops of water on the fruits are raindrops. It is not every day that we get an opportunity to see real fruits growing from soil at a farm in Singapore.

Picture 1 of farm to visit in Singapore.
Picture 2 of farm to visit in Singapore.

Picture 3 of farm to visit in Singapore.
Picture 4 of farm to visit in Singapore.
Picture 5 of farm to visit in Singapore.
There is no entry fee at this farm to visit in Singapore.

Do you recognize these fruits and plants in pictures 1 to 5? Do you know of any farm to visit in Singapore? Share with Seen This Scene That in the comments below.

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May 15, 2009

Fun Free Places For Kids

Fun Free Places For Kids At International Museum Day 2009 Celebration

Image NHB's IMD 2009: No need to fly overseas to look for fun free places for kids.

Are you looking for fun and free places to bring your kids for a visit? Why not take a look at the various museums and activities around Singapore during International Museum Day (IMD) 2009 celebrations from 23 May 2009 to 31 May 2009.

This year's IMD 2009 theme is 'Holiday Fun at Home!'. With a strong emphasis on families and kids, IMD 2009 aims to instill a museum-going culture especially among families with young kids.

The list of fun and free places your kids can enjoy is impressive. During the 10-day long celebration, you can expect activities like puppet and storytelling performances, art and craft workshops (doll making, clay sculpture) and an interactive playground for young children.

Inspiring events like a Chinese culture medley, Chinese calligraphy, martial arts and dance, paper lantern making at the Asian Civilisations Museum, a healthy ice-cream making at Healthzone, fun adventure trails at Baba House and the National Archives of Singapore, and the “I Can Guide” programme at the Peranakan Museum, which trains children to become museum guides of their own peers, are there for all to enjoy.

On Open House Days, the public can gain free entry into the nooks and crannies of our museums for some fun at our world-class exhibitions. Besides all NHB museums, families can visit for free the Marina Barrage, NEWater Visitors Centre, Malay Heritage Centre and red dot Museum on 31 May. Senior citizens can join in the fun as well as they receive free entry to all NHB museums, Fort Siloso on Sentosa and the Malay Heritage Centre on 25 May.

There is also a fun SMS contest to win free 3-Day Family Passes worth $50 each. Details of this contest can be found at the International Museum Day 2009 website.

If you are looking for fun free places for your kids and family to get together, consider visiting the museums and other attractions in Singapore during this International Museum Day 2009 celebration.

For more fun free places for your kids to visit, check out IMD 2009.

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March 23, 2009

Cattle Farm Singapore



Photo: Resident of A Cattle Farm, Singapore.

Cattle Farm Singapore

I read on my visit to Telok Ayer Green that milk vendors in Singapore used to roam the streets with their milk dispenser (cow) in tow. They dispensed fresh milk straight from a cow for residents keen for a taste of fresh milk.

The sight of that cow sculpture piqued my interest to explore places in Singapore where I could see live cattle and perhaps sample fresh milk. Besides the Singapore Zoological Gardens, was there any place in Singapore where I could find live cattle frolicking on a farm?

The answer came on a recent school holiday during a weekend afternoon when my family of five visited Kranji. At Viknesh Dairy Farm along Lim Chu Kang Lane 8A, a herd of live cattle greeted us upon our unscheduled arrival at this cattle farm.

There was no one at the cattle farm's open gate to receive our unannounced visit. We parked at a paved compound and wandered into the cattle shed.

Some workers were busy washing the cattle shed when we arrived. They smiled at us and seemed to be used to the presence of visitors although we saw no other visitor throughout our visit.


At the cattle farm, about 18 to 20 adult cattle were scattered throughout a cavernous compound. Most were sitting idly and I presumed they were taking a siesta. With leftover hay, pineapples and some unidentifiable food strewn all over the cattle compound, I figured they must have eaten a hefty meal.

Without the aid of information board or any on-site farm guide, we were clueless about the heritage of these farm animals, their feeding habits, the milking processes, fertility treatments and other relevant information that visitors to farms like these would often ask.

My kids picked up pieces of hay to hand feed a few younger cattle. I think they enjoyed the feeding session more than the animals. Look at the faces on these two animals (featured below) to see what I mean.


We watched the cattle with amazement. We were especially amazed at their voluminous urinary output. Their dollops of fresh bowel output were also an unintended source of amazement.

There was some heavy-duty machinery inside a neighbouring building that looked like milk processing devices. Canisters and other containers were also found.

If you intend to sample fresh milk at this cattle farm, you may be in for disappointment. We searched for a drink stall serving fresh milk but found none. No souvenir shop could be located here either. Some renovation works were noted inside a building.

Notwithstanding the lack of opportunity to sample fresh milk, this cattle farm in Singapore’s remote Kranji countryside was still an eye-opening visit for my family and I.

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February 20, 2009

Free Places To Visit Singapore


Free Places To Visit Singapore

Where normally you would have to pay to gain entry to these places of interest in Singapore, there are now free places to visit Singapore during the Singapore Tourism Board's '2009 Reasons SMS Passport' promotion in the month of February 2009.

Free rides and free entries apply to five attractions in Singapore for the first 2009 local visitors with SMS Passport each weekend (14-15 Feb, 21-22 Feb, 28 Feb - 1 Mar 09) on a first-come first-served basis.

The five free places to visit Singapore are: Singapore Flyer (Usual Price = $28.50 for an adult), Jurong BirdPark (U.P. = $18), Sentosa Island (Images of Singapore U.P. = $10), National Museum of Singapore (U.P. = $10) and Singapore River Cruises (U.P. = $13).

To get your hands on tickets to these free places to visit in Singapore, just SMS '2009' to 79777. Within seconds, you will receive a text reply like the one I have. Each SMS passport entitles the phone holder to collect four free tickets, until the quota of 2009 tickets have been distributed for that weekend. After the 2009th person in the queue, you are entitled to discounts on the usual purchase price, plus many other food and beverage promotions.

Ideally, I may consider trying for the Singapore Flyer, the Singapore River Cruises and the National Museum of Singapore for one weekend due to their relative proximity to one another, and perhaps save the other two attractions for another activity-packed weekend. In practice, I think it will not be that smooth-going.

What do you expect to see at these free places to visit during this promotion in Singapore? At least two thousand and nine happy faces per weekend plus some unhappy faces from those who just missed out on the goodies. These free places of attractions would also witness long queues prior to the opening hours of the respective ticketing offices.

These free places to visit in Singapore, strictly speaking, are not absolutely free. There's a small charge of twenty cents for each SMS call although if you share that sum with three other persons, that works out to only 5 cents per person.

For Singaporeans who have been eyeing these five free places for their attractions but never had a chance to visit them, this is a great opportunity of 2009 to support Singapore's attempt to promote tourism.

More information on these free places to visit Singapore:
Singapore Tourism Board website

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October 14, 2008

Free Family-Friendly Things To Do In A Recession

Free Family-Friendly Things To Do In A Recession

The unthinkable nine-letter word has officially arrived. Singapore has slipped into recession under the worldwide financial turmoil. Instead of global warming, local newspapers have published prominent economists’ discourse on the technical recession with gloomy warnings. While some may quibble over the semantics – technical versus real-world recession, the undertone behind the two are hardly distinct for individuals like me.

What can a blogger, living on an island and trying to live more life, do in a recession? There are many recession-proof family-friendly things to do that will bring smiles. Today I shall only outline a few. Other resource-rich bloggers can surely think of better family-friendly to-do lists.

List of Free Things To Do In A Recession

1. Play games at home
While most individuals and families would vegetate in front of the TV at home as a form of family activity, I recommend that families play games together for some family bonding instead. Dig out old games from dusty corners of your flat but do not squeeze them out of electronic games nor from the computer. Traditional games of the past like Scrabble, Monopoly, card games like Happy Family and paper / pen games like Tic-Tac-Toe have entertained families for generations. They could continue to provide free family-friendly things to do in a recession.

2. Have fun at neighbourhood playgrounds
These commonplace neighbourhood playgrounds are accessible and free. Bring the kids for hours of fun and family entertainment. Opened 24-hours a day, playgrounds come in all shapes and sizes to suit different tastes. Many new-generation playgrounds look more like mini-amusement parks that should remain popular during any recession.

3. Visit public library with family
It’s cool to be in a library these days. Cool because of the low temperatures to beat the heat of our equatorial climate. Cool because you get to read and learn new things. Cool because there are new gizmos like PC with internet access, music CDs and videos to use. Cool because entry is free. Cool because of plush sofas and comfortable seats. Definitely cool as a free family-friendly thing to do in a recession.
* National Library website
* Public Library website

4. Picnic at a park
There are wonderful parks, beautiful gardens and haze-free spaces in Singapore that are free and family-friendly. Take a look around my site on these parks and discover for yourself the many parks that you can go for a picnic and the things you can see at these parks during a recession.

5. Activities at the beach
At the public beaches in Singapore like the East Coast Park beach or Sembawang beach, sandcastle building is just one of the many free activities to do. Family bonding can also occur when you walk, jog, cycle or roller-skate using your own equipment. Just sitting by the beach to watch waves lick the shore or to listen to the songs of the wind can be a relaxing way to calm your thoughts amid these financial turbulence.

6. Volunteer for charity
Add a new dimension to life by stepping up as a volunteer for charity. Look for an area that sparks your interest and gives meaning to you. Start on a small scale and a short term commitment to see if it’s suitable. Helping charities need not imply giving cash all the time. Your contribution of time, effort and ideas can mean a lot to the less fortunate, especially in a recession.
* National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre
* Children’s Charities Association

7. Learn new things on nature trails
Inside nature parks like Sungi Buloh Wetland Reserve, Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, MacRitchie Reservoir, Bukit Batok Nature Reserve, Labrador Nature Reserve are many beautiful fauna and flora that few see and even fewer treasure. But thanks to the efforts of organizations and individual volunteers, families with children get the opportunity to appreciate these precious natural resources. You can learn more about nature trails with free guided tours at Wild Singapore Happenings, Singapore Reefs, Naked Hermit Crabs and Nparks to name a few.

* WildSingaporeHappenings Free Guide website
* Singapore Reefs Guided Walks website
* Chek Jawa Boardwalk with NakedHermitCrabs website
* Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve website
* Nparks website


8. Visit museums during free opening hours
Museums like the National Museum of Singapore, Peranakan Museum and Singapore Art Museum are a treasure-trove of artefacts that enlighten us and enhance the quality of our lives. Most museums now offer family-friendly services and special activities for children and their parents. While museums charge nominal sums for entry, there are special periods when museums open their doors free of charge to the public. Seize these windows of opportunity to bring the entire family for a free visit.

* National Museum Living Galleries Free from 6pm to 9pm daily.
* Peranakan Museum Free on Fridays 7pm-9pm
* Singapore Art Museum Free on weekdays 12pm to 2pm, Fridays 6pm to 9pm

If you have more ideas to add, feel free to comment.

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