Children's Museum Singapore: Self guided Visit at CMGS (A Voyage Back in Time)

Take Primary 1 to 3 pupils on a self-guided journey through early Singapore at Children's Museum Singapore. Book online at least six weeks in advance for this 1 hour 45 minute in-person session at $8 per pupil.

Last updated 20 May 2026

Go on a time travelling voyage with WonderBot and Captain to olden days Singapore! Pupils will learn more about life in early Singapore as they explore the immersive permanent galleries through this self-guided visit.

Details

Pupils will go through a multisensory experience in the interactive galleries which includes objects coming alive to share their journey into Singapore, unloading cargoes like coolies from the wind powered ship onto the bumboat along Singapore River, and trying their hands at tying sarong from the textile shop at the busy marketplace. They will also get to meet different shop owners to experience different occupations of the past. A discovery kit will be provided to complement pupils' learning in the museum and they can redeem a token upon completion.

Learning Objectives

Pupils will learn more about: - the different spices and their uses. the different types of cargoes that were brought into Singapore. - the different occupations and lives in the early days of Singapore marketplace.

Target Audience: Primary 1- 3 students

Runtime: All year round

Fee: $8

Modality: In-person

Duration of Session: 1 hour 45 minutes

Capacity: 50

Relevant Commemorative Days: International Friendship Day, Racial Harmony Day

Mode of registration: Online through website link

Due Date for registration: 6 weeks in advance

Contact: cmsg_edu@heritage.sg

Indoor museum exhibit with a wooden boat labeled Cotton on a simulated blue water floor near a ship structure.

Ahoy Singapore, one of the galleries featuring early Singapore.