10am - 6pm
Step into the shoes of early Indian pioneers this Children’s Season at the Indian Heritage Centre from 31 May to 29 June 2025, – where history, culture and community come alive in the most fun-filled way imaginable!
Join us on an exciting journey of discovery and belonging as we explore how traditional Indian trades helped shape the Singapore we know today! From the scent of ground spices to the sparkle of handcrafted gold, children will discover our connections to the past through our exciting new exhibition, Let’s Try a Trade!. Children can pick up their personal Apprenticeship Booklet and 'learn the ropes' from garland makers, textile traders, spice grinders, dhobis, and goldsmiths, through hands-on activities, fun facts, and crafts.
The fun doesn’t stop there—children will be captivated by a comical, interactive, and multi-sensorial theatrical performance by Ooruga Collectives. Experience life in a time before smartphones and the internet, discovering the food, friendships, culture, and resilience that defined a generation.
To top it all off, children and families can take part in creative workshops and craft activities inspired by the trades and traditions showcased in the exhibition. It's a wonderful opportunity for children to learn through play and creativity while connecting with culture in a meaningful way.
Mark your calendars for our Open House on 31 May and 1 June! Join us as we kick off the season with special activities and performances for the whole family.
Come celebrate the spirit of belonging, heritage, and imagination this school holiday at the Indian Heritage Centre – where every child is part of the story.
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FREE ACTIVITIES
Travelling Exhibition: Let’s Try a Trade + Apprenticeship Activity Booklet
31st May - 29 June 2025 | 10am - 6pm
This Children’s Season, your little ones can become apprentices of traditional Indian trades. Get hands-on with our revamped travelling exhibition – ‘Let’s Try a Trade’!From spice grinders to goldsmiths, kids will discover how early Indian communities built their lives, their homes, and their identities — one trade at a time. Each booth is packed with fun activities that awaken the senses — smell, touch, play, and learn history like never before!
Don’t forget to grab your IHC Special Apprenticeship Activity Booklet to guide you on your trade adventure. Head down to Indian Heritage Centre and experience history the fun way, from 31st May to 29th June!
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New Children’s Spaces in Permanent Gallery, Level 4 From 31st May onwards Location : Level 4, Indian Heritage Centre Discover more about Indian folk dance forms such as Garba, Bhangra and Poikkal Kuthirai, as well as how shadow puppetry were used to tell powerful stories. Spin the Storytelling Wheel to uncover scenes from the Mahabharata and Ramayana, two legendary tales filled with epic heroes, and timeless adventures. Step behind a miniature shadow puppet stage through our puppeteer’s workshop and bring your own stories to life! Use fun characters to create your own mini-performance — just like traditional puppeteers. Let your child’s imagination take centre stage in this interactive celebration of culture, myth, and creativity.
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Dress-up Corner 31st May - 29 June 2025 | 10am - 6pm Step into culture and colour at our Indian Traditional Dress-Up Corner! As part of Children’s Season, little ones will have the opportunity to try on beautiful traditional Indian outfits—including the Punjabi suit, lehenga, kurta, and veshti—and experience the joy of dressing up in traditional Indian outfits. Don’t miss this corner as part of our line-up of free crafts and family-friendly activities all month long.
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FREE CRAFT ACTIVITIES Dates: 31st May – 29th June 2025 | 10am - 6pm Celebrate Children’s Season at the Indian Heritage Centre with a variety of free art and craft activities designed to spark creativity and connect children with heritage and culture! SPARKLE SQUAD– JEWELLERY CRAFT ACTIVITY Children can express their creativity by decorating their own jewellery, inspired by the craftsmanship of traditional goldsmiths.
MARIGOLDS MAKING CRAFT ACTIVITY For a touch of nature, children will create their own paper marigolds using crepe paper, brightening up the space with handmade blooms.
MAKE YOUR OWN BLOCK PRINT FABRIC CRAFT This hands-on, interactive activity introduces kids to the timeless tradition of block printing — a fascinating art form that has been practiced for centuries across various cultures. It’s an exciting, educational, and fun-filled experience that allows children to design and print their own patterns on fabric using specially crafted wooden blocks on small pieces of textiles.
"WHAT IS HOME TO YOU?" COMMUNITY WALL In conjunction with SG60, we invite children to reflect on the theme of home by drawing what “home” means to them. Their creations will be displayed as part of a collaborative patchwork community wall, showcasing their ideas and stories through art.
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PAID ACTIVITIES
THEATRICAL PERFORMANCE - FOR A BETTER FUTURE 31 May & 1 June | 10.30am & 3.30pm (In collaboration with Children’s Museum Singapore) Admission fee: $25 per child/adult or $80 for a bundle of 4 (2 children, 2 adults) Registration link: https://peatix.com/event/4403512 Ready for a journey back in time?
Imagine a world without smartphones, WiFi, or social media – where friendships were built face-to-face and stories were shared over the most delicious food. Get ready for a hilarious,interactive, and multisensory experience like no other with arts group, Ooruga Collectives! Laugh, learn, and experience history firsthand with a vibrant, comedic performance bringing heritage trades alive for the young and young at heart.
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SPARKLE & CRAFT: A DIY JEWELLERY WORKSHOP 31 May (Sat), 11.30am | 1 June (Sun), 2.00pm Stay tuned for ticketing details. Ready to get crafty and make lasting memories? Join us for an exciting workshop where you and your little one will design your personal necklaces! Learn and explore the art of jewellery-making and discover the secrets from an artisan to create one-of-a-kind pieces that are uniquely yours! Each participant gets to take home their unique, one-of-a-kind necklace.
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Little Printmakers: Discover Woodblock Textile Printing Workshop 31 May (Sat), 2.00pm | 1 June (Sun), 11.30am Stay tuned for ticketing details. Join us on 31st May & 1st June for a hands-on journey into the world of traditional woodblock textile printing! Explore vibrant patterns, rich cultural stories, and the timeless craft of block printing. Bring your creativity and learn to make your own unique prints! This workshop will spark your imagination and be rewarded with a printed totebag to take home! For all paid activities, please register via ihc-programmes.peatix.com.
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