Science Centre Singapore
A hands-on science centre in Jurong with over a thousand exhibits, an observatory and a large domed theatre.
Updated 2 September 2026
The Science Centre opened in 1977 and has grown into fourteen galleries with over a thousand exhibits, almost all of them meant to be handled: mechanics, fire, mirrors, sound, human anatomy and a large section on climate. Attached to it are an observatory that opens on Friday evenings with public telescope viewing, a domed theatre, a water play park in the warm months and a butterfly and insect house. It is aimed at children but works for anyone.
The main sights
- The hands-on galleries - over a thousand exhibits designed to be operated.
- The observatory - public telescope viewing on Friday evenings, weather permitting.
- The domed theatre - large-format film and planetarium shows.
- The Snow City hall - an indoor snow slope beside the centre.
When to go
Year round; the centre closes on Mondays outside school holidays. The observatory opens Friday evenings and is cancelled in cloud, which is often. School holidays are extremely busy.
Things to know
It is aimed squarely at children and school groups fill it on weekdays. Some exhibits are dated or broken. The observatory is frequently clouded out and Singapore's light pollution limits what it can show.
Nearby
Jurong Lake Gardens is nearby, and Jurong East is the transport hub.
What to pack for Science Centre Singapore
Chosen from what this place is for. Tap a kit for the full checklist.
- Spare batteries + cards - Cold and long shoots drain power; never run out at the good light. Find on Amazon
- Warm base layers - Merino or synthetic against the skin - never cotton, which chills when damp. Find on Amazon
- Comfortable walking shoes - Sightseeing means kilometres of pavement and cobbles daily. Find on Amazon
- A compact tripod - Essential for night skies, aurora, waterfalls and low light. Find on Amazon
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