Science Centre Singapore
Most 90s kids would remember going “woahhh!” at the awe-inspiring musical Tesla Coil and Fire Tornado exhibition at the Science Centre Singapore. While the centre has undergone some changes in the past years, they’ve kept iconic exhibits that’ll take you back to your last school excursion and added new ones to keep both you and your young ones excited.
For first-timers and repeat visitors alike, here are some of the things that you can look forward to the next time you head down to the Science Centre.
What type of exhibitions are available at Science Centre Singapore?
There’s a wide range of interactive exhibitions available here that make learning fun for all ages. From the largest mirror maze to an immersive phobia exhibition, here’s all that you can find at Science Centre Singapore.
Get lost in a labyrinth of reflections at the mirror maze
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Step inside Professor Crackitt’s Light Fantastic Mirror Maze, Asia’s largest mirror maze, and get lost in all the reflections around you. Be careful not to rush, else you’ll end up walking straight into one of the 105 mirrors in the chamber!
For other interactive exhibitions, you can head over to The Mind’s Eye exhibition, where there’ll be motion-based exhibits for you to play around with. Some of the more iconic ones include the Giant Chair, where you can watch your friend magically become smaller than you from behind the camera.
Location: Hall A
Price: Included with every admission
Type: Permanent exhibition
Learn more about going number 2 at the Know Your Poo exhibit
See a replica of a night soil truck, complete with the buckets used to collect poo in the old days.
Most of us never think twice after flushing down our big business. But if your kids have been inundating you with questions about where their poop goes, bring them to the Know Your Poo exhibition. You’ll get to learn all about how our waste was collected in the past and the intricacies of our modern sewage system.
There is the Bristol Stool Chart, a useful guide that lets you visually diagnose if your poo is not normal. And if you’re up for it, head into the Cheeky Fart Chamber, a hallway lined with butt-shaped protrusions that emit a variety of smells and noises. We’d recommend having your lunch after finishing this exhibition, though.
Location: Hall B
Price: Included with every admission
Type: Permanent exhibition
Test your flexibility & reflexes at the laser maze
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Channel your inner James Bond as you try to get across this Laser Maze without hitting any of the 50 laser beams – else you’ll be out! A pitch-black arena that’ll definitely put your agility and flexibility to the test, this laser maze will make you reconsider your plans to become a secret agent after this.
Location: Hall A
Price: $8 for 2 runs
Type: Permanent exibition
Brave your fears at the phobia exhibition
Phobias are irrational. Some of us have them, some of us don’t. The Phobia²: The Science of Fear exhibition will let you experience common phobias like taphophobia – the fear of being buried alive – and arachnophobia – the fear of spiders – amongst many other phobias.
If you find yourself having to release all the pent-up fear and anxiety, don’t fret: there’s a screaming booth for you to loudly relieve your body of all the stress. A meter on the side of the booth will even rate how loud your scream was.
Location: Hall B
Price: Included with every admission
Type: Permanent exhibition
(Closed) Learn more about Singaporean innovations
Most of us know Secretlab and Razer to be homegrown companies, but not many of us know that there’s a whole slew of other innovations that keep us at the forefront of many industries.
Unfortunately, the Singapore Innovations – From Ideas to Creations exhibition has been permanently closed since April 2025. However, you could still check out other similar exhibitions over at the ArtScience Museum.
Activities & workshops for kids
Besides its exciting exhibits, Science Centre Singapore is a great place to bring the kiddos thanks to their child-catered activities and workshops. Keep a lookout for their KidsSTOP™ activities, which include Everyday Science, where children can learn about things like gravity and other phenomena through everyday objects.
Budding explorers will have a ball at the PlayMaker Studio, where maps, storybooks, and other interactive methods are used to get their brain juices flowing.
Everyday Science
Location: Nature Exhibit
Session Time: 10am-1pm and 2pm-5pm from Tue-Sun
Playmaker
Location: PlayMaker Studio
Session Time: 10am-1pm and 2pm-5pm from Tue-Sun
*Be sure to check the Science Centre’s opening hours before heading down
What are the ticket prices for Science Centre Singapore?
Do note that all visitors are required to select a date and time slot and purchase their admission tickets online in advance. Here’s a price overview below:
| Ticket Type | Adults | Children (3-12) | Senior Citizens (60+) |
| Singapore Citizens and PR | $6 | $4 | $4 |
| Standard Tickets | $12 | $8 | $12 |
Complimentary entry for citizens and PR on off-peak weekdays, not including PH and school holidays.
Buy tickets to the Science Centre Singapore here.
How to get to the Science Centre Singapore?
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The Science Centre Singapore is located in Jurong East, just off the PIE and AYE. It’s accessible by car and public transport.
Those who are driving to the Science Centre can park on site. While parking is not free, there is a 15-minute grace period that starts upon entering the gantries; the grace period is extended to 30 minutes for delivery trucks and buses. The gantries are CEPAS-compliant and can accept CashCard, NETS Flash Pay, and CEPAS Autopass. There are also EV charging lots available.
The parking charges are as follows:
| Cars | Delivery Trucks & Buses | Motorcycles | |||
| Daily Parking Fee | 7am-5.59pm, 6pm-6.59am (next day) | $0.72 every ½ hour | 7am-5.59pm, 6pm-6.59am (next day) | $1.33 every ½ hour | $0.80 per entry |
| Daily grace period | 15 minutes | 30 minutes | 15 minutes | ||
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If you’re headed to the Science Centre via public transport, the most convenient buses to take would be 66, 66B, 198, and 335. 66 and 335 run from Jurong East MRT Station. Otherwise, there are plenty of bus stops nearby that are serviced by a lot more buses as well.
For a brisk exercise, you could also walk from Jurong East MRT Station to the Science Centre in about 8-10 minutes.
What are the opening hours of the Science Centre Singapore?
The Science Centre Singapore is open from Tuesday to Sunday, 10am-5pm. It’s closed on Mondays, except if it’s a public holiday or a gazetted school holiday.
Last entry is at 4.15pm.
Where to eat at Science Centre Singapore?
There are a few dining options if you’re looking for food around the area. You can get local and Western favourites like laksa and fish and chips at the Coffee Bee, a Halal-certified cafe located at The Annexe. Alternatively, you can head to Phoenix Indian Restaurant near KidsSTOP for Indian Cuisine.
When is the best time to visit Science Centre Singapore?
The best time to visit Science Centre Singapore is on weekdays to avoid the peak crowds on weekends or public holidays. We also recommend going early in the morning, as the centre closes quite early.
Are there access-friendly amenities at Science Centre Singapore?
There are plenty of access-friendly amenities available at Science Centre Singapore. These include:
- Accessible parking lots for visitors with physical disabilities
- Toilet cubicles equipped with automatic doors
- Easy lift access
- Free wheelchair rentals are available at the Visitor Services Centre, but please note that they are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Sensory bags at Level 1, Visitor Services Centre
- Quiet spaces for special needs visitors to go to when they’re feeling overwhelmed
There’s also a Sensory Levels Information Guide that you can refer to check the sensory level of light and sound at each exhibition. Here’s the reference image below:
Image credit: Science Centre Singapore
Other amenities available at Science Centre Singapore
Strollers and buggies for kids are available to rent for $4.00 for members and $6.00 for non-members at the Visitor Services Centre, but do note that they’re limited and are offered on a walk-in basis. There are also nursing rooms on Level 1 (Hall B) and at KidsSTOP™, plus lockers around the centre where you can store bigger items for a small fee, starting from $4/3 hours for a small locker and $8/3 hours for a big locker.
Learn about science at Science Centre Singapore
If your last trip to the Science Centre Singapore was on an excursion with your primary school mates, make sure to drop by for a walk down memory lane and to catch up on some of the latest additions!
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Originally published on 21st January 2021. Last updated by Josiah Neo on 10th September 2025.