From cool hi-tech galleries at the Art Science Museum to exploring Peranakan heritage at The Intan, these galleries showcase lots of knowledge and Asia's rich cultures.

ArtScience Museum

Asian Civilisations Museum

Located in a 135-year-old building, which used to be the Government Office in colonial times, The Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) is the first museum in the region to present a broad perspective of pan-Asian cultures and civilizations.The Museum's collection focuses on the material cultures of the different groups originating from China, Southeast Asia, South Asia and West Asia. Highlights include the Singapore River Gallery, which tells the story of immigrants who worked along the Singapore River.

Museum of Independent Music

Museum of Independent Music

The Changi Museum

This museum is dedicated to the prisoners of war (POWs) held captive at Changi Prison during the Japanese Occupation of Singapore from 1942-1945. A nostalgic collection of artwork, photographs, and personal artifacts donated by former POWs is housed here. The chapel located in the museum’s courtyard is a replica of the makeshift chapels used by the POWs. The highlight of the chapel is the Changi Murals, which were recreated from the originals painted by war veteran Bombardier Stanley Warren. Admission free.

Mint Museum of Toys

Mint Museum of Toys is the world's first purpose built museum for toys. Belonging to Singapore citizen Chang Yang, it's home to more than 50,000 toys, from Astroboy figurines to vintage collectibles. Don’t miss out on the lovable rare and one-of-a-kind treasures that may date back to the 12th century.

Singapore Art Museum

Singapore Art Museum

Housed in a 19th century mission school, the carefully restored Singapore Art Museum is devoted to the collection, research and display of 20th century Singapore and Southeast Asian visual art. The Singapore Art Museum holds a permanent collection of approximately 7,000 South and East Asian contemporary and modern art—the largest collection held by a public institution in the world. 

The Peranakan Museum

Housed in the former Tao Nan Chinese School, this intimate museum explores the culture of Peranakan communities in Southeast Asia. With one of the most comprehensive collections of Peranakan objects, the furniture, jewelry and artifacts exhibited across three floors illustrate the cultural traditions and distinctive visual arts of the Peranakans. 

Chinatown Heritage Center, credit: Bryn Pinzgaue

Chinatown Heritage Center

The Chinatown Heritage Centre occupies three shophouses on Pagoda Street, and has been partly recreated to suggest the original interior of its tenants in the 1950s. Discover stories of early Chinese migrants, the clan associations they formed once here, plus the seedy underground of gambling houses, opium dens and other vices. 

National Museum of Singapore

Of course, how can we forget the grand dame of museums? The nation's oldest museum is the custodian of 11 national treasures, including the Singapore Stone which dates back to the 13th century, and gold ornaments unearthed from neighboring Fort Canning Hill in 1928. Its Singapore History Gallery investigates 700 years of Singapore’s past and they also do outdoor movie screenings at thier open air cinema. 

Madame Tussauds Singapore

Madame Tussauds Singapore

The popular Madame Tussauds recently opened its Singapore offshoot in Sentosa. Just imagine the endless selfie opportunities with lifelike wax figures of Singapore’s hottest celebrities, like pop princess Stefanie Sun to international A-listers like Beyonce, David Beckham, Lewis Hamilton and Michelle Yeoh.

Skyline Luge & SkyRide

Skyline Luge & SkyRide

Whizz downhill on the Luge and hop on the SkyRide that brings you above tree tops to get back to the top. The Skyline Luge & SkyRide, one of Sentosa's biggest attractions, has gone through a revamp and is back with an upgraded Jungle Track (which features new LED lighting fixtures) and eight more ticketing counters (which means shorter waiting times). This is a must for all thrill-seekers!

Trick Eye Museum

Megazip Adventure Park

If you want to experience flying down one of the longest and steepest zipwire descents in Asia, hook up to Megazip. Swooshing down this 450-meter-long flying fox will see you take in stunning views of Sentosa and beyond before landing on an islet. Exhilarating without being scary—leave the adult diapers at home.

Sentosa Cove

Sentosa Cove

Quayside Isle at Sentosa Cove is not only one of Singapore’s chicest boardwalks but it’s also one of our favorite dining and lifestyle enclaves that's set in a tranquil setting away from the bustling city. There are plenty of options to pick from, including laid-back cafe Kith, Mediterranean cafe Miska Cafe and sophisticated restaurant-bar Museo that also doubles up as an art studio. 

Tanjong Beach Club

Tanjong Beach Club

Modeled after a 1950s beach resort, the club comes replete with a pool boasting panoramic views of the sand, two bars, a restaurant and plenty of chill-out spaces. It’s the perfect spot for a relaxing evening by the beach. You can frolick in the pool, groove along to dance music ranging from disco to house and tuck into upscale beach pub grub.

Universal Studios Singapore

Universal Studios Singapore

Enjoy a slice of Tinseltown-laced Americana at Singapore's largest theme park. The rides, shows, stores and photo-ops with uber huggable characters like Shrek and Kungfu Panda all make for an incredible day out. Regardless of age, this is a must-visit.

Wave House Singapore

Wave House Sentosa

There’s no lack of activities at Wave House—there seems to always be a DJ spinning, a slew of schoolies on the FlowRider and a bevvy of pros on the FlowBarrel. There is an indoor restaurant, but you can also order tapas, sandwiches and pizzas from the beach bar, then hit the waves again.

S.E.A. Aquarium

S.E.A. Aquarium

No visit to Sentosa is complete without a visit to the S.E.A Aquarium, the largest of its kind in the world. With over 100,000 marine animals from more than 800 species, it sets the standard for marine life and conservation education in the region, offering an in-depth look at habitats the world over.

KL BIRD PARK

One of the most popular attractions in the city, the bird park boasts one of the world’s largest free-flight walk-in aviaries. The 21-acre site is home to approximately 300 different species of birds from mighty hornbills to tiny hummingbirds. Don't miss the daily feeding shows (12.30/3pm).

920 Jalan Cenderawasih, Taman Tasik Perdana, 2272-1010. RM38 (children from 3-12), RM48 (adults). Open daily 9am-6pm. www.klbirdpark.com

AQUARIA KLCC

Right next door to the iconic twin towers you can explore the underwater world at the Aquaria KLCC. From mountain streams through to the mysterious depths of the ocean, glimpse some of the weird and wonderful creatures that make the water their home. The highlight has to be the 297-foot underwater viewing tunnel.

Concourse Level, KLCC Complex, 2333-2888. RM25 (kids), RM35 (adults). www.klaquaria.com

PETROSAINS DISCOVERY CENTRE

For an educational experience with a very fun twist, head to this interactive science discovery center. With a host of exciting rides, exhibitions and interactive science activities, you can have fun while learning about everything from dinosaurs and space to the history of the petroleum industry.

Level 4, Suria KLCC, 2331-8181. RM47 (kids), RM12 (adults). Open Tue-Sun 9:30am-5:30pm. www.petrosains.com.my

CAMP 5

From the depths of the ocean to the tops of mountains, well at least the tops of climbing walls. A fun way to blow off steam is to head to this state-of-the-art indoor climbing facility, housed in a 24m-high fully air-conditioned building. Even better they have special courses designed for kids. Opt for the one-hour taster sessions where your children can try out the climbing walls and boulders under the watchful eye of the trained instructors (RM48/per person).

EZ501 5th Floor, 1 Utama Shopping Centre, Bandar Utama Damansara, 7726-0420/0410. Open Mon–Fri 2pm – 11pm, Sat-Sun 10am– 8pm. www.camp5.com

DINOSCOVERY

Talking of dinosaurs, another great educational experience is a visit to this exhibition at the Avenue K Mall, which aims to take you back 250 million years to when these giant lizards roamed the earth. Head through the time tunnel to the Mesozoic Era and discover lots of fun interactive exhibits and 22 moving, breathing, roaring dinosaur animatronics in their natural habitat. Tickets are RM40 for Adults and RM50 for children.

Level 4, Discoveria @ Avenue K Shopping Mall, 156, Jalan Ampang. Open daily 10am-10pm. discoveria.com.my

FARM IN THE CITY

If you prefer your animals to be a little cuddlier, then do head to the Farm in the City. Designed to look like a traditional Malaysian village the farm prides itself on having no cages with all the animals allowed to roam free in natural enclosures. Kids will love the chance to get up close and pet the animals, which cover a host of species including foxes, monkeys and snakes alongside more traditional farmyard animals like rabbits and goats.

Lot 40187-40188, Jalan Prima Tropika Barat, Bandar Putra Permai, 3-8941-3099/2099. Open Mon, Wed-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat-Sun 9:30am-6pm. RM48 per adult and RM38 child below.

Gardens by the Bay

A modern horticultural attraction, Gardens by the Bay features “Supertrees” that stretch up to 50 meters into the sky (great for stunning panoramic views), two giant domed conservatories with 226,000 plants, and plenty of gardens and beautiful green spaces for the whole family, and especially the young ones, to get in touch with nature and learn more about all sorts of flora and fauna. Also, look out for the Children’s Garden, set to open its doors to budding botanists soon.

Jurong Bird Park

The largest bird park in the world, Jurong Bird Park is a hillside haven for 5,000 birds across 400 stunning species. Highlights include the Waterfall Aviary, the world’s largest walk-in aviary with more than 600 free flying birds, penguin feeding and lory feeding experiences, where you’ll be able to feed countless colorful, friendly birds.

Marine Life Park™

Launched in 2012, this leisure center is home to the stunning S.E.A. Aquarium™, the biggest oceanarium in the world. It features more than 800 species of marine animals such as manta rays and sharks. You’ll also find the Adventure Cove Waterpark™, which houses the Riptide Rocket thrill ride and lets you snorkel and get up close with 20,000 fish at the Rainbow Reef.

Night Safari

Singapore’s Night Safari was the first in the world to showcase wildlife in a nocturnal environment and has over 2,500 animals (more than 30 percent of which are threatened) roaming the compounds. Of note is their new Wallaby Trail, a multi-sensory experience highlighting the unique and exotic wildlife of the Australasian region such as the Bennett’s wallaby from Australia and the white-lipped python from Papua New Guinea.

Port of Lost Wonder

One of Sentosa’s latest attractions, Port of Lost Wonder is Singapore’s first beachside kids’ club that celebrates the spirit of exploration. Divided into five main zones, Connection (home to the biggest water-play area in the country), Independence, Curiosity (a gardening area), Wonder and Simplicity, there’s an endless range of unforgettable family activities to look forward to.

River Safari

Nestled between the Singapore Zoo and the Night Safari is the new River Safari, Asia's first and only river-themed wildlife park. Get up close and personal with over 5,000 aquatic and terrestrial creatures as you explore eight regions that are home to river-dwelling animals like the giant salamander and the giant river otter. Also, don’t miss the must-visit Giant Panda Forest, where the adorable Kai Kai and Jia Jia live.

Singapore Science Centre

Covering a wide range of topics related to science, technology and mathematics, Singapore Science Centre features over 850 interactive exhibits housed in 14 galleries which explain scientific principles and many of the world’s great mysteries. Another noteworthy draw is its IMAX theater, with a five-story domed screen.

Singapore Zoo

Located next to the Night Safari, Singapore's “open concept” zoo set in a rainforest environment hosts over 2,800 specimens from over 300 species. Highlights include white tigers, elephants, orang utans and more recently, giant pandas. There are also features like a massive playground at Rainforest Kidzworld and the ever-popular horse carriage ride. 

Snow City

If the heat’s getting too much for you, then head to Snow City for some nice cool weather. At the first indoor snow facility in Singapore, you can go skiing, snow tubing and snowboarding on an exhilarating 60-meter, three-story high slope in the five degree Celsius Snow Chamber.

Universal Studios™Singapore

Enjoy a slice of Tinseltown-laced Americana at Singapore's largest theme park, with seven different entertainment zones and 24 movie-related rides and attractions. The rides, shows, stores and photo-ops with huggable characters like Shrek and Kungfu Panda all make for an incredible day out. Regardless of age, this unique theme park in Asia is a must-visit.

Arab Street

The nightlife at Arab Street is one that’s cultural, yet hip. With entertainment venues like Blu Jaz (which often hosts performances by local acts), rows of shisha cafés, as well as late night grub—like murtabak (stuffed pan-fried Indian pancake) and mutton biryani (yellow rice with spicy lamb)—this enclave boasts a good mix of activities to treat your senses.

Avalon

Avalon’s garnered a lot of hype, and with its Hollywood pedigree of party visionary Steve Adelman behind it, it’s no wonder. Designed by revered New York duo Roman and Williams, this 17,000 sq. ft. club on the water in front of Marina Bay Sands with a state-of-the-art sound system has already played host to the likes of Massive Attack, The Chemical Brothers and Boy George.

Clarke Quay

Clarke Quay is named after Sir Andrew Clarke, who was Singapore’s second governor from 1873 to 1875. Today, the waterfront godowns (warehouses) are home to a colorful array of restaurants—from European eateries to Asian dining concepts—and bars and entertainment hot spots like Aquanova, which hosts local comedy acts and musical performances.

Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay

Known affectionately as “The Durian” (for its distinctive spiky design), Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay is a state-of-the-art venue for performing arts and multi-media performances. It boasts a concert hall, theater, recital and theater studios, a wide gallery space and an auditorium, as well as cafés, spas, restaurants and watering holes like The Cookie Museum, Kenko Wellness Spa, My Humble House, Banyan Tree Gallery and Ninethirty by Awfully Chocolate.

Resorts World™ Sentosa

There’s something for everyone at Singapore’s very first integrated resort. In one massive 49-hectare destination, you can find a casino, the biggest oceanarium in the world, a first-class spa, restaurants by celebrity chefs, a Hard Rock Hotel® (housing concert venue The Coliseum™, where bands like Suede and OneRepublic have performed), and so much more.

Sands SkyPark®

Soak up the inimitable views from one of the largest outdoor observation decks in the world at Sands SkyPark®. Aside from the famous Infinity Pool (which is only accessible to hotel guests of Marina Bay Sands®), there are also several establishments that you can head to including restaurant-bar-club KU DÉ TA, the Chocolate Bar, built for those with a sweet tooth, and local celebrity chef Justin Quek’s eatery Sky on 57.

Faber Peak Singapore

The view from Faber Peak (atop Mount Faber) is truly spectacular, offering a slightly different perspective of the city framed through lush green trees falling away toward the sea. It’s especially magical at night, when the ships dotted across the harbor twinkle like Christmas lights. Grab a bite while you take in the view at eateries like casual restaurant Faber Bistro and yakitori/sake bar Moonstone. You can also take in the scenery in a cable car which travels across the water to Sentosa.

Timbre @ The Arts House

Situated at the restored Old Parliament House, this lively bar is the perfect go-to place for live music performances, delectable pizzas, unpretentious drinks and a fantastic view of Singapore River. Don’t forget to stop by their jazz bar Barber Shop as well. 

Universal Studios Singapore®

Enjoy a slice of Tinseltown-laced Americana at Singapore's largest theme park, with seven different entertainment zones and 24 movie-related rides and attractions. The rides, shows, stores and photo-ops all make for an incredible day out. Regardless of age, this one-of-a-kind theme park in Asia is a must-visit.

Zouk

Still the place to see and be seen in after two decades, the perennially hip Zouk with its diverse music offerings caters to clubbers of all stripes. Consisting of three clubs and one wine bar, the main space, Zouk, is where international dance DJs take to the floor, while Phuture is a hot spot for hip hop enthusiasts and luxe Velvet Underground sees a more sophisticated, laid-back crowd.

G Max Reverse Bungy

For a full-on adrenaline rush, strap yourself into this reverse bungee at the edge of Clarke Quay. You’re catapulted 60 meters high up in the air at a speed of about 200 km/hour. Our advice: just don’t attempt this after a heavy meal.

Gogreen Segway® Eco Adventure 

Hop on two-wheeled stand-and-balance eco-friendly vehicles at Gogreen Segway® Eco Adventure to explore Sentosa’s Palawan and Siloso beaches. You’ll also get a short introductory lesson by their instructors before you start.

GX-5 Extreme Swing

Experience a freefall with your friends as five people are launched up to 50 meters high in a flyer and taken 100 meters across the Singapore River, reaching a speed of over 120km/hour. Be warned though, it’s not for the faint of heart.

iFly Singapore

Adventure sports venue iFly Singapore boasts the world’s largest vertical wind tunnel for indoor skydiving, allowing you to experience freefall from 12,000 to 3,000 feet.

Marina Bay Golf Course

Don’t miss Singapore’s only public golf course, a centrally-located facility with lovely city views. At night, the course is floodlit allowing for evening rounds. There’s also a four-story driving range if you prefer.

MegaZip

Zip down one of the longest and steepest zipwire descents in Asia on this 450-meter long flying fox. Take in stunning views of Sentosa and beyond before landing on a scenic islet.

Skyline Luge Sentosa

Part go-cart, part toboggan, you’ll get to race down a 650-meter outdoor downhill track past trees and round sharp bends to the beach within one to five minutes on the Luge.

Snow City

Go skiing, snow tubing and snowboarding on an exhilarating 60-meter, three-story high slope in the first indoor snow facility in Singapore.  

Wave House

This thrill-seeking, prime water sports destination is a barrel of surfing fun with enormous pools generating artificial waves. It boasts two wave-creating machines for surfing: the FlowBarrel® and FlowRider®.

Wild Wild Wet

Singapore’s largest waterpark offers different water-based rides for all ages. Brave the rapids in Southeast Asia’s first raft slide Ular-Lah or “skateboard” on a raft up and down a four-story water ramp at Slide Up. Plus, there are also twisting water slides and the Tsunami, a simulated surfing area.