Keppel Centre for Art Education

The Keppel Centre for Art Education is a dynamic space where art inspires new ways of learning. Come experience the immersive spaces that encourage imagination, creativity and self-led exploration. The Centre also provides a lively line-up of programmes for youth, children and families all year round.

Located on Level 1 of the City Hall Wing, the Keppel Centre is easily accessible to schools and families with young children. Admission is free.

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YEARS ART IN EVERY CORNER!

Immerse yourself in Mural Play! and hands-on activities inspired by the Gallery's artworks and fuel your creativity! Imagine if the artworks came alive and started roaming freely about our Gallery. Play detective and help us find our artworks or create new compositions with magnetic elements as a storyteller!

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YEARS BECAUSE IT MAKES ME FEEL…

Home is a relationship between people, and a feeling of belonging. Nandita Mukand invites you to imagine different worlds, explore different homes and learn more about what gives you a sense of belonging.

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YEARS CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

If robots could create anything, what would you want them to make and why? Children are invited to express their creativity and think about whether robots could be considered artists. They can also explore the tools used by Singapore artist Yeo Shih Yun to create her abstract ink paintings.

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YEARS ART PLAYSCAPE

Run across the padded floor, clap your hands as loud as you can, or move your arms in each zone! What will happen next? Surrounded by swirling brushstrokes created by artist Yeo Shih Yun, revel in the energy of ink splatters in this lively space as you embark on your own Ink-credible Adventure!

For more information, please visit www.nationalgallery.sg/gallerykids.

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easy steps The Keppel Centre for Art Education is open with limited capacity and Safe Management Measures in place so that you can enjoy a safe and fun visit with family and friends. Please check our website for the latest updates on what's happening at the Centre!

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Keep your mask on at all times. Sanitise your hands carefully. Inform an adult if you are not feeling well.

KIDS’ PROGRAMMES & ACTIVITIES

Enjoy family programmes specially designed in collaboration with artists and art practitioners, and conducted by experienced artists and museum facilitators to develop a sense of curiosity, imagination and appreciation of art in children.

To receive the latest programme information, visit www.nationalgallery.sg/families.

FAMILY PROGRAMMES

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YEARS DROP-IN ACTIVITY

Every day | 10am–7pm | Ages 3 and up | Free

Get creative! Experiment with the different media in the Keppel Workshops to explore themes inspired by our artworks.

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YEARS STORIES IN ART

Every 2nd and 4th weekend of the month: 8–9, 22–23 Jan, 12–13, 26–27 Feb, 12–13, 26–27 Mar | 2.30–3.15pm, 3.30–4.15pm | Ages 4 and up | Free*

Listen as our storyteller paints a picture worth a thousand words and tells the stories inspired by the artworks found in our Gallery. Why not join in the fun with a song or rhyme?

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YEARS FAMILY ART TOURS

Every 1st and 3rd weekend of the month: 1–2, 15–16 Jan, 5–6, 19–20 Feb, 5–6, 19–20 Mar | 2.30–3.20pm, 3.30–4.20pm | Ages 5 and up | Free*

Learn about different artworks and enjoy engaging conversations with your family as our facilitator brings you on a tour to discuss art and themes relevant to life today.

*Register for our programmes at the entrance of Keppel Centre for Art Education. Due to the COVID-19 situation, please note that programme timings may be subject to change.

GALLERYKIDS! WEBSITE

Online, www.gallerykids.sg Watch a storytelling session or create an artwork inspired by our art tutorials— there is always something for your children to explore at GalleryKids! Don’t forget to join us as a member to track your journey in learning about art and for updates on our latest activities on-site.

SCHOOL PROGRAMMES

Our school programmes support teaching, learning and research in art and museum education. Resources such as Click and Play Packs are available for teachers who wish to engage students in blended learning with our artwork collection.

Museum-based Learning Tours Facilitated by museum educators, guided tours are now available for students, where they can learn more about the artwork collection through active discussions. On-site guided tours and virtual tours will also be available for registration.

For more information, please email school.bookings@nationalgallery.sg.

Travelling Art Programme The Travelling Art programme is an outreach programme that consists of a series of mobile art education stations that are loaned to schools for a period. The aim is to foster the learning and curiosity about the artwork collection among students in a school setting. Inspired by artworks created by Singapore and Southeast Asian artists, these stations provide teachers with opportunities to engage students with activities such as role-playing and imaginative dialogues.

For more information, please email school.outreach@nationalgallery.sg.

EDUCATORS’ PROGRAMMES

Looking for meaningful programmes for your professional development? The Gallery offers a variety of programmes to support educators in learning and teaching through art. These programmes are designed to develop visual literacy, art interpretive skills and museum-based educational strategies.