When the weather heats up in Singapore, you know that the summer months are here and what’s the best way to celebrate that? By heading outdoors with the family, of course! From hiking trails to beaches, Little Steps has narrowed down a handy list of 50 things to do with kids outdoors if you don’t...
Did you know that Sembawang used to be home to an important naval base for the British Empire? Or that it was once populated by rubber plantations owned by prominent pioneers such as Lim Chong Pang? Sembawang, which derived its name from the Mesua ferruginea or the Sembawang tree, has also been home to people...
Most people who have lived in Singapore would know that our garden city has come a long way from once being occupied by the Japanese during World War II. And to remember the past, there are many sites and landmarks in Singapore with cultural significance to visit. One such landmark is Changi Chapel and Museum,...
Expand your horizons and explore the best of Singapore's cultural excursions with your little tots, tweens, and teens! From indoor adventures at museums and galleries to outdoor trails and historical walks, we've listed our top recommendations of cultural outings that Singapore has to offer for the whole family!
If you are looking for a unique and socially conscious activity to do in Singapore, then check out Actxplorer. As the name suggests, Actxplorer combines the act of doing good, with the joy of exploring. Essentially it is a travel platform that allows people to connect directly with the local community and book an off-the-beaten-path...
Now that Singapore has become one of the most modern countries in the world, it’s more important than ever to shine a light on its heritage and society! Back in 2010, the seed for a non-profit organization in the shape of a collective museum was born based on the idea that ‘every community has a...
Consisting of 18 heritage sites with 10 trail markers, the all-new Hougang Heritage Trail uncovers a treasure trove of lesser-known stories of an area steeped in history, over three thematic trail routes: Landmarks of Hougang, Institutions of Service, and Architectural Gems. Through historical landmarks, important community institutions, as well as the personal memories and contributions from the...
From a swampy estate to a bustling town center, Tampines has come a long way from 40 years ago. The newly launched Tampines Heritage Trail is the National Heritage Board’s (NHB) 17th heritage trail. You can discover and revisit the iconic sites and stories of Tampines – a once rural district that has undergone a...
The Singapore Philatelic Museum (SPM) reopens in 2021 and it will be a dedicated children’s museum. A welcoming, imaginative, and nurturing space that fosters learning amongst our young, the new children’s museum will explore a wide range of themes including heritage, culture, and contemporary issues. Young ones will have the opportunity to explore and learn...
If you've walked by the Chinatown Heritage Centre, look again! Step inside this quaint little museum in the heart of Chinatown for hands-on learning for the whole family! Kids will love saddling up to old card-game tables, and stepping into the very kitchen where the original people of 50 Pagoda Street once cooked. There's even...
Good news art lovers big and small! The largest South East Asian art museum, The National Gallery, opens to the public on November 24, 2015. The National Gallery Singapore oversees the world’s leading public collection of modern art from Singapore and Southeast Asia. It comprises over 8,000 works from the 19th and 20th centuries in...
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