Science Centre Singapore

Mission

To promote interest, learning and creativity in science and technology, through imaginative and enjoyable experience and contribute to the nation's development of its human resource.

Date Opened

11 December 1977

Activity Summary

Since 1977, the Science Centre Singapore has been pushing at the boundaries of non-formal science education and promotion in Singapore.

The Centre takes an integrative approach in promoting science and technology to the public and to students. 15 000 m² worth of interactive exhibits illustrate the principles and impact of science and technology, and promote discovery and self-learning through play.Hands-on enrichment programmes reach out to over a hundred thousand school students every year.

The Centre also publishes science magazines and natural history guidebooks dedicated to local flora and fauna. The 'Singapore Scientist' magazine has the largest circulation of all subscription-based science magazines in Singapore. In recent years, the Centre is increasing its focus on its Science Promotion and Outreach effort, which brings science into shopping malls and onto television screens. The Centre also hosts a 276 seater-Omnitheatre.

Status

Statutory Board under Ministry of Education, Singapore

Contact Details

Science Centre Singapore

Address: 15 Science Centre Road
Singapore 609081, Republic of Singapore
T +65 6425 2500
F +65 6565 9533
E enquiry@science.edu.sg
W www.science.edu.sg

Director: Dr CHEW Tuan Chiong
Title: Chief Executive
T +65 6425 2501
F +65 6565 9533
E tc_chew@science.edu.sg

Contact Officer: Ms WANG Yu-Ann
Title: Manager, Strategic Planning
T +65 6425 2523
F +65 6565 9533
E ya_wang@science.edu.sg

Membership Category

Full