Science Center

Introduction

Science Center Singapore (新加坡科学馆) is a scientific based center which specialize in newest technological and scientific education exhibits and galleries for the general public. It is opened on 10 December 1977 by Dr Toh Chin Chye, who was the Minister-in-charge of the Science Centre Board. Located in the Jurong East district it is situated on a site of 60,000 m² and was built at a cost of 12 million dollars.

In 1987, the Omni Theatre is built at a cost of $18 million. It is a dome shaped structure with 267 seats. In 2000, Snow-City was built to allow public to experience -5 degrees environment. If you like star gazing, you can head to the observatory.

If you are hungry, there are F&B outlets here for some snacks. There are also souvenir retail shops here. Wheelchair services is available at the entrance.

As part of Jurong redevelopment, a new Science Center will be built to replace the old Science Center. It will be located on the north part of the lake located near to Chinese Garden Mrt station. It is part of the plan to integrate the new science center to the new Jurong Lake Gardens. It is expected to be completed by 2020.

Address: 15 Science Centre Road Singapore 609081

Tel: (65) 6425 2500

Fax: (65) 6565 9533

Email: [email protected]

Getting here

1. From East via (AYE):

 -  Take Exit 13 and turn right onto Jurong Town Hall Road. Follow the road until...

 -  At the second trafic light, turn left into Science Centre Road, and right into the car park.

2. From West via AYE:

 -  Take Exit 13 and turn left onto Jurong Town Hall Road. Follow the road until...

 -  At the second trafic light, turn left into Science Centre Road, and right into the car park.

3. From  the East via PIE:

 -  Take Exit 29 and follow Toh Guan Road past IMM and Boon Lay Way into Jurong East Street 11.

 -  At the next trafic light, turn right onto Jurong Town Hall Road.

 -  At the next trafic light, turn left into Science Centre Road, and right into the car park.

4. From the West via PIE:

 -  Take Exit 31 and turn right onto Jurong Town Hall Road. Follow the road until...

 -  At the third traffic light, turn right into Science Centre Road, and right into the car park.

The nearest Mrt station is at Jurong East Station and then get on Bus 66 or 335. Or you can choose to walk there from Jurong East Station.

For direct buses that stop outside the science Centre: Please take Buses 66, 178, 198 and 335.

Opening Hours and Fees

Opening hours of Science Center: Daily 10am-6pm

Opening hours of Omni-Theatre: Daily 12 pm – 7 pm (last show at 6pm)

Opening hours of Snow City: Daily 10 am – 6 pm (last admission at 5pm) School & Public Holidays 10 am – 7 pm (last admission at 6pm)

Admission fees: http://www.science.edu.sg/visitorinformation/Pages/admissioncharges.aspx

Car Park Rates

Cars & Buses: $0.50 per ½ hour

Motorcycles: $0.65 per entry