Celebrate creativity at SAM’s annual Art Carnival! Enjoy a vibrant weekend of hands-on art, family-friendly workshops, live performances and special giveaways for all ages. This special edition marks SAM’s 30th birthday, inviting everyone to come together in a festive celebration of art and community.
Make a day of it at SAM — take part in art activities, catch performances, explore contemporary art across the museum, and look out for special giveaways along the way. For one weekend only, enjoy free entry to exhibitions featuring acclaimed artists such as Hiroshi Sugimoto and Maria Taniguchi. Getting to SAM is now easier than ever with the opening of the new Cantonment MRT station right at our doorstep.
What are you waiting for? Come create, explore and celebrate with us at SAM!
Stay tuned for the list of exciting programmes available!
[DROP-IN ACTIVITY] Bouncy Clips
Time: 10AM – 5PM
Venue: Level 1, Next to Cargo Lifts
Add a playful twist to your look with these quirky hair wobblers—kinetic clips that bounce with every step. Customise your own and create a one-of-a-kind accessory to take home.
[DROP-IN ACTIVITY] Colour Mix Creations
Time: 10AM – 5PM
Venue: Level 1, Next to Cargo Lifts
Step into a world of colour and creativity in this hands-on activity inspired by Hiroshi Sugimoto’s Opticks series. Experiment with vibrant watercolour sprays and stencils to create your own unique artwork to bring home. Layer colours to discover new hues, and explore playful shapes through stencil designs and negative space.
[DROP-IN ACTIVITY] Colour Your Garden
Time: 10AM – 5PM
Venue: Level 1, next to Cargo Lifts
Whether you're an avid reader or a nature enthusiast, pick up a paper bookmark with printed flowers to color it in with your favorite shades, and create a beautiful keepsake for your next read.
[DROP-IN ACTIVITY] Ink Your Imagination
Time: 10AM – 5PM
Venue: Level 1, Next to Cargo Lifts
Ready to create your next masterpiece? Grab a free blank pencil case and let your imagination run wild, drawing inspiration from any artwork in SAM's exhibitions. Design it your way and head back to school with a one-of-a-kind creation!
[DROP-IN ACTIVITY] Still Life Studio
Time: 1PM – 5PM
Venue: Level 1, Next to Front Desk
Slow down and try your hand at still life drawing in this relaxed drop-in activity inspired by Myat Kyawt’s work in Talking Objects. Observe a set-up of familiar objects, sketch what you see, and discover how everyday items can come together to tell a story.
[DROP-IN ACTIVITY] Feeling Colours
Time: 10AM – 2PM
Venue: Level 1, Next to Front Desk
Can you feel colour? Beyond just seeing, our senses connect us to the world – the touch of water, the sun's warmth. These fundamental sensations inspired Beyond Vision’s unique approach to the language of colour.
Join us at SAM to explore the fascinating link between touch and colour. Discover how our environment translates into a vibrant, sensory experience. Create your own tactile colour cards and share your unique colour stories.
[WORKSHOP] The Beading Corner
Time: 11AM – 1PM, 2PM – 4.30PM
Venue: Level 1, Gallery 2
Free, by registration
Stay tuned for registration link
Design your own one-of-a-kind bracelet or keychain with a selection of playful, celebratory charms. Personalise your piece to bring home, complete with a limited SAM30 charm.
[DROP-IN ACTIVITY] Face Painting
Time: 2PM – 4PM
Venue: Level 3, #03-09
Thinking of a colorful transformation? Choose from playful designs to bring your favourite characters or creatures to life, and show off your new look as you explore the SAM Art Carnival.
Image credit: ArtsyFleur
[DROP-IN ACTIVITY] Fan Stamp Station
Time: 10AM – 5PM
Venue: Level 3, #03-09
Beat the heat and get creative! Pick up a complimentary hand fan and personalise it using stamps inspired by the Learning Gallery. Design your own colorful creation to carry with you as you explore the museum.
[DROP-IN ACTIVITY] Origami Craft Station
Time: 10AM – 5PM
Venue: Level 3, #03-09
Free
Give your memories a new form. Craft your own origami robe, share a personal reflection, and dress your paper figurine in a quiet ritual of letting go. Discover this heartfelt experience inspired by Chia Chuyia’s Knitting the Future.
[WORKSHOP] Cyanotype Workshop
Time: 10AM – 12PM, 1PM – 3PM
Venue: Level 3, #03-09
Free, by registration
Stay tuned for registration link
Discover the magic of cyanotype in this hands-on workshop inspired by Hiroshi Sugimoto: Form is Emptiness. Play with light, shadow and simple compositions to create your own blue-toned print to bring home.
[WORKSHOP] "The Art of Repetition" Punch Needle Workshop
Time: 3.30PM – 5PM
Venue: Level 3, #03-09
Free, by registration
Stay tuned for registration link
Explore repetition, rhythm and texture in this hands-on punch needle workshop inspired by Maria Taniguchi: Afterimage and her monumental brick paintings. Reflecting Taniguchi’s focus on patience and repeated gestures, you’ll learn basic punch needle techniques with guidance from an instructor, building up simple forms—one stitch at a time—to create your own unique, textured piece to take home.
[GAMES] Carnival Games
Time: 10AM – 5PM
Venue: Level 1,Corridor
Try your luck at our game booths — test your aim, hook a winning catch, and more! Beat the challenge and you might just walk away with a small prize.
[FREE TREATS] Clickers and Treats
Time: 10AM – 5PM
Venue: Level 1, Corridor
Sign up at the registration booth—first 300 visitors will receive a limited edition SAM30 Clicker. Collect your stamp card and redeem a fun mix of games, activities, and snacks across the carnival.
[PERFORMANCE] Live Busking by Shayne Ko
Time: 11.30AM –12PM, 2PM – 2.30PM
Venue: Level 3, #03-09
Don't miss Singapore's youngest local busker, Shayne Ko, live at the SAM Art Carnival! Bring your energy, sing along, and witness his remarkable musical talent firsthand. We will see you by the stage!
Image credit: Tiana Yap
[PERFORMANCE] Smoke, Magic & Bubbles
Time: 4PM–5PM
Venue: Level 3, #03-09
Be captivated by Smoke, Magic & Bubbles, a special performance by Derrick Lee filled with illusion, wonder, and playful surprises. Known for his striking smoke and fire bubbles, Derrick blends visual tricks with interactive bubble artistry — come by the stage to add a dose of magic to your day!
Image credit: Derrick Lee
[FREE ADMISSION] EXHIBITIONS
Time: 10AM – 7PM
Venue: Level 1 & 3
Enjoy free admission to all exhibitions at SAM during Art Carnival. Make time to explore contemporary art across the museum, including exhibitions featuring acclaimed artists such as Hiroshi Sugimoto and Maria Taniguchi.