A new permanent showcase titled “New Science Centre: Wonderfully Yours” was officially unveiled at the Science Centre Singapore (SCS) as part of its SG60 STEM Fiesta.

Shaped by ideas and aspirations gathered through a year-long outreach that engaged over 10,000 people, the showcase offers a first look at the evolving vision for the Centre’s next chapter. Located in the Jurong Lake District, the new Science Centre will offer expanded indoor and outdoor spaces that connect science with everyday life through immersive exhibits, nature trails, and community-driven experiences. The Centre will continue to welcome public feedback and explore opportunities to co-create, inviting guests to help shape the future of science education in Singapore.

Located at the main entrance of SCS, guests can view an architectural scale model of the new Science Centre, highlighting how its design optimises its waterfront location at Jurong Lake District. The new Science Centre will feature five interlocking rectangular blocks, with large glass windows at the ends of some blocks that act as ‘monocles’ offering panoramic views of Jurong Lake and Chinese Garden. These blocks will house exhibition galleries, laboratories, and event spaces. Surrounding gardens and courtyards will create new opportunities for more outdoor experiences such as nature encounters, festivals, and stargazing.

Guests can immerse themselves in a mirrored ceiling installation, simulating the dramatic reflective surface of the building that will be found at the Activity Plaza, a key placemaking element of the new Science Centre. The Activity Plaza will host a range of new community initiatives open to members of the public.

Also on display will be a whimsical art piece designed by local design firm 8EyedSpud featuring familiar Science Centre and Jurong Lake District icons. A vibrant panel in the showcase features public feedback and ideas, capturing the community’s shared aspirations for future experiences — from guided nature walks in the new Science Centre’s lush landscape to sci-fi zones, smart labs, robotics and technology showcases, outdoor bazaars, open-air film screenings, and more.

The showcase is a result of ongoing public engagement including roving exhibitions, community workshops, and design challenges. A strong focus was placed on ground-up innovation by involving community groups and youth, recognising their vital role in shaping the next generation of innovators and thinkers. SCS supported various initiatives, including the National AI Student Challenge 2025 (NAISC), where teams in the Science Centre track had the chance to harness Artificial Intelligence in designing and expressing their proposals for new science learning experiences as well as for a new children’s mascot.

In anticipation of the new Centre, SCS has also begun real-world testing of public-submitted ideas in its existing space, including more community events. One example is its participation in PARK(ing) Day Singapore 2024, a global annual event where communities transform parking lots into community spaces. Together with Bold At Work – a platform that prepares young people for the future of work, carparks at SCS were reimagined as interactive science zones, offering a range of activities exploring ideas around well-being, sustainability, and playful learning – from sensory installations to escape room puzzles. The activation drew over 500 members of the public, with many expressing their enjoyment and strong interest in seeing similar initiatives integrated into the new Centre’s programming.

Another prototype in progress is STEM Fiesta’s “Kampung Lab”, a community run maker market showcasing youth innovation. It features over 18 young makers from NUS Makers’ Alley, and hands-on booths offering STEM-inspired handicrafts ranging from astronomy- themed accessories and botanical trinkets to upcycled 3D-printed creations that reflect the voices of Gen Z. In the coming years, guests can look forward to similar initiatives that will offer a glimpse into how community-led events can activate future public spaces in the new Science Centre.

Tickets/Bookings for STEM Fiesta are still available. More information can be found here.