The best indoor activities in Singapore
Singapore has two seasons: hot and wet, and hotter and wetter. One minute you’re melting into the pavement, the next you’re grappling with a downpour. The good news? The island has indoor entertainment sorted. From innovative playgrounds to creative workshops and cooling beauty treatments, there are endless activities to keep you happily occupied whatever the weather throws at you.
Left: King and the Pawn. Right: The Intan
King and the Pawn
When the rain’s got you searching for indoor entertainment that’ll please everyone, King and the Pawn is your ace in the hole. This board game cafe boasts over 300 games for all ages alongside proper, delicious food. Those aged seven and under play for free, making it a brilliant family outing that won’t break the bank. Grownups, take note: there’s a Happy Hour Tuesdays to Fridays, 5.30pm – 8pm.
17 Purvis Street, #01-01, 188596
kingandthepawn.com
The Intan
All of Singapore’s museums are excellent whatever the weather, but one of ANZA’s faves is The Intan. Tucked away in a post-war home in Joo Chiat that’s equal parts museum and passion project, The Intan is where you’ll find owner Alvin Yapp surrounded by three decades’ worth of treasures. And what treasures they are – 1,500 Peranakan artefacts that tell the story of Singapore’s Straits Chinese heritage. Visits are strictly by appointment only, so you’ll need to plan ahead for this one-of-a-kind experience.
69 Joo Chiat Terrace, 427231
the-intan.com
Left: Hi Roller Indoor Skating. Right: Terrarium Building at The Green Capsule
Hi Roller Indoor Skating
Retro vibes meet modern-high jinx at Hi Roller Skate Academy where you can choose between quad skates or inline. Either way, it’s an energetic way to dodge the elements while pretending you’re living your best 1980’s life. Just mind the ankles.
Various locations
https://www.hirollersingapore.com/
Terrarium Building at The Green Capsule
These terrarium workshops demystify the whole process, guiding even complete beginners to fashion a miniature ecosystem that’s both pretty and a cinch to maintain. It’s the perfect indoor activity for anyone who fancies getting green fingered without the fuss.
Funan Mall, 107 North Bridge Road, #04-11, 179105
thegreencapsule.com.sg
Left: VroomTown Driving City. Right: Gin School at Brass Lion Distillery
VroomTown Driving City
If the climate’s causing the kids to hit peak chaos levels make VroomTown at Marina Square your saviour. This indoor driving city lets kids from age four navigate a miniature metropolis in an electric car complete with working traffic signals and tiny versions of iconic Singapore landmarks. Playground access is included too.
6 Raffles Boulevard, #01-208, Marina Square, 039594
vroomtown.com.sg
Gin School at Brass Lion Distillery
This guided experience walks you through crafting your very own gin, offering excellent insights into botanicals and distillation along the way. By the end, you’ll not only be something of a gin wizard, but you’ll have created something special to take home and enjoy with family and friends. That is, if you haven’t quaffed it yourself.
40 Alexandra Terrace, 119933
brassliondistillery.com
Left: Pottery Painting at Clayful Art Cafe. Right: Scentopia Singapore
Pottery Painting at Clayful Art Cafe
For just $20 (students) or $30 (adults), you get two hours of studio access with all painting materials included. Choose from over 100 pottery pieces – mugs, bowls, plates, vases – and get creative in this lush, beautifully decked-out space. Items are fired in-house and ready for collection a week later.
181 Orchard Road, #03-23, Orchard Central, 238896
clayful.sg
Scentopia Singapore
At Scentopia, perfume-making gets personal. A quick personality quiz helps guide your scent selection before you set about blending a fragrance that’s entirely yours. This is the sort of experience that makes you feel wonderfully creative, and it’s an ace bonding activity. Bonus – you get to take your creation home.
36 Siloso Beach Walk, Sentosa, 099007
scentopia-singapore.com
Left: The Fragment Room. Right: Mr Bucket Chocolaterie
The Fragment Room
If the heat’s got you feeling a bit hot headed (or life’s just been a lot lately), The Fragment Room offers therapeutic relief and zero chance of being arrested. Come here for the opportunity to safely shatter things to your heart’s content, and release all your pent-up stress without the faff of cleaning up afterwards.
490 MacPherson Road, 368198
thefragmentroom.com
Mr Bucket Chocolaterie
Skip the supermarket chocolates and head to Mr Bucket Chocolaterie where you can build your own bar at their Creation Station. Choose your choc, then pick three toppings from 16 options including dried fruits, nuts, and pretzels. You also get to watch chocolatiers work their magic through the open kitchen.
13 Dempsey Road, #01-03/04, 249674
mrbucket.com.sg
Left: Immersive dining with ANDSOFORTH. Right: Escape Rooms at TRAPPED
Immersive dining with ANDSOFORTH
When the weather’s playing up, head to ANDSOFORTH’s absurd worlds. This immersive dining company hosts amazing brunches for all the family with super-cool themes. Travel between rooms throughout your meal, meeting performers and discovering theatrical surprises.
Secret locations revealed upon booking
andsoforth.com.sg
Escape Rooms at TRAPPED
For puzzle-lovers and amateur detectives, TRAPPED delivers a thrilling hour of dedicated teamwork and problem-solving with a difference. Choose between mystery or horror-themed rooms and race against the clock – it’s perfect for a stormy afternoon when you fancy feeling rather clever.
The Centrepoint, #03-26, 176 Orchard Road, 238843
trapped.sg
Left: Indoor Rock Climbing. Right: Axe Throwing
Indoor Rock Climbing
Climb Central at Kallang Wave Mall is fabulously family-orientated with 45 climbing lanes. Kids aged five and above can climb as long as they weigh over 20kg and are over 1.1m. Whether you’re a family climbing together or cheering from the sidelines with a well-earned coffee, it’s a bad weather winner!
Kallang Wave Mall, 1 Stadium Place, #B1-01, 397628
climbcentral.sg
Axe Throwing
Channel your inner lumberjack at Singapore’s first axe-throwing range – yes, really. Guided by trained instructors (safety first, folks), it’s surprisingly satisfying and turns a dreary afternoon into something you’ll actually want to tell people about. Who knew pretending to be a woodsman could be this much fun?
T2 Gunner Lane, #02-04/05, Mess Hall Sentosa Blk 17, 099567
axefactor.com.sg
Left: Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum. Right: Cooking Class
Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum
This spot at National University Singapore is home to over a million biological specimens. Three 150-million-year-old replica dinosaur skeletons steal the show standing multiple stories tall. Just don’t expect any Night at the Museum shenanigans after hours.
2 Conservatory Drive, NUS, 117377
lkcnhm.nus.edu.sg
Cooking Class
Climate-challenged days are made for pottering about in the kitchen – especially when someone else has done all the planning. Avant Cooking Lessons guide you through Korean and Singaporean dishes, from kimchi to nasi lemak and rojak, in a calm studio setting with experienced instructors who won’t judge your chopping skills.
6A Shenton Way, Downtown Gallery, #03-02, 068815
cookingclass.sg
Left: TactSim Indoor Airsoft Arena. Right: SuperPark Suntec City
TactSim Indoor Airsoft Arena
When the skies open or the heat becomes unbearable, gamers have the perfect refuge at TactSim, HomeTeamNS Khatib’s first-of-its-kind indoor PvP airsoft arena. Kids can tackle missions like “Capture the Flag” and “King of the Hill”. There’s also a dedicated target range.
Various locations
hometeamns.sg/tactsim
SuperPark Suntec City
Part playground, part sports arena, SuperPark originates from Finland and is where you’ll find over 20 activities spread across three zones. Whether you’re climbing, sliding, bouncing, or racing, it’s an all-ages destination. The kids will love it, but let’s not pretend, so will you. Thank you Finland!
Suntec City Mall, 3 Temasek Boulevard, #02-477, 038983
superpark.com.sg
Left: Kiztopia. Right: Indoor Bowling
Kiztopia
For families seeking refuge from the temperature, Kiztopia is a reliable pit-stop. With obstacle courses, role-play zones, VR experiences, and even train rides, little ones can burn off energy while you take time out with a nice sit-down while checking the weather forecast.
Various locations
kiztopia.com
Indoor Bowling
Bowling remains a rainy-day classic and the red dot does it with flair. At K Bowling Club, you’ll find glow-in-the-dark lanes alongside darts and arcade games. Prefer something more traditional? Temasek Club offers timeless bowling in super-relaxed surroundings.
313 Orchard Road, 313@Somerset, #03-27,238895
kbowlingclub.com
Left: Snow City Singapore. Right: Singapore Oceanarium
Snow City Singapore
When the tropical vibes feel relentless, Snow City flips the script entirely. Snowball fights, icy slides, and actual igloos bring a taste of winter indoors and provide a heap of fun and conversation. Whatever the weather, a visit here will banish any signs of SAD in a jiffy.
21 Jurong Town Hall Road, 609433
snowcity.com.sg
Singapore Oceanarium
Descend into an underwater world where sharks, manta rays, thousands of marine species, and potentially Nemo, glide past while you stay smugly dry. Awe-inspiring and educational, this is a place that whisks you into somewhere entirely different, which is exactly what’s needed on a sultry or soaking afternoon.
24 Sentosa Gateway, Sentosa Island, 098269
singaporeoceanarium.com
Left: ME Cafe & Games. Right: Leather Crafting Workshop
ME Cafe & Games
This indoor playground hosts more than 30 activities and games in digital or physical format! Fab for families with teens, whether you’re trying archery, checking out the racing simulator, or opting for some classic arcade fun, this world is your indoor oyster.
Various locations
mecafegames.com
Leather Crafting Workshop
Slow down with a leather crafting workshop where you’ll create functional pieces like pouches or accessories. It’s wonderfully tactile and mindful, making you forget all about what’s going down with the climate outside.
Various locations
crafune.com
Left: Adventure HQ. Right: Candle-Making Workshop
Adventure HQ
This indoor adventure centre brings all outdoor japes safely inside in the shape of rope courses, gliders, and Singapore’s longest indoor slide. It’s real adventure without the weather getting in the way, which is just the ticket on a hot or rainy day.
Various locations
hometeamns.sg
Candle-Making Workshop
Perfect for a group of friends, this beginner-friendly workshop walks you through soy candle-making basics with experienced trainers. Choose from various scents, watch your candle take shape, and leave with something lovely you’ve actually crafted yourself. It’s creative, calming, and undeniably cheery! By appointment only.
37 Jalan Pemimpin, MAPEX Building, #03-10, 577177
craftlabs.sg
Left: Heaven Spot Graffiti Art Studio. Right: Museum of Ice Cream
Heaven Spot Graffiti Art Studio
Fancy legally vandalising walls? Heaven Spot is a graffiti art studio where you can go wild with spray cans in air-conditioned comfort. Don overalls and a gas mask, grab a can, and deface 30 square feet of wall to groovy rock music. Staff are on hand to share painting techniques.
3 Lorong Bakar Batu, #03-01, 348741
heavenspotsg.com
Museum of Ice Cream
This pastel-pink wonderland was freshly revamped in 2025 to offer 14 multi-sensory installations celebrating all things ice cream. Wade through the Sprinkle Pool, eat unlimited ice cream at five stations with 19 different flavours, bounce in the castle, and snap Instagram-worthy photos. What’s not to like when the weather’s being temperamental outside?
100 Loewen Road, Dempsey, 248837
museumoficecream.com/singapore
Baltic Beauty Treatments
From left: Northern Light Signature Facial at Auriga Spa. Raffles Hotel Singapore. Mandy T Skinlab
- Northern Light Signature Facial at Auriga Spa
Inspired by the Aurora Borealis, this treatment uses hot-cold techniques echoing the Nordic love for saunas and icy plunges. Super relaxing, this facial works to boost circulation and enhance glow.
Auriga Spa, Capella Hotel, 1 The Knolls, Sentosa, 098297
capellahotels.com - ANZA OFFER
Raffles Hotel Singapore
If you’re staying at this grand dame, going outside will defo not be on your agenda! With exquisite rooms, dining, scenery, and history, ANZA members get special discounts on offers here. Don’t miss out!
1 Beach Road, 189673
anza.org.sg/discounts/raffles-hotel-singapore - ANZA OFFER
Mandy T Skinlab
Escape to this skinlab for calm respite and special discounts for ANZA members. Treatments include the Hydraclear facial, Eye Rejuvenation Therapy, and the Gentlemen’s Regime.
79 Anson Road, #22-01, 079906
anza.org.sg/discounts/mandy-t-skin-wellness