City lights make Singapore a hard place to stargaze on your own, so the easiest way in is a guided night. Science Centre Singapore’s Observatory opens every Friday with telescopes and a planetarium show, runs a smaller hands-on session four times a year, and holds daytime Sun-watching sessions. Here’s what each involves.
At a glance
Neighbourhood
Jurong East
Best for
Families, students and beginners
Budget
Ticketed; see Science Centre’s booking pages
Time to allow
An evening
Nearest MRT
Jurong East (suggestion)
Good to know
Weather-dependent, no refunds for cloud
Why go?
Proper telescopes and guides make the most of a hazy city sky.
Being near the Equator means you can see both northern and southern stars.
What to do
01 · Fridays at the Observatory
Friday stargazing: a planetarium show at 7.30pm, then telescopes until 10pm. Ages 5 and up, 150 places.
02 · Go deeper or go by day
Stargazer Experience on 13 November: a 40-place session for ages 7 and up, with a lesson on using a telescope before stargazing in the field.
Solar Observation: 30 minutes on the Sun’s surface through filtered telescopes; Science Centre announces dates on its channels.
Make a day of it at Science Centre Singapore.
Plan your visit
Address
The Observatory, Science Centre Singapore, 15 Science Centre Road, Singapore 609081
Opening hours
Varies by programme; Friday stargazing 7.30pm to 10pm
Getting there
Jurong East MRT (suggestion)
Tickets or booking
Tickets required for all programmes
Accessibility
Ask Science Centre Singapore
Before you go
- The Observatory was closed for haze on 21 October; check before you go.
- Under-12s need an adult with a valid ticket.
- Book early; sessions are capped.
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Sources and disclosure
Information checked: 21 October 2026 · Science Centre Singapore – Stargazing · Science Centre Singapore – home
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