PROGRAMMES

Expression Gallery, Level 4, Free Admission

Saturday 10 October, 2pm – 5pm

From the Endangered to the Sublime: Global Eco-systems is a half-day Conversations event bringing together leading researchers, artists and scientists for a debate about the world around us and its rich and fragile biodiversity. As part of ArtScience Museum’s The Art and Science of Sustainability, this event will highlight a number of exciting areas of research into marine science and environmental management. Noted speakers include Eric Valli, the esteemed photographer behind our current exhibition: Living Yangtze by Eric Valli for Swarovski Waterschool, as well as eminent scientists and researchers including Michael Aw, author, explorer and conservation photographer. The day will be hosted by Kevin Teng, Executive Director of Sustainability at Marina Bay Sands.

Exhibition Entrance, Basement 2

Saturday 10 October, 11.30am

A unique opportunity to go on a tour with Eric Valli, renowned photographer and film director, and the creator of the stunning photographs in the Living Yangtze by Eric Valli for Swarovski Waterschool exhibition. 

Complimentary to ticket holders of Living Yangtze by Eric Valli for Swarovski Waterschool . Up to 25 visitors on a first come, first served basis. Stickers will be given out five minutes before start of tour.

Exhibition Entrance, Basement 2

Saturday 10, Sunday 11, & Sunday 18 October, 5pm

Recipient of The Substation Art & Science Open Call, Zen Teh, and scientific advisor, Ching Jianhong share the inspirations, ideas and processes behind the intriguing work on display in the exhibition.

Sunday 25 October, 5pm

Join Andreas Schlegel, artist, programmer, explorer, teacher and consultant for The Substation Art & Science Open Call as he shares stories from behind-the-scenes.

Complimentary to ticket holders of Sensing States: Healing Spaces. Up to 25 visitors on a first-come, first-served basis. Stickers will be given out five minutes before the start of tour.

Why are some sea creatures transparent, and why are others bioluminescence? And how do animals survive at extreme depths? Learn about the extraordinary creatures of the deep in this fact-filled tour.

Complimentary to ticket-holders of The Deep. Up to 25 visitors on a first-come, first-served basis. Stickers will be given out five minutes before tour begins.

 

English Guided Tour

Fridays, 3.30pm (family-friendly) 

Saturdays 10 & 24 October, 11.30am

Sundays 11 & 25 October, 11.30am

Mandarin Guided Tour

Saturdays 10 & 24 October, 4pm

Sundays 11 & 25 October, 4pm

 

Sunday 11 October, 2pm

Himalaya

Expression Gallery, Level 4, Free Admission

Directed by Eric Valli, renowned photographer and film director, Himalaya is the first Nepalese film to be nominated in the Best Foreign Film category in the 72nd Academy Awards, which tells the story of the annual rock salt trade of the upper Dolpo people and the struggle for leadership that would determine the village’s survival. 

Throughout exhibition duration

Living Yangtze by Eric Valli for Swarovski Waterschool exhibition, Basement 2

Using recycled materials to create your own waterwheel or colour your own version of the Yangtze River to learn more about sustainable water management.

Complimentary to ticket holders of Living Yangtze by Eric Valli for Swarovski Waterschool. Up to 25 visitors on a first-come, first-served basis. Stickers will be given out five minutes before the start of tour.

Throughout exhibition duration

The Deep exhibition, Basement 2

Use recycled materials to create your own creature from the deep, and make your own glowing Angler fish with the use of a battery, UV LED and a simple circuit.

Recycled maker activity complimentary to exhibition ticket-holders. Angler fish activity: additional $3 per person.

Friday 2 & 16 October, 4.30pm

Exhibition workshop space, Basement 2

Plastic is one of the biggest man-made killers of maritime life. Learn about the different types of plastic and their impact on our oceans, and then upcycle a plastic object to create your own deep sea creature.  

$5 per person. Suitable for all ages. Up to 20 visitors on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration begins 15 minutes before workshop begins at workshop space.

Friday 9 & 23, Saturday 10 & 24, Sunday 25 October, 4.30pm

Exhibition workshop space, Basement 2

Using a UV LED light and a battery, decorate your own Angler fish template and create a simple circuit to make it light up, while also learning all about this fascinating creature and other bioluminescent life from the ocean depths.

$5 per person. Suitable for children aged 4 and up. Up to 20 visitors on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration begins 15 minutes before workshop begins at workshop space.

Sunday, 11 October, 2.30, 3.30 & 4.30pm 

Exhibition workshop space, Basement 2

Listen to master storyteller Kamini Ramachandran as she takes you to kingdoms below the seas. Enjoy magical stories about creatures, both real and mythical, who live in the deep.

Complimentary to all. Attendance is on a first-come, first-served basis. Recommended for family audiences with children aged 4 and up.

Interact, learn and play as a family with a series of child-friendly activities and programmes. 

Every Friday, up to four children under 12 years old enter for free with every adult ticket purchased.

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Children can enjoy The Deep’s printed activity booklet which introduces the amazing creatures that feature throughout the exhibition, and highlights the importance of marine conservation. 

Complimentary to exhibition ticket-holders.

ArtScience Museum offers a full and enriching learning journey for school students of all ages. Please click here for information about the schools programme offered for The Deep.