This October, Science Centre Singapore invites visitors to explore the strange, surprising and sometimes spooky side of science through Halloween adventures, engaging conversations and immersive experiences.
Leading the month’s highlights is Spookology, an interactive Halloween experience running from 27 October to 1 November 2026. Visitors can also look forward to a special Halloween edition of Science Café, featuring live creepy crawlies and a behind-the-scenes look at horror filmmaking, while the upcoming Glowing Oceans exhibition promises a fascinating encounter with the science of living light.
From investigating the science behind fear to discovering the wonders of the natural world, there is plenty to explore at Science Centre Singapore this season.
Spookology: Discover the Science Behind What Frightens Us
Why do we jump at unexpected sounds? How can an optical illusion trick our eyes? And why can a familiar place suddenly feel different when the lights dim and unusual sounds fill the surroundings?
Running from 27 October to 1 November 2026, Spookology invites visitors to investigate the science behind fear through an interactive Halloween adventure called Glitch in the Web.
The experience begins with a mysterious experiment gone wrong, leaving visitors to take on the role of Community Science Investigators. Armed with an Investigator Case File, participants must gather evidence, follow clues and work through a series of challenges to uncover what happened.
At the heart of the adventure are four Fear Labs, each exploring a different aspect of how we perceive our surroundings: movement, touch, sound and illusion. Through these investigations, visitors can discover how sensory information influences what we see, hear and feel, and how our perceptions can sometimes play tricks on us.
Completing all four Fear Labs unlocks access to a hidden Secret Lab, where the investigation reaches its final challenge: stopping a giant spider within three minutes. Visitors can also look out for hidden spiders around the Centre as part of the accompanying spider hunt.
By combining mystery-solving with scientific exploration, Spookology transforms familiar gallery spaces into an engaging environment for discovery. Instead of simply encountering spooky surprises, visitors are encouraged to observe carefully, question their assumptions and uncover the science behind the unexpected.
The experience offers a different way to approach Halloween, bringing together suspense, problem-solving and scientific curiosity in an adventure designed for visitors aged six and above.
Event details
- Dates: 27 October–1 November 2026
- Venue: Science Centre Singapore
- Admission for Singaporeans and Permanent Residents: Adults $10; children and seniors $6
- Standard admission: Adults $20; children $12
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Official website: Spookology 2026
Science Café: Face Your Fears
For those interested in exploring fear from different perspectives, Science Café will present a special Halloween-themed edition on 30 October 2026.
The Centre’s monthly informal dinner event brings together engaging conversations and fresh perspectives in a relaxed setting. This special session explores subjects ranging from creepy crawlies and their potential role in the future of food to the techniques used in horror filmmaking.
Visitors can get up close with live creepy crawlies while discovering why these creatures are attracting interest as a possible future food source. The programme will also take participants behind the scenes of horror filmmaking, offering insights into how filmmakers create suspense and unsettling experiences for audiences.
The evening will feature an exclusive first preview of INSANITY, a short horror film shot at Science Centre Singapore. The screening adds another dimension to the theme of fear, connecting scientific curiosity with the creative techniques used to evoke emotions on screen.
Event details
- Date: 30 October 2026
- Time: 6.30pm
- Venue: Science Centre Singapore
- Admission: $20
- Target audience: Adults aged 18 and above
- Booking: Science Café tickets
Glowing Oceans: Experience the Wonders of Living Light
Opening on 3 November 2026, Glowing Oceans will invite visitors to discover one of the ocean’s most fascinating natural phenomena: bioluminescence.
As part of ONE Ocean, Science Centre Singapore’s exploration of the wonders and science of our blue planet, Glowing Oceans is described as Asia’s first full-scale living bioluminescence exhibition.
Visitors can look forward to experiencing glowing water and interacting with living dinoflagellates at interactive touch tanks. The exhibition will also explore the science behind how living organisms produce their own light, offering a closer look at the remarkable biological processes found in nature.
Designed for visitors aged four and above, Glowing Oceans provides an engaging introduction to marine science and the fascinating life beneath the ocean’s surface.
Event details
- Opening date: 3 November 2026
- Venue: Science Centre Singapore
- Target audience: Visitors aged four and above
- Official website: Science Centre Singapore
More Experiences to Explore at Science Centre Singapore
Beyond the Halloween programme and upcoming Glowing Oceans exhibition, visitors can continue their scientific adventures through other attractions at Science Centre Singapore.
Curio: The Outbreak Protocol
Running on weekends and public holidays until 16 November 2026, Curio: The Outbreak Protocol combines science and survival in a live science show.
Visitors race against time to save the citizens of Curio from a mysterious outbreak, exploring scientific ideas through an engaging scenario built around investigation and problem-solving.
- Dates: 30 May–16 November 2026, weekends and public holidays only
- Time: 3pm
- Venue: Hall F, Wonder Lab Theatre
- Admission: $5
- Official website: Curio: The Outbreak Protocol
ONE Ocean: Every Action Ripples
For visitors interested in the marine environment, ONE Ocean: Every Action Ripples offers an immersive experience inspired by real-world marine research.
Featuring large-scale projections, spatial soundscapes and free-roaming virtual reality experiences, the exhibition takes visitors on a journey beneath the ocean’s surface. It explores the connections between oceans, ecosystems and everyday life, highlighting the interconnected systems that sustain our blue planet.
- Running until: 3 January 2027
- Venue: Annexe, Science Centre Singapore
- Admission: General admission from $10
- Official website: ONE Ocean: Every Action Ripples
Escape @ Science Centre
Visitors who enjoy puzzles and collaborative challenges can also try Escape @ Science Centre, a STEM-themed escape room featuring immersive environments and interactive challenges.
From ball-filled enclosures to shaking floors, participants must work together, test their wits and solve puzzles to make their way through the experience.
- Age guidance: 13 years and above
- Opening hours: Tuesday–Sunday, 10am–5.15pm
- Venue: Annexe, Science Centre Singapore
- Singaporeans and Permanent Residents: $25 Tuesday–Friday; $30 on weekends and public holidays
- Standard admission: $35 Tuesday–Friday; $40 on weekends and public holidays
- Official website: Escape @ Science Centre
A Season of Curiosity, Discovery and Unexpected Surprises
From the science of fear at Spookology to the living light of Glowing Oceans, Science Centre Singapore offers visitors different ways to explore scientific concepts through engaging and immersive experiences.
Whether investigating spooky surroundings, learning about creepy crawlies, discovering the science of bioluminescence or working together to solve challenges, visitors can find opportunities to ask questions and look at the world from a new perspective.
This October and beyond, Science Centre Singapore invites curious minds to explore the unexpected and discover the science behind the things that fascinate, surprise and sometimes frighten us.
Find out more about Science Centre Singapore and to get the tickets, please to go https://www.science.edu.sg/
