International Days at Science Centre Singapore

World Toilet Day is celebrated every year on 19 November to raise awareness about how your actions, however small, will help improve toilets and sanitation systems!

Have you ever wondered what people used before the invention of toilet paper? Join us this year to learn more about the history of toilet paper and sanitation systems!

Date: 18 Nov - 30 Nov 2023

World Mental Health Day is observed every year on 10 October to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health, with the aim to reduce stigma surrounding the subject. 

Join us in the month of October to rejuvenate your wary soul with our beady activity!

Date: 10 - 31 Oct 2023 

Location: Scientist For A Day, Hall A

International Day of Sign Languages is observed every year on 23 September to raise awareness of the importance of sign language creation and to support the linguistic identity and cultural diversity of the deaf community and people who uses this language.

Join us in the month of September to test your visual cues and learn how to string up phrases using this SIGN-tastic language!

Date: 12 - 29 Sep 2023

World Hepatitis Day is an international day on 28 July every year, where the world comes together to raise awareness of the impacts and promote vaccination against it. The World Health Organization, WHO, aims to eliminate new hepatitis infections by 2030 and together we can achieve this!,

Join us in the month of July for a fun activity to identify the common misconceptions of hepatitis!

Date: 4 - 30 July 2023

International Tea Day is celebrated on 21 May to help raise awareness about the importance of tea for rural development and sustainable livelihoods.

Join us in identifying the different tea types (white, black, yellow, green, oolong and fermented) through your senses and discover more about their tea-rrific benefits!

Date: 1 - 31 May 2023

Location: Demo Corner

International Mother Earth Day is celebrated on 22 April to help raise awareness about the importance of protecting our planet and its resources.

Come celebrate with us this year and learn how to play your part by recycling efficiently in Singapore. We will be myth-busting common misconceptions about recycling through a fun activity so do pop by and make recycling part of your DNA. 

Date: 18 - 30 April 2023

Location: Demo Corner

Pet Day is celebrated on 11 April every year to celebrate all the joy our pets bring into our lives and raise awareness to the needs of many pets of all kinds waiting in shelters to be adopted.

Come join us at Science Centre for Pet Day and learn more about what we should be avoiding in our pet's diet through a simple and fun activity! Let's bust myths and be better pawrents together!

Dates: 4 - 16 April 2023

Location: Demo Corner

World Down Syndrome Day is an international day on 21 March every year and aims to raise awareness about Down syndrome.

People around the world wear striking or mismatched socks to start conversations and raise awareness. Better understanding of Down syndrome and early interventions can greatly increase the quality of life of individuals and help them develop their full potential and live fulfilling lives.

Join us in the month of March for a simple activity to find out more!

Dates: 1 - 7 March, 21 - 31 March 2023

Location: Demo Corner

International Day of Women and Girls in Science is an international day on 11 February to recognize the critical role women and girls play in science and technology and promote full and equal access to science. 

Science Centre Singapore is proud to organize DiscovHER as part of a global effort to support and promote women and girls in their participation in STEM. This year, join us and our partners and participate in activities lined up just for you!

Dates: 8 - 19 Mar 2023*

Location: Various galleries

*Special partner booths on 11 - 12 March 2023 only

Visit DiscovHER for more information.

World Braille Day is an international day on 4 January and celebrates awareness of the importance of braille as a means of communication in the full realization of the human rights for blind and visually impaired people.

Join us in the month of January to discover Braille, the intricate form of communication that uses only your sense of touch!

Dates: 7 - 31 Jan 2023

Location: Demo Corner