Since transitioning into Phase 2, retail malls have resumed operations so we’re able to shop and dine-in at most F&B outlets. As Singapore continues to stay on track to slowly and safely reopen the country, several local attractions such as museums and zoos have also been given the green light to reopen their doors after a mandatory closure three months ago.
Here’s a look at which attractions are open or due to open soon in Phase 2.
1. CINEMAS
Originally planned to be a part of Phase 3’s reopening, local cinemas — Golden Village, Shaw Theatres, Cathay Cineplexes, Filmgarde, and WE Cinemas — have now been given the green light to reopen on 13 July 2020. During this period, the cinemas will be showing a select number of old movies that had their showing cut short due to COVID-19, as well as newer films such as the highly-anticipated Korean zombie film, Train to Busan: Peninsula.
Safety Measures Put in Place at Local Cinemas
⚠️ Each screening is capped at a maximum capacity limit of 50 seats to ensure a safe-distancing of at least one metre between patrons.
⚠️ Visitors are to scan the SafeEntry QR code upon entry and exit.
⚠️ Mandatory temperature screenings will be required at the point of entry to the halls. Anyone with a reading of 37.5 degrees or higher will be denied entry.
⚠️ Masks have to be worn at all times.
⚠️ Visible social distancing markers are placed in areas where is high traffic or queues to ensure patrons remain at least 1-metre apart.
For more information, you can visit the official websites for Golden Village, Shaw Theatres, Cathay Cineplexes, Filmgarde, and WE Cinemas.
2. UNIVERSAL STUDIOS SINGAPORE
Although Universal Studios Singapore has reopened its doors, entry to the theme park will subsequently be changed to every Thursday through Sunday after 5 July. During this period, shows, street entertainment, and select experiences will not be available until further notice.
All rides will be available including Battlestar Galactica: HUMAN vs CYLON and Transformers The Ride: The Ultimate 3D Battle, except for the Amber Rock Climb and Magic Potion Spin, which remains closed due to safe-distancing measures.
Safety Measures Put in Place at Universal Studios Singapore
⚠️ Visitors are to scan the SafeEntry QR code upon entry and exit.
⚠️ Temperature screening will be done using thermal scanners.
⚠️ Masks have to be worn at all times.
⚠️ Admission and VIP tours for groups are strictly capped at no more than five.
⚠️ Visible social distancing markers are placed in areas where is high traffic or queues to ensure visitors remain at least 1-metre apart.
⚠️ All rides will impose an alternate row seating, with only family or members of the same group occupying the same row.
⚠️ In the event of a peak period, queue tickets with return time will be issued to reduce time spent queuing for rides.
⚠️ Roving Safe-Distancing Ambassadors to ensure compliance with safe-distancing measures.
For more information, click here.
3. S.E.A. AQUARIUM
South-East Asia’s largest aquarium, the S.E.A. Aquarium, is set to reopen to the public from 4 July onwards and subsequently from every Saturday through Tuesday. Throughout this period, visitors will be able to visit the available open aquariums and Ocean Bites restaurant, though all shows, public feeding sessions and character meet-and-greet will not be available until further notice.
Safety Measures Put in Place at S.E.A. Aquarium
⚠️ Visitors are to scan the SafeEntry QR code upon entry and exit.
⚠️ Temperature screening will be done using thermal scanners.
⚠️ Masks have to be worn at all times.
⚠️ Admission for groups is strictly capped at no more than five.
⚠️ Roving Safe-Distancing Ambassadors to ensure compliance with safe-distancing measures.
⚠️ Visible safe-distancing floor markers will be placed at all viewing areas.
For more information, click here.
4. GARDENS BY THE BAY
Since closing its doors in April, Gardens by the Bay will start to re-open beginning with the Flower Dome and its European-themed display with many of the temperate flowers grown in-house, on 1 July to its Friends of the Gardens members. The general public will only be able to return to the Gardens on 11 July with timed-entry tickets that they will need to book in advance here.
As physical ticketing counters will not be available during this period, visitors are encouraged to download the Gardens by the Bay app — an all-in-one app that performs contactless tasks such as the purchase and entry scan of tickets, SafeEntry check-in and check-out, as well as informative tasks that include real-time updates on crowd levels in the Gardens.
Safety Measures Put in Place at Gardens by the Bay
⚠️ Visitors are to scan the SafeEntry QR code upon entry and exit.
⚠️ Temperature screening at all entrances.
⚠️ Masks have to be worn at all times.
⚠️ Floor markers to remind visitors of the required safe-distancing and to keep 1-metre apart.
⚠️ Automatic entry and exit doors to minimise staff contact.
⚠️ A one-directional flow of visitors in the Flower Dome.
⚠️ Hand sanitisers available at all entrances, exits and high contact areas.
⚠️ Equipping the air-chilling system in the Flower Dome with high performance germicidal Ultra-Violet emitters which are similar to those used in healthcare institutions to improve air quality.
For more information, click here.
5. WILDLIFE RESERVES: SINGAPORE ZOO, RIVER SAFARI & JURONG BIRD PARK
Singapore’s wildlife parks — the Singapore Zoo, River Safari and Jurong Bird Park — are set to reopen from 6 July 2020 to all guests with limited capacity. This means that entry to all three parks will be time-based with a limitation of only five guests per group. Visitors are required to book their visit date and time online in advance before visiting the parks.
As a precautionary measure, the parks will require that you arrive no later than 45 minutes from your selected entry time. If the park’s capacity has been reached, you may be required to wait till there is availability. As per their safe-distancing measures, most animal presentations, shows, and park experiences such as the tram ride at the Singapore Zoo, will be temporarily suspended.
Safety Measures Put in Place at the Singapore Zoo, River Safari and Jurong Bird Park
⚠️ There will be only one single entry point where visitors are to scan the SafeEntry QR code upon entry and exit.
⚠️ Temperature-taking will be required for all visitors.
⚠️ Masks have to be worn at all times.
⚠️ Safe-distancing measures must be maintained at all times within the parks, especially in high traffic areas and queues.
⚠️ Hand sanitisers will be available all around the park.
⚠️ Visitors are encouraged to download a digital guide for the parks as physical maps will be temporarily unavailable.
⚠️ Most animal presentations, shows, and park experiences will be temporarily suspended due to safe-distancing measures. Click here to see a full list of what is not available.
For more information, click here.
6. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SINGAPORE
Having reopened on 26 June, the National Museum of Singapore has resumed normal operating hours, keeping in line with the safe management measures set by the Singapore government. Singapore citizens and Permanent Residents will be able to gain free admission to all the galleries such as the experimental space Gallery 10 and the exhibition on supernatural beliefs, Magic and Menace. While the exhibitions may be open, no guided tours or programmes will be available during this period.
Safety Measures Put in Place at the National Museum of Singapore
⚠️ Visitors are to scan the SafeEntry QR code upon entry and exit.
⚠️ Temperature-taking will be required for all visitors.
⚠️ Safe-distancing of at least one metre is required at all times within the museum.
⚠️ All visitors are to wear a mask at all times.
⚠️ Visitors who are visiting in a group must ensure that they have no more than five people in their group.
For more information, click here.
7. ASIAN CIVILISATIONS MUSEUM
Similar to the National Museum of Singapore, the Asian Civilisations Museum has resumed its normal operating hours with all their galleries open with the exception of guided tours and programmes, which has been temporarily suspended during this period. Singaporeans and Permanent Residents will be able to get free entry to all their Permanent Galleries daily.
Safety Measures Put in Place at the Asian Civilisations Museum
⚠️ Visitors are to scan the SafeEntry QR code upon entry and exit.
⚠️ Temperature-taking will be required for all visitors.
⚠️ Safe-distancing of at least one metre is required at all times within the museum.
⚠️ All visitors are to wear a mask at all times.
⚠️ Visitors who are visiting in a group must ensure that they have no more than five people in their group.
For more information, click here.
8. NATIONAL GALLERY SINGAPORE
Joining the museums that have re-opened in Singapore, the popular National Gallery Singapore has resumed normal operations with all their galleries open, except for the Gallery & Co Café and Shop, as well as their interactive exhibitions and installations which have been temporarily deactivated as part of their safety measures.
All visitors will be able to visit the gallery for free from now till 31 July, with the all-access Gallery Pass that covers entry to long-term galleries as well as other ongoing exhibitions.
Safety Measures Put in Place at the National Gallery Singapore
⚠️ Visitors are to scan the SafeEntry QR code upon entry and exit.
⚠️ Temperature-screening before entry into the gallery.
⚠️ Masks have to be worn at all times.
⚠️ Floor markers or barricades have been installed to ensure visitors maintain 1-metre distancing from one another.
⚠️ All audio headsets inside the gallery spaces have been removed and visitors are encouraged to download the free Gallery Explorer app to access the available audio guides on their own.
⚠️ Visitors who are visiting in a group must ensure that they have no more than five people in their group.
For more information, click here.
9. ARTSCIENCE MUSEUM
Following the re-opening of The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, the ArtScience Museum has also resumed operations since 1 July. However, in an effort to ensure they keep to the safe-distancing and capacity limitation requirements, the museum is currently permitting entry to only Sands Rewards members who have pre-purchased tickets.
Currently, only the Future World exhibition is open with the 2219: Futures Imagined exhibition scheduled to reopen on 3 July. There’s no official announcement on when the museum will re-open to the public.
Safety Measures Put in Place at the ArtScience Museum
⚠️ Visitors are required to undergo a temperature screening and mandatory digital check-in via the MBS SafeEntry system, which incorporates both the loyalty membership requirements as well as the national digital check-in system for contact tracing.
⚠️ Masks have to be worn at all times.
⚠️ Entry is only permitted to Sands Rewards members who have bought Museum tickets in advance online.
⚠️ Museum Ambassadors will be deployed to ensure visitors adhere to safe-distancing guidelines.
For more information, click here.
Banner image courtesy of National Museum of Singapore, Singapore Zoo, and Resorts World Sentosa.
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