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PIP’s PLAYbox (Esplanade)

PIP’s PLAYbox (Esplanade)

Free indoor arts-and-play studio at Esplanade – reading nook, crafts & rotating themed installations. Daily 11 am – 6 pm (closed 2 pm – 3 pm for cleaning).

(CC3) Esplanade EWL13 City Hall EWL14 Raffles Place

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1 Esplanade Drive, Singapore 038981

PIP’s Playbox Free indoor arts-and-play studio at Esplanade – reading nook, crafts & rotating themed installations


Why bring the kids	Cosy story corner with picture books, puppet stage, and craft tables stocked with free materials; themed décor changes every few months so there’s always something new to explore.
Opening hours	Tue – Fri 1 pm – 7 pm • Sat, Sun & PH 11 am – 7 pm • Closed Mon.
Admission	Free with a quick sign-up for Esplanade&Me “White” membership (also free). Check in via the website at entry; adults must accompany children.
Family facilities	Lift & ramp access, stroller parking outside, air-con benches, nearby toilets with baby-change table (Level 3), water dispenser. Capacity limits apply—staff manage safe numbers.
Highlights / What to do	• Flip through picture books in the loft-style reading nook • Make and keep simple art-and-craft projects (materials provided) • Dress-up corner & puppet theatre for imaginative play • Themed installation walls perfect for photos.
Getting there	MRT: Esplanade (CC3) Exit A – 5 min walk inside mall • City Hall (EW13/NS25) via CityLink – 10 min. Drive/Grab: Esplanade Mall basement carpark (≈ S$2.60/hr).
Nearby food	Toast Box & Starbucks in Esplanade Mall; Makansutra Gluttons Bay hawker 3 min stroll for alfresco satay and fried rice.
Parent tips	Sign up for Esplanade&Me online before arrival to skip form-filling at the door • Weekends 2–4 pm are busiest—visit early morning or late evening for more elbow room • Socks help little ones play comfortably on the carpeted loft.
Contact	Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, Level 4 • Tel +65 6828 8377 • Email enquiries@esplanade.com
Socials	Instagram @esplanadesg • Facebook /esplanadesingapore
Address	1 Esplanade Drive, Singapore 038981 (inside Esplanade Mall, lift to L4).

A no-cost, air-conditioned creative haven—perfect pit-stop between Marina Bay sights or before a show downstairs.

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