The best cinemas in Singapore for kids

Before tucking the little cherubs in bed for some sweet dreams, treat them to the latest family blockbusters at Shaw Theatres Dreamers. Specially designed for families, the cinema makes you feel right at home with spacious seats, colourful wall murals, and bean bags at the front of the hall for an extra comfy experience. It also comes complete with soft lighting and audio setting so you don’t have to worry about being in complete darkness or those loud action scenes that might startle those little ears. Each adult ticket (from $9) also allows you to bring one child under 90cm for free. Otherwise, tickets start from $5 for under 13-year-olds.

No tickets needed, ST3PS invites movie lovers of all ages to get cosy on the steps of its communal space at Changi Airport Terminal 3 basement. Movies are screened on its ultra-high-definition LED screen everyday from 10am to 10pm, with the exception of live performances and sports telecasts. The film lineup changes regularly to follow the theme of the week. They're mostly family favourites too. Seat-wise, there are mini bean bags and pouffes. And thanks to its staircase seating arrangement, the little ones will be able to see the screen without having any seats (or tall adults) blocking their view.

The ArtScience Museum is already a magical place for young curious minds but with its first purpose-built screening room, it truly amps up the movie magic. The cinema boasts spacious comfortable seating and high-quality surround sound wireless headphones for an immersive cinematic experience. From now until August 3, it is showcasing titles centred on the natural wonders of the world. Embark on its family-friendly cinematic expeditions with movies such as Moana, Raya and the Last Dragon, and The Jungle Book. The free screenings are opened to everyone on a first-come-first-serve basis. Check out all the timings here to not miss out.

For something truly immersive, gather the family for a movie day out at Science Centre Singapore's Omni Theatre. Priding itself as "Southeast Asia's first 8K 3D Digital Dome Theatre", this massive space features a 23-metre-wide dome screen, surround sound audio systems and specially designed seats that will make you feel like you're in the movie itself. All about educating the little ones, the 221-seat theatre screens a range of science and nature-themed digital movies and live planetarium shows conducted by science educators. Who wouldn’t want an experiential journey to remote locations on Earth and in space?

A fun way to introduce a new language to kids is using the power of films. And what better way to learn the language of love than at Alliance Française de Singapour? Its 236-seat theatre regularly holds screenings, including its Cine-Kids programme on selected Sundays at 4pm. Grab some popcorn for popular French animated films complete with English subtitles such as Dilili à Paris which will be shown on June 17. Register here.

Go big or go home. Make the most of your family movie day out with WE Cinema’s premium movie screening experience First Class. Not only do you get spacious seats and lush amenities such as blankets and cushions but you also get to indulge in fancy meals whipped up by their very own chefs. Kids’ meals are available too! And speaking of the mini cinephiles, those under the height of 90cm get to enjoy free entry with an accompanying paying adult ($12.50). For more sweet treats, join the WE Club membership loyalty program where you can score exclusive discounts, lucky draws, birthday treats and more.

Don't we all love a good deal? And at the various Cathay Cineplexes dotted around the city, kids get to enjoy exclusive offers such as $1 popcorn and other discounted snack deals. Free entry is available for those under 90cm, as well as other student privileges so the older tykes and teens can join in the fun too. Catch the latest blockbusters with state of the art projection technology and surround sound at just a stone’s throw away from home.