A world-first immersive ocean exhibition is opening at Science Centre Singapore on 30 May 2026.
One Ocean: Every Action Ripples turns 20 years of Tara Ocean Foundation research into a multi-sensory walk-through with 360° projections, free-roaming VR, spatial sound and a Tara Polar Station replica. Tickets start at $15.
An early-bird bundle (with a fidget charm) is available if you purchase tickets from now till 29 May, and your exhibition ticket includes complimentary admission to the rest of the Science Centre.
What to expect at One Ocean: Every Action Ripples
The new exhibition at Science Centre is built across ten zones, weaving together immersive tech and marine research. Five highlights stand out.
Tara Polar Station replica: A scale recreation of the drifting Arctic observatory used for ten consecutive expeditions. You’ll see the distinctive geode structure and the moonpool gateway to the Arctic Ocean, alongside previously unseen images of life on board — a rare look at how scientists work in one of the world’s most extreme environments.
7 Wonders of the Ocean (360° projection): The centrepiece. A large-scale immersive room that takes you from the mysterious abyss to whale migrations, the Great Barrier Reef, nudibranchs, ice floes, bioluminescent marine life and the raw power of the ocean — surrounded by floor-to-ceiling visuals.
Symphonies of the Ocean: A spatial soundscape mixing real recordings from above and below the waves — the closest you’ll get to hearing how marine environments actually communicate and respond to change.
Legends of the Ocean: A storytelling zone exploring how the sea has shaped human imagination across cultures — from mythical creatures to the icons that still influence how we understand the deep.
Tides of the Red Dot: A Singapore-specific section on local marine life, environmental challenges, and conservation efforts — connecting the global story to the waters around us.
Secrets of the Blue (VR add-on, +$10): A free-roaming VR experience that drops you into kelp forests, seagrass meadows, mangroves and tidal marshes to see how blue-carbon ecosystems capture and store carbon. Worth the upgrade if you’re already there.
Why it’s worth going?
One Ocean: Every Action Ripples is the world premiere — Singapore is the first stop, before any other city.
In addition, the 360° projection room alone is worth the ticket: you’re surrounded by floor-to-ceiling visuals of bioluminescent marine life and ballet-style whale migrations, with spatial sound to match.
FAQ
- How much are tickets to One Ocean: Every Action Ripples?
For Singaporeans and PRs: peak adult $18, child/senior $13; off-peak adult $15, child/senior $10. Standard admission: adult $24, child $18. The Secrets of the Blue VR experience is an additional $10.
- How long is the exhibition open for?
From 30 May 2026 until 3 January 2027 — roughly seven months at Science Centre Singapore.
- Is the VR experience worth the extra $10?
If you’re already there, yes. Secrets of the Blue is a free-roaming VR journey through kelp forests, seagrass meadows and mangroves — separate from the main 360° projection, so you’re getting a different experience.
- Is One Ocean suitable for kids?
Yes — the 360° projections, soundscapes and Polar Station replica are visual and accessible. Children’s tickets are available across all pricing tiers.
Date: 30 May 2026-3 January 2027
Location: Science Centre Singapore, 15 Science Centre Road, Singapore 609081
Opening hours:
Monday: Closed
Tue-Sun: 10am-5pm
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