PIP’s PLAYbox is a free children’s arts space for Esplanade&Me members on Level 4 at Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay. The entrance is at the Roof Terrace. Sign up for a free Discover membership before you go, then scan the check-in QR code and enter your account email and group size at the door.
Esplanade currently lists daily hours of 11 am to 6 pm, with a cleaning break from 2 pm to 3 pm. Every person in the group counts at check-in, including infants, and children must be accompanied by adults. Check the venue page for temporary closures before visiting.
- Where: Esplanade, Level 4 Roof Terrace.
- Cost: free for Esplanade&Me members. A free Discover membership is available.
- Check-in: scan the entrance QR code and register everyone in your group.
- Regular hours: 11 am–6 pm, with a 2–3 pm cleaning break.
Plan your visit
Get to the Level 4 entrance · How free membership and arrival check-in work · What children can do inside
Get to the Level 4 entrance
Head to Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay and follow the signs for Level 4 and the Roof Terrace. City Hall and Esplanade MRT are both listed by the venue. If you have a stroller, look for lift directions in the building and use the designated Level 4 stroller parking area.
Allow a little extra time to get from the concourse to the Roof Terrace if you are arriving before a performance or meeting another family. Tell them the full venue name and the floor. The Esplanade has several entrances and performance spaces.
How free membership and arrival check-in work
Before your outing, set up your Esplanade&Me account and make sure you know which email address you used. At the PLAYbox entrance, scan the QR code and enter that email and the number of people in your group. Count every adult, child and infant.
Aim to arrive early enough to spend time inside before the cleaning break or after the space reopens at 3 pm. The venue page carries changes and closures. If you are combining the visit with a ticketed show, check the show’s own doors and timing separately.
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What children can do inside
There is an arts and crafts area, a reading corner featuring books by Singapore writers and illustrators, and space for play. For a simple first visit, choose a story together and let your child look for the PIP character in the wall mural. Festival activities and storytelling can have their own dates.
Keep food and drinks outside and follow the venue’s shoe and stroller instructions. Adults should stay with their children throughout the visit. If the space is closed for cleaning when you arrive, use the break for another part of your Esplanade outing.
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Common questions
Is PIP’s PLAYbox free?
Yes, admission is free for Esplanade&Me members. The Discover membership tier is free.
Can I bring an infant?
The venue’s check-in instructions specifically include infants. Include them in your group size.
Does PLAYbox close in the afternoon?
The venue lists a daily cleaning break from 2 pm to 3 pm. Check for temporary changes.