SKULLPANDA CAGE-UNCAGE Showcase to Make International Debut in Singapore
SINGAPORE — POP MART, in collaboration with the National Museum of Singapore and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), will present the SKULLPANDA CAGE-UNCAGE Showcase, marking the character’s international debut outside China and the first tripartite partnership between the three organisations. The immersive experience will run from 12 December 2025 to 22 February 2026, following a successful initial run in Shanghai.
The showcase explores the artistic intent and narrative behind SKULLPANDA, created by Chinese artist Xiong Miao, and delves into themes such as Emotion, Fortune, Rules, Exploration, Life and Direction through multi-sensory installations. Larger-than-life sculptures and interactive zones transform everyday objects — including door frames, locks, and keys — into visual metaphors that encourage visitors to reflect on freedom, confinement, choice and self-discovery.
A Singapore-exclusive installation inspired by the local bird-singing pastime adds a cultural dimension to the showcase, highlighting a traditional community activity that mirrors how collectible culture brings people together.
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The partnership strengthens the National Museum’s efforts to engage new and diverse audiences through contemporary culture, following its earlier collaboration with POP MART for the 2024 Play:Date – Unlocking Cabinets of Play exhibition. According to STB, the initiative reflects Singapore’s commitment to fostering creative collaborations that reinforce its identity as a vibrant and innovative cultural destination under the Tourism 2040 vision.
Early All Access tickets will be available from 12 to 16 December, offering priority entry and first access to showcase-exclusive merchandise, followed by Standard All Access tickets from 1 December 2025. Admission will be by timed entry, and the first 4,500 visitors will receive a Singapore-exclusive SKULLPANDA CAGE-UNCAGE Showcase Gift.
A dedicated POP MART pop-up store will operate at the museum’s Longer Concourse, while free-to-access art installations will be displayed on the museum’s front lawn and Level 1 spaces.
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