Got a car-crazy kid at home? Then you’ll want to know that there are actual Formula 1 cars, the ones that really raced on the grid, sitting inside a building at Dempsey right now, and you can walk right up to them for free. No queue for tickets, no big commitment. Just a quick, easy outing that your little one will be talking about for days.
Funseekers’ Verdict
Three real F1 cars that actually raced, plus a bird’s-eye model of the Singapore street circuit, all free. It took us only about 20 minutes, so it’s an easy add-on to a Dempsey day out, especially for car-obsessed kids.
Plan Your Visit
🏎️ SGP: Dare to Be Different, Gallery26 Dempsey
Blk 26 Dempsey Road, #01-03, Singapore
💰 Price: FREE
👶🏻 Suitable for: F1 fans of any age, and little ones who are car-crazy
🕗 Hours: 11am – 6pm daily (closed on Mondays)
⏳ Duration: About 20 minutes to go through the whole thing
Highlights
🏎️ Three real F1 cars that actually raced, on the ground floor, including the Ferrari SF15-T that won the 2015 Singapore GP
🏎️ Singapore GP history all the way back to 1961, when the race ran along Upper Thomson Road
🏎️ Racing gear and F1 memorabilia to look through
🏎️ A bird’s-eye model of the Singapore street circuit on the upper deck
🏎️ Kids’ restaurants and play spaces nearby, such as The Pantry and Kids Space
Face to Face with the F1 Cars
Let’s start with what the kids will care about most: the cars. Down on the ground floor, three actual F1 cars that raced are parked right there for you to stand next to. The Ferrari SF15-T (2015) is the one Sebastian Vettel drove to victory at the Singapore Grand Prix. Beside it is the Ferrari SF16-H (2016), driven by Vettel and Kimi Räikkönen.
We loved this part. Even if your kid can’t tell a Ferrari from a Fiat, a real F1 car up close is just a different level of impressive from the toy versions at home.
A Look Back at Singapore’s Racing Roots
Head to the second floor and the exhibition takes you right back to 1961, when the Singapore Grand Prix was a proper street race along Upper Thomson Road. It’s a nice thing to flip through with older kids who like a bit of story with their cars. For the little ones, it’s a good spot to keep things moving while they wait to get back to the cars.
Memorabilia and the Circuit Model
There’s racing gear and other iconic F1 memorabilia to look through on the way. Then cap it off at the upper deck, where a model of the full Singapore street circuit gives you a bird’s-eye view of the track. Perfect for pointing out the corners and teaching your kid where the cars actually race. Yes, you may end up playing race strategist.
Good to Know
The whole thing took us about 20 minutes, so this isn’t a half-day outing on its own. The good news is that there are plenty of kids-friendly places nearby, including The Pantry for food and Kids Space for play, so it slots in nicely before or after a meal. Remember it’s closed on Mondays.
Final Thoughts
For something that’s completely free, this exhibition delivers. Real F1 cars, a bit of history, and a short visit that won’t wear anyone out make it an easy yes if you’ve got a car-mad kid, or an F1-mad adult. Would we go back? We’d go just to see the cars again.
Have you brought your kids to see the F1 cars at Dempsey? Tell us which car was their favourite!
