Snow City, the indoor snow centre in Singapore that opened in 2000, is set to close after 26 years.

The facility, located within the country’s Science Centre, was a popular destination with both visitors and tourists and has evolved and extended over the years.

However, the governing board at the Science Centre said in a statement that its closure on 30 September was due to their commitment to “keep (the centre’s) offerings fresh and relevant amid shifting visitor interests and an evolving attractions landscape.”

Visitors begin their Snow City Singapore experience in the Air Lock, a 10°C transition zone designed to help them acclimatise before stepping into the main attraction. The highlight of the facility is the Snow Chamber, a 1,200‑square‑metre hall kept at –5°C and covered with around 40 cm of snow. Inside, a 60‑metre slope rises to roughly three storeys, offering activities such as snow tubing, one of the centre’s most popular draws.

Between 10 and 15 tonnes of fresh snow are produced each week using a liquid‑nitrogen snow gun.

The closure announcement has sparked a wave of nostalgia online. Many recalled school trips, childhood holidays and their first taste of “winter” in the tropics. Commenters remembered using Snow City as a trial run before overseas winter holidays. Some said the attraction struggled to keep pace with rising affluence, ageing facilities and changing tastes, even as it once offered a rare, affordable glimpse of snow for Singaporeans who are now more likely to be able to afford to access an outdoor snow holiday.

Ahead of its closure, Snow City Singapore will launch a public farewell campaign titled “One Last Snowfall” with reduced prices.