National Gallery Singapore
About This Museum
It’s a little-known fact that the National Gallery Singapore isn't a purpose-built museum, but a breathtaking fusion of two colossal colonial landmarks: the former Supreme Court and City Hall. You don't just walk through galleries here; you wander through history, beneath soaring rotundas and across mosaic floors that have witnessed the birth of a nation. The art, fiercely modern and deeply regional, feels perfectly at home in this grand, reimagined space. It’s a dialogue between past and present, architecture and ambition, that leaves you utterly captivated.
Collection Highlights
The Siapa Nama Kamu? exhibit is a powerful journey through Singaporean art, while the UOB Southeast Asia Gallery showcases radical works from neighbors like Indonesia and Vietnam—don't miss Raden Saleh's dramatic 'Forest Fire'.
Visitor Information
Give yourself at least three hours; it's vast. Fridays are a treat with extended hours and often live music in the grand atrium.
Architecture & Building
A sublime restoration of two Neoclassical monuments, now connected by a stunning aluminum and glass canopy that creates dazzling light-filled courtyards.
