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Quick Information

ADDRESS

Singapore 178957

RECOMMENDED DURATION

2 hours

Timings

10:00–19:00

VISITORS PER YEAR

1500000

TICKETS

From $12.49

NUMBER OF ENTRANCES

2

EXPECTED WAIT TIME - STANDARD

30-60 mins (Peak), 0-30 mins (Off Peak)

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Did you know?

The National Gallery is home to over 8,000 pieces of art from Southeast Asia and Singapore, making it the largest public collection of Asian art in the world.

The National Gallery Singapore is located inside two national monuments of Singapore; The City Hall and former Supreme Court have been renovated over the years to house the extensive art collection of the National Gallery.

What is National Gallery Singapore?

Hidden in the heart of the glitz and glamour of Singapore stands a cultural gem that deserves to be on the traveller’s must-visit list - the National Gallery Singapore, where art and history intertwine. The Gallery houses over 8,000 artworks from Singapore's National Collection, spanning the 19th century to the contemporary era. Some of the pieces showcased here include art by Chen Chong Swee, Georgette Chen, and Liu Kang, whose artistic brilliance has contributed to the cultural integrity of the nation. Beyond its expansive collection, the National Gallery Singapore also stands as a symbol of Singapore's rich history, values, and vision.

Quick Facts About National Gallery Singapore

National Gallery Singapore
  • Official name: National Gallery Singapore
  • Location/Address: National Gallery Singapore, 1 St. Andrew’s Road, Singapore 178957
  • Date of opening: 24 November 2015
  • Timings: Remains open everyday from 10 AM to 7 PM 
  • Architects: Studio Milou Singapore & CPG Consultants Pte Ltd
  • Architectural style: Contemporary
  • Number of visitors per year: Around 2 million 
  • Collection size: Around 8,000 artworks

Plan Your Visit to National Gallery Singapore

Opening Hours

  • Open: Daily from 10 AM to 7 PM. Entry closes 30 min before the closing time. 
  • Closed: The gallery remains open on public holidays. 
  • Best time to visit: The best time to visit the art gallery is in the early morning, just when it opens. 
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Location

Address: 1 St. Andrew’s Road, Singapore 178957| Find on Map

Located conveniently in the heart of the city, the National Gallery is just a short walk away from the Asian Civilisations Museum and the Singapore River.

Nearest Bus Station: Supreme Court

Directions to National Gallery Singapore

Collections at National Gallery Singapore

DBS Singapore Gallery

It is located in the City Hall Wing and includes artworks starting from the 19th century. "Siapa Nama Kamu?" is a collection that houses artworks crafted by renowned artists.
The gallery is divided into 3 sub galleries:

  • Gallery 1: Liu Kang’s Artist and Model (1954), Xu Beihong’s Portrait of Lim Loh (1927), etc. 
  • Gallery 2:  A statue of Chua Mia Tee. 
  • Gallery 3: Contemporary and mixed media artworks.

UOB Southeast Asia Gallery

The UOB Southeast Asia Gallery, housed in the old Supreme Court building, displays art from Southeast Asian countries, spreading across three floors and about 15 rooms.

The main exhibit, "Between Declarations and Dreams," showcases around 300 artworks. The collection is named after Indonesian poet Chairil Anwar. Some famous artworks here include Raden Saleh's Bosch Brand and Latif Mohidin's Pagodas II

Keppel Centre for Art Education

A considerable space from level 1 of the City Hall Wing is reserved for fostering arts education for children and young individuals.

This space also includes four interactive spaces and an impressive array of educational programs that offer kids the opportunity to engage with original artworks specifically designed to nurture their observational abilities. Some of these programs include studio-based workshops, artist talks, etc.

Check out the various exhibitions at National Gallery Singapore so you know which collections speak to you, and can plan your trip better.

  • The National Gallery Singapore, which now stands as a poignant symbol of Singapore's colonial history, was once the Supreme Court and the City Hall.
  • This complex, collectively used to be known as the Municipal Building, was constructed and declared open on 23rd July 1929. When the city was occupied by Japan in the 1940s it was renamed as Syonan. The Municipal Building was responsible for its municipal administration, and the Supreme Court was repurposed as the Syonan Supreme Court. 
  • In 1992, the city hall and the Supreme Court buildings were officially declared as national monuments. 
  • In 2005, then-Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong revealed plans for transforming these buildings into the future National Gallery Singapore. 
  • After 5 long years of construction, the gallery was declared open to the public in November 2015.

The Studio Milou Architecture from France in collaboration with CPG Consultants Pte Ltd. designed the gallery. The design created by Studio Milou Singapore and CPG Consultants Pte Ltd for the gallery infuses modern architecture into historic elements, offering it a contemporary edge.
The structures of the former Supreme Court Building and City Hall are linked through bridges that resemble trees, and the City Hall’s courtyard are encased in glass, with rooftop reflective pools to reduce the temperature.

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Frequently Asked Questions About the National Gallery Singapore

The National Gallery Singapore stands as a prominent organisation in the world of visual arts, that houses artworks from Singapore and Southeast Asia. It is also the largest art museum in Singapore.