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)
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.
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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.
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.
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.
The National Gallery Singapore houses the biggest and most important collections of modern art from Singapore and Southeast Asia. It is worth visiting while you are in Singapore.
The National Gallery Singapore features over 8,000 artworks from Southeast Asia, ranging from the 19th century all the way up to the present day.
Tickets can be purchased online in advance, or you can even purchase them at the gallery.
Yes. Audio guides are available for free inside the gallery so you can explore the exhibitions at the National Gallery Singapore in detail.
Studio Milou Architecture from France in collaboration with CPG Consultants Pte Ltd designed the gallery.
The National Gallery Singapore opened its doors to the public on 24 November 2015.
Liu Kang's Life By The River (1975), Chen Chong Swee’s Fishermen (1910-85), and Choo Keng Kwang’s Wayang Kulit (1950), etc. are some of the famous artworks housed in the gallery.
The gallery is open daily from 10 AM to 7 PM. It follows the same timings on Public Holidays.
If you want to avoid big crowds and explore the artwork in peace, the best time to visit the gallery would be on weekday mornings.
The gallery is located in the heart of the civic district of Singapore.
Yes. Every part of the gallery is accessible to people in wheelchairs. You can even rent a wheelchair at the venue, if required.
Yes. There are plenty of dining options offering different cuisines available inside the gallery.
Yes. However, only taking photos without using a flash for non-commercial use is allowed.
Universal Studios, Gardens by the Bay, and Marina Bay Sands etc. are some of the popular attractions near the gallery.
