National Gallery Singapore will operate only till 3pm on 14, 21, 28 June & 5, 12, 19 July. Please plan your visit earlier on these respective dates
Explore Southeast Asian art at the new National Gallery Singapore. After opening its doors on 24 Nov 2015, the gallery is located in Singapore's Civic District and boasts a combined floor area of 64,000 square meters and is housed in two of the island's most iconic buildings: former Supreme Court and City Hall. National Gallery Singapore is the largest visual arts venue and museum in Singapore – home to over 9,000 art works and it is certainly one of the main attractions in Singapore. Visitors are introduced to Singaporean and Southeast Asian art in the long-term and special exhibitions taking place at the gallery. A visit to the National Gallery Singapore is a great opportunity to discover art, culture and architecture of Singapore.
The newly revamped DBS Singapore Gallery exhibition presents a layered, ever-changing story of Singapore’s art history, continually questioning itself: Whose story is this? Where is home? What is new? Who is looking? What is art for? Explore the unique pathways and detours of artists, and see their iconic artworks from the 19th century to present.
Admission to attractions
General Admission ticket admits one to all of these galleries: DBS Singapore Gallery, UOB Southeast Asia Gallery, Level 4 Gallery, Wu Guanzhong Gallery
This package is Valid for Foreign Nationals only
Children aged 12+ will be charged the same rate as adults
Singaporeans/PRs enters for free
Students and teachers at local institutions, including Singapore-based international schools, can enter for free. Present your student or teacher card at Basement Concourse Information Counter to get your Gallery Pass.
Concession refers to foreign students, children (7 to 12 years) and seniors (60 years and above)
Singapore Citizens and PRs can attend Permanent Galleries for free
Student ticket must present valid ID
The museum regularly offers free guided tours. Check the official website for more information
Bags may be subject to inspection for security reasons
The use of selfie sticks and tripods are also not permitted in the galleries
The DBS Singapore Gallery has started on a phased revamp starting in April 2024. At least one of the three Singapore galleries will always remain open, and all tours will continue as usual. All other galleries, such as the UOB Southeast Asia Gallery, Level 4 Gallery (Lim Tze Peng), and the Chief Justice’s Chamber & Office, included in the General Admission Pass will remain open. Lim Tze Peng’s exhibition will only open from 25 Oct onwards.
Outside food and drinks are not allowed inside the venue
Photography is allowed, but taking videos and photos for commercial purposes, as well as the live broadcasting of the show is strictly prohibited
Flash photography is prohibited inside the venue
This activity is wheelchair-accessible
You will:
Love learning about history? Try visiting Battlebox Singapore, featuring an all-new 40-minute audio guide and exclusive access to two 270° projection rooms!
Enjoy museums? Visit the National Museum of Singapore, Malay Heritage Centre, Indian Heritage Centre or Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall.
By bus: 63, 51, 80, 32, 851 stop opposite Peninsula Place, the Coleman Street entrance is a 5 minute walk away or 195 and 961 stop at Parliament Place, walk round the corner to the front of the building to get to the Padang Atrium entrance or 61, 124, 145, 166, 174, 197 stop opposite The Treasury Building on North Bridge Road, the Padang Atrium entrance is approximately a 7 minute walk away. Alternatively, you may use 75, 100, 107, 130, 131, 167 stop in front of Victoria Concert Hall, the Gallery is approximately a 5 minute walk away
By car: Cars can drop-off and pick-up passengers at the Coleman Street entrance, which is accessible by turning right at the end of Supreme Court Lane. Entrance to the Gallery's car park is on the far right of Coleman Street; access by turning left before St. Andrew's Cathedral from the left lane of St Andrew's Road
By taxi: A taxi stand is located at the Gallery's Coleman Street entrance, which is accessible by turning right at the end of Supreme Court Lane; next closest taxi stands are located at The Adelphi and Funan DigitaLife Mall
By MRT: City Hall station: exit B, the Gallery is approximately a 7 minute walk from City Hall MRT station via the Art Connector or Clarke Quay station: exit E and enjoy a leisurely 10 minute stroll along the Singapore River to the Gallery. Alternatively, you can go to Raffles Place: exit B, the Gallery is approximately a 10 minute walk away through the business district