The National Gallery Singapore is a museum of modern art, set in Singapore and devoted to the art of Southeast Asia. It is housed in two national monuments, the former Supreme Court and City Hall buildings, which stand side by side in the city's civic district at 1 St. Andrew's Road.
What to expect
The gallery presents its collection of modern Southeast Asian art, which it describes as the largest public collection of its kind. Across the two buildings, visitors can see more than 8,000 artworks. The collection is large enough that a single visit tends to cover only part of it, so it can reward a second look.
Because the works fill two historic buildings, the visit also means moving through old civic architecture. Many visitors come for the art and stay for the setting, which links the collection to the place where it is shown.
Planning your visit
- Location: 1 St. Andrew's Road, Singapore 178957, in the civic district.
- Who it suits: people interested in modern art, especially work from Southeast Asia, and those who enjoy visiting museums housed in historic buildings.
- Contact: +65 6271 7000.
The gallery is also known as the Singapore National Gallery. Its location in the civic centre makes it easy to combine with other sights and walks in the central part of the city.
