National Gallery Singapore Visitor Guide
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John Turnbull Thomson. Singapore. 1851. Oil on canvas, 57.3 × 88 cm. Collection of National Gallery Singapore.
This acquisition was made possible with donations to the Art Adoption & Acquisition Programme. Located at City Hall Wing, Level B1,
the Calm Room is a dedicated space
where visitors can rest if they are feeling
overstimulated or overwhelmed by
their environment.
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Level 2: Singapore Stories:
the 19 th Century
Pathways and Detours in Art
Experience the thrill of speculative fiction in Third Eye, the second
Level 3: Dalam Southeast Asia: (Fully open in Jul 2025)
season of the NO FLASH podcast! Look beyond the obvious as
Diplomacy and Desire:
artworks Level 3:
from our collection are reimagined City of
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PHOTOGRAPHY & RECORDINGS
Basoeki Abdullah in Singapore
Asian Artists in Paris, 1920s–1940s
macabre and magnificent tales are spun by some of Singapore’s most Please note that photographs, video and audio recordings may be
Level 3: Laws of Our Land:
exciting writers, including Bani Haykal, Level
Diana4:Rahim,
Fernando Zóbel: Tay,
Lisabelle taken in and around our premises from time to time. By entering the
Foundations of a New Nation
Manish Melwani, Ng Yi-Sheng and Wen-Yi OrderLee,
is Essential
with original scoring Gallery, you consent to having any photographs or recordings taken of
and sound design by Mervin Wong. Level 5: Ng Teng Fong Roof you used by the Gallery for publishing, marketing and other purposes.
Garden Commission: GLISTEN by Please approach our Gallery staff should you have any concerns.
Basoeki Abdullah. Struggle for the Re-establishment of the Democracy and the Right for the People.
1981. Oil on canvas, 200 × 490 cm. Gift of the artist. Collection Lisa Reihana
of National Gallery Singapore.
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This monumental painting depicts wild animals Perhaps the most famous image of Georgette
chased by flames in a dense, elaborate Chen, her gaze in this painting meets that of For the latest information on
composition. A year after it was gifted to his the viewer, firmly establishing her presence our exhibitions and festivals,
patron King Willem III of the Netherlands, Raden and encapsulating her dedication to scan the QR code to visit
Saleh was awarded the title of “King’s Painter.” presenting herself as a professional artist. [Link]/whats-on.
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3
City Hall Chamber
Available at locations
Where Ink Tides Meet
Various The Gallery Children’s Biennale (GCB) embodies the Gallery’s SINGAPORE
DBS Singapore
Visitor Services C O U R T YA R D
within the Gallery commitment to inspire young and curious minds with art. City Hall Wing,
Galleries 1–3 Level B1,
National Kitchen by
Violet Oon Singapore
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Levels and 1
B1 and
PA R L I A M E N T
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SUPREME COURT
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• Gallery Passes of Tomorrow We’ll Be…, C O inviting
U R T F O Y E R children to reflect on the endless
SUPREME
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City of Others: Asian Artists in Paris, 1920s–1940s
Supreme Court Wing, Level 3, UOB Southeast
City Hall Wing, Level 3, This groundbreaking special exhibition explores the experiences of Asia Gallery, Dalam Southeast Asia
Singtel Special Asian artists in Paris during the 1920s to 1940s. Featuring over 200
Diplomacy and Desire: Basoeki Abdullah in
Exhibition Gallery works, including paintings, sculptures, lacquer ware, decorative arts
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and rare archival records, it showcases artists like DBS
Foujita Tsuguharu,
Singapore National Kitchen
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Indonesian painter Basoeki
by Violet OonAbdullah (1915–1993)
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Curator Tour The Singtel Special Exhibition to Singapore in 1959 and 1981.
Sat 5 Apr, 14 Apr, 14 Jun | 2pm Gallery is made possible with
Sun 22 Jun | 2pm SUPREME COURT
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FORMER
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DBS Singapore Gallery* SUPREME
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of Singapore’s art history, as it continually questions itself: Gallery Store
Odette
* Galleries 2 and 3 will re-open Whose story is this? Where is home? What is new? Who is looking? CITY HALL
by ABRY
in Jul 2025. F OY E R
What is art for? See iconic artworks from the 19 th century to present The Great Mischief
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by Eartists from diverse communities,
PA D A N G identities and subject areas,
ENTR ANCE
DBS Singapore Gallery including artists such as Georgette Chen, Liu Kang and more.
Highlights Tour SUPREME COURT
F OY E R E N T R A N C E
English Thu–Sun 3.30pm
SUPREME COURT WING
Mandarin Sat–Sun 2.30pm The DBS Singapore Gallery is made possible with the support of DBS Bank. CITY HALL WING
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of the Past, an exhibition held at the Museo Nacional del through a multi-sensory immersive experience,
Boschbrand (Forest Fire)
Public Tour (From 23 May) from the origins of their sites to their dramatic
English Thu–Sun 11am
Prado, Madrid, Spain (2022) and Ayala Museum, Manila,
SUPREME COURT
Mandarin Sat–Sun 2pm Philippines
WING (2024). transformation
CITY HALL WING into National Gallery Singapore.
Singapore Stories
Self-service kiosk
DBS Singapore
Gallery 2
B NEW! A
OPENS
9 MAY
NEW! Diplomacy and Desire:
S I N G A P O R EOPENS
Basoeki Abdullah in Singapore
C O U R T YA R D 2 APR
City of Others: Asian Artists in Paris, 1920s–1940s
Supreme Court Wing, Level 3, UOB Southeast
City Hall Wing, Level 3, This groundbreaking special exhibition explores the experiences of Asia Gallery, Dalam Southeast Asia
Singtel Special Asian artists in Paris during the 1920s to 1940s. Featuring over 200
Diplomacy and Desire: Basoeki Abdullah in
Exhibition Gallery works, including paintings, sculptures, lacquer ware, decorative arts
Singapore is an exhibition of artworks by the
City of Others
and rare archival records, it showcases artists like DBS
Foujita Tsuguharu,
Singapore National Kitchen
DBS Singapore
Indonesian painter Basoeki
by Violet OonAbdullah (1915–1993)
Public Tour (From 24 Apr) Lê Ph ổ, Liu Kang and Amrita Sher-Gil, revealing howGallery 1
they lived, CITY HALL Singapore Gallery 3
English Thu–Sun 3.30pm MUST-SEE! who isF OY
known
ER for his paintings of stalwart statesmen
worked and exhibited during this Chen’s
Georgette dynamic period.
Mandarin Sat–Sun 1.30pm Self Portrait and attractive women. The highlights of the
City of Others
SERIES
PA R T N ER
PRESENTING
PA R T N ER
S T R AT E G I C
PA R T N ER exhibition are two paintings that the artist gifted
Curator Tour The Singtel Special Exhibition to Singapore in 1959 and 1981.
Sat 5 Apr, 14 Apr, 14 Jun | 2pm Gallery is made possible with
Sun 22 Jun | 2pm SUPREME COURT
theWING
support of Singtel. CITY HALL
Diplomacy WING
and Desire Curator Tour Sun 11 May | 2pm
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4 Gallery a language in international abstraction and instilled the vital ArchiGallery
CITY HALL
F OY E R
The exhibition is an iteration expanding on Zóbel: The Future the City Hall and former Supreme Court buildings
SUPREME COURT MUST-SEE!
Fernando Zóbel BALCONY Raden Saleh’s
of the Past, an exhibition held at the Museo Nacional del through a multi-sensory immersive experience,
Boschbrand (Forest Fire)
Public Tour (From 23 May) from the origins of their sites to their dramatic
English Thu–Sun 11am
Prado, Madrid, Spain (2022) and Ayala Museum, Manila,
SUPREME COURT
Mandarin Sat–Sun 2pm Philippines
WING (2024). transformation
CITY HALL WING into National Gallery Singapore.
5 & 4M
GALLERY ETIQUETTE Lift ImageRestroom
credits Basoeki Abdullah. Labour. c. 1959s. Oil on canvas,
Baby changing room Accessible(Right)
restroom Drinking fountain Self-service kiosk
195 × 293 cm. Gift of Ministry of Culture. Collection of
National Gallery Singapore. Image courtesy of National
Level 5 & 4M Between
Heritage Board, Declarations
Singapore. and Dreams GLISTEN
Food and drinks are not permitted in
the galleries and public spaces. (Middle) Apinan Poshyananda. How to Explain Art to a
Bangkok Cock. 1985, reconstructed 2019. Painted crates Level 2
and LCD monitors, 270 × 360 × 50 cm. Collection of
No flash photography or videography in the National Gallery Singapore. (Left) Wee Kong Chai. Detail of Storyteller. 1962.
Oil on canvas, 68.5 × 122 cm. Collection of National
galleries. The use of selfie sticks, tripods and (Right) Lisa Reihana (Ng ā Puhi, Ng ā ti Hine, Ng ā i Tū teauru, Gallery Singapore.
lighting equipment is notGpermitted
ARDEN
in the galleries. Ng ā i Tū poto). GLISTEN. 2024. Steel frames, shimmer discs
and wind chime. (Middle) Liu Kang. Working At the Brick Factory. 1954.
Oil on canvas, 97.8 × 128.6 cm. Gift of the artist’s family.
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P R Eartworks.
M E C OUR T TER R ACE B
Collection of National Gallery Singapore.
A
Level 4
Even clean hands can damage surfaces. (Right) Georgette Chen. Family Portrait. c. 1954–1955.
(Left) Fernando Zóbel. The View XXIV. 1974. Oil on canvas, 161.5 × 130.2 cm. Gift of the artist’s estate.
UPPER LINK BRIDGE
Oil on canvas, 120 × 120 cm. Private Collection. Collection of National Gallery Singapore.
Large bags and bulky items including Connects to
Ng Teng Fong
ROTUNDA (Middle) Fernando
City Hall Wing Zóbel. Saeta 44. 1957. Oil on canvas,
umbrellas
Glass Room should be stored
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61.3 × 91.5
Level 4 cm. Collection of National Gallery Singapore. Roof Garden
Level B1
Gallery
located at City Hall Wing, Level B1. This acquisition was made possible through the generous
support of Lam Soon Cannery Pte Ltd. Studios
(Right) Tang Da Wu. Detail of Flowing Water. Ink on paper,
UOB 109 × 79 cm. Collection of National Gallery Singapore.
Discovery
Children must be accompanied by Space © Tang Da Wu.
Level 3
an adult at all times in the Gallery.
UOB Southeast Asia Gallery (Left) Itakulla Kanae. Woman in a Red Dress. 1929. Must-Sees
Oil on canvas, 116 × 80.3cm. Collection of Matsudo City
Gallery 12 Gallery 13 Gallery 14 UOB
Board of Education. (Left) Raden Saleh. Detail of Boschbrand (Forest Fire).
Pencil sketching is permitted in the galleries Theatrette
1849. Oil on canvas, 300 × 396 cm. Collection of
(Middle-left) Liu Kang. Breakfast. 1932. Oil on canvas,
with sketchbooks no larger than 22 × 28cm. National Gallery Singapore. This work has been
44.5 × 53.5cm. Collection of National Gallery Singapore. adopted by Yong Hon Kong Foundation.
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(Middle-right) Amrita Sher-Gil. Untitled (Woman Wearing (Middle) Georgette Chen. Self Portrait. c. 1946.
Charcoal, pastel, permanent markers, Shawl). 1932. Oil on canvas, 42 × 33 cm. Collection of Oil on canvas, 22.5 × 17.5 cm. Gift of Lee Foundation.
The Dabriwala Family. Collection of National Gallery Singapore.
watercolour and oil paint are not permitted.
SUPREME COURT WING CITY HALL WING
Listening to Architecture
ArchiGallery 1 ArchiGallery 2
B A
COLEMAN DECK
PA D A N G D E C K
5 & 4M
GALLERY ETIQUETTE Lift ImageRestroom
credits Basoeki Abdullah. Labour. c. 1959s. Oil on canvas,
Baby changing room Accessible(Right)
restroom Drinking fountain Self-service kiosk
195 × 293 cm. Gift of Ministry of Culture. Collection of
National Gallery Singapore. Image courtesy of National
Level 5 & 4M Between
Heritage Board, Declarations
Singapore. and Dreams GLISTEN
Food and drinks are not permitted in
the galleries and public spaces. (Middle) Apinan Poshyananda. How to Explain Art to a
Bangkok Cock. 1985, reconstructed 2019. Painted crates Level 2
and LCD monitors, 270 × 360 × 50 cm. Collection of
No flash photography or videography in the National Gallery Singapore. (Left) Wee Kong Chai. Detail of Storyteller. 1962.
Oil on canvas, 68.5 × 122 cm. Collection of National
galleries. The use of selfie sticks, tripods and (Right) Lisa Reihana (Ng ā Puhi, Ng ā ti Hine, Ng ā i Tū teauru, Gallery Singapore.
lighting equipment is notGpermitted
ARDEN
in the galleries. Ng ā i Tū poto). GLISTEN. 2024. Steel frames, shimmer discs
and wind chime. (Middle) Liu Kang. Working At the Brick Factory. 1954.
Oil on canvas, 97.8 × 128.6 cm. Gift of the artist’s family.
Please do not touchS Uthe
P R Eartworks.
M E C OUR T TER R ACE B
Collection of National Gallery Singapore.
A
Level 4
Even clean hands can damage surfaces. (Right) Georgette Chen. Family Portrait. c. 1954–1955.
(Left) Fernando Zóbel. The View XXIV. 1974. Oil on canvas, 161.5 × 130.2 cm. Gift of the artist’s estate.
UPPER LINK BRIDGE
Oil on canvas, 120 × 120 cm. Private Collection. Collection of National Gallery Singapore.
Large bags and bulky items including Connects to
Ng Teng Fong
ROTUNDA (Middle) Fernando
City Hall Wing Zóbel. Saeta 44. 1957. Oil on canvas,
umbrellas
Glass Room should be stored
D O Min
E lockers
61.3 × 91.5
Level 4 cm. Collection of National Gallery Singapore. Roof Garden
Level B1
Gallery
located at City Hall Wing, Level B1. This acquisition was made possible through the generous
support of Lam Soon Cannery Pte Ltd. Studios
(Right) Tang Da Wu. Detail of Flowing Water. Ink on paper,
UOB 109 × 79 cm. Collection of National Gallery Singapore.
Discovery
Children must be accompanied by Space © Tang Da Wu.
Level 3
an adult at all times in the Gallery.
UOB Southeast Asia Gallery (Left) Itakulla Kanae. Woman in a Red Dress. 1929. Must-Sees
Oil on canvas, 116 × 80.3cm. Collection of Matsudo City
Gallery 12 Gallery 13 Gallery 14 UOB
Board of Education. (Left) Raden Saleh. Detail of Boschbrand (Forest Fire).
Pencil sketching is permitted in the galleries Theatrette
1849. Oil on canvas, 300 × 396 cm. Collection of
(Middle-left) Liu Kang. Breakfast. 1932. Oil on canvas,
with sketchbooks no larger than 22 × 28cm. National Gallery Singapore. This work has been
44.5 × 53.5cm. Collection of National Gallery Singapore. adopted by Yong Hon Kong Foundation.
F E
(Middle-right) Amrita Sher-Gil. Untitled (Woman Wearing (Middle) Georgette Chen. Self Portrait. c. 1946.
Charcoal, pastel, permanent markers, Shawl). 1932. Oil on canvas, 42 × 33 cm. Collection of Oil on canvas, 22.5 × 17.5 cm. Gift of Lee Foundation.
The Dabriwala Family. Collection of National Gallery Singapore.
watercolour and oil paint are not permitted.
SUPREME COURT WING CITY HALL WING
Tours
AUDIO TOURS & GUIDES
We’re always adding new tours held in Listen to curators, artists and
conjunction with ongoing exhibitions. experts as they share stories,
Please check our website for the latest themes and visual elements
tour information. of the Gallery’s artworks
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and exhibitions. LISTEN
SPECIAL TOURS
DAILY TOURS
Explore the rich history of our buildings and collections
by joining one of our guided tours led by trained docents.
Tours last approximately 60 minutes, unless stated otherwise. BACK-OF-HOUSE TOUR:
“FORMER SUPREME COURT: UNSEEN, UNHEARD”
To reserve a slot, proceed to our Tours & Programmes counter Sat 2.30pm, Sun 4.30pm | Standard $40, Local $25 |
(City Hall Wing, Level 1) or Visitor Services counter (Padang Atrium, Tickets include admission to General Admission exhibition spaces |
Level 1) at least 30 minutes before the tour starts. Limited slots are 20% off for Gallery Insiders
available on a first-come, first-served basis. Tour participants should
purchase a pass before joining a tour, with the exception of the This 90-minute tour offers a glimpse into restricted areas of the
Building Highlights Tour, which does not require any passes. former Supreme Court, which are usually out of bounds to the public.
Go behind the scenes and find out more about courtroom proceedings
and the experience of persons on trial.
BUILDING HIGHLIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS OF THE GALLERY
English Thu–Sun 10.30am | English Mon–Fri 11am | THE TOUR IS NOT SUITABLE FOR VISITORS BELOW THE AGE OF 13 AND VISITORS WITH
LIMITED MOBILITY. PLEASE WEAR COMFORTABLE FOOTWEAR AND AT TIRE.
Mandarin Sat–Sun 11.30am | Mandarin Sat–Sun 11am |
FREE! No pass required, Japanese 1st and 3rd Thu 1.30pm |
on-site registration required General Admission Pass required, GROUP TOURS
to be purchased separately
Learn more about the national We provide a variety of group tour options upon request. For more
monuments—City Hall and the Get a glimpse of the best that information, please email GroupEnquiries@[Link].
former Supreme Court—which the Gallery has to offer on this
have stood witness to many of sweeping tour. Our docents will
VENUE RENTAL & SHOOTS
Singapore’s historic moments, introduce you to key architectural
and the decade-long renovation features of our historic buildings, Blending rich history with exciting modernity, the Gallery’s unique and
that united and transformed as well as selected masterpieces timeless spaces are ideal for hosting events and shooting memorable
these majestic buildings into a from our exhibitions on the art of photos and videos. For more information, please visit
home for the arts. Singapore and Southeast Asia. [Link]/venue-rental.
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features multiple educational zones in which families and children can
experience the world of art through play, creativity and imagination.
Free entry for all | 31 May 2025 to 29 March 2026
MONTHLY PROGRAMMES
The highly anticipated fifth edition of the Gallery Children’s Biennale
GalleryToddlers!
coincides with the Gallery’s 10 th anniversary. Through the overarching
Want to engage your toddler in
theme of Tomorrow We’ll Be…, this Biennale invites children and
the Gallery but don’t know where
families to reflect on the endless possibilities of their future by exploring
to start? GalleryToddlers! invites
the four core values of Joy, Kindness, Dream and Love.
children and parents to take
part in sensory play inspired by Look forward to eight multi-sensorial artwork installations by
different artworks each month! local and international artists such as Fern Wong, Wyn-Lyn Tan,
Vicente Delgado, Co2_karbondioksida, Souliya Phoumivong
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and Hiromi Tango. The artists’ responses to the theme and core
Let’s Create! values are expressed through unique and site-specific installations
Join an artist-led workshop that throughout the Gallery.
invites children to explore diverse
art techniques and mediums and Enjoy the Biennale for free as well as participate in a series of fun and
engage in creative activities, engaging programmes throughout the Biennale period.
deepening their understanding of The Gallery Children’s Biennale has been one of National Gallery Singapore’s
artworks in the Gallery. signature events since 2017, embodying the Gallery’s commitment to inspire
young and curious minds with art. It aims to explore the many ways that children
ARTventure Camp
can learn and play while engaging more with the world around them.
At our thematic ARTventure Camps,
participants will dive into exciting
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gallery tours and fun collaborative
projects—all designed to inspire
creativity and imagination!
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including Michelin-starred restaurants— catalogues, research titles and children’s books.
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5.X Umrao Singh Sher-Gil. Amrita Sher-Gil with her paintings (Umrao Singh Sher-Gil reflected in the mirror), Paris. c. 1930. Gelatin-silver print with selenium
toning on paper, 27.9 × 35.5 cm. Photograph courtesy of The Estate of Umrao Singh Sher-Gil & PHOTOINK.
Amrita Sher-Gil
exhibition catalogue
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Tel: 9834 9935 This illustrated guide presents key highlights of the exhibition and
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artworks featured are from the collection of National Gallery Singapore. The Gallery Guide is published by National Gallery Singapore.
All rights reserved. Materials in this publication may not be reproduced in part or in whole without written consent of the Gallery. Every
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for the most updated information. The views and opinions expressed by speakers, facilitators and docents at the workshops and
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