A stunning building. Well worth a visit even if you’re not interested in art. The building itself is awe inspiring. The meld of old and new is sheer genius. There’s enough variety of art to have something for everyone. We didn’t visit the children’s today but there seems to be a lot to do. We visited with a small baby in a pram. It was easy to get around except for gallery 5 where you’ll need the security guard to man the lift. My daughter was breast feeding and the facilities are disappointing - uncomfortable and not big enough to take the push chair in. Overall a great day.

Visiting the museum is a great way to spend a weekend afternoon. It helps the mind to switch gears after a week's work. There are multiple galleries, so you can easily spend 3 to 5 hours here just walking through the different exhibitions. If you are unsure of where to start, you can always approach the counter at Level 1. If you have the membership, there is also a discount in the shop on Level 1 and also at the dining options. There are several dining options with great views of the Padang and the city skyline. The shop has nice items which have local Singaporean elements which are great gifts for friends who might be visiting Singapore from overseas.

Vast, classical and modern. Suitable for all ages, with souvenir shop, resting and refuelling points available.

Free for all Singaporean but need to be book before entering certain area. A kiosk self tickets near the entrance and make sure remove sticker from the ticket and paste on your shirt to indicate that you are Singaporean and book for the day. Make sure bring your personal camera as most area are good to take photos. If not wrong, there are 4 level to visit and the roof, so be prepared for a long walk. Mostly art, history and architect. There are 2 cafe on ground level and a bar, 2 restaurants at the roof.

It’s a huge place to visit, as there is lots of galleries to explore. The history of the place is interesting as well. General admission is free, with the special exhibition being $15. Overall it’s quite a place to visit.

Beautiful exhibits of culture!! From denim to an ever-changing and evolving cardboard city. From adults to kids, everyone can participate. A must see! The beautiful courthouse and city building merged yo make an exquisite gallery. Go and visit, you will not be disappointed

The National Gallery Singapore is a gorgeous venue with plenty of historical information and experiential sign posting to make for an excellent introduction to understanding the Modern Singapore and how it came to be. The venue is large and has a lengthy range of both historical and artistic information for everyone to enjoy. The venue is particularly beneficial to permanent residents that enjoy free entry. Still with the price of admission as a visitor non citizen.

Free admission on the day I went there. 26-28 Jan 2024 The building got 6 floors so I can say it’s huge huge, you need spent 3-4 hours in there exploring. The building is pretty and you get the calm feeling walking around.

Very nice pre war buildings which actually consist of 2 buildings and nicely link up in between by walkway. A very nice place for kid to hang around and learn something. Good for adult to spend time over here too as the exhibits are really nice. There is a posh restaurant inside as well but guess must be $$

The National Gallery is the perfect place for peace and self reflection. Aside from the wonderful exhibitions, the architecture and layout of the building itself is an art. The main courtyard has a staircase where visitors can sit and admire the design of the gallery. This landmark is very well thought out and constructed with unique interior elements, showcasing minute details which enriches the whole viewing experience. The service staff are very friendly and easily approachable, not to mention free entry for Singaporeans and Permanent Residence! Highly recommend a trip down to check out the building.

Visited the National Gallery again to kill time. Pleasantly surprised over some of the new exhibitions. Quite a marvel that they managed to put together something during COVID.

I loved the gallery firstly because it's FREE for locals! 😄 Staffs are helpful and was easy to get the tickets in. I really love the paintings of old Singapore. Brings me back to a nostalgic time and yet so proud of us as asians. We are so multicultural and have such talents. Visit to get some ink water! :)

Please have at least 3 to 4 hours of time to visit this National Gallery Singapore. Beautiful place with very detailed information baout WWII. I used to be part of the team building up this Gallery. We started from scratch, top-down construction. The holding cell, chamber and spiral staircase to the Dome at Former Supreme Court remain almost identical. Miss those days.

Come during the weekday, it's very empty then. Has an excellent showcase of works from artists in the SEA region, very eye opening. I recommend the Between Declarations and Dreams exhibit for everyone. The fact that it's free for locals is sweet too. My only complaint is they don't have many benches for people to rest on while admiring the art except in one of the galleries on the upper floor, and they don't let you sit down on the floor either, even if it's empty. I understand it's probably for covid reasons but it's annoying.

A must visit for all visitors to Singapore. An art museum situated in the former Supreme Court of Singapore. One will get to see the remnants of British influence in Singapore as well as art from all around the region. Highly recommended! And also check out the temporary exhibitions that refreshes from time to time.

A wonderful experience. A stunning collection of SE Asian galleries tracing a journey through the political and socioeconomic process of each country. Special exhibition of Australian First peoples artwork was exceptional as a visiting Australian. Was also an exciting moment to see 2 pieces from an artist that i personally know.

Unique interiors design and awesome. The idea of a national gallery was mooted in 1957. The interiors are remarkable and breathtaking. It's the place of interest for many Tourist, Singaporeans and Permanent Residence. Free admission for Singaporeans. Staffs are very friendly and helpful. Cafe at ground level and bar, restaurants at the roof. Suggest, m we can have various traditional foods sold in National Gallery. Historical landmark of Singapore. Former Supreme Court of Singapore. Previously also known as CityHall. Near Peninsula Plaza, Singapore 179098.

Free admission for Singapore citizens. Very beautiful place. A feast to your eyes. Exhibits are nice and great if you appreciate works of local and Asian artists. There are stations/kiosks for you do art activities. Also play areas for children. Worth spending a day here.

It's huge. I spent 4 hours in this museum and I enjoyed it. There's no other museums where I can see Indonesian and Singaporean artists' works so I am delighted and satisfied. There are international big names in special exhibitions as well. If you are an art lover, don't miss it!

Very nice exhibits Currently is free for local to visit don't know when will end. Kids will love the kids exhibits. Do go early if you are with kids. Do give a like to this review.

Violet Jon's National Kitchen must have prior reservation. But Gallery Bistro don't need to. Great place to have Salmon!

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Old suprme court was reformed to The National gallery singapore，in this building，5 floor,there is Wu guanzhong permanent exhibition,that is my fav place.Almost every year I visited NGS 3-4 times for Wu guanzhong

Fabulous preservation of the old supreme court. Step inside to marvel At the architecture, the old holding cells, the galleries.. just wow! Many local artists have their works displayed. Quiet, uncrowded place to view art. Often one would be able to see wedding couples taking their photos there too! Go, see and immerse yourselves in our art!

National Gallery of Singapore includes Cobweb Traffic Light from China & Australia.

Always a pleasure to visit the National Gallery with my kids… those interactive exhibits never fail to capture their attention & imagination. It’s an enriching experience for adults too… other times that nostalgic ambience when the exhibit are modern…

National Gallery is located in the heart of CBD just opposite the Padang. The building is rich in heritage but the interior is beautifully designed. The architecture combines neoclassical with modernity. There are thousand of art works on display ranging from historical paintings, abstract parts, contemporary masterpieces and visual arts.

It's good time to go as there is hardly any visitors. If you are artsy, at least will take you 5 to 6 hrs to complete all the exhibits. Don't missed the reflection pools at roof top and also the view from there on the city scape is breath taking. On a hot day, it was breezy. It's free for Singaporeans and PRs. All the gallery assistants are very well trained and discreet.

The building itself is far more beautiful than the gallery. Almost empty in working hours. One of the most love place in SG

Great place to visit. The galleries are beautifully maintained and there are wonderful activities for the children too! The viewing deck accessible through the 5th floor has great views! You probably need a full day to fully explore the place!

Went to GalleryKids with family. The kids had a lot of fun exploring and doing the various activities. We also obtained the tickets (free for locals and PRs) and went up to the Padang Deck. Excellent view and great for photos. Will want to come again in future. Good place for families with young children. Strongly recommended!

First time visiting National Gallery Singapore but definitely not my last. The first peoples art of Australia exhibits were really interesting and thought provoking. Also enjoyed the art work from various south Asian artists displayed in the museum. Beautiful spaces and well thought out design of space.

Very impressive. We just walked through Esther quickly since admission was free. But it's a huge place. You can easily spend a few days enjoying the beautiful exhibition.

Very impressive and varied collection. I’m not a huge art museum person but I enjoyed this quite a bit. The building itself is quite interesting, they’ve combined the former Supreme Court and the former City Hall into a gallery with modern architecture tying them together. The roof garden exhibit is very cool. Also neat to see some of the historical pictures from surrounding SE Asia countries. Multiple dining options within.

Went there for a quick visit and only went to the free admission area. For free admission you get to visit B1, Level 4 and 5. You get a basic history of the building and nice rooftop area. Spent about almost 2 hours there including reading the architecture history of the building and seeing the sculpture + a bit photography session. Great gallery.

My 3yo son really enjoyed himself at the exhibits. While some of them didn't interest him as much, he enjoyed a few exhibits to the point of staying for 1-2hrs at some exhibits. Some exhibits scared him and some exhibits bore him, but he found some to really enjoy. The employees were very helpful and friendly, making the experience even more enjoyable.

Located right in the heart of the city, the museum is amazing and has incredible architecture and design. Steeped in history, this is a must visit for a cultural experience when in Singapore. Amazing f&b outlets such as odette, violet oon are located within.

A place to feel cultured and spend a few hours learning about artists of the past and present. Opens everyday and free entry for Singaporeans and PR. Ask for the free guided tour. Just take the MRT to City Hall and proceed to exit B. It's a 5-minute walk from the train station.

There is a path with a cover that helps prevent getting wet from the rain directly from the city hall station to the gallery. The gallery is huge, I spent three hours inside as they have two blocks with a shared basement level. I will say I am confused about where to start, but I recommend finishing by visiting one block from the top and visiting the basement so you can walk to another block. They have bridges connecting two blocks at some levels, which is a good place to take pictures of the architecture. I admire how they have kids' zone so they can interact with art. The gift shop is fantastic as well as they have items related to the exhibitions, which is what I hope since I have been to different galleries and museums but they don’t offer a good range of souvenirs.

One of the best Arts Museum in the world or should I say THE BEST! The building itself looked really stunning and the architecture is simply spectacular! There are many artworks which our well preserved and beautifully decorated. Spend some time and see if you can relate to it. The paintings are full of Singapore's past history. Well done for keeping this place as it is!

The gallery was also featured in a recent TV documentary on the restoration of the buildings. Fascinating to see it first hand. Some wonderful pieces of art. The gallery also overlooked the F1 track from the top floor which was under preparation for the event.

The museum building is stunning, with water ripples from the skylight creating beautiful reflections on its interior surfaces. The art collection is one-of-a-kind and provides a great insight into Singaporean art history. The museum is quite huge, so it's recommended to take your time and allow several hours to explore each gallery space thoroughly.

Wonderful place to spend a whole day with family that’s free for Singaporean and PR. There’s a Children Biennale event that’s free. The event has many stations around the gallery with many having little activities for the children. Each station the kids can collect stamps which in the end can be redeemed for a small present. My favourite is the station where you can build your own blanket fort. Children (or child-liked adult) can easily spend an hour here. Would want to come back for the actual gallery.

A fantastic gallery with a range of wonderful exhibits - both modern and historical. A beautiful space split across the old city hall and supreme court house. It was definitely worth the $20 as you can spend hours here. We loved the interactive instillations, as well as the range of activities for children & adults.

The ticket fee is not very cheap, but there are many parts of the gallery that are free to access, including some of their temporary exhibitions. Do check their website before you visit. You need to allocate quite some time if you intend to explore this place because it’s huge and very interesting. We came there thinking that 1,5 hours would be enough but ended up hurrying through the buildings and not having enough time. There’s a very cozy library inside where you can browse some books especially about art. You can also get a nice view of MBS from the rooftop.

went to this place for a school trip, it has many friendly guides. The overall internal design of this place was really unique and the exterior too. This is a perfect place for students to learn about some history of the artworks and admire the techniques and art styles of past artist. Especially loved the art work “malay kampung” where the artiest used carved wood to imprint the picture of a piece of paper. Even though it was only a short hour tour, it was very meaningful and eventful. would definitely come again!

The former Supreme Court is a historical building, if you are interested in art, you can spend a whole day there to gain knowledge about Singapore art history. A ticket is required for entry but is free for the locals. It has a floor for the children to spend a day there too. If you are not interested in art, it is a very good place for taking beautiful pictures at almost every corner.

I bought the ticket through Klook app which is cheaper. It’s worth a trip if u had never been to the gallery. Nice layout and easy to go through hall by hall. Their collection mostly are modern South East Asian art. There are also some other exhibitions from time to time.

It was beautiful! There's a great range of artworks with focus on southeast asian artworks! Really nice to be represented! The "guards"/workers are suuuuper helpful as well by including more information unprompted!

Walk into the majestric history of Singapore's colonial era and enjoy the wondrous art, exhibition, installation and architecture of the former City Hall and Supreme Court. Free Admission for Singapore Citizens. Appreciate our Southeast Asian culture in this vast gallery.

The gallery was pleasantly quiet when I visited on a Friday during the daytime. The exhibits were thoughtfully arranged, creating an enjoyable viewing experience. It's a great place to spend an hour or two on a solo trip, allowing ample time to explore the various topics on display.

Not too bad. Had opportunity to see the old classic designs on the floor. They were awesome. If you go to the viewing floor, you can see the whole padang where the VIP sat during National Day parades. You can see some of the buildings of the Singapore skyline in the central business district. And of course the famous Marina Bay Sands hotel

I entered for free as part of the Chinese New Year event. It was great to see many artworks on display and a beautiful view from the rooftop. It is a place that you must visit if you come to Singapore. I recommend a visit here.

It is a very nice place for kids and adults alike. The exhibitions are worth visiting, and the activities are aimed at kids of all ages. Overall, it is amazing how the national gallery is providing something for all ages. Not to mention the on-site cafe, restaurants for a quick bite to eat.

Enjoyed the Tropical exhibition. Enriching, quiet and interesting. The gallery is very nice and well organized. Very cold so you should bring some jacket in order not to freeze. Was expecting more of Frida Kahlo paintings, they had just one in this exhibition.

A lot of exhibits inside gallery They featured many paintings, artists with different themes. Love the free entrance during light to night. It was worth the visit. If you are art enthusiast then this is one of the place you should visit.

When i visit the museum the entrance ticket was free for all museum👍🏼 The museum was perfect, we can enjoy every corner of the museum especially their buildings is also a national heritage, and their collection is quite complete. Paintings, sculpture, modern art, all in one place🥹 Their staff was also very helpfull and informative. They also have water station, so just bring your bottle and refill💧

The museum is huuuuge. It has so many galleries, though I only purchased General Admissions but I still spend 3 hours here. I definitely need to come back here again, in case I miss some spots I didn't realize.

FREE entrance! Visit at night for the annual Light To Night Festival 2024 (Open till 8 Feb ✨) Soak in the atmosphere as you lounge on the grass lawn, appreciate the inflatable saga seed sculptures and view the projections on the museum’s heritage buildings! There will be festival food and performance inside and outside the museum.

Well managed. Visit only if you like to stare at paintings.

Stunning gallery. The gift shop is filled with interesting trinkets that are pricier than average, however that doesn’t detract from the overall experience.

I love it. Staff was very polite and helpful, even if there were some old staff trying their best to show the guests where to go and what to see. The building itself was a work of art with the unique design inside and other decorations. I really like the paintings. I didn't even need to go to the museum to learn about the history of Singapore, it was right there, inside each paintings which carried with them different cultures and traditions from different ethnic in Singapore. The color using was marvelous. The same material can create matted color or shinny oil color. The photographer's zone was very interesting, too. It show old life of Singapore before it was so great like that. It was history inside every piece of art.

National gallery always brings a nice charm to it, with its high ceilings, ambient lighting, spacious layout, and of course, the curated exhibitions which tells much tales and history from the past - look forward to returning there again and again (especially when the kids section opens again)

I really like the atmosphere. The best museum experience I ever had. The collections are varied from many types of genre. The place is enormous with two wings, City Hall and the Supreme Court. In City Hall wing, which is the largest one, you can see lots of exhibitions and gallery, both permanent and not. In the Supreme Court, all exhibits are placed inside all courthouse so you can experience the real courthouse. Most of the collections are historical, including the Independence Declaration. For Singaporean residence, it is free of charge, but for a foreigner, we need to pay some money. You can also be their member for more privileges. If you come as students or teacher, don't forget to bring your identification card so you can have a discounted price. See their website for more information. My advice for visiting this place, spend three hours minimum if you want to see all parts of the exhibitions. The area is also quiet and relaxing.

Arguably the largest and most jam-packed museum in Singapore. The amount of artifacts and exhibits seems limitless. The building itself is an architectural masterpiece. You can literally spend one whole day here and not finish browsing all the halls. Staff were friendly and the facilities in the galley are decent and ample. My favourite part is the environmentally-friendly roof. It is a brilliant place to unwind and enjoy the warm sunlight during your visit.

Lovely architecture with a great collection of modern ASEAN art pieces that are well-curated to themes of historical events. The staff were also extremely helpful and eager in explaining pieces to the guests (namely Benjamin, who was very open with sharing).

Very nice place. Aircon cold enough.

Nice and enjoyable place. Love the art work.

Best plaxe to visit ..peaceful to wander around ans see the exhibits

Good

Can see the nice painting of some artist in different countries

歴史ある建物、バリ絵画コレクション、東南アジア現代アートなどがお勧め。 さらにシティホール棟のルーフトップも忘れずに。バーもあるが飲み物を頼まなくとも眺めは楽しめる 建国記念日近く8月周辺だと入場無料の上、閉館後はライトアップも楽しめてお勧め。

Currently the entrance fee is free until 31st Aug 2020. There's a lot of art displayed here and could easily take you 4-5 hours just to roam around the floors here. The number of people per room/ segment is controlled as well, kudos to the workers here.

Great place for a day trip.

Aesthetics 10/10

Major historical events of modern Singapore happened here.

Wonderful place to visit

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Great place to visit

Free admission, very clean and air conditioned, contains art rich in history and culture. recommend.

Not bad!

Peaceful place, take families and little ones escape from the crowded shopping Malls or Parks, feel the history of the country, feel the inner peace hidden in the deep of your heart.

Happy National Day

Amazing architecture - a smooth blend of colonial and modern styles. Wide range of artwork focusing on local and southeast asian artists. Also a great view of the padang and downtown area from the roof. Well worth a visit.

Good place to learn about Singapore when one come to visit

(Translated by Google) Very good with indoor frescoes fine art air-conditioning and cold air clean outdoor sunshine clean small garden scenery (Original) 非常好 有室内 壁画 美术 冷气冷风 干净 室外阳光 干净 小花园 风景

Good experience for NDP 2020

Standing beside the Padang, Singaporean - young and old should visit this place. Its rich historical art scene and interesting finds far exceeds my expectations. - House of Substance, you may find. Treasure den? Well, I'll leave it to you to unfold the mystery within. You can expect to spend a whole afternoon exploring this building. Take some time to ponder and appreciate the art pieces. Lay back sit down and have a cuppa korpi! Tada... go find the secret corridor and take a snapshot of the beautiful sunset! Cheers! Your happy adventurer - Freedom ~

As singapore celebrates her 55th birthday the National Gallery has been used as a platform for the celebration. Its all lighted up in national colours and looks surreal in the night.

Great staff and collection

Beautiful for day or night photo shots. Relaxed n chill at night.

Quite nice. Not much of kids activities now.

Enjoyed our afternoon there in the creative world

A must place to visit. It holds the heritage of Singapore.

Wu guanzhong exhibition is the best outside China

Great place for family and kids.. regularly have kids oriented exhibits.

Fancy

Free entry to all exhibition halls for the month of Jul 2020!

Innovative way to bring two old buildings together. Interiors are worth a visit even if you are not going for the art exhibitions. Variety of dining and drinking options available too.

Good

Rich in content, well presented and clear explanations for each art piece

As a family with young kids, national gallery is often our to-go place in wet or hot whether. The staff here are very friendly and helpful, always trying to make our visit a pleasant experience. There's special exhibition for children but they are closed due to covid situation. Nonetheless there are still a lot of things to explore for at least half a day. We normally have lunch at the courtyard cafe. The price is reasonable for the location and quality of food. The bar at the top floor offers a stunning view of the city skyline. You could take photos in the day

All the gallery volunteers & staff are wonderful, special mention goes to Ms Irene at the information counter for being knowledgeable & concise, & Mr Goh in the gallery for taking the initiative to explain to me that this artist is the same person behind the SGD 50 dollar notes

Visited the Georgette Chen exhibition with a tour by the curator of the exhibit. Was eye opening to learn about a local painter who achieved so much in the 20th century and to view the sizable collection of works. For art enthusiasts or the aspiring one alike.

Loved my first trip to the National Gallery. Too much to see in just one trip, so I recommend going and getting the year pass. I got a one for one so lucky break on the timing.

Attended the PROPOSALS FOR NOVEL WAYS OF BEING tour. Very enlightening and thought provoking tour. Docents are very knowledgeble and passionate.

Singaporeans are given a free annual membership this covid period which is great! Love the spaciousness of the museum with a good range of exhibits, cafes and restaurants, historical stories and activities. Also tried their robotic tour guide Temi.

Air con temperature is just right. Do check out what exhibitions are available so that you could navigate easily. There is a small section for you to interact. But if you are afraid of heights. You will not be able to play this. Not suitable.!

Excellence service, good place to visit. Good educational value. Good to visit such place. Hopefully cafe able to resume service . That will be perfect

Airy, air-conditioned museum of local art, including some key documents on the history of Singapore (especially regarding formation of Malaysia and independence of Singapore). In terms of amenities, there is a cafe on the first floor, a few toilets on each floor, lifts, and ramps. The view from roof is very nice as well.

The food was excellent

I love the interactive exhibits and the friendly, caring and helpful staff at the gallery. Every trip there always makes my children fill with so much joy!

staff were vv friendly & helpful!!

Kids enjoyed it but wont recommend fr adults though..

very comfortable, nice flooring and aircon not too cold. Staff are very helpful and friendly, I enjoyed my time there and will definitely return.

All good😁

Went to the Keppel Centre for Art Education and my kids really enjoyed it. Highly recommend this place for family bonding.

Nice place. Quite easy to get lost. They have several long term exhibits.

Great place for kids to spend 1/2 day. Every year December there will be different arts and science related exhibition where kids can participate and enjoy. For the last 3/4 years, it has been a pleasant and highly enjoyable for them...

Fascinating monument and so well preserved. Kudos to the Government for the effort.

Interesting gallery and a good choice of restaurants inside.

Great place for kids - lots to see. A bit more difficult because of covid queuing but they do a good job.

Coming in on a weekday is comfortable, not too many people even though it was a holiday season. Staff was helpful and friendly as well

Love

Good museum

Though not an art lover, still enjoy the visit with such a serene place. You can spend 2 to 3 hrs going thru the whole gallery.

Great place for good food and meeting clients

Nice view

Very nice staff and great exhibits. Nice place for art fans and kids!

(Translated by Google) When I went to the National Gallery of Art, I asked a young man if he had a café. I was introduced to this one and said that this one is good and cheap. As said, the atmosphere is good, the service is enthusiastic, and the meals are many. I was the first in my impression. Second time. (Original) 到国家美术馆，问一青年人有无咖啡馆，被介绍这间，並说这间又好又便宜，结果如所说，气氛好，服务熱情，餐点多，我耒此印象中是第二次了。

I'd rate National Gallery 6 stars if I could. It never fails to impress. I have two young children and they loved the childrens' exhibitions- especially the showcase of Georgette Chen which is brilliant. Sign your children up to be a Gallery Kid member and you even get a complimentary arty-farty book- how awesome is that! There's a new cafe that took over the former Gallery cafe (next to the gift shop) which is not too bad for a quick bite- free kid's meal with every main. I'd spend all day here (its a wonderful wet-weather activity). Lastly, I'd like to commend all the silver-haired staff helping with the exhibits/acting as guides/manning the counters. So patient, kind and polite- even so caring as to remind us not to forget our belongings! They are the true treasures at the National Gallery!!!

Worth visiting

Doraemon display is very refreshing. Visited few displays in the Gallery and increase our knowledge

Loved the architecture, juxtaposing the old and new. The is a kids arts center by Kepple, which is good for the young ones.

amazing place gorgeous interior love it!

Beautiful mix Morden and old building

Outstanding Gallery with something for everyone.

A great place to spend 4 or 5 hours. Admire the pieces on display and the building as the same time.

Still low traffic on weekdays. Singaporeans get to enter for free!

S very good .

Free Admission for Singapore Residents. Please go online or direct to register.

National Art Gallery has several restaurants in the building as well, food is very good.

Amazing artwork situated in a historical setting . Helpful and friendly staff

Booked 2 tables for lunch awhile back. They offer great lunch menu set, individually plated. Added their famous honey bbq char siew as ala acarte as well. Will come back again!

Nice use of old buildings - City Hall and Supreme Court - converted to an art museum. Rotating exhibitions require tickets for non-resident visitors, and are housed on the upper floors. A rooftop garden provides a bit of sunlight and fresh air, and large windows offer nice views of the Padang across the street. Large children's area so you can bring the family and enjoy the day.

This museum is definitely worth a visit! Like most things in Singapore, this museum is a perfect mix of modern and historical works. The curation of the exhibits show the Westernization and the individualism of the Singaporean spirit and is really powerful in its message. Definitely worth a few hours here to escape from the hustle and bustle of other tourist attractions. Note: Visited prior to COVID, so things may be different.

Great place with many great eateries and exhibits. In the hustle and bustle of the city, this place def brings out the chill and zen mode in you. Take some time to soak in the rich history and amazing exhibits here and connect with your inner artist. A must visit when you’re here in singapore.

Awesome place. Treasure trove of interesting art collection, beautiful architecture, stunning views and sights from the rooftop restaurant & viewing deck.. a place to laze around and spend a few delightful hours at.

Visited a few times. They run quite a few exhibitions, most of them on Singapore's national history (hence the name of the museum) spanning quite a long period, from pre-colonial till post-WW2. Besides the galleries, the building architecture is beautiful too, of course. If you go to the top floor, there is an amazing view of some prominent features of the Singapore skyline- Padang, Esplanade, Marina Bay Sands. We recently came by during the "Light to Night" festival, where there were some cool light shows on display.

Was there to visit the Georgette Chen exhibition. It was an excellent collection of her work. National Gallery has many well curated exhibitions. It is my favourite museum in Singapore. Lots of restaurants and cafes for dining after a visit.

Took a watercolour painting workshop and the instructor was great. Lovely ambience and artworks around the museum as well as it was Singapore Art Week. :)

It was lovely few hours exploring the museum alone as Singaporeans/PR received FREE entry to all exhibitions. Learn some new things about the history of Singapore, looking at detailed artefacts, presentations and even art murals and exhibits! Did a little shopping at the Gallery Store as well. Then after dinner at nearby Raffles City Shopping Centre. Good tips: Go during off-peak days and hours to have an immersive undisturbed experience. I will be back again for an exclusive unseen & unheard tour around the Supreme Court Wing secret passageway and places which are closed to the public.

Nice cool way to spend an afternoon appreciating art. Somehow seems like not enough art pieces to fill the place. The roof dining place is quite dead, probably due to the pandemic

Good

Was there for the "Light into Night" festival. A walk into National Gallery always offers new discoveries.

A place where traditional arts fused with modern arts. You can be inpired by many artist and history. Great architecture design, friendly staff and great tour guide. As a person who loves arts, you will fell that 1 day isnt enough!

Feb 2021- Nice place but most exhibitions have not changed since the last time I visited in October 2020.

Went for the Light Festival. This year's exhibition is abit downer compared to previous editions. Probably down to the global pandemic.

Nice place. Too bad I am not am art fan, but every Singaporeans should visit at least once in their life.

Nice place to chill and relax

I had a wonderful Highlights tour here with Swee Lin on 14 Feb, a clearly passionate and experienced docent. She took us through her personal favourites of the SE Asian art galleries, and was personable and approachable. The tour itself was an impromptu decision on my part - I dropped by the museum to enquire on availability of tours, and their very helpful staff members assisted me and helped me sign up for one that was scheduled to start an hour later. An overall excellent experience at the National Gallery thanks to its wonderful staff and volunteers.

(Translated by Google) Singapore's old City Hall and Supreme Court buildings were renovated and refurbished in 2015 as a National Gallery, and it is the largest art museum in Singapore. There seems to have been a permanent exhibition on the history and culture of Singapore, and there are various special exhibitions depending on the time. The viewing time is less than two hours. (Original) 싱가포르의 옛 시청과 대법원 건물을 리모델링해서 국립 미술관으로 2015년 새단장을 한 곳이고 싱가포르에서 가장 큰 미술관입니다. 싱가포르 역사와 문화에 대한 상설전시가 있었던 것 같고, 기획전시는 때에 따라서 다양하게 있습니다. 관람시간은 두시간 남짓.

Loads of singapore history

Professionally rich design. Air-conditioning is dry for the eyes, however.

It would be great if the gallery brings international exhibitions.

Ok

First time here for photo shoot after many years. Looks really nice but don't have enough time to room around. Parking very x. Consider parking somewhere else.

Great staff and good place for art lovers

Great exhibitions and well thought out in the display/layout. For kids, maybe bring them when they are at least older than a toddler so they can have more interaction and understanding of their surroundings.

(Translated by Google) There is a lot of contemporary art. (Original) 現代美術が多々ある。

Really nice architecture and the view from the restaurants at level 6 is amazing. Parking entrance is super hard to find and get to

Worth a visit at anytime

Lovely space and exhibitions.

Place is well spaced, good and friendly ambassadors. Was at the Georgette Chen's exhibition, nicely curated.

(Translated by Google) I saw George Chen's works that I really want to see. The cafe on the 1st floor was also quiet and it was nice to visit on weekdays. (Original) 꼭 보고싶은 조젯 첸의 작품들을 보고왓어요. 1층 카페도 조용해서 좋고 평일 관람하기 좋았어요

It was all great experience to be there and witness fine arts in singapore.

Fantastic place, must visit.

Art gallery focusing on local artists and artwork. Includes activities for children.

(Translated by Google) Take a walk around the city and cool off 👍👍 (Original) 市区内走走看看,凉快一下👍👍

Very interesting old history gallery

Welcoming to locals, quality displays, a good dose of local history

Meaning in a Glitch Season Installations are worth" pondering over"

lnteresting

Worth a visit. If you wanna explore more about Singapore, visit this place. You'll never know what you'll find out!

What a fun day exploring the museum! Happened to have some children pop out too so was a bonus.. it was a quiet afternoon Friday very easy accessible by City Hall MRT.. most of the exhibition are free too. Most of the staff we met was also friendly, we met one security guard who knew his history well and spend some time to tell us too! We love it.. Only got 1 of the staff in one of the exhibition who was too over protective of the art? She was kinda alarming and asked us not to step into the yellow box? When my child feet is not even half of it inside? She could have told us nicely, we heard she spoke nicer with others before we went in thus we know. What a pity cuz she kinda spoil our day. Other den that all are good!

The gallery is very grand, can get lost easily in certain areas. The interior design is so beautiful. Learnt some interesting history about the gallery, Singapore and Singapore artists. There are a lot of stairs but there are lifts, ramps and escalators at some areas. Definitely a good gallery to visit for all ages.

Simply one of the best museums in this part of the world! National Gallery Singapore is a leading visual arts institution which oversees the world's largest public collection (9,000+ works) of Singapore and Southeast Asian modern art. I use to visit myself to do some photography shots of different aspects of this building (more abstract) rather than for the art. Did a few tours here before when I was a university student. This museum is popular with both locals and tourists. It is spread across two beautiful national monuments: City Hall and the country’s former Supreme Court. Reflecting Singapore’s unique heritage and geographical location, the Gallery aims to be a progressive museum that creates dialogues between the art of Singapore, Southeast Asia and the world to foster and inspire a creative and inclusive society. If you need peace and quiet (like myself), go early and avoid weekends and public holidays.the story behind each art is actually very interesting if you take the time to listen on their audio tour. There is no dress code for the Gallery but it can get really cold so advisable to bring something to keep yourself warm. Galleries are wheelchair- and stroller-accessible as well so very good for family outings. Daily hour-long tours are available free of charge and are conducted in English and Mandarin. Free general admission for Singaporeans and PRs. Open daily from 10am to 7pm. Admission and ticket sales end 30 minutes before closing time.Nearest train station is City Hall MRT (3 - 5 minutes walk). 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. 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. Car Park is also available at the basement but it can get pretty expensive to be honest, unless you enter after 6pm. 7am–6pm: $1.30 per half hour. 6pm–1am: $3.20 per entry. Motorbike parking: $1 per entry, no overnight parking. I would suggest you try Funan parking instead.

Very well presented exhibitions, this was my first time visit and the staff were really friendly and introduce to me where should I starts from. Also, they have most elegant membership card I have seen so far

Good place except I don’t understand the art 😅

Best art gallery in Singapore, however not much things to see. Please check what exhibit are on going before visiting. The interior are fantastic so is an excellent place for photography. Don't miss the view.

The building architecture is beautiful and I appreciate how well it has been preserved. And of course I love all the art pieces on display!

Great place to spend a day, with a wide and diverse collection of art exhibits from local and regional artists. General admission is free for Singaporeans, which will cover most of the exhibits, except for the Paik Nam June exhibition, which will cost $15.

Nice view on level 6. Could see the Explanade, Flyer, Singapore Recreation club, Padang Parliament house and many others. At Art the Michelin starred restaurant, serviced by friendly people from many different countries near and far. Like the fine food which seemed to be fusion of Italian and Japanese.

Well built, preserved and maintained building. The outdoor view of the building is remarkable but the interior was even more breathtaking, the stairs, indoor pedestrian bridge/pathway are notable mentions for taking really good pictures for visitors. The artworks are wonderful and thrilling at the same time. The Entry ticket for Student(s) is SGD15. For a first time visit experience, I already knew I should visit the National Gallery again anytime I visit Singapore.

It’s wonderful place to bring the kid or hangout alone. Our latest experience with the kid here is great! Lots of fun and inspired activities for kid. You’ll find very easy to spend a day there.

The gallery that mix both classic and modernized art. From both painting sculpture and many more exhibiting here. The gallery itself also a good for photography spot, inside this museum feature with many good cafe and restaurant. It is really a good place to visit in Singapore.

Came to see some music & light show last night. Its really amazing. Hypnotising! The Place is also good to go for some art shows to. There's not much shade to walk to the venue, so hope for good weather. Or carry some umbrella. ❤️

Recently the special exhibitions they've held have been stellar, beautiful and with an element of surprise and wonder both in terms of the pieces displayed and the curating. Also, remember, if you're Singaporean or permanent resident you get in free which is now extremely attractive with the excellent exhibitions they are putting up.

My family and I weren’t huge on art, but this place was so beautiful. S$20 to access the entire museum, but S$5 off for students and teachers - nice! Incredible building and interior, it could take probably 3 hours to explore all the galleries so it would be a good day-activity. Recommended!

It hosts a great art collection from neighboring countries!! The place is usually quiet and gives me “holistic” feelings. Perfect spot to hide yourself away in arts and beauties, staying away from the vibrant and stuffy Singapura.

Kids friendly space 💙 inclusive gallery. An open and friendly place to learn about art and appreciate it. Get to know the history of art by looking at some of the artworks of the past, contemporary art exhibitions and a gallery of children's works connected to schools in Singapore. 1 day is not enough to visit here. In addition to the exhibition space, there is also a restaurant and the view on the roof top is very good. On weekends, this place is full of families....

I can't help but marvel at this being the most beautiful art gallery and museum I've visited in recent years. Sunlight streams through the glass, casting a glow on the milky white walls. The interior of the exhibition hall is filled with delightfully symmetrical designs that bring joy to the mind and body. The architecture itself is a work of art. 🍴The National Art Museum has three excellent restaurants that I highly recommend! Remember to make a reservation in advance.

Free for Singaporeans. It's very new and clean and atmosphere is good. It is mostly art stuff hear so can walk around like a museum but even if you are not into that, cam just chill around.

This once old town hall is now a modern art gallery while maintaining the original architecture. Certainly worth the visit if you're into building designs and quiet places.

Went to the Children's Gallery which is free entry year round. Fun exhibits for young kids. No crowd at all on a week day afternoon.

What’s this place all about? National Gallery Singapore owns the largest public collection of modern art in Southeast Asia. The focus here is on Singaporean and Southeast Asian art from the 19th century to present day. There are always temporary exhibitions; past lineups such as Chinese calligraphy, and Vietnamese lacquer painting.

A very large art gallery, mostly modern art but I really enjoyed the exhibit that showed art progression through the different eras in Southeast Asia. I recommend that you spend the full day going around the exhibits instead of breezing through them. The roof deck access also offers great views of Singapore.

A beautiful building with some restaurants and bars on the top floor. Great collection of South East Asian art and some changing exhibitions worth checking on the website. Super friendly service and relaxing space. Great for photo sessions too. Enjoyed my time there.

We went to the museum to acquaint ourselves with Singapore's history. I was particularly fascinated with the minimalist exhibition that was taking place that time. Extremely beautiful! Once you go inside, it's pretty huge and you will need to shell out 2hrs easily to get a sneak peek into every displayed works inside. If you want to join the free guided tours, I suggest to check their schedules so you could plan ahead. I'd highly recommend this place.

Definitely worth the price. The ticket is cheap compared to what we’ve got to see. The building itself is very beautiful, with cold air-con, quiet, calm, VERY peaceful to be here.

This was a real highlight during our stay in Singapore. It showed the history of Singapore from mid to late 19th century to current day through the various art periods of the last 2 centuries. Loved it and recommend it to everyone.

Building has really nice exterior colonial architecture and the inside is an art museum. Probably spent a whole afternoon wandering around the different exhibits, not a bad way to spend the afternoon.

I really like the architecture of the building and some of the collections as well. Worth visiting and would take you around 3 hours. Recommend to anyone who visit Singapore and buying ticket in advance with Klook would be cheaper.

It was a relatively nice experience. We took the general tickets that covered a fair number of ground. Spent up to 3 hours. It was a bit difficult to navigate everything between different floors and buildings, but we found our way all good. The staff was from cold to friendly. Usually, they would seem very supervisory, even police like, but please understand that it's their job to make sure that no one is harming the art. Also, if you greet them or chat with them, they seem much more pleasant. As a final note, note that there are paintings that you cannot take pictures of (they are signed). If you do and get caught, you will be asked to delete them, even from the recycle bin. :D overall, nice gallery, pleasant afternoon.

2 hours is definitely not enough if you like to go through all the exhibits. Thanks to the friendly staff stationed at chief justice chamber, I had a better understanding of that segment.

Hard to navigate around the area even as a local. The tickets are a pain- online buying, in-person kiosk printing, or buying at the counter, all of these are annoying for me, a local student who wants to get into the free exhibitions. Onto the actual galleries. You can easily spend 4 hours here. There are a lot! Paintings by highlihted artists, local artists, history, and war. Messily placed all around on the different levels of the two buildings. A lot of them had plaques eith little description, opting for a QR code scan which is so lame. Just show me the details? The supreme court itself is very dim so it kinda takes away the vibe. They also had some VR/AR along the hallways where you can "explore" the old supreme court in VR. It was clunky, awkward, a poor use of space. Some rooms talk about the history of the building which used to be the supreme court. The room is cramped and filled with text, everything is at eye level so it's crowded and messy to read. Some of the galleries talk about war and should have parental advisory. There was this video of a rat being burnt with napalm, you can see the skin and bones as it dissolves in the chemical. I hear kids gasping behind me and even I was caught off-guard. They have so many staff stationed around that stand up when you walk near them which feels a bit awkward. Quite kid-friendly away from the war stuff. I like that there was one silent room for people who get overstimulated, with cushions and ambient noises and everything. Calming! There were also some yarn playground and origami making for kids so they don't get bored. The yarn playground also emphasizes on sustainability which is nice to see. Overall, I think other galleries and museums are better designed. Eg. national museum. They can better incorporate digital technology like VR and make the ticketing process smoother. Some rooms are too cramped with text and photos which is a pain for the eyes (like the keppel one? on the history of the building itself).