Discover Art and History at the National Gallery in Singapore

Good for all student if you want to learn history Singapore...

Wonderful.

Waited until 2pm for the rotunda library to open to take some beautiful photos, and one of the staff saw and came up to me and ask if I know this is a research library? Did she mean that I only can enter if I’m doing research? Also she prompted me to sanitize my hand. May I know what is the reason that she had to come up to me to remind me to sanitize my hand? If there is a sign at the entrance to say that I need to sanitize before entering or if she’s asking everyone in the library to do so, I would gladly oblige. As a local, I feel very discriminated, even more than when I travel to other countries

The Children Biennale event was really good. Thumbs up for the event organizer.

Nice place to chill and understand some art history. Great restaurant choices too.

Stunning. First visit. Spent three hours. Could have spent more. Glad we came. Recognition to the helpful staff too. Mitch at the entrance had great zeal in providing informative guidance when we first arrived. FYI, some of the individual galleries are pretty cold in temperature. Not a bad idea to bring a light sweater or jacket. On today’s visit, most staff wore gallery-issued sweaters.

Baby friendly

光是给在本地的外国学生这点就很让人开心。里面的展品中规中矩吧，没啥特别让人惊艳的。然后就是感觉路线设计可以好一点

Really great experience and activity for a rainy day. Better than expected

Autistic exhibition was extremely moving. It taught me that all people are the same.

This is our favourite museum to visit in Singapore, so much so that we took our wedding photos here!There are always great exhibits on, and we particularly enjoyed Liu Kuo Song: Experimentation As Method this October.The museum is spacious and clean, there are lockers ($1 deposit) for use, and now that we have a newborn, I'm glad to report that family amenities are available too (changing room with hot water dispenser and a nursing area).

Great ambient and beaitiful roof garden at L5

super bad experience overall, especially at the rotunda library and archive.i was met with a worker, seemingly the librarian. she interrogated me if i had sanitised my hands, which i had already done upon entering. to which i responded yes, she proceeded to ask me the same question thrice. after which she rephrased her her question in chinese, which felt extremely patronising and condescending. why did she basically infantilise me as if i couldnt speak english?she then interrogated me again as to where the hand sanitizer was. i know that the archive has rare books and everything, but this condescending attitude towards me made me feel so unwelcomed. left immediately lolalso, there is an one old chinese man who followed me around this exhibition from the moment i stepped in. cant remember the exhib, but there were other people who were in the exhibition itself already and they werent getting followed around. i stared daggers at him after noticing and i left the whole gallery shortly.overall if you’re non singaporean please save ur money since its not free entry for non singaporeans. fortunately since im singaporean i got tickets for free. this place sucks and it made me feel alienated and unwelcomed

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 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.

If you are an artiste and enjoy cultural heritage this place is a palace kaleidoscope for your inner path💯💯💯💯 Great architectural design for sustainable future

導覽員介紹的非常好，建築物非常有歷史性展覽也非常好看

A great place to be.

I had a wonderful time visiting Singapore until I entered this national gallery. My visit to this place ruined my stay in Singapore. I have never been so disappointed, I used to visit national galleries all over the world, London, New York, everywhere I went and I was never treated so disrespectfully as I was here. The security guard treated me in a very rude and shameful way, completely unnecessary. I will never visit this place again.

의미가 있고 멋진 곳 !!

If you are an Arts lover then you will fall in love with this place. Otherwise you will be mesmerized by the beautiful architecture. Try to get a local guide as there are many small details that might miss the human eye. Every painting has a story to tell. Try to relate to it! This is definitely the best gallery in the world.

Magnifique musée à Singapour ! Superbes collections dans des bâtiments extraordinaires, personnel charmant , aidant et amateur d’art : tout est fait pour renseigner , informer et accompagner le visiteur de manière la plus agréable et compétente ! J’y ai passé une journée entière ! Ensuite on peut aller admirer la fabuleuse vue de Singapour au bar Smoke and Mirrors pour enfin dîner au National Kitchen by Violet Oon : Shao Wei vous y servira avec gentillesse ! La National Gallery de Singapour est fortement recommandée !

티켓값이 아깝지 않은곳. 건물자체가 크고 멋지다. 건물이 2동으로 나누어져있고 작품들도 굉장히 많다. 층고도 높아 시원시원하고 쉴수있는 공간도 많아서 좋았다.

Always a fun trip. It's always fun to go with my partner and explore every few months!

Cool place

Visiting this art institution with friends was an enriching experience. The vast collection of artworks is impressive, spanning various genres and cultures. The gallery's architecture is awe-inspiring, providing a unique backdrop for the exhibits. The informative displays and friendly staff added to the enjoyment. It's a must-visit cultural destination, offering a glimpse into the world of art that's both educational and visually captivating.

超讚認真推薦。冷氣很強,空間很大，他們的展品非常豐富多元可能因為他們是由多民族組合的國家。美術館本身也是一件很棒的展品了，除了超漂亮的天花板外他的柱子也很有特色有些展館還有保存一些他們的特色建築。想走藝文路線真的大推~

Free entering for any exhibitions for Singaporean, for tourists the top level is the most popular places, you can see the whole marina Bay Area

Lots of artwork to see. A must visit for art enthusiasts

공짜로 애들은 놀 수 있음 걍 가볼만함

Very nice histiocal place

Great place to take the kids on a weekend. It has several free art activities to do for kids that helps them explore their creativity in many ways. So check out their events calendar as there are many events that take place regularly

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.

Match the worldclassness of Singapore. The nearby Adelphi, 5 mins walk, exit from back door offer cheap food of less than $5. But Aldephi is not worldclass. It should be torn down soon. Old shopping mall.

Nice place, informative.

very relaxing, and the staff there are very informative. The art work is very beautiful and have very deep stories.

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.

air-conditioning is wonderful, too wonderful even. there is art. the cafe is nice, has very reasonable prices, the bathroom was amazing to take a dump in. it's worth a 3 hour visit because the art is cool. 5 hours if you want to do a photoshoot because the building is pretty.

It would have been fun if I was Singaporean.Historical content that is difficult for me with no basic knowledge

You can to see beautiful paintings, the city hall and old supreme court.

A heaven in the heat! Very interesting art and artists from the region including sociopolitical works and historic. Lovely building, well maintained and staffed and great food places.

坐落於新加坡市中心的美術館2015年11月24日開幕。擁有逾8,000件藝術品主要收藏新加坡及東南亞的藝術品。在新加坡國家美術館內是將藝術與歷史背景、是讓旅客最快認識新加坡的途徑之一。來到新加坡、新加坡國家博物館是新加坡最具代表性的博物館、展覽透過各種方式呈現、讓旅客欣賞全方位欣賞及了解藝文。旅客入場後、館內分為幾個展區、有免費可參觀的區域、也有收費入場的展覽、如想看鎮館之寶等藝術收藏、則得購票入場。在將老建築的設計和當代前衛的現代設計充分融合。而連接地下室與上層的樓梯也結合綠建築概念。真的讓人有舒服的空間跟視覺享受！最高法院大廈上柱頭雕刻、浮雕、山形牆、裝飾腰線讓人站在聯通橋上一覽無遺！真的很值得來此欣賞的建築作品！另還有別有洞天的戶外景觀、能觀看F1的賽道👍

Must place to go seriously

Interactive and fun place to bring the kids

Rich in heritage and history, this place is very clean, well ventilated and full of artifacts that mark Singapore's significant milestones in its journey to this great nation today. Truly world class, just like the country and people it exhibits!

Quite a nice place inside, with nice restaurant and majestic colonial building externally

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.

Nice

Magnifique collection de peintres d’Asie du Sud-Est, dans un bâtiment remarquable.

f1도로 철거하느라 좀 돌아갔지만 유용한 시간이었습니다.

Buy the tickets in advance in the Kkday or Klook websites will be good to visit.

I am a regular visitor. This time I saw the Liu kuo sung exhibition. Excellent work by the master!

Free enterant... went basement.

lots of public air conditioned space to chill around, and the staff there are always so friendly!!! even at the entrance nearer to city hall mrt, the staffs are v attentive to anyone that might need help with wayfinding and ticketing (locals can get their general admission sticker directly from them if they have the stickers with them too). and even in the galleries everyone is friendly and nice too! they won't bother you if you don't talk to them and i think thats really nice because sometimes we may not feel like talking, but when i do approach them, they're always open to answering any queries we may have!

Beautiful too see

A must visit for those who enjoy thoughtful and well curated exhibitions. The architecture is also amazing and provides an amazing space for photoshoots.

🇹🇼👍歷史建築物，一定要到頂樓有戶外美景。該館由位於行政區的政府大廈和最高法院大廈兩座國家古蹟組成。新加坡總理李顯龍在2005年8月21日的國慶群眾大會演說中提及政府的計畫：預計利用前最高法院大廈和政府大廈的空間改建為新的國立美術館。隔年9月2日，資訊、通訊及藝術部部長李文獻於新加坡國家博物院當年度的新加坡雙年展正式宣布新加坡國家美術館成立。主要為新加坡及東南亞的藝術收藏品。該館旨在通過各種媒體提供欣賞及了解藝文的場所，並關注新加坡的文化及史蹟與亞洲地區文化的關係。

Museum yang bagus secara pengemasan, suasananya enak, nyaman & koleksinya bagus bagus, dan kudunya barang” sejarah penataannya sepertti ini, guidenya informatif, dan biarkan lukisan raden saleh disini aja,

Wow the largest art gallery I’ve ever been to!I’ve got to see loads of amazing art works even a couple by Xu bei hong, it’s so incredible!My favourite exhibitions are Jean Marie Syjuco’s interactive giraffe, it’s so fun and creative! Liu Kuo-Sung’s ink paintings are just so mesmerising.All the staffs here are amazing, super friendly! I recommend at least half a day here cuz it’s massive!

很美丽但是需要花钱

Great place to see some of Singapore's history.

It's an amazing space to see art from all corners of Asia

Important historical place in Singapore. Worth visiting at least once.

Free for locals

Beautiful Building and great Exhibitions and Events.

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.

Attended as part of Singapore night festival, Worth the visit

National Gallery Singapore is a cultural treasure trove. It showcases a rich collection of art and history in a stunning architectural setting. The exhibitions are thought-provoking, and the gallery offers a deep dive into Singapore's cultural heritage. It's a must-visit for art enthusiasts and history buffs alike.

可以逛半天，建筑物本身就是件艺术品

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.

Cung cấp nhiều trải nghiệm, thông tin rất hay và bổ ích về lịch sử, địa lý, con người singapore và châu á

Huge gallery,sterile environment.good shop & helpfully staff. Mediocre exhibitions

The best playground.I had fun watching and experiencing the work.Children's Biennale is always fun

喜歡亞洲畫家的畫作應到此一遊

Many other schools & older kids are exploring. With a booklet, they went to find rhose chopped that indicate we have been.It's a little boring for me cause im not into such. Hahaha, but my kids are running around aimlessly looking for chops to complete it. 😅

Nice place to visit

very nice staff

Historical and fantastic.

Amazing! It's way too much to digest in one visit.

Good

It's a great place to spend the weekend.

Non lo consiglierei

Great place to visit, nice architecture, great design shop and good environment for kids.

무료전시만 둘러보았는데도 1시간정도 봤어요건물자체도 예쁘고 웅장해서 이곳저곳 구경할 요소들이 있네요결국 유료전시도 보러 갔는데진짜 너무너무너무 좋았어요 볼거많아요구글맵에서 할인티켓 사서 갔눈데할인 안받았어도 값어치할득요

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

Great place for a hot day, especially for families and some tranquility.

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.

Wonderful place to learn much of the history of Singapore. Exceptional presentations and displays.

Perfect place for kids aged 3-12 with lots of hands on for them to dabble during Children's Biennale. Free for Singaporeans, just get a sticker from the vending machine.

A place to get inspiration as you take a look at all those art work. Singaporean visits free and it's easy to get tickets with the gallary app.

Recomended for Indonesian to see the National Gallery. Lots of real Indonesian Art especialy Raden Saleh and Indonesia Modern Art

漂亮充滿光影的美術館，空間很大、展覽豐富，還有多間美味的餐廳，很值得來訪！

無料の日本語ガイドがあり楽しめました

Really beautiful decor and yummy snacks

beautiful buildingworth coming