Free admission

Trace the dramatic transformation of the City Hall and former Supreme Court buildings into National Gallery Singapore.

Guided tours are available.

  • When: Testhere
  • Suitable For: Adults, Families, Visitors 65 and above, Visitors with accessibility needs, Students and Educators
  • Where: Level 4, ArchiGallery, City Hall Wing
  • Free admission

A tale of two national monuments

Discover the Gallery buildings – comprising City Hall and former Supreme Court – as masterpieces in their own right.

These iconic monuments,steeped in culture and history, have witnessed many defining moments in Singapore's journey to nationhood. After an ambitious ten-year renovation, they are now a unified space that houses Southeast Asian art.

As you explore this exhibition that spans two galleries and a walkway, consider the evolving architecture of these buildings as a conversation between different generations.

Ways to experience this exhibition

Building Highlights Guided Tour
Guided Tour | Free
Building Highlights Guided Tour

Hear fascinating tales from the two national monuments’ storied past.

1 hr
English: Thu–Sun, 10.30am | Mandarin: Sat–Sun, 11.30am

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