Our Story
National Gallery Singapore is a leading visual arts museum which oversees the world’s largest public collection of Singapore and Southeast Asian modern art.
Who we are
Vision
A progressive art museum that fosters and inspires a thoughtful, creative and inclusive society.
Mission
We create dialogues between the art of Singapore, Southeast Asia and the world through collaborative research, education and exhibitions.
We provide a memorable experience through outstanding collections and innovative programming in a historical landmark.
Unique heritage, modern ideas
Making space for the arts
Situated in the heart of the Civic District, the Gallery is housed in two national monuments—City Hall and former Supreme Court. Both have been beautifully restored and transformed into a magnificent 64,000 square metre venue.
Reflecting Singapore’s unique heritage and geographical location, the Gallery presents Southeast Asian art within the global context. We work with international museums such as Centre Pompidou, Musée d'Orsay, Tate Britain, National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo (MOMAT), and National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea (MMCA), to positioning Singapore as a key node player in the global visual arts scene around the world.
A building with a rich history
Discover the stories behind the City Hall and former Supreme Court buildings, two monuments transformed into a state-of-the-art visual arts museum.
