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National Gallery Singapore
Museum of modern Southeast Asian art housed in two joined colonial buildings: the former City Hall and the former Supreme Court. The two are connected by the Padang Atrium, a six-storey space. The DBS Singapore Gallery presents the history of the country's art with the exhibition "Singapore Stories: Pathways & Detours in Art". Works include "Boschbrand (Forest Fire)" by Raden Saleh, from 1849 and measuring 300 by 396 cm, and "Dancing Mutants" by Hernando R. Ocampo, from 1965. On level 3 you can see the Chief Justice's Office with the exhibition "Laws of Our Land", and on level 5 the Ng Teng Fong Roof Garden Gallery, a rooftop with changing art commissions. The City Hall Wing hosts special exhibitions on levels 3 and 4.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at National Gallery Singapore: 4 missions
- Look at the Padang Atrium between the two buildingsStop in the six-storey Padang Atrium and see how it joins the former City Hall with the former Supreme Court.
- Find "Boschbrand" by Raden SalehFind the painting "Boschbrand (Forest Fire)", from 1849, and note its large format of 300 by 396 cm.
- Step into the Chief Justice's OfficeOn level 3, find the Chief Justice's Office, which hosts the exhibition "Laws of Our Land: Foundations of a New Nation".
- Go up to the Roof Garden Gallery on level 5Go up to the Ng Teng Fong Roof Garden Gallery, on level 5, and look at the artwork on display with the city around it.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the opening hours of National Gallery Singapore?
Todos los días de 10:00 a 19:00; última entrada a las 18:30. La UOB Southeast Asia Gallery está cerrada temporalmente y reabrirá a finales de 2027.
How much time do you need for National Gallery Singapore?
Allow about 3 h for the visit.
What is there to do at National Gallery Singapore?
Look at the Padang Atrium between the two buildings, Find "Boschbrand" by Raden Saleh, Step into the Chief Justice's Office and Go up to the Roof Garden Gallery on level 5.
What is there to see near National Gallery Singapore?
Museo de las Civilizaciones Asiáticas (312 m), Merlion Park (590 m) and Parque Fort Canning (737 m).