Singapore City Gallery
45 Maxwell Rd, The URA Centre, Singapore 069118
Phone : +65 6321 8321
The Singapore City Gallery tells the story of the city’s physical transformation.
There are few places in the world that have transformed themselves from a backwater village to a first-world metropolis in just 50 years.
Singapore has pulled off this amazing feat, and with it has come a remarkable physical transformation that sees skyscrapers and other iconic structures emerge to create a distinctive city skyline. Singapore City Gallery documents the nation’s planning challenges and effort in over 10 thematic areas and more than 50 audiovisual and interactive exhibits spanning three floors.
One key attraction is the massive architectural model that gives you a bird’s eye view of the city centre, which comes alive with a light and sound show. Another key attraction allows you to immerse yourself in the city through a 270-degree panoramic show that depicts scenes of daily life in Singapore from dusk to dawn.
You may also want to check out the other interactive activities to get a taste of city planning and insights into the country’s conservation efforts. It’s a multi-sensory experience that takes you deep into Singapore’s exciting planning journey.
Source : yoursingapore.com
Central Area Mode
Photo of Central Area Model, taken during light and sound show at Singapore City Gallery. Orchard Road, at bottom left, is highlighted by purple light.
The Central Area Model is an 11 metre by 10 metre architectural model of Central Singapore. Modelled at a scale of 1:400, the model is mainly constructed from balsa wood and acrylic, and is composed of various individual area models built in the past, which were assembled into one model for display in the gallery. The model is frequently updated and is used by Urban Redevelopment Authority architects as a working model of the area to simulate new growth areas and discuss options between community, developers and government.. In addition to showing currently existing buildings in the area, the model also models plans for as-yet-unbuilt buildings.
Central Area Discoverer
The Gallery, designed for self-discovery, has many interactive exhibits and stations, one of which is Central Area Discoverer, an interactive library of stories, videos and 1000 pictures of Singapore’s city centre, its past, present and future, the urban planning efforts in finding innovative solution to space constraints and a growing population, balancing old world charm with an ultra modern cityscape. The Discoverer is the interactive core of Rediscover Singapore, a unique online cultural resource for residents that was honoured a Finalist of the Stockholm Challenge Award in 2008, under the Culture Category. The Award is an annual international award selected by a jury comprising some of the foremost global IT-entrepreneurs.
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Opening hours : Mondays to Saturdays: 9.00am to 5.00pm, Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays
Entry : Free
Getting there : MRT : Tanjong Pagar (EW15) and Chinatown (NE4/DT19)
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