National Gallery (Former City Hall and Supreme Court Building)
1 Saint Andrew’s Road, Singapore 178957
Phone : 6690 9400
The National Gallery Singapore is an art gallery located in the Downtown Core of Singapore . Opened on 24 November 2015, it oversees the world’s largest public collection of Singapore and Southeast Asian art, consisting of over 8,000 artworks. National Gallery Singapore aims to provide an understanding and appreciation of art and culture through a variety of media, focusing on Singapore’s culture and heritage and its relationship with other Southeast asian cultures, Asia, and the world.
Situated in Singapore’s Civic district, the Gallery consists of two national monuments, the former Supreme Court building and City hall, and has a combined floor area of 64,000 square metres (690,000 sq ft), making it the largest visual arts venue and largest museum in Singapore. A total cost of S$532 million has gone into National Gallery Singapore’s development.
The 5 main objectives of the National Gallery Singapore are as follows:
Research, exhibit and promote Southeast Asian artworks for the enjoyment of all
To be a central civic space, providing a platform for artistic expression and learning as well as lifestyle destination: built for the engagement, enjoyment and enrichment of Singaporeans and visitors
Facilitate the exchange of knowledge through regional partnerships and collaborations with other institutions
Drive, develop and foster visual arts development in Singapore and Southeast Asia, as well as establish a leading position in the international museums and galleries scene
Inform and educate audiences, through multi-sensory media and engaging experiences
City Hall and the former Supreme Court buildings are national monuments and have played a significant role in Singapore’s history. The buildings face an open field known as the Padang, which is a Malay word meaning “flat field”. Through link bridges and a new basement level, the design for the new Gallery integrates the City Hall and former Supreme Court buildings, combining both old and new architecture.
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Getting there : MRT : City Hall
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