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National Gallery Singapore

Attraction · Art museumCivic District, Singapore

Housed in the former Supreme Court and City Hall buildings, this gallery holds more than 9,000 works of Singaporean and Southeast Asian art.

At a glance

Type
Art museum
Area
Civic District, Singapore
Opening
Open daily · 10:00–19:00
Official site
nationalgallery.sg
Last checked
October 23, 2026

Good to know

  • Rooftop
  • Restaurants
  • Shop

Why we recommend it

National Gallery Singapore opened in 2015 inside two national monuments facing the Padang, the former Supreme Court and City Hall, now linked by bridges and a shared basement. Its collection of more than 9,000 artworks focuses on modern art from Singapore and Southeast Asia, and the restored courtrooms and council chamber are worth seeing in their own right.

Allow at least half a day, and save time for the rooftop, which looks over the Padang towards Marina Bay. Note that the UOB Southeast Asia Gallery is closed until late 2027, so check what is on before buying an All Access ticket. City Hall MRT station is the closest stop, and the building also houses several restaurants, including Odette.

Reviewed by Lifestylemetro · Details checked October 23, 2026

National Gallery Singapore FAQs

How much is admission?

General admission for international visitors is S$20; Singapore citizens and PRs enter the general galleries free.

What are the opening hours?

Daily from 10am to 7pm, with last admission at 6.30pm.

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