Singapore has several societies and a blend of both Eurasian and Asian cultures and previous and current ways of life. Also known as the bridge between the East and the West, Singapore is a fusion of almost all Southeast Asian and Eurasian cultures.
Due to this multicultural dynamism, many tourists are thronging to Singapore to see and have a taste of the art and culture first-hand.
Through its varied culture, the city-state has a lot to offer regarding art and design. Art centers, institutions, and museums display picturesque art pieces and souvenirs that are influenced by the various cultures within the country.
From Little India all the way to Arab Street, you are bound to see well-designed art pieces and memorabilia that genuinely define Singapore’s dynamic culture. Another standout feature of Singapore’s diverse culture is their food; there is a wide array of traditional cuisine available.
There are several art galleries and museums to visit once you set foot in Singapore. The chances of checking out all of them especially if you have limited time can be low.
Below are some of the best art venues that you should visit once you set foot in Singapore.
1. National Gallery Singapore
Address: Singapore 178957
Hours:
Monday 10am – 7pm
Tuesday 10am – 7pm
Wednesday 10am – 7pm
Thursday 10am – 7pm
Friday 10am – 7pm
Saturday 10am – 7pm
Sunday 10am – 7pm
The National Gallery was constructed by renovating Singapore’s previous City Hall and Supreme Court landmark buildings to make it a standout and prestigious art exhibition center.
It now contains over 8000 art pieces making it the largest art exhibition center of present-day Southeast Asian art.
You can view memorabilia and pieces of art ranging from past art exhibitions to the latest. Within the museum is a shop where you can purchase pieces of art.
2. Art-Science Museum
Address: 6 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018974
Hours:
Monday 10am – 7pm
Tuesday 10am – 7pm
Wednesday 10am – 7pm
Thursday 10am – 7pm
Friday 10am – 7pm
Saturday 10am – 7pm
Sunday 10am – 7pm
Located in the impressive Marina Bay Sands, Art-Science Museum exhibits feature a blend of art and science.
It has presented works of artists from all over the world including, most notably, Da Vinci’s Shaping the Future. The museum also has a shop that sells artwork drawn from past exhibitions.
3. Gajah Gallery
Address: 39 Keppel Rd, #03-04, Singapore 089065
Hours:
Monday 11am – 7pm
Tuesday 11am – 7pm
Wednesday 11am – 7pm
Thursday 11am – 7pm
Friday 11am – 7pm
Saturday 12 – 6pm
Sunday 12 – 6pm
This gallery was established in the mid-90s with the goal of studying and investigating the various cultures of present Southeast Asia through the display of intriguing and inspirational art pieces.
The gallery plays host to exhibitions from different renowned sculptors, calligraphers, and painters from Asia and the world at large.
4. Peranakan Museum
Address: 39 Armenian St, Singapore 179941
Hours:
Monday 10am – 7pm
Tuesday 10am – 7pm
Wednesday 10am – 7pm
Thursday 10am – 7pm
Friday 10am – 9pm
Saturday 10am – 7pm
Sunday 10am – 7pm
For the widest and vastest collection of Peranakan history and culture, the Peranakan Museum is the go-to place.
It displays art related to the Singapore born Chinese, Malay and Indonesian people’s traditions. It contains what is undoubtedly the best assortment of Peranakan traditional artifacts.
5. Future Perfect
Address: 3 Farrer Dr, Singapore 259281
Future Perfect mainly displays art from Australia and Southeast Asia. It focuses mostly on creating a platform for both upcoming and veteran creative artists to showcase their works. Works that are displayed include photography, paintings, drawings, sculptures, etc.
Plan Your Cultured Trip to Singapore
Singapore really is one of the best places to see in south east Asia, a really modern country offering something for everyone. If you are keen to plan a trip, these articles will be helpful:
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• Luxury restaurants in Singapore
• Tastiest cuisine in Singapore
