National Gallery Singapore Admission Ticket

Beautiful building and expansive collection. Lots of neat areas to take photos. Great rooftop and excellent cafe.

Must see two breathtaking, beautiful and wonderous exhibitions - Singapore Stories Pathways and Detours in Art on level 2, and He Xiangning Ink Paintings on level 4. Awesome, refreshing with much to learn. Lives of the painters, in war, revolution and peace, shine through. Go twice. Restaurants are nearby. Photos by mobile phone are allowed. MRT City Hall. Changes your view, understanding of Singapore.

Whenever we are in Singapore our first port of call is always the National Gallery. Living in the U.K. as we do, we very rarely get the chance to see art from South East Asian artists and the National Gallery soon solves that problem. There are some wonderful exhibits in this magnificent building. Also, it is a cool retreat from the unrelenting heat of Singapore. A fact that is bourne out at weekends when the place is overflowing with Singaporeans cooling off. Take your time here, enjoy the building and the magnificent local art. Have a coffee or tea in one of the cafes. Just don't go at the weekend, it will be packed out.

The National Gallery Singapore is a nice place, and the building itself is very impressive and beautiful 🏛️ There are many artworks to see, and everything is well maintained and organized. However, personally, I found it a bit less exciting than I expected. Some exhibitions were interesting, but overall it didn’t feel very engaging for me. It’s still worth visiting if you enjoy art, but for me, it was just an average experience.

The space is massive and full of things to see. Even without major highlights, a full walkthrough takes two hours. I tried rushing through in one, but still missed several areas across its six levels (basement to 5th floor).

Quite a let-down really. Impressive building. I went along to see the Impressionist exhibition, today, a Saturday (I knew it would be busy). Firstly, the building sprawls, and the signage/navigation aids are terrible. The automated ticket kiosk was baffling, weird user interface and payment process flows, so I abandoned it and went to manual counter. It was then only AFTER I bought my ticket that I was told the Impressionist exhibition had timed entry and I was looking at a 55 minute wait. Somewhat convoluted process to go and get a time wristband, which I attempted, only to find out that I was in fact looking at a 1 hour 25 minute wait. So - I abandoned the whole project, and got a refund from the ticket desk. Very poor experience basically, terrible management of expectations, and very complicated and confusing system they had in place. This is not Smart Nation. It's Dumb Nation.

Was fortunate to visit the exhibition on "Into the Modern: Impressionism from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston". It was a Thursday afternoon well spent browsing the masterpieces on loan. As it was raining outside, the crowd was not big; so it was possible to enjoy the art pieces in relative quietness.

Fortunate to visit the "Impressionists" exhibition with many world famous pictures loaned from Boston Fine Arts centre, Absolutely wonderful

We had a standby reservation at Violet Oon, giving us 20 minutes to pop into the Gallery. We wanted to see the Monet and contemporaries exhibit, but at $25, it wasn’t worth just 15 minutes—so we checked out a few free exhibits instead. The building is stunning: two former government buildings linked by a walkway and covered courtyard.

I wanted to present an appreciation festive gift to tour guide M. Hui after attending her tour, (and training few days prior). however, her reaction was extremely loud, repeatedly saying she cannot accept it in front of the tour attendees. this extreme reaction was uncalled for, embarrasing and could have been more professional and discreetly managed. If she could not accept it because the museum staff were present, she could politely thank and decline. attended the tour last year. this is an late review.

Visiting impressionist exhibit was wonderful, lovely building and local content was good. Well set up and managed Viewing plaform & interactive art also lovely

Love this year's Biennale's messages on environmentalism (from old toys and clothes!) and kindness. The art installations are lot more interactive (e.g. dancing) than last year's Biennale. *Some stamp stations are a little hidden... it's okay to ask the staff/ volunteers to help find where the stamp stations are. *Remember to complete all 8 stations before 6:45pm so that the uncle (at a small booth near the front counter) who awards the stickers can knock off on time :) So maybe reach by 5 or 6pm if you wanna have enough time to enjoy all 8 stations.

Yes — I would recommend Raffles Archives & Museum if it aligns with your interests (education history, alumni stories, heritage of a specific institution) or you want to explore something a little off the beaten path in Singapore. But I’d caution that it’s not a major “museum destination” in the way some of the big national museums are.

I also went today bought a ticket but ended up leaving. I felt really unwelcome and it was hard understanding what was needed to be able to enter exhibitions. After about an hour of trying I just left. It made me feel really bad about myself and sad.

Wonderful museum and one of favourites for the family to visit It has a mix of modern, historical and local exhibits so this is really nice to learn about the past and current. More recently the BTS music video was filmed here so it’s become more popular as a photo spot Worth a visit, and revisit!

We have been looking forward to this tour with great anticipation. Our guide, Florence, was already waiting for us when we arrived. After putting on our headsets and a short introduction, we set off into the hidden corridors of the unspoken history of the former Supreme Court. Little did we know that behind the beautifully restored facade lies a labyrinth of secrets of our colonial past. We can feel the tension in the air as we climb creaking stairways, leading us from 'our cell' to the dock in the courtroom, to 'face the music'. Parts of the building that were damaged during the Second World War were deliberately left unrestored. Despite justice being served, we should never forget the atrocities committed by the Japanese.

Stunning building. Spacious. Highly recommend a visit. There are three types of tickets you can purchase depending on your interests. I went with the All Access pass which grants entry to all galleries. Interesting. Easy to navigate. May be worth checking the website as they do guided tours which are free with an admission pass, subject to schedule and availability. Staff are pleasant and friendly. The Gallery Store by ABRY as you exit has some quality items. Singapore tends to get a lot of rain now and again due to humidity. Worth doing this during a rain shower. Just to note, the air conditioning in some of the galleries was quite high so it became chilly. Take a light throw with.

The museum stylishly combines two historically significant buildings: city hall and the supreme court. It is not too easy to tour as the corridors comprise a bit of a labyrinth. However, the collection of Southeast Asian art is very impressive and it provides the visitor with an artistic window that peers into the region’s especially colonial history. My son really enjoyed the free kids’ section of the museum. I should also note that there is a discount for international academics.

I don’t think it’s currently worth S$20 as most of the Galleries are closed for various reasons. Pity you only find out after you have paid. Lovely building with good views from the top floor.

The banner hung on the outside of the building definitely says 'Free Entry' (see photo), but when we went in, we were asked for $15 each. Didn't stay, as we didn't have enough time to do the charge justice

This sprawling complex offers so much to see that we found several hours had passed almost without us noticing. Staff are incredibly friendly and helpful, there are great places to eat and drink, a nice shop, and amazing architecture. Plus, the art is just so good and so varied, and offers a real insight into Singapore and SE Asia. Highly recommended.

The National Gallery is a nice museum featuring historical events about Singapore. I mainly visited for the WWII exhibit. The closest MRT station is Dhoby Ghout. The walk from the MRT station is only a couple of blocks. The chronological display covers pre and post WWII events. The WWII exhibit is interesting but some of the video features are quite blurry. There are actual WWII videos about Singapore on YouTube that are clearer. I recommend visiting this museum if you're interested in history.

The National Gallery is imposing, housed in the former Supreme Court and City Hall buildings, both of which have been skillfully combined with due recognition to their status as national monuments. Wished that we could have spent more time viewing all the exhibits but limited ourselves to viewing the contemporary art. Certainly not my forte but some of the exhibits were impressive in scale and composition. Wabi Sabi by artist Teo Eng Seng, an acrylic on canvas is described as "transposing the language of paperdyesculp onto tapestry" was eyecatching and a work that stretched over a 20-year period. The artwork beneath by Ah Wah and Ah Kiat, Crossing Borders, was no less impressive and consisted of 200 figures mounted on motorcycles and representing the daily commune across the Johore-Singapore Causeway. Two sculptures were gold coloured, the artist's intention to break up the monotony of the scene and emphasise the individuality of every worker. The roof garden featured a kinetic sculpture, Glisten, by artist Lisa Reihana, a mural of shimmering coloured reflective triangles representing weaving patterns. we also admired the more traditional exhibits in other galleries. Worth visiting and worth heading to the roof garden for views of surrounding buildings and the city beyond.

The National Gallery is a fantastic space to display the art of Singapore. The permanent collection is full of interest. The temporary exhibitions within the general admission were very interesting too. A very satisfactory visit.

It was a great trip if you love art so much. The pieces were wonderful including the exhibits. BUT be prepared to deal with the annoying aunties and uncles who will keep on pestering on your visit.

We managed to explore a new floor of artwork with the help of our volunteer guide during our last visit, and one of the more historically significant artwork was "Forest Fire" drawn by the first Romanticized Javanese artist, Raden Saleh, in the early periods of Indonesia's colonialism by the Dutch... Pleasantly surprised that the wing under Keppel Centre for Art Education managed to incorporate these historically significant artworks as part of the Children's Exhibition in the basement. The interactive portions using the "touch-paintbrush" was refreshing, but it was even more awesome that they managed to introduce both art and Asian history, letting the kids learn in an interesting and engaging manner. Separately, it was also pretty cool that they'd set up new art stations where visitors get to try out new kinds of art medium e.g. 3D art pens, light projections, soft blocks, etc. Do note that it gets crowded on weekends... do reserve a slot to enter at their Front-of-House so they can let you know when an empty slot becomes available.

This is a visual arts gallery as well as a "museum" because it is housed in a Supreme Court building that has been conserved. It is highly recommended that you take advantage of the free guided tours offered by the facility, which still has completely restored jail cells, judges chairs, docks, and other features.

Brilliant exhibition design. The works illustrate the country's history after British colonization, including crushes between different cultures and traditions. Free for Singapore citizens, payment is required for tourists.

A lot to explore. When I visited, the main exhibition was about Indonesian famous Artist: Raden Saleh. Amazing art collection. Some area was open for public. There was also a nice cafe to chill. We bought our tickets from klook, because it was cheaper, instant and easy to use. We bought it in front of the place to buy tickets, to make sure we bought the correct one. A good things to do in the city if you are somebody who appreciates art.

It doesn't matter for people who don't like art. Light building and indoor space are worth visiting The only regret is that the exhibition space is very fragmented It's hard to get around.

Gigantic space, spread over two buildings, including the former Supreme Court, connected by a very successful structure. The roof terraces of the other wing, City Hall, allow very nice views of the city.

I stayed there for about three hours and recommend it to anyone who likes modern architecture mixed with old historical buildings and artwork. In my opinion, the design and concept of the new museum are as compelling as the previous museum exhibits. Through the 19th-century images on display, you can also learn about the early history of the new country and the social upheavals of the mid-20th century that contributed to its current prosperity. People of all ages are welcome (half a floor is for young people only!) Also, don't overlook the museum's Violet Oon café, even if it's just for decor and coffee.

That's not how I see contemporary art. Rather, I am well aware that these words mean the epigons of "all things progressive," but I almost completely disagree with them. I'm not seduced by self-indulgent artists in their exceptionalism. I have my own list of contemporary artists that I love, they certainly wouldn't have made it to this museum. But at least half of the works presented here are not the most expensive, by the way, I think quite worthy. So the impression of the museum is ambivalent. But to see what the city's administrative buildings looked like from the inside was very interesting.

Great experience , particular architecture and several art galleries with several Southeast Asian works. It is recommended for those not used to air conditioning to cover up. Low cost compared to what is inside

A classic museum in a (two) stunning building which in itself is worth the visit. Not the easiest museum to navigate in so I spent some time knowing where to start. Large plus for a separate part arranged for the children with interactive exhibitions.