National Gallery Singapore
Interior of the National Gallery of Singapore with the airy corridors on 4 levels, the staircases and escalators, in the evening. | |
Interactive fullscreen map | |
| Established | 24 November 2015 |
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| Location | 1 St. Andrew's Road, Singapore 178957 |
| Coordinates | 1°17′25.76″N 103°51′6.70″E / 1.2904889°N 103.8518611°E |
| Type | Art museum |
| Collections | Singaporean and Eastern art |
| Collection size | Approx. 9,000 objects |
| Visitors | 1,723,916 (2023) |
| Director | Dr Eugene Tan |
| Chairperson | Peter Ho |
| Architect | studioMilou Singapore CPG Consultants |
| Public transit access | NS25 EW13 City Hall CC3 Esplanade NE5 Clarke Quay |
| Website | www |
The National Gallery Singapore, often known exonymously as the National Gallery, is a public institution and national museum dedicated to art and culture located in the Civic District of Singapore. It oversees the world's largest public collection of Singaporean and regional art of the Eastern world, specifically of Southeast Asia, with a collection of more than 9,000 items.
The Gallery 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 Asian cultures and the world. It consists of two national monuments, the former Supreme Court and former City Hall buildings, 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 approximately S$532 million has gone into the National Gallery Singapore's development.
For the breadth, scope, and magnitude of its collections, the National Gallery Singapore is widely considered by art enthusiasts as being one of the greatest art museums in Singapore and the region. Subsequently, it is one of the most visited art museums in the world, often attracting almost two million visitors annually. Admission to the National Gallery Singapore is complimentary for Singaporean citizens and permanent residents.
The National Gallery also houses various fine dining restaurants that has won global accolades. These include Odette, a restaurant that has been rated as being one of the best in Asia – in addition to having three Michelin stars, as well as the National Kitchen by Violet Oon.