Building History Highlights

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On this tour you will walk through the two buildings–City Hall and former Supreme Court–which together formed the National Gallery Singapore. As you do so, listen to the history and stories of people who were once connected to the buildings.
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  • 1 hr
  • Start at National Gallery Singapore, Concourse, Level 1
  • 21 stops

21 stops to explore

Introduction of City Hall and City Hall steps

Stop 2

102

Level 2, City Hall Foyer, City Hall Wing

Introduction of City Hall and City Hall steps

Surrender of the Japanese Forces

Stop 3

103

Level 2, City Hall Foyer, City Hall Wing

Surrender of the Japanese Forces

City Hall Chamber

Stop 4

104

Level 3, City Hall Wing

City Hall Chamber

Chief Justice’s Office

Stop 7

107

Level 3, Supreme Court Wing

Chief Justice’s Office

Chief Justice’s Chambers

Stop 8

108

Level 3, Supreme Court Wing

Chief Justice’s Chambers

Inns of Court

Stop 9

109

Level 3, Supreme Court Wing, Chief Justice’s Chambers

Inns of Court

Chief Justices of Singapore

Stop 10

110

Level 3, Supreme Court Wing, Chief Justice’s Chambers

Chief Justices of Singapore

Gallery 1 (Former Courtroom 1)

Stop 11

111

Level 3, Supreme Court Wing, UOB Southeast Asia Gallery 1

Gallery 1 (Former Courtroom 1)

Historical Corridor

Stop 12

112

Level 3, Supreme Court Wing

Historical Corridor

Emblems and Tympanum

Stop 13

113

Level 3, Supreme Court Wing, Supreme Court Foyer

Emblems and Tympanum

Bricks and Mortals

Stop 14

114

Level 3, Supreme Court Wing, Supreme Court Foyer

Bricks and Mortals

Nolli’s Other Commissions

Stop 15

115

Level 3, Supreme Court Wing, Supreme Court Foyer

Nolli’s Other Commissions

Gallery 7 (Formerly Courtroom 3) and Prisoner’s Dock

Stop 16

116

Level 3, Supreme Court Wing, UOB Southeast Asia Gallery 7

Gallery 7 (Formerly Courtroom 3) and Prisoner’s Dock

The Rotunda

Stop 17

117

Level 3, Supreme Court Wing, Rotunda Library & Archive

The Rotunda

The Rotunda and Immigrant Labour

Stop 18

118

Level 3, Supreme Court Wing, Rotunda Library & Archive

The Rotunda and Immigrant Labour

Foundation Stone and Time Capsule

Stop 19

119

Level 1, Supreme Court Wing, Supreme Court Foyer

Foundation Stone and Time Capsule

Buried History

Stop 20

120

Level 1, Supreme Court Wing, Supreme Court Foyer

Buried History

Farewell

Stop 21

121

Level 1, Supreme Court Wing, Supreme Court Foyer

Farewell

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