The Gallery’s opening hours will extend till 11pm during Light to Night Singapore weekends (Fri to Sun, 17–19 Jan, 24–26 Jan, 31 Jan–2 Feb), with free entry to all exhibitions.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Car-Free Sunday at the Gallery

Singapore, 24 February 2016

Car-Free Sunday will be taking place on 28 February 2016.

In support of the event we are offering a complimentary bicycle valet service for cyclists to park their bicycles for free at our carpark from 7am to 12pm. No cars will be allowed to enter the carpark during this period.

National Gallery Singapore will be open an hour earlier (9am), and will offer three free Outdoor Building Highlights Tour at 9.30am (English), 9.45am (English) and 10am (Mandarin) in addition to our usual daily tours. Meeting point for the Outdoor Building Highlights Tours is 10 minutes before start time at Padang Atrium Entrance, Level 1. Tours are 1 hour long, with 30 slots available per tour on a first come, first served basis. In the event of rain, these tours will be conducted in the Gallery.

The Padang Café and Gallery & Co. will be open at 8am and 9am respectively for breakfast.

Please note there will be road closures in the vicinity from 7am to 12pm. Cars will be allowed to enter the carpark again from 12pm. 

For more information about road closures, other event and activities during Car Free Sunday, see here.

About National Gallery Singapore

National Gallery Singapore is a new visual arts institution which oversees the largest public collection of modern art of Singapore and Southeast Asia. The Gallery is dedicated to collaborative research, education and exhibitions, highlighting the importance of modern art in Southeast Asia in a global context. The Gallery also provides a unique visitor experience through its art presentations and innovative programming, positioning Singapore as a regional and international hub for the visual arts.

Situated in the heart of the Civic District, the National Gallery Singapore has been beautifully restored and transformed from the former Supreme Court and City Hall buildings – two important heritage buildings of Singapore’s nationhood – into an exciting new visual arts venue. Opened in November 2015, the Gallery will be a leading civic and cultural destination established for the enrichment, enjoyment and engagement of Singapore residents and visitors from all over the world. 

Contact

Burson-Marsteller for National Gallery Singapore

Beverly Tan
beverly.tan@bm.com +65 6671 3277

National Gallery Singapore

Elaine Sng
elaine.sng@nationalgallery.sg +65 6697 9207