Following thorough checks by the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF), the Gallery has been declared safe and will fully reopen to the public today, 10 Sept 2025.
Raden Salah. Boschbrand (Forest Fire). 1849. Oil on canvas, 300 x 396 cm. Collection of National Gallery Singapore. This work has been adopted by Yong Hon Kong Foundation.
Celebrate 60 years of nation-building at the SG60 WeCare Arts Exhibition @ CDC, where community-created artworks by over 780 artists come alive.
Presented by the five CDCs, National Arts Council, and National Gallery Singapore, the exhibition showcases the creativity of beneficiaries from Social Service Agencies and Self-Help Groups across Singapore, supported through the WeCare Arts Fund. Discover three themed showcases that celebrate inclusion, connection, and belonging.
Come and be inspired by the power of art in our community!
Some parts of the Gallery may be cold, so please bring along a jacket just in case.
More information about accessibility and etiquette at the Gallery can be found at Visitor Information.
Access advisory
Wheelchair accessibility: The space is wheelchair accessible – ramp access is provided.
Seating: There are limited seats in the space.
Bright lights: Please note that the artwork features reflective discs that shimmer under the sun. If you are sensitive to bright and flickering lights, please be mindful of the glare.
Shelter: Please note that the artwork is located in an open-air area and is not sheltered.
Exhibition content: The artwork label is only available in English.
Painting with Light: Festival of International Films on Art
Dedicated to the study and showcase of the moving image, Painting with Light is a film festival that presents artist films, documentaries on art, arthouse cinema and restored classics, which mark important moments in art history. The festival’s special focus on Southeast Asian artmaking is evident in a diverse selection of works from the region, including titles newly commissioned and restored by the Gallery, designed to create dialogue between the moving image art of Southeast Asia and the world.
The Gallery Children's Biennale has been one of National Gallery Singapore’s signature events since 2017, embodying the Gallery's commitment to inspire young and curious minds with art.
Exhibition
Listening to Architecture: The Gallery’s Histories and Transformations
Trace the dramatic transformation of the City Hall and former Supreme Court buildings into National Gallery Singapore.
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