Trace the dramatic transformation of the City Hall and former Supreme Court buildings into National Gallery Singapore.
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When: Ongoing - Suitable For: Adults, Families, Visitors 65 and above, Visitors with accessibility needs, Students and Educators
- Where: Level 4, ArchiGallery, City Hall Wing
- Free admission
A tale of two national monuments
Discover the Gallery buildings – comprising City Hall and former Supreme Court – as masterpieces in their own right.
These iconic monuments,steeped in culture and history, have witnessed many defining moments in Singapore's journey to nationhood. After an ambitious ten-year renovation, they are now a unified space that houses Southeast Asian art.
As you explore this exhibition that spans two galleries and a walkway, consider the evolving architecture of these buildings as a conversation between different generations.
Ways to experience this exhibition
Hear fascinating tales from the two national monuments’ storied past.
1 hr
Our Architecture & History
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