St Andrew’s Road, Parliament Place, Connaught Drive, Old Parliament Lane and Anderson Bridge will be closed 4pm–1am on Fri–Sat, 9–24 Jan 2026, for Light to Night Singapore 2026. Visit our Visitor Information page for details.

Parts of Gallery Children’s Biennale 2025 will be closed on 20 & 21 Jan 2026 for a private event. Fun activities will continue at selected art installations. Click here for more information.

National Gallery Singapore will close at 6pm on 21 January 2026 for a private event. Restaurants will remain open.

Free admission

Trace the dramatic transformation of the City Hall and former Supreme Court buildings into National Gallery Singapore.

Guided tours are available.

  • When: Ongoing
  • Suitable For: Adults, Families, Visitors with accessibility needs, Students and Educators
  • Where: City Hall Wing, Level 4, ArchiGallery
  • Ticket Information: Free admission

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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

Guided Tour | Free
Building Highlights Guided Tour

Hear fascinating tales from the two national monuments’ storied past.

1 hr
English: Thu–Sun, 10.30am | Mandarin: Sat–Sun, 11.30am

Our Architecture & History

Our Architecture & History

Curious to find out more? Read more about the architectural features and stories behind various historical locations within the Gallery.