Slow Saturday

3–4pm | Supreme Court Wing, Level 5, Glass Room
$5 (Standard) and $2 (Gallery Insiders)

The female body is most often presented as a single, youthful, idealised form but real bodies are complex, dynamic, multi-faceted, and shift across a lifetime. This panel turns toward feminine wellness to explore the changing female body and how it's presented, spoken about, and depicted in imagery. How do societies view female bodies, and how can we make room for the complexities female bodies experience over time?

Moderated by National Gallery Singapore curator Adele Tan, the panel brings together former president of SCWO Dr June Goh, broadcaster Anita Kapoor, and content creator Deborah Kwek Gilbert.

3–5pm | City Hall Wing, Level 2, Singapore Courtyard
$35 (Standard) and $28 (Gallery Insiders)

Take a break from the rush, slow down, and get hands-on with a little mindful making! Transform retired PVC banners into unique, functional pieces with skilled facilitators. Bring a buddy and take home a one-of-a-kind accessory.

6–7pm |  City Hall Wing, Level 5, Ng Teng Fong Roof Garden Gallery
$25 (Standard) and $20 (Gallery Insiders)

Move gently, breathe deeply, and take in the sunset from our rooftop while immersed in a therapeutic soundscape. This session invites quiet reflection on inner strength, resilience, and possibility. The experience concludes with a short, guided moment of reflection. This session is open to all levels. Yoga mats are provided.

All Day | Various locations around National Gallery Singapore
$2 per set

Explore the Gallery at your own pace with ten fun activities that guide you to look at art in new ways! Flip through the booklet and pick any activity that floats your boat, from creating music playlists to writing simple poetry.

This programme is also applicable for purchase with SG Culture Pass.

10.30am – 12pm | City Hall Wing, Level 1, Keppel Centre for Art Education Expression Workshop 1
$20 per person

Join Relak Buddy on a playful storytelling adventure where children and grown-ups explore, name, and talk about emotions together. ​ After the story, let your imagination run wild as you create your own fabulous eyewear. Suitable for children from 4 to 7 years old.

10.30–11.10am & 11.30am – 12.10pm | City Hall Wing, Level 2, Singapore Courtyard
$15 per adult-child pair

Designed to spark your toddler’s creativity and experience the value of slowing down and resting through art, movement, music, and sensory exploration. Inspired by Sunbathing on Quilts by Khoo Sui Hoe. Suitable for children from 2 to 3 years old.

4–6pm |  City Hall Wing, Level 1, Peace Forest located at Keppel Centre for Art Education
$50 (Standard) and $40 (Gallery Insiders), price includes two General Admission tickets

Inspired by Temple by Tuan Andrew Nguyen and Peace Forest by Soh Ee Shaun, this two-hour Slow Saturday experience takes children beyond simply looking at art. Led by Jolie Michelle Ow, a holistic arts educator with over 20 years of experience, children will explore the Gallery’s large-scale artworks through art, movement, sound, nature, and mindfulness. Through soothing soundscapes, light and shadow play, mindful movement, and hands-on activities, they will be encouraged to slow down, observe deeply, express themselves, and build focus, confidence, and self-awareness.

Designed as a drop-off programme, the experience gives children dedicated space to explore independently, connect with others, and discover new ways of engaging with art. Suitable for children from 6 to 12 years old.