CRASHING THE PARTY
NEVER FELT SO GOOD
We’re throwing a huge birthday bash to celebrate the past decade —and you’re invited! Join us on 15 and 16 November 2025, from 10am to 10pm, for a full day of festivities across the Gallery. More exciting events are coming your way, so watch this space!
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Birthday Bash Market
To mark its 10th anniversary, the Gallery teams up with 13 local brands for exclusive creations. From Mr. Bucket Chocolaterie’s art-inspired treats and Curious Creatures’ jewellery, to Rocket Eyewear’s bold colours and Orientalist Spirits’ limited-edition gin, plus The 1925 Brewing Co., ANS.EIN, Binary Style, Bynd Artisan, CLiZ, Leica, Sea Apple, Still Goods, and Supermama – shop these exclusives at the two-day Supreme Court Terrace pop-up.
When:
15 & 16 Nov 2025, 10am – 7pm
Location: Supreme Court Wing, Level 4M, Supreme Court Terrace
Ticketing Info: Free
Birthday Bash Market
Still Life Birthday Cakes (Daily Drop-in Activity)
Create your very own Still Life Birthday Cake masterpiece at the Expression Workshop! Whether you’re painting, drawing, or sculpting, you’re in for a sweet slice of fun.
When:
2 – 30 Nov 2025, 10am – 7pm
Location: City Hall Wing, Level 1, Keppel Centre for Art Education, Expression Workshop
Ticketing Info: Free
Still Life Birthday Cakes (Daily Drop-in Activity)
Your Gallery Memory: Community Photography Showcase
As part of National Gallery Singapore’s 10th anniversary, we invited the public to share photos capturing their most meaningful moments at the Gallery – from favourite artworks and quiet corners to celebrations with family and friends. Selected entries will be showcased online and onsite, celebrating the Gallery as a space for art, community, and connection over the past decade.
When:
15 & 16 Nov
Location: Supreme Court Wing, Level 4M, Supreme Court Terrace
Ticketing Info: Free
Your Gallery Memory: Community Photography Showcase
Paws & Paint: Animal Face and Hand Painting Fun
Did you know there are animals hiding in the artworks of our National Collection? Visit the Gallery to spot them with your family – and then let our amazing face and hand painting artist transform you into your favourite animal for the day!
When:
15 & 16 Nov 2025, 1.30pm – 3.30pm
Location: City Hall Wing, Level 1, Keppel Centre for Art Education, Expression Workshop
Ticketing Info: Free
Paws & Paint: Animal Face and Hand Painting Fun
Create the Gallery Birthday mixtape!
Be part of the party by choosing what plays in the Gallery this birthday weekend. Scan the QR codes around the building to add your favourite tunes – or explore our specially curated birthday Spotify playlist. Throughout the day, selected songs will fill the Gallery, making you part of the soundtrack to our 10th Birthday Bash.
When:
15 & 16 Nov 2025, 10am - 10pm
Location: Various locations around National Gallery Singapore
Ticketing Info: Free
Create the Gallery Birthday mixtape!
Gallery Turns 10: Celebrating with Cake
The Gallery kicks off its 10th Anniversary celebrations with a sweet beginning! Because what’s a birthday without cake? For a small fee which will be a donation to the Gallery, visitors can enjoy cake (till 11am, or while stocks last) and be among the first to soak in the festivities. In partnership with hospitality chains, established and new bakeries, this celebration is a tasty tribute to the Gallery’s role as a space for art, community, and shared joy over the past decade.
When:
15 Nov 2025, 10am – 11am
Location: Padang Atrium
Ticketing Info:
$20 per person, registration required
Gallery Turns 10: Celebrating with Cake
MILO Van
A beloved Singaporean childhood favourite, the MILO Van makes a special stop at the Gallery’s 10th Birthday Bash. Visitors can cool off with a complimentary cup of the chocolatey drink at the iconic green truck, savouring a sweet taste of nostalgia while enjoying the celebrations.
When:
15 Nov 2025, 10am – 12pm
Location: Padang Entrance, Level 1
Ticketing Info: Free
Milo Van
Messy Morning for the Little Ones
Come celebrate the Gallery’s 10th Birthday with a cake-themed Messy Morning! Little ones aged 3–5 will get to explore, play, and create through hands-on, sensory fun. And yes – it’s going to get delightfully messy! Because what’s a party without a little cake and creativity? Book your spot today and join the fun!
When:
15 Nov 2025, 10.30 – 11.30am
Location: City Hall Wing, Level 1, Keppel Centre for Art Education, Expression Workshop
Ticketing Info: $15 (per parent-child pair)
Messy Morning for the Little Ones
Artsplaining: 10th Anniversary Edition with Liu Ling Ling
At Artsplaining, Liu Ling Ling brings her candid and spirited voice to the Gallery, offering humorous and unexpected takes on art through the lens of an entertainer who has spent her life engaging audiences from all walks of life. Paired with Gallery staff, this tour blends entertainment with insight and will be conducted in Mandarin.
When:
15 Nov 2025, 11.30am
Location: Various locations around the Gallery
Ticketing Info: Free, registration required
Artsplaining: 10th Anniversary Edition with Liu Ling Ling
Old Chang Kee food truck
Adding to the celebrations is an Old Chang Kee food truck serving up its signature golden curry puffs and beloved local snacks, familiar and unmistakable flavours of Singapore’s hawker heritage.
When:
15 Nov 2025, 2pm – 5pm
Location: Padang Entrance, Level 1
Ticketing Info: Free
Old Chang Kee food truck
Artsplaining: 10th Anniversary Edition with Shazza
At Artsplaining, Shazza brings her fresh, unfiltered perspective to the Gallery, pairing her artistic instincts with a curiosity for visual art. Paired with Gallery staff, this session will feel conversational, grounded, and infused with the creativity of one of Singapore’s most exciting young talents.
When:
15 Nov 2025, 3pm
Location: Various locations around the Gallery
Ticketing Info: Free, registration required
Artsplaining: 10th Anniversary Edition with Shazza
KCAE After Dark: Grown-Ups Only!
Because grown-ups deserve to play too! For one night only, the Keppel Centre for Art Education transforms into an after-hours playground for adults. Step into the immersive installations, let loose to a live DJ set as you rediscover art, creativity, and the joy of childlike wonder.
When:
15 Nov 2025, 7.30pm – 10pm
Location: City Hall Wing, Level 1, Keppel Centre for Art Education
Ticketing Info: Free
KCAE After Dark: Grown-Ups Only!
Sketch Chapter: 10th Anniversary Edition
Sketch Chapter celebrates the Gallery’s heritage architecture through accessible sketching sessions in the Rotunda Library and Supreme Court Terrace. Presented with NAFA's Centre of Lifelong Learning, the programme blends guidance with free sketching time in the Gallery’s iconic spaces. This pilot edition is a three-hour session — starting with an introduction to basic techniques, followed by open sketching.
When:
16 Nov 2025, 11am – 12.30pm
Location:
Supreme Court Wing, Level 3, Rotunda Library & Archive and Level 4M, Supreme Court Terrace
Ticketing Info:
$15 per person (Early bird promotion from 13 – 27 Oct 2025) $20 per person thereafter
Sketch Chapter: 10th Anniversary Edition
Artsplaining: 10th Anniversary Edition with Kishan
At Artsplaining, Kishan brings his distinctive voice to the Gallery, offering playful and thought-provoking perspectives on art in a way that feels down-to-earth, entertaining, and instantly relatable. Paired with Gallery staff, expect an unexpected take on the Gallery to celebrate our 10th birthday bash.
When:
16 Nov 2025, 11.30am
Location: Various locations around the Gallery
Ticketing Info: Free, registration required
Artsplaining: 10th Anniversary Edition with Kishan
Gallery Rave: Day Edition by Exposure Therapy
This pop-up music experience turns the Gallery into a cultural playground – where art, music, movement, and matcha culture collide. Expect bold beats, good vibes, and Southeast Asian sounds across genres, with a curated DJ lineup spinning all afternoon. Come and go as you please – lounge with a drink in hand, dance, or simply soak in the atmosphere. As part of the Gallery’s 10th Birthday Bash, this is your space to vibe, unwind, and reconnect.
When:
16 Nov 2025, 2pm – 6pm
Location: Supreme Court Wing, Level 4M, Supreme Court Terrace
Ticketing Info: Free
Gallery Rave: Day Edition by Exposure Therapy
Artsplaining: 10th Anniversary Edition with Gurmit Singh
At Artsplaining, Gurmit Singh brings his trademark warmth and humour to the Gallery, offering refreshing perspectives on art that are at once heartfelt and relatable. Paired with Gallery staff, expect Gurmit to spark laughter, curiosity, and perhaps a little nostalgia in this one-of-a-kind session.
When:
16 Nov 2025, 5pm
Location: Various locations around the Gallery
Ticketing Info: Free, registration required
Artsplaining: 10th Anniversary Edition with Gurmit Singh
10 Free Exhibitions
Celebrate our 10th anniversary with 10 specially selected Exhibitions - all free to enjoy! From Southeast Asian masters to fresh curatorial perspectives, discover stories that shaped the past and point to the future.
When:
15 & 16 Nov 2025, 10am – 10pm
Location: Various galleries
Ticketing Info: Free
Building Highlights Tour