GO BIG on art
From groundbreaking art to immersive encounters — find out what exhibitions are waiting for you.
City of Others: Asian Artists in Paris, 1920s-1940s
This groundbreaking new exhibition examines the art history of Paris from Asian perspectives.
Date: 2 Apr – 17 Aug 2025
Location: Level 3, Singtel Special Exhibition Galleries 1, 2 & 3, City Hall Wing
Admission: Ticketed
City of Others: Asian Artists in Paris, 1920s-1940s
Fernando Zóbel: Order is Essential
Step into the world of the transcontinental artist known for instilling the vital beauty of order in the unpredictable creative process of abstraction.
Date: 9 May – 30 Nov 2025
Location: Level 4, Wu Guanzhong Gallery and Level 4 Gallery, City Hall Wing
Admission: Ticketed
Fernando Zóbel: Order is Essential
Gallery Children's Biennale 2025: Tomorrow We'll Be...
The fifth edition invites children to reflect on the endless possibilities of their future by exploring the four core values of Joy, Kindness, Dream and Love.
Date: 31 May 2025 – 29 Mar 2026
Location: Level 1 and B1, various locations
Admission: Free
Gallery Children's Biennale 2025: Tomorrow We'll Be...
Singapore Stories: Pathways and Detours in Art
The newly revamped exhibition presents a layered, ever-changing story of Singapore’s art history from the 19th century to present.
Date: Fully reopens 18 Jul 2025
Location: Level 2, DBS Singapore Gallery, City Hall Wing
Admission: Free
Singapore Stories: Pathways and Detours in Art
Dalam Collection: Where Ink Tides Meet
Showcasing over 50 new acquisitions and previously unseen works, Where Ink Tides Meet emphasises the Gallery’s growing ink collection and its ongoing commitment to the research and acquisition of ink art.
Date: Now till 16 Nov 2025
Location: Level B1, The Ngee Ann Kongsi Concourse Gallery, City Hall Wing
Admission: Ticketed
Into the Modern: Impressionism from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Diplomacy and Desire: Basoeki Abdullah in Singapore
Basoeki Abdullah’s luminous portraits of political figures and attractive women made him one of Southeast Asia's most sought-after painters. The exhibition showcases two significant paintings and explores how the artist navigated high society and was attuned to the “geopoetic” value of his artwork.
Date: Now till 1 Feb 2026
Location: Level 3, UOB Southeast Asia Gallery, Dalam Southeast Asia, Supreme Court Wing
Admission: Ticketed
Rooftop Commission
OUTBOUND
Inaugurated in 2018, OUTBOUND reimagines transitional spaces and key entrances at the Gallery through a series of unique artwork commissions, developed in collaboration with leading artists from around the world.
Date: Ongoing
Location: Various locations
Admission: Free
Rooftop Commission
Into the Modern: Impressionism from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Explore the iconic works by Renoir, Monet, Manet, Cézanne, and Degas – never before exhibited in Singapore. Developed by the Museum of Fine Arts Boston in collaboration with National Gallery Singapore, this landmark exhibition highlights the continuing relevance of Impressionism through the emergence of modernity from the unique perspective of the artists.
Date: 14 Nov 2025 – 1 Mar 2026
Location: Level 3, Singtel Special Exhibition Galleries 1, 2 & 3, City Hall Wing
Admission: Ticketed
Rooftop Commission
Eidolon by Vong Phaophanit and Claire Oboussier
A site-specific installation by London-based artist duo Vong Phaophanit and Claire Oboussier, Eidolon takes the form of a simple yet rigorous line that bisects the courtyard interior along a diagonal plane. Their intervention is an elegant gesture that resonates across multiple registers: architectural, historical, critical, and poetic.
Date: Now till 1 Mar 2026
Location: Level 1, City Hall Courtyard, City Hall Wing
Admission: Free
Rooftop Commission
Light to Night Singapore 2026
Spanning across some of Singapore’s most iconic cultural landmarks, Light to Night returns for its landmark 10th edition to transform public spaces into immersive encounters with art. Visitors of all ages can look forward to programmes, light projections, and art installations along the Civic District.
Watch this space – more details coming soon!
Date: 9–31 Jan 2026
Rooftop Commission