The UOB Southeast Asia Gallery is temporarily closed and will reopen in late 2027. In the meantime, works from the National Collection remain exhibited across the Gallery.
Raden Salah. Boschbrand (Forest Fire). 1849. Oil on canvas, 300 x 396 cm. Collection of National Gallery Singapore. This work has been adopted by Yong Hon Kong Foundation.
Step into Gallery StoryMakers!, an interactive family programme where families with children ages 4–8 can uncover the stories inspired by artworks through dramatic storytelling, imaginative play and curious discovery!
Along this guided programme, families will:
Explore artworks from Singapore and Southeast Asia
Create lasting family memories at the Gallery
Be a part of the story through imaginative and engaging hands-on activities
Whether you are visiting the Gallery for the first time or returning for another adventure, Gallery StoryMakers! is sure to leave you and your family feeling inspired and filled with the joy of art.
When: 8 Aug 2026, 11am – 12pm
Suitable For: Families
Where: City Hall Wing, Level 2, Singapore Courtyard
Ticket information: $15 per participant Recommended for children ages 4–8
Children must be accompanied by parents or carers during the activity. Unaccompanied children will not be admitted, and no refunds will be issued.
Every accompanying adult will require a ticket too. If you need tickets for 2 adults and 1 child, please get 3 tickets.
Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the start of the activity for registration.
If you are unable to attend the event or have any access requirements, please email us
By attending this event, you consent to being video-recorded or photographed by National Gallery Singapore and its appointed photographers and to having such recordings/photographs used by the Gallery for marketing, publicity, or promotional purposes.
The Gallery reserves the right to cancel the activity without prior notice. In such a case, the Gallery will try our best to reserve a slot on the next available date at your convenience.
The accessible restroom in the Keppel Centre is located near the Book Nook, which is next to the Centre’s exit.
The baby changing room in the Centre is located near the Book Nook, which is next to the Centre’s exit. The room is equipped with hot and cold water and a seat. The baby changing rooms have step-free access but are not wheelchair accessible.
The Calm Pod is located near the entrance of the Keppel Centre, outside the Expansion Room. The Calm Room is a dedicated quiet space for visitors to rest if they are feeling overstimulated or overwhelmed by their environment.
Drinking fountains in the Keppel Centre are located near the Book Nook, which is next to the Centre’s exit.
There is a dedicated space to park strollers at the entrance, within the Keppel Centre, opposite the Expansion Room.
Discover a new adventure every month. Gallery StoryMakers! features a rotating cycle of four original stories, each inspired by an artwork from the Gallery's collection.
A Note from our Gallery educators
This Month's Featured Artwork Gibbons by Chen Wen Hsi
Programme Synopsis: Touch Grass Alexis loves exploring the outdoors. Whether she's watching playful otters, spotting macaques in the trees or listening to birdsong, there's always something new to discover.
Join her on a nature-inspired adventure through the Gallery as she searches for animals with her trusty super binoculars. Along the way, families will encounter surprises, uncover clues and be inspired by Chen Wen Hsi's Gibbons, discovering how artists observe and celebrate the world around them!
Explore More Family Programmes at the Gallery
Looking for more creative experiences with your little ones? Discover our family programmes designed for different age groups:
GalleryToddlers!
For children ages 2-3 years
Messy Morning For The Little Ones
For children ages below 5
ARTventure Camp
For children ages 7 & above
Art Alive!
For children ages 4–8
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