Following thorough checks by the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF), the Gallery has been declared safe and will fully reopen to the public today, 10 Sept 2025.
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.
Immerse yourselves in the world of art and let your imagination soar with Art Alive! Our interactive holiday programme offers families an exciting journey of artwork exploration, using drama and storytelling. Get ready for laughter, surprises and fun this September holidays as we bring National Language Class by Chua Mia Tee back to life!
Each ticket admits one person. All children must be accompanied by at least one adult, who will also require their own ticket. Unaccompanied children will not be admitted, and no refunds will be issued. If you need tickets for one adult and one child, please purchase two tickets.
When: 7 Sep 2025, 11am – 12pm
Where: City Hall Wing , Level 2, Singapore Courtyard
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
For additional information, feedback or to organise a visit for persons with disabilities, please contact usat leastthree weeks before your visit.
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.
About Art Alive: Synopsis for National Language Class
Join Ming (the National Language Class painting escapee!) as she shares with you about learning languages in school and play some of her favourite childhood games with her! This work is inspired by Chua Mia Tee’s 1959 painting, National Language Class, and see how our stories bring the painting to life!
