Elle: This will be The National Art Gallery come 2013 and will house the Asian art collection.
The Ritz-Carlton: The newly opened National Gallery is the first museum in the world dedicated to Southeast Asian modern art. Highlights include the Rotunda, Chief Justice Chambers and the old prison holding cells.
James Baker: The art isn't to my taste, but the gallery itself (including restaurants and bar) was awesome.
DHR.com: The oldest museum in the country, this is where you can learn about Singapore's history. Don't miss the Living Galleries for film, photography, food, and fashion. 93 Stamford Road. Opens at 10 am.
Nilakshi Barooah: Great place to learn about singapore. Loved the history gallery. Amazing tour, especially the guided audio tour. It is a must visit.
ToryBurch: At Singapore’s oldest museum (founded in 1887), be sure to visit the fashion gallery, which stages exhibits throughout the year exploring the national style throughout the country’s history.
3. Gillman Barracks
7.8
Lock Road and Malan Road, Singapore
Art Gallery · Central Region · 28 tips and reviews
Fatah Tahir: Former military barracks turned into an Art gallery! Great access to and easy location to get taxis when you leave!
Charz Mendoza: First time here and I like the overall concept: A huge area filled with barracks each containing galleries for the occasional art appreciation.
Bao Lin C: Former military barracks now a contemporary art precinct w galleries & NTU Centre for Contemporary Art. Grab cake & coffee at Red Baron. Art After Dark open houses held bi-monthly on Friday nights.
Cheen The Curious: Free admission 4 Singapore citizens & PR all year round fr 18May2013. 7 other museums too! Permanent galleries thematically org by geo zones: China, Southeast Asia, Indian Subcontinent, Islamic world
Elle: Admission is FREE to all as Museum is undergoing major renovations & several galleries are closed. Still worth a visit as objects get rotated & some rare items from conservation are now on display.
Lionel Lim: Free entry to the permanent galleries for Singaporeans and Permanent Residents. Each non-permanent gallery has their own admission rules. Check with the friendly staff at the counter.
Elle: Visit Leaning Gallery 1 & 2 on the 2nd Floor for a fun introduction to contemporary art by Asian artists as the featured works are less esoteric and more accessible. :-)
Tomomi Kato: Admission free on every Friday. And this is under renovation. So some galleries are closed. (As of sep 27, 2013)
Mabel Yeo-Adriadi: Come join Haig Girls' School and partners as the P4 pupils showcase their interpretations of arts works curated by the museum. Go up to level 2 and head towards Gallery 2.7!
9. Wild Honey
7.1
#03-01, Scotts Square (6 Scotts Rd), Singapore
Café · Orchard Road · 134 tips and reviews
Time Out Singapore Manager: More spacious than its Mandarin Gallery sibling, this branch still features home-made tarts, jams and yoghurts. Drinks are made with fresh juices, cordials and, of course, wild honey. Read more.
Chris Lee: Very much prefer the space and interiors over Mandarin Gallery.
Tracy: I feel that the Mandarin Gallery one is cozier. You can call to make a reservation here. Love the European all-day breakfast, brioche bread and sauteed mushrooms.
10. ArtScience Museum
8.8
10 Bayfront Ave. (Marina Bay Sands), Singapore
Art Museum · Financial District · 148 tips and reviews
Aaron Lewis: Moshe Sadie’s lotus-shaped Art Science Museum is home to 21 gallery spaces over 50,000 square feet, and displays exhibits that merge art/science, media/technology and design/architecture. —Cereal
Cheen The Curious: Did u know? Each ‘finger’ – for different gallery spaces – features skylights at its 'fingertips' to illuminate the curved interior walls, reducing the need for additional lighting. Source: Website
Nic Comley: Amazing interactive museum which is fun for adults and kids alike! A really fun way to spend an hour or so playing with art and science
11. DECK
7.3
116 Prinsep Street, Singapore
Art Gallery · Heritage District · 6 tips and reviews
Natalya Shanty: today a closing of the Art Week and in the Gallery a free buffet table. The theme of the exhibition plant life, ecology! Exibition is free😉
Ting: Breathing life into old shipping containers, I would say this recycling works! Cool art gallery and event space.
Robin Peckham: Really great place for experimental photography exhibitions. Cool container architecture too.
12. Smoke & Mirrors
7.5
#06-01, National Gallery Singapore (1 St. Andrew's Road), Singapore
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Core · 35 tips and reviews
Dara Fisher: A new bar on the top floor of the National Gallery, this place has good cocktails and amazing views at night!
George Salem: Recommend that you tour the National Gallery building (brilliant architecture!), skip the galleries and head straight to this rooftop bar for the panoramic view
Grace: Must get the cocktail ! Lotus in the breeze !!!! I love it !
Cheen The Curious: Gallery showcases Singapore’s dramatic transformation over the past 50 years, to become one of the most liveable cities in Asia. Source: website
Shelestim 👑: The most remarkable and structurally perfect place ever! The best view for 3d table stand light presentation is from the 2d floor! Must visit!!
Andrew Dun: Brilliant place anyone with an interest in architecture, urban design or Singapore as a city. A wealth of innovatively presented information about Singapore's past, present and future. Hidden gem.
Ka Lim: Go to Level 5 for hotel check-in! The 1st 4 floors are now occupied with commercial shops artistically named as Mandarin Gallery.
Raffy Tesoro: Service is quite helpful here. Nice, clean and central location. Pop out of the hotel and you're on Orchard. May lead to excessive shopping tho. The gallery shops below are a little pricey but nice.
Lionel Lim: The actual lobby is on the fifth floor of the building. Any of the lifts in Mandarin Gallery should get you there.