Top 10 Art Museums in Singapore, Singapore

The rustic and oldish feel of the Tan Swie Hian Museum is interesting to see for yourself, and is a testament to one of the most famous and hardworking artists working right here in Singapore.

Since 2002, the STPI has pushed the technical and aesthetic frontiers of print- and paper-making, by creating limited-edition prints and unique art works on paper at its unique and well-equipped facility.

Situated in the heart of Singapore’s Civic District, National Gallery Singapore oversees the largest public collection of modern art in Southeast Asia. Housed in two beautifully restored national monuments – City Hall and former Supreme Court – are impeccably curated exhibitions that reveal the region’s cultural legacy and art histories. Come visit the Gallery today and discover Singapore and Southeast Asia’s rich heritage through stunning modern art masterpieces.

Singapore Art Museum (SAM) opened its doors in 1996 as the first fully dedicated visual arts museum in Singapore. Since then, we have built one of the world's most important collections of contemporary art by artists from Singapore, Southeast Asia and Asia. Our museum buildings are undergoing a major transformation. Follow our journey on our blog at singaporeartmuseum.sg/blog and visit our website to check out the ongoing art exhibitions and events happening at partner venues and spaces until our redevelopment is completed in 2023.

Since 1996, Gajah Gallery has been a pioneering body in the Southeast Asian arts scene, representing a portfolio of the region’s leading artists as well as engaging the brightest emerging talents in contemporary art today. From humble beginnings in Singapore at Monk’s Hill, the Gallery has since expanded to a huge, beautifully-designed industrial warehouse space in Tanjong Pagar, and opened a second exhibition house in the thriving arts city of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Both exhibition spaces are fuelled with a unique atmosphere, that invites an interplay of contemporary aesthetics and critical discourse. Gajah Gallery remains dedicated to promoting artists from the region and highlighting their international relevance. Gajah Gallery explores the diverse socio-cultural interests of Asia through art from Indonesia, Vietnam, India and Singapore.

The new HDB Gallery, LIVINGSPACE, chronicles the evolution of public housing, and features HDB’s latest initiatives and efforts in providing well-designed, sustainable and community-centric homes for Singaporeans. The gallery spans 2 levels, with the main gallery at Basement 1 featuring 7 themed spaces. To enjoy the full immersive experience, and the sights, sounds and colours for yourself, visit the LIVINGSPACE.

Alive Museum is where art comes to life! With the focus of creating a fun, entertaining and immersive 4D experience, it is also the world's largest chain of such an entertainment concept, where 3D art comes alive with clever painting, shading and drawing techniques. In addition, Alive Museum also features unique object art and digital art pieces. Each unique art piece is conceptualized, hand painted and crafted in Korea & Singapore. You will be thrilled & surprised by the visual effects. Have fun in one of the world's most creative museums - put on a pair of angel wings, float on a paper boat, and even fly with superman!