How to Enjoy a Visit to the National Gallery Singapore - Tips for Touring the National Gallery Singapore like a Pro

 Occupying pride of place on the Civic District of the island, the National Gallery Singapore remains one of the key cultural highlights in Singapore. Built at the cost of $374 million for nearly a decade, the venue houses the biggest collection of local and Southeast Asian works of art in the globe. Contained within an iconic building visiting and exploring the venue should be a top priority for all tourists. Here are some tips on how to make the most of a tour of the National Gallery Singapore.


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1. Do Your Homework

As when visiting any cultural attraction in any corner of the world, those who wish to enhance their enjoyment of a specific highlight would do well to read up on it beforehand. This type of preparation will not only allow visitors to have a greater understanding of the National Gallery Singapore and its contents but also a deeper appreciation for the works of art on display in its ten galleries. Spread out across a whopping 64,000 square metres, the locale also encompasses the UOB Southeast Asia Gallery and the DBS Singapore Gallery. Open from 10 am to 7 pm from Saturday to Thursday, the gallery stays open as late as 9 pm on Fridays.

2. Stay at a Strategic Location

The National Gallery Singapore is a vast expanse with thousands of works of art and as such, cannot be explored in full during one visit alone. That is why seasoned visitors and art lovers like to base themselves at any of the five-star hotels in Singapore that are within close range of the gallery. Whether you choose to stay at Grand Park City Hall or any similar rest nearby, the opportunity to visit the gallery multiple times will serve as the best benefit of your convenient base.

 3. Purchase Tickets Online

While it is possible to buy tickets at the venue, the best way to purchase tickets for the National Gallery Singapore is online. Not only can tourists enjoy fantastic discounts when they buy tickets online but it will also allow them to avoid having to queue at the ticket counter upon arrival. Those with online tickets are ushered directly inside after the security check.

 4. The DBS Singapore Gallery

As one of the top permanent exhibits on show at the National Gallery Singapore, the DBS Singapore Gallery can be found on the City Hall Wing. In addition to well-known artwork from local greats including Georgette Chan and Liu Kang, one can also witness the “Siapa Nama Kamu?” ("What's My Name?") exhibit where the works of Singaporean artists Cheong Soo Pieng and Chua Mia Tee are on display. Divided into three sub-sections, the DBS Singapore Gallery warrants several hours of exploration.

 5. Ng Teng Fong Roof Garden Gallery

As one of the most scenically situated galleries at the locale, the Level 4 rooftop space called the Ng Teng Fong Roof Garden Gallery features the bamboo art installation of Rirkrit Tiravanija. Using conventional materials and techniques, the piece is a classic example of Tiravanija’s passion for mixing the old with the new.

 6. Wine and Dine

Apart from gazing upon exquisite works of creative expression, the National Gallery Singapore is also a superb dining location with many fine dining hubs located within its scenic confines. The National Kitchen by Violet Oon and Aura Restaurant and Sky Lounge are not the only dining hotspots visitors can enjoy as the Saha Signature Restaurant & Bar is also part of the landscape. Odette, however, is the best option for vegan or vegetarian visitors after a tour of the National Gallery of Singapore.


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