Singapore offers some of the best events, museums, and art galleries in the world. From classic paintings that tell the stories of Singapore’s past, to futuristic looks into imagined universes, a day visiting the best exhibitions in Singapore is a great way to entertain yourself. There’s an ever-changing lineup of exhibitions to catch, so we’ve gathered up 17 of our favourite Singapore exhibitions to explore this season. Go on, you might learn something!
Art exhibitions in Singapore
Singapore’s art galleries are filled with exciting and intriguing exhibitions, and these are our pick of the current and upcoming shows you need to see:
1. Art of the Brick
The best-known LEGO® art exhibition in the world is coming to Singapore Expo on August 31. This world-famous exhibition, created by renowned artist Nathan Sawaya, and is on CNN’s list of the must-see exhibitions globally. It features more than 150 sculptures made entirely from millions of LEGO® bricks. See iconic artworks reimagined such as Van Gogh’s Starry Night, Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, works by Michelangelo, among other mind-blowing creations. Learn more.
From August 31 to late October 2024
Entry: $20 via Fever
📍 1 Expo Dr, Singapore 486150
2. Digital Light Canvas
TeamLab’s joined forces with ArtScience Museum to take visitors on a journey through an immersive and interactive space at this new exhibition. Digital Light Canvas is located at Marina Bay Sands. Visitors can use their own creativity to bring a colourful abundant ecosystem of floral and fauna to life. In fact, it’s one of the best things to do at night. Learn more.
Ongoing
Entry: $12 via Fever
📍2 Bayfront Avenue, B2-50, Singapore 018972
3. Play: Date – Unlocking Cabinets of Play
Step into a world of wonder and nostalgia at this new and free-to-enter toy exhibition at National Museum of Singapore. Play: Date – Unlocking Cabinets of Play mixes toys, art, and nostalgia memories to bring cherished toys from the past to life in a one-of-a-kind exhibition. Be captivated by five large-scale artworks with more than 250 locally and globally recognised toys, from Barbie to Pac Man, ig-worthy spots, and more toy-influenced art installations. Learn more.
Until January 5, 2025
Entry: Free
📍93 Stamford Rd, Singapore 178897
4. Between Declarations and Dreams
Exploring the artistic development of Southeast Asia from the 19th century onwards, this long-term exhibition unfolds in chronological order, and reveals the inseparable relationship between the region’s development and its art.
Ongoing
Entry: Free for Singaporeans and PRs, $20 for adults (tourists/foreign residents)
📍 UOB Southeast Asia Gallery, Supreme Court Wing, Level 3–5
5. Siapa Nama Kamu?
Translated as “What is your name?”, this look at Singaporean art traces the history of the nation from the 19th century to the present day, and explores concepts of community and identity. With more than 300 works featured, it’s a fascinating look at Singapore’s artistic history.
Ongoing
Entry: Free for Singaporeans and PRs, $20 for other adults
📍 City Hall Wing, Level 2, DBS Singapore Gallery
Museum exhibitions in Singapore
Learn something incredible about Singapore and the wider world at these excellent museum exhibitions, which will keep you informed and entertained for hours. Here’s our top picks below:
6. Every Body Plays a Part: A Showcase of Public Health Crises and Responses in Singapore
This interesting digital exhibition, running until the end of 2024, examines Singapore’s responses to various public health crisis throughout history at the National Museum of Singapore. It’s the perfect place to learn about the importance of community and resilience through tough times such as COVID-19.
Until December 31, 2024
Entry: Free
📍93 Stamford Rd, Singapore 178897
7. Pagoda Odyssey 1915: From Shanghai to San Francisco
The Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) is hosting Pagoda Odyssey 1915: From Shanghai to San Francisco exhibition until June 2025. It explores the cultural exchanges and historical narratives between San Francisco and Shanghai. Admire a photography display called Tower of Faith, journey into a virtual reality world, and see other exciting installations.
Until June 1, 2025
Entry: From $12 via ACM or buy a regular admission ticket via Fever
📍1 Empress Pl, Singapore 179555
8. Future World: Where Art Meets Science
This is one of the most unmissable exhibitions in Singapore, and a collaboration with powerhouse digital art collective teamLab. International tourists flock to the ArtScience Museum to immerse themselves in a gram-worthy adventure, among 16 borderless digital interactive installations, where art and magic meet science. Plus, it recently received a mega-upgrade and there’s 21 different creative galleries with other exhibitions blending art, science, culture and technology to explore. Definitely, one of the most enjoyably exhibitions to do with children.
Ongoing
Entry: From $20
📍 Marina Bay Sands, 6 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018974
9. The World of Studio Ghibli
The iconic World of Studio Ghibli exhibition is making its debut in Singapore on October 4. It’s the first-ever Studio Ghibli showcase in Singapore. Visitors can immerse themselves in 16 large-scale interactive theatre sets and art installations across 11 galleries at the ArtScience Museum. It will feature beloved movies such as Spirited Away, My Neighbour Totoro, Princess Mononoke, to name a few. Learn more about this exhibition.
From October 4, 2024 to February 2, 2025
Entry: From $24
📍 Marina Bay Sands, 6 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018974
Other notable exhibitions
10. Bubble Planet
Photo lovers will adore this fun exhibition making its Asia Pacific debut at Singapore Expo on August 31. The interactive, multisensory exhibition features 11 themed zones to explore, including a bubble bath ball pit, a virtual reality room, an undersea LED room, optical illusions, oversized bubbles, and plenty more engaging pastel activities. Definitely, Bubble Planet is one of the best new exhibitions to see in Singapore for children and adults. Get tickets. Alternatively, learn more about the exhibition.
From August 31 to October 27, 2024
Entry: From $18 via Fever
📍Hall 8B, 9 Somapah Rd, Singapore, 487370
11. Space Explorers: The Infinite
Science Centre Singapore is set to debut the Space Explorers: The Infinite exhibition on October 12. Technically, it is an immersive experience, inspired by NASA missions, making it the world’s largest space exploration exhibition in extended reality (XR). Feel like an astronaut on a one-hour journey through three chapters, featuring 360-degree videos captured in space, the first-ever spacewalk filmed in virtual reality, 3D models, and much more. Definitely, this is one of the most unmissable exhibitions in Singapore this season. Learn more.
From October 12 to November 30, 2024
Entry: From $32 via Fever
📍15 Science Centre Rd, Singapore 609081
12. An Experimental Animation Exhibition
Lumentanz / Flower Dance: An Experimental Animation Exhibition at Singapore Botanic Gardens is an innovative visual showcase that combines animation with the natural beauty of the gardens. It features animation trilogies, emotional artworks, plants as metaphors for womanly love, and other sensory experiences. Bare in mind the exhibition closes on the last Thursday of every month.
Until January 25, 2025
Entry: Free
📍Singapore Botanic Gardens, Botanical Art Gallery, Level 2
Permanent exhibitions to see in Singapore
They’re not going anywhere soon, so you’ve got plenty of time to see these exhibitions, which have delighted thousands of visitors from around the world before you. Find a permanent exhibition below:
13. National Museum Of Singapore
Travel through 700 years of Singaporean history at this fantastic museum. From interactive Singapore exhibitions to immersive walk-in art installations, it’s an enlightening place to learn all about history and culture, from the British colonisation to becoming an independent state. Permanent exhibitions that we’d recommend include the digital presentation Story of the Forest, the history-filled An Old New World: Digital Edition, and the ‘singing’ chandeliers of Wings of a Rich Manoeuvre.
Entry: Singapore citizens, residents and children under 6 go free
📍93 Stamford Rd, Singapore 178897
14. Museum Of Ice Cream
Go on a journey beyond your wildest imagination at this pink museum in Singapore. Those who love photography will adore 14 installations dedicated to ice cream as well as the only sprinkle pool in Asia. Excitingly, people of all ages can enjoy the most bizarre but fun museum experience and adults can get a taste of nostalgia while reimaging their childhood. Relax at a pink Californian beach, dive into the biggest sprinkle pool, swing on exotic chairs and much more. Learn more about the Museum Of Ice Cream Singapore.
Entry: From $20
📍 100 Loewen Road, Dempsey, Singapore 248837
15. MINT Museum Of Toys
Step into an award-winning building to discover a diverse and nostalgic exhibition featuring over 50,000 vintage toys and collectables, from more than 40 countries worldwide. From 1800s to 1980s, both kids and adults will be in awe exploring four themed zones with plenty of games and excitement.
Entry: From $21 via Fever
📍26 Seah St, Singapore 188382
16. Science Centre Singapore
Another kid-friendly exhibition to see in Singapore. Explore over 850 mind-blowing exhibitions spanning eight interactive galleries. Through virtual worlds, hands-on experiments, schooling about energy transfers, 3D printing of the future and much more… it’s an ideal place to discover something new and exciting.
Entry: $4 onwards depending on age
📍15 Science Centre Rd, Singapore 609081
17. Red Dot Design Museum
Designs buffs will adore this boutique museum, offering a range of cool exhibitions, along the waterfront of Marina Bay. Explore award-winning permanent international design collections, preview the future of design concepts and much more. Definitely, the best exhibits in Singapore for motor and design fans can be found here!
Entry: From $12
📍11 Marina Blvd, Singapore 018940
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