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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 19 of our favourite Singapore exhibitions to explore today. 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. 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
2. Frida Kahlo: The Life of an Icon
This world-famous exhibition is making its Southeast Asian premiere in Singapore. Be inspired by celebrated Mexican artist Frida Kahlo life through her iconic artworks. Step into a world of one of the most influential artists of all time through 360-degree projections, interactive installations, photograph, films, VR experiences, and more at the ArtScience Museum. Get the details about Frida Kahlo: The Life of an Icon.
From May 4
Entry: $13 via Fever
📍2 Bayfront Avenue, B2-50, Singapore 018972
3. 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 with general admission for Singaporeans and PRs, $20 for adults (tourists/foreign residents)
📍 UOB Southeast Asia Gallery, Supreme Court Wing, Level 3–5
4. New World’s End
OH! Open House’s first permanent installation is a 60-minute immersive street art and audio tour. It’s one of the best immersive experiences to do in Singapore. Pop on a headphones set, and take a stroll through back alleys and hidden fantasy rooms to explore the evolution of rich and historical Jalan Besar neighbourhood with the help of Kiran and Rosa, as well as travelling back in time to the 1960s to enhance the experience. Plus, you can end the night with a drink at a secret pop-up bar.
Ongoing
Entry: $35 via Fever
📍85 Desker Rd, Singapore 209646
5. Naruto: The Gallery
Resorts World Sentosa is hosting the first exhibition of Naruto: The Gallery outside of Japan. It’s situated at Universal Studios and invites anime fans to wander an exhibition the celebrates the big three anime characters. Be inspired by the story of Naruto and friends through original sketches, digital footage. and more. Certainly, it’s the best digital art exhibition to see right now. It’s on until June 30.
Until June 30
Entry: from $59 via Resorts World Sentosa website
📍Resorts World Sentosa
6. 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 over 300 works featured, it’s a fascinating look at Singapore’s artistic history.
Ongoing
Entry: free with general admission for Singaporeans and PRs, $20 for other adults
📍 City Hall Wing, Level 2, DBS Singapore Gallery
7. Chinese Christian art from the Vatican Museums
Asian Civilisations Museum and Anima Mundi present this special exhibition at Christian Art Gallery. It’s a year-long programme dedicated to cross-cultural collections which boasts a selection of Chinese Christian art from the Vatican Museums in Rome, showcasing how the Catholic Church was able to incorporate traditional Asian elements into its art. Drawn from the Anima Mundi, these are little-known treasures of Christian art made in Asia.
Ongoing
Entry: free with general admission for Singaporeans and PRs, for everyone else find tickets on Fever
📍1 Empress Pl, Singapore 179555
8. Olafur Eliasson: Your Curious Journey
This upcoming survey exhibition focused on the renowned works of Olafur Eliasson is opening at Singapore Art Museum for the first time in Southeast Asian history on May 10. Olafur Eliasson: Your Curious Journey engages visitors with unique art installations, known for exploring perception, movement, and views.
From May 10 to September 22
Entry: from $8 via SAM
📍SAM, Tanjong Pagar Distripark
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:
9. Plastic: Remaking Our World
National Museum of Singapore is hosting the Plastic: Remaking Our World exhibition until June 23. The exhibition examins the history and future of plastic and materials in both an educational and entertaining way. Marvel at more than 300 objects, posters, films, photography, and more interactive elements from as far back as 1850s.
Until June 23
Entry: Free
📍Exhibition Gallery 1, National Museum of Singapore
10. 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: adult tickets are $25 for locals, or $30 for tourists and foreign residents
📍 Marina Bay Sands, 6 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018974
11. New Eden: Science Fiction Mythologies Transformed
This should be a fascinating one; 24 Asian women artists and collectives exploring the origins of science fiction across eight chapters. Drawing on Western science fiction’s inspiration from Asian philosophy and spirituality, this interdisciplinary show looks at concepts including parallel dimensions, transcendence, and more. Work from Singaporean artists such as Kara Chin and Chok Si Xuan will feature, along with voices from across Asia and the world, for an entirely new look at the world of science fiction. Don’t miss it.
Ongoing
Entry: Adult tickets are $20 for locals, and $23 for tourists and foreign residents
📍 Marina Bay Sands, 6 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018974
12. Chaos Lab
This lab-themed playground is the perfect way to entertain children this season. Let your kids meet mad scientists who will guide them through different play zones to create, learn, and get messy among the chaos. There’s reactive murals, a massive bubbling ball pit to jump into, a neon room and slime station to get creative, and so much more. Learn more about Chaos Lab. Otherwise, purchase tickets right now on Fever.
Open until 2024 (exact date to be confirmed)
Entry: children tickets are $30 and an adult is $9
📍 Terminal 2, Changi Airport
Other notable exhibitions
13. Goddess: Brave. Bold. Beautiful
Fashion and film lovers will adore this new exhibition at Marina Bay Sands showcasing more than 120 years of cinematic history of Hollywood and around the world. Goddess: Brave. Bold. Beautiful focuses on women who challenged norms and features iconic sketches, original costumes, behind-the-scenes footage, and more. It’s on until August 11.
Open until August 2024
Entry: From $32 via MBS
📍ArtScience Museum, Singapore
14. Love The Last March
This new outdoor exhibition features one of the largest bronze sculptures globally, created by famous artists Marc and Gillie, boasting 45 of world’s most endangered animals marching together. The mission of the project is to create awareness to protect wildlife from extinction and inspire action, and it’s a lovely one for all age groups.
Until May 18, 2024
Entry: free
📍Near Floral Clock, Gardens By The Bay, Singapore
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:
15. 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. Anyone else can purchase a ticket for just $10 here.
📍93 Stamford Rd, Singapore 178897
16. 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: starting from $36
📍 100 Loewen Road, Dempsey, Singapore 248837
17. 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: $29.95 onwards (Find them via Fever)
📍26 Seah St, Singapore 188382
18. 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
19. 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: $10.20 for adults on Fever
📍11 Marina Blvd, Singapore 018940
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