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 one of the top 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 the best exhibitions in Singapore to explore this season. Go on, you might learn something!
Art exhibitions in Singapore
Singapore’s art galleries and museums are filled with exciting and intriguing exhibitions, and these are the current and upcoming must-see exhibitions in Singapore:
1. GROUNDSEESAW
Have you ever thought about what it would be like to walk around inside a painting? Thanks to 6-meter high projections and an accompanying soundtrack, you can fully immerse yourself in the works of Van Gogh, Klimt and Monet. Explore these masterpieces up close and watch as every brush stroke comes to life and swims around you with every intricate detail dancing delicately off the walls and floor. You won’t find a more relaxing exhibition in Singapore!
Ongoing
Entry: From $25
📍 GROUNDSEESAW, Parkview Square, 600 North Bridge Road, 188778
2. Between Declarations and Dreams
Speaking of National Gallery, a long-term exhibition exploring artistic development of Southeast Asia from the 19th century onwards is an excellent free art exhibition to see for locals. It 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
3. 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
4. Seeing Forest by Robert Zhao
Acclaimed Singaporean artist Robert Zhao brings his successful exhibition, “Seeing Forest”, back to Singapore Art Museum after its tour at the 2024 Venice Biennale. In collaboration with curator Haeju Kim, and using video installations, this show delves into Singapore’s seldom seen secondary forests, exploring the relationship between humans and nature. Audiences are taken on a journey of discovery to an unexplored side of the city’s landscape, featuring accompanying programs that include artist talks, live performances, workshops and guided tours.
Entry: $10, free for Singaporeans & PRs
📍 Singapore Art Museum, 39 Keppel Road, Singapore 089065
5. Breath of the Land
This installation by Lim Soo Ngee and Yang Jie reflects on Singapore’s rapid urban transformation, inspired by 1960’s street opera stages. These artworks feature large structures wrapped in construction materials and invites audiences to reflect on belonging, change and traces of the past within the modern city.
Until July 6, 2025
Entry: Free
📍Esplanade Concourse, Theatres on The Bay
6. Between Vistas
Between Vistas showcases artist Chen Shitong’s exploration of landscapes as a means of storytelling, blending Western techniques with Chinese artistic traditions. Through printmaking, painting and ceramics, this exhibition showcases abstract and narrative-rich scenes that reflect on how we relate to the environments we inhabit.
Until May 11, 2025
Entry: Free
📍Esplanade Mall Level 3 Community Wall, Theatres on The Bay
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:
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
Other notable exhibitions
9. Mirror Mirror – Journey Into the Mind
Escape into the depths of your mind with this fully immersive and interactive experience. Wander through a variety of themed rooms that react based on your actions. Explore your memories, partake in a unique tarot reading, and turn your words into living poetry and images thanks to Artificial Intelligence. It’s one of the best exhibitions for those looking to reflect on their inner-self.
Until July 2025
Entry: From $20 via Fever
📍ArtScience Museum, 6 Bayfront Avenue, 018974
10. Harry Potter: Visions of Magic
Resorts World Sentosa is currently hosting an iconic immersive Harry Potter art experience. Harry Potter: Visions of Magic brings the Wizarding World to life in Singapore – and it’s the first time the exhibition is in Asia. Visitors will be captivated as they relive iconic moments from the Harry Potter serries. Fans can create their own adventure using wands as they explore 10 themed zones, including two exclusive for Singapore. These are The Chamber of Secrets and The Trap Door. Learn more.
Until June 30 2025
Entry: From $39 via the official website
📍The Forum, Level B1, Singapore
11. Digital Light Canvas
Create a work of art with your movements in this interactive collaborative display. High-end projection technology brings this display of light and colour to life, mesmerizing everyone who takes part. You can even take home your own custom souvenir with the Sketch Factory! Turn your art into a badge, tote bag or even a t-shirt, and show off your truly unique masterpiece.
Entry: From $10 on Fever
📍2 Bayfront Ave, #B2-50, Marina Bay Sands, 018956
12. Disney Garden of Wonder
Disney and Singapore Tourism Board have teamed up to transform Floral Fantasy with beloved Disney and Pixar plant sculptures. In fact, it’s the first-ever Disney and Pixar topiaries to debut in Singapore from December 1. Disney Garden of Wonder invites fans to explore an immersive garden filled with exotic topiaries like Snow White, Buzz Lightyear, Mickey Mouse, Woody, and more. Certainly, this is one of the best outdoor exhibitions to see in Singapore. Learn more.
From December 1 to June 30, 2025
Entry: From $8 via Gardens By The Bay
📍Floral Fantasy, 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:
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 history-filled An Old New World: Digital Edition and the ‘singing’ chandeliers of Wings of a Rich Manoeuvre. Definitely, some of the best free exhibitions in Singapore.
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 more than 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 and teenager-friendly exhibition to see in Singapore. Explore more than 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 exhibitions in Singapore for motor and design fans can be found here!
Entry: From $12
📍11 Marina Blvd, Singapore 018940
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