9 of the best · Singapore
Museums, Galleries and Shows in Singapore
The National Gallery, the Asian Civilisations Museum and the Peranakan Museum, the ArtScience Museum, and the stages of the Esplanade and Victoria Theatre.
Our 9 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Singapore.
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Southeast Asian art
National Gallery Singapore
Modern art from Singapore and Southeast Asia in the former Supreme Court and City Hall, home also to Odette.
1 St Andrew’s Road, Singapore 178957Explore View on map
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On the river at Empress Place
Asian Civilisations Museum
Asian art and trade by the Singapore River.
1 Empress Place, Singapore 179555Explore View on map
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Since 2002
Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay
Singapore’s performing arts centre on the bay, under its two domes.
1 Esplanade Drive, Singapore 038981Explore View on map
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Museums & galleries 7
Art, history and design.
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The lotus on the bay
ArtScience Museum
Exhibitions where art meets science, in the lotus-shaped building at Marina Bay Sands.
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On the river at Empress Place
Asian Civilisations Museum
Asian art and trade by the Singapore River.
1 Empress Place, Singapore 179555Explore View on map
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Southeast Asian art
National Gallery Singapore
Modern art from Singapore and Southeast Asia in the former Supreme Court and City Hall, home also to Odette.
1 St Andrew’s Road, Singapore 178957Explore View on map
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Singapore’s story
National Museum of Singapore
The history of Singapore, on Stamford Road beside Fort Canning.
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Straits Chinese culture
Peranakan Museum
Peranakan culture in a former school on Armenian Street.
39 Armenian Street, Singapore 179941Explore View on map
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Print and paper
STPI – Creative Workshop & Gallery
A contemporary art workshop and gallery by the Singapore River.
Shows & concerts 2
Concerts, theatre and dance.
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Since 2002
Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay
Singapore’s performing arts centre on the bay, under its two domes.
1 Esplanade Drive, Singapore 038981Explore View on map
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At Empress Place
Victoria Theatre and Victoria Concert Hall
The twin heritage halls at Empress Place.
9 Empress Place, Singapore 179556Explore View on map
