Singapore / Singapore Art Museum

The Singapore Art Museum at Bras Basah Road, near the National Museum, is housed in a beautifully restored school building, the former St. .Joseph's Institution, the first Catholic school established in Singapore. Newly opened, it is Singapore’s national art gallery and showcases 20th century art practices in Singapore and Southeast Asia. One of the main attractions of the new museum is the E-mage Gallery which Features interactive programmes involving 20th century Southeast Asian art on large high definition visual monitors. Allow one hour.

Opening hour: 9am to 5.30pm (closed on Mondays).

Admission: $3 adults, $1.50 children

Location: 71 Bras Basah Road, Singapore 189555.

Tel: 1800-336-1460.

Getting there: Take the MRT to Dhoby Ghaut (NI) or City Hall (C2) and walk towards Bras Basah Road.