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Discovering Arts & Culture
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As new arrivals quickly discover, Singapore
off ers much more than just malls. Across the
island, you’ll fi nd must-see museums and
galleries fi lled with world-class artworks
and exhibitions, performance places for
seeing amazing shows, centres of worship
(from tiny shrines to towering temples) and
other centres of culture. The following six
pages comprise our pocket guide to the
best places to go for your fi ll of the island’s
artier side.6 Great Galleries & Museums
If you love looking at world-class
artworks and exhibitions, here are
some of the places you need to make
a beeline towards in Singapore.#1 National Gallery Singapore
The National Gallery opened its doors to the public in 2015
and is the permanent home for the National Collection,
as well as other Southeast Asian works from the 19th
century to present day. Located in the Civic District, the
Gallery occupies the former City Hall and Supreme Court
heritage buildings, making it the largest visual arts venue
in Singapore, and in the region – matching established
museums like the Musée d’Orsay (France) and Tate Modern
(UK) in size. nationalgallery.sgPsst! If you happen to be more “foodie” than
“arty”, a visit to the National Gallery is still a
must; at last count, there were eight places
to wine and dine in the complex, from
modern French at Odette to spectacular
skyline views from Aura Sky Lounge.#2 Asian Civilisations
Museum
Situated directly across the river from Boat
Quay and the Fullerton Hotel, the Asian
Civilisations Museum has 11 galleries,
showcasing over 1,300 artefacts from China,
Southeast Asia and West Asia. The museum
has an action-packed event schedule to suit
all ages, cultures and tastes. acm.org.sg214 CITY GUIDE 2018
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