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Listening to Architecture: The Gallery’s Histories and Transformations

Discover the Gallery buildings – comprising City Hall and former Supreme Court – as masterpieces in their own right.

These iconic monuments,steeped in culture and history, have witnessed many defining moments in Singapore’s journey to nationhood. After an ambitious ten-year renovation, they are now a unified space that houses Southeast Asian art.

As you explore this exhibition that spans two galleries and a walkway, consider the evolving architecture of these buildings as a conversation between different generations.

Venue: City Hall Wing, Level 4, ArchiGallery

When: 30 Jun 2017 - 31 Dec 2026,

By: National Gallery Singapore

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