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The Singapore Art Museum at Bras Basah Road is housed in a
beautifully restored school building (the former St.
Joseph's Institution). The museum has 13 galleries and is
home to the national art collection of Singapore. Since its
openning in 1996 the museum's permanent collection has grown
from under 2000 art works to over 4000, making it the
largest collection of 20th -century Southeast Asian art in
the region.
Open:
| 12pm - 6pm |
Monday |
| 9am - 6pm |
Tuesday to Sunday |
| 9am - 9pm |
Friday (free admission
after 6pm) |
Free Admission:
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On the following Open House Days:
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Chinese New Year, Hari Raya Puasa,
International Museum Day, National Day, Deepavali and
Christmas
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NHB Member Schools
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Child below 6 years old
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On Fridays, 6pm - 9pm
Admission:
| Adults |
$3.00 |
| Children (6 - 16 years) and seniors |
$1.50 |
| Senior Citizen (above 55 years) |
$1.50 |
| Family ticket (max 5 members) |
$8.00 |
* Discounts for Group of 20 or more
Guided Tours:
Weekdays: 10.30am (Japanese), 11am and 2pm (English)
Weekends: 11am, 2pm and 3pm (English)
Approximate Touring Time: 2 hours
Location: 71 Bras Basah Road Singapore 189555
SAM Education Tel: 332 3216
Fax: 334 7919
SAM Front Desk Tel: 332 3222
General Enquiries Tel: 375 2510 (Recorded
Information)
Web sites:
Singapore Art Museum
Getting There:
Ideally located at the restored 19th-century old St
Joseph's Institution (SJI) building on Bras Basah Road, SAM
is easily accessible by public transport.
The following bus routes serve the Singapore Art Museum:
SBS: 7, 14, 16, 36, 97, 131, 162
City Shuttle: 602, 603, 605, 607
TIBS: 77, 167, 171, 700
Alternatively, you can hop on an MRT where SAM is
approximately 10 minutes' walk from Dhoby Ghaut / City Hall
MRT stations.
Accessibility for the physically disabled:
The following information is obtained from Access
Singapore.
- Entrance - Accessible to wheelchair and
ambulant-disabled.
- Reserved disabled car park lot - Nil
- Accessibility within the premises - Accessible to
wheelchair and ambulant-disabled. Braille numbers for
visually impaired. Signal equipment for hearing-impaired.
- Lifts - Accessible to wheelchair and
ambulant-disabled.
- Public toilets for the disabled - Level 1 and 2.
Narrow door width. Access to wheelchair is limited and
assistance may be required. Accessible to
ambulant-disabled.
- Eating outlets - Nil
- Public telephone - Access to wheelchair is limited and
assistance may be required.
- Accessible to ambulant-disabled
- Taxi stand - Nil
National Museum Shop:
Pick from the range of gifts items we have at the National
Museum Shop, including cards, art books, silk fabrics,
pottery and crafts that make unique gifts for friends and
family.
Opened daily from 9am - 5.30pm. Closed Monday. Tel:
(65) 332 3629. |
