The 10 Best Art Galleries in Singapore (2026)

Updated November 2026 · 10 picks

The best art galleries in Singapore in 2026 are clustered in two districts: Gillman Barracks, with Sundaram Tagore Gallery, Yeo Workshop and the NTU Centre for Contemporary Art, and Tanjong Pagar Distripark, home to the Singapore Art Museum, Gajah Gallery and Haridas Contemporary. STPI on Robertson Quay and Objectifs for photography round out the essentials.

Singapore's commercial galleries are concentrated in two converted industrial sites: Gillman Barracks, a former British army camp in the greenery near Labrador Park, and Tanjong Pagar Distripark, a port warehouse on Keppel Road that now houses the Singapore Art Museum and a growing cluster of galleries. Entry to commercial galleries is free. Most close on Mondays, and January's Singapore Art Week is the liveliest time to visit. For the big public collections, see our museums guide.

The list at a glance

Singapore Art Museum at Tanjong Pagar Distripark Tanjong Pagar Distripark
Gillman Barracks Alexandra / Labrador Park
Sundaram Tagore Gallery Gillman Barracks
Yeo Workshop Gillman Barracks
NTU Centre for Contemporary Art Singapore Gillman Barracks
Gajah Gallery Tanjong Pagar Distripark
Haridas Contemporary Tanjong Pagar Distripark
STPI – Creative Workshop & Gallery Robertson Quay, Clarke Quay & the River
Objectifs – Centre for Photography and Film Bras Basah / Bugis, Kampong Glam
The Private Museum Bras Basah, Kampong Glam

1. Singapore Art Museum at Tanjong Pagar Distripark — Tanjong Pagar Distripark

Singapore's contemporary art museum, in a converted port warehouse.

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The Singapore Art Museum (SAM) moved into Tanjong Pagar Distripark in 2022 while its historic home on Bras Basah Road is redeveloped. Its warehouse galleries suit large installations, and it hosted the main venue of the Singapore Biennale.

It anchors the Distripark gallery cluster, so combine it with Gajah Gallery and Haridas Contemporary in the same complex.

Good to know: Tanjong Pagar MRT (Exit 1) is the nearest station; check which exhibitions are ticketed before you go.

39 Keppel Rd, #01-02 Tanjong Pagar Distripark, Singapore 089065

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2. Gillman Barracks — Alexandra / Labrador Park

A former army camp turned gallery quarter, with a dozen-plus galleries.

Gillman Barracks is a cluster of colonial-era barrack blocks set in greenery off Alexandra Road, converted into commercial galleries, studios and the NTU Centre for Contemporary Art. It is the closest thing Singapore has to a gallery district.

Walk between the blocks on a weekday afternoon, or come during Singapore Art Week, when the whole precinct runs late openings and events.

Good to know: Many galleries close on Mondays; Saturday afternoons are the liveliest.

9 Lock Rd, Singapore 108937

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3. Sundaram Tagore Gallery — Gillman Barracks

An international gallery showing major contemporary artists from Asia and beyond.

Sundaram Tagore runs galleries in New York, Singapore and London, and its Gillman Barracks space shows established contemporary artists, often exploring the meeting of Eastern and Western traditions.

Its exhibitions are among the most polished in the precinct; start your Gillman visit here.

Good to know: It is on Lock Road at the front of the precinct, a natural first stop.

5 Lock Rd, #01-05 Gillman Barracks, Singapore 108933

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4. Yeo Workshop — Gillman Barracks

A Singaporean gallery championing contemporary artists from the region.

Yeo Workshop is a Singapore gallery with a focus on contemporary artists from Singapore and Southeast Asia, from painting and textile to installation and new media.

It is a good place to discover emerging local names.

Good to know: Check its programme online; exhibitions change every few weeks.

47 Malan Rd, #01-25 Gillman Barracks, Singapore 109444

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5. NTU Centre for Contemporary Art Singapore — Gillman Barracks

A research-led contemporary art centre run by Nanyang Technological University.

The NTU Centre for Contemporary Art Singapore (NTU CCA) is a national research centre for contemporary art at Gillman Barracks, running exhibitions, talks, residencies and research programmes.

Its programme is more experimental and discursive than the commercial galleries around it.

Good to know: Look out for its talks and screenings, usually free with registration.

Block 6 Lock Rd, Singapore 108934

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6. Gajah Gallery — Tanjong Pagar Distripark

A leading gallery for modern and contemporary Southeast Asian art.

Gajah Gallery has promoted Southeast Asian modern and contemporary art for decades, with a strong Indonesian programme, and now works from a large space in Tanjong Pagar Distripark.

It is a serious stop for collectors and anyone interested in the region's art.

Good to know: Visit together with the Singapore Art Museum in the same complex.

39 Keppel Rd, #03-04 Tanjong Pagar Distripark, Singapore 089065

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7. Haridas Contemporary — Tanjong Pagar Distripark

A contemporary gallery in the Distripark showing Asian and international artists.

Haridas Contemporary is one of the galleries that have made Tanjong Pagar Distripark Singapore's second gallery cluster, with a programme of contemporary Asian and international artists.

It sits in the neighbouring block to SAM and Gajah Gallery.

Good to know: It is in the 37 Keppel Road block, next to SAM's building.

37 Keppel Rd, Unit 04-01 F, Tanjong Pagar Distripark, Singapore 089064

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8. STPI – Creative Workshop & Gallery — Robertson Quay, Clarke Quay & the River

A world-renowned print and paper workshop with a riverside gallery.

STPI is a creative workshop and gallery on Robertson Quay that invites leading international and Asian artists to make work in print and paper, then shows the results in its gallery.

It is a short walk from the river's cafés and makes a good cultural stop on a Robertson Quay afternoon.

Good to know: Combine it with brunch on Robertson Quay.

41 Robertson Quay, Singapore 238236

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9. Objectifs – Centre for Photography and Film — Bras Basah / Bugis, Kampong Glam

Singapore's home for documentary photography and independent film.

Objectifs is a non-profit centre for photography and film in a restored building on Middle Road, running exhibitions, screenings and courses, with a strong documentary and Southeast Asian focus.

It is a short walk from Bugis and the Bras Basah museums.

Good to know: Closed on Mondays and public holidays; its screenings often sell out, so book ahead.

155 Middle Rd, Singapore 188977

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10. The Private Museum — Bras Basah, Kampong Glam

An independent non-profit space showing private collections and local artists.

The Private Museum is a non-profit space on Waterloo Street that shows works from private collections and exhibitions by Singapore and regional artists.

It is small and easy to fit in between the Bras Basah museums.

Good to know: It is on the second floor of the building at 51 Waterloo Street.

51 Waterloo St, #02-06, Singapore 187969

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Frequently asked questions

Where are the art galleries in Singapore?

Mainly at Gillman Barracks (Lock Road and Malan Road, near Labrador Park MRT) and Tanjong Pagar Distripark (39 Keppel Road, near Tanjong Pagar and Telok Blangah). Other independents are spread around Robertson Quay, Bras Basah and Tiong Bahru.

Are Singapore's art galleries free?

Commercial galleries are free to enter. The Singapore Art Museum charges for some exhibitions, and Singaporeans and permanent residents often get free or reduced entry to public museums.

When is Singapore Art Week?

Singapore Art Week takes place every January, with gallery openings, late nights and special programmes at Gillman Barracks, Tanjong Pagar Distripark and venues across the city.

Are galleries open on Mondays?

Most commercial galleries in Singapore close on Mondays and public holidays, and many open from late morning or noon. Check each gallery's hours before you go.

How do I get to Gillman Barracks?

Labrador Park MRT on the Circle Line is about a ten-minute walk away. The galleries are spread across several blocks, so allow an hour or two.

1. Singapore Art Museum at Tanjong Pagar Distripark — Tanjong Pagar Distripark

2. Gillman Barracks — Alexandra / Labrador Park

3. Sundaram Tagore Gallery — Gillman Barracks

4. Yeo Workshop — Gillman Barracks

5. NTU Centre for Contemporary Art Singapore — Gillman Barracks

6. Gajah Gallery — Tanjong Pagar Distripark

7. Haridas Contemporary — Tanjong Pagar Distripark

8. STPI – Creative Workshop & Gallery — Robertson Quay, Clarke Quay & the River

9. Objectifs – Centre for Photography and Film — Bras Basah / Bugis, Kampong Glam

10. The Private Museum — Bras Basah, Kampong Glam

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