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3 leading cultural sites in Singapore to visit

Published January 29, 2020 | Story By SilverKris | 1 min read
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Don't miss these art institutions that house a variety of works, from modern art to science-related exhibitions

National Gallery Singapore STB Discover Singapore
National Gallery Singapore houses more than 8,000 pieces from Singapore’s National Collection. Photo credit: tapanuth/Shutterstock.com

1. National Gallery Singapore

Occupying two national monuments, the former Supreme Court and City Hall, the National Gallery is home to the world’s largest public collection of Singapore and Southeast Asian modern art.

2. Asian Civilisations Museum

This museum traces the historical connections between Asia’s myriad of cultures through thematically organised galleries: Trade, Faith and Belief, and Materials and Design.

“Photo buffs will like Objectifs – Centre for Photography and Film” -- Karin Choo, Leading Flight Stewardess

ArtScience Museum STB Discover Singapore
The ArtScience Museum is an iconic cultural landmark in Singapore. Photo credit: Food Travel Stockforlife/Shutterstock.com

3. ArtScience Museum

The likes of Leonardo da Vinci, Salvador Dali and Vincent van Gogh have all had their works showcased here, while science-related exhibitions explore everything from particle physics to marine biology and big data.

For the shutterbugs: The Singapore International Photography Festival happens from July to September. Expect seminars, tours and more.

SEE ALSO: 3 ground-up arts and culture projects to visit in Singapore

To go back to the Discover Singapore homepage, visit here. To find out more about Singapore’s arts scene, go here.

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