1 city · 4 museums
The best museums in Singapore are National Gallery Singapore, ArtScience Museum and Asian Civilisations Museum. World Museum Guide covers 4 museums in Singapore across 1 city, with admission prices, opening hours and highlights for each. Check each guide for current prices and free days.
Visitor information last reviewed 30 June 2026. Check the official museum site for current details.
| # | Museum | City | Admission | Time needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | National Gallery Singapore | Singapore | S$20 | 2–3 hours |
| 2 | ArtScience Museum | Singapore | From S$24 for a single exhibition | 2 hours |
| 3 | Asian Civilisations Museum | Singapore | S$25 tourist | 2 hours |
| 4 | National Museum of Singapore | Singapore | From S$15 | 2 hours |
Singapore, Singapore
Art Museum · Best for art lovers & first-timers
National Gallery Singapore opened in 2015 inside the former Supreme Court and City Hall buildings, unified beneath a sculptural wave-like glass and steel canopy designed by studioMilou and CPG Consultants.
S$20 · ⏱ 2–3 hours
Singapore, Singapore
Art Museum · Best for families & first-timers
Designed by Moshe Safdie, the ArtScience Museum opened in 2011 as part of the Marina Bay Sands integrated resort. Its ten curving 'petals' channel rainwater into a central reflecting pool.
From S$24 for a single exhibition · ⏱ 2 hours
Singapore, Singapore
Art Museum · Best for history enthusiasts & art lovers
The Asian Civilisations Museum sits in the Empress Place Building, a 19th-century neoclassical landmark on the north bank of the Singapore River. Founded in 1997, it is the only museum in the region devoted to exploring the rich artistic heritage of Asia, especially the ancestral cultures of Singaporeans.
S$25 tourist · ⏱ 2 hours
Singapore, Singapore
History & Archaeology · Best for history enthusiasts & families
Singapore's oldest museum — a neoclassical building telling the story of the island nation through the Singapore History Gallery and immersive Story of the Forest digital installation.
From S$15 · ⏱ 2 hours
The best museums in Singapore are National Gallery Singapore, ArtScience Museum, Asian Civilisations Museum and National Museum of Singapore, ranked by visitor numbers and collection strength.
World Museum Guide covers 4 museums in Singapore across 1 city.
Most charge admission, but National Gallery Singapore and Asian Civilisations Museum offer free or reduced entry on certain days or for certain visitors. See each guide for the rules.
