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National Gallery Singapore Questions & Answers

Jakarta, Indonesia

Is national gallery singapore and national museum of singapore the same place? If its not, what the difference? Which one is better?

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Singapore, Singapore
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national gallery is an art gallery, you will be able to explore artist works, canvas, etc

over a year ago
Zoetermeer, The Netherlands
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Not the same place. No experience with the national museum. Advice to have a look at their websites

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Palm Springs, California
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Two distinctly separate places with different missions. Art at the spectacular National Gallery and History at the National Museum. Even if you are not into art the National Gallery is worth a visit for its new renovation that combines stately old buildings with soaring contemporary architecture.

over a year ago
Singapore
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As stated, one focuses on art, the other history.

However I would say the National Gallery has the "wow" factor.

There are two buildings or wings where the art is stored, over a few floors. Besides, there is a garden gallery.

Being an historical building, there is an element of its past to be discovered.

The view from the rooftop is marvelous as well.

Enjoy!

over a year ago
Loveland, Colorado
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no they are not the same. the gallery is new and unique. depends on your preferred choice.

over a year ago
Trinidad
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They're different places. I much rather the national museum of Singapore. As a non-Singaporean you still have to pay, but its not as expensive as the gallery and much worth seeing. It's like stepping into Singapore's history. It takes you back.....

over a year ago
Lisbon, Portugal
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Why don't you check yourself?

over a year ago
Canberra, Australia
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Hi

They are very different places.

I liked the gallery, the art was fabulous and the views from the cafe/balcony on the top floor were fabulous.

If you like history, you should go to the museum

Cheers

Jo

over a year ago
Singapore, Singapore
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They are different.

National Gallery has the largest South East Asia art collection.

National Museum is mainly about Singapore's history.

Both are informative.

over a year ago
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Different - if you're short of time and can't do both, I would go to the National Gallery and do their free guided building tour as well to get a sense of recent Singapore history and to better understand the buildings. Good mix of art, great architecture and awesome views of Marina Bay from the rooftop!

over a year ago
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