Transformed from a 19th-century mission school (St.
Joseph's Institution) to a dynamic institution of
Southeast Asian contemporary art, Singapore Art Museum's
state-of-the-art galleries feature paintings, sculptures
and installations drawn from the museum's 5,500-strong
permanent collection.
The
museum also has touring "blockbuster" shows like
the Masterpieces from the Guggenheim Museum and Leonardo
da Vinci: Scientist, Inventor, Artist. Since its opening,
the Singapore Arts Museum has been stimulating the
cultural environment of Singapore and continues to do so
with provocative and breathtaking shows.
The Singapore Art Museum is a National Museum and an
institution of the National Heritage Board.