About
The Singapore Art Museum, often called SAM, is a contemporary art museum at 71 Bras Basah Road in Singapore. It focuses on contemporary art from Southeast Asia and from further afield, so a visit gives you a sense of how artists in the region and around the world are working today.
The building
The museum is housed in a 19th-century mission school that has been carefully restored. Walking through its galleries, you can see the older architecture alongside the modern works on display, which makes the setting part of the experience rather than only a backdrop.
What to expect
- Southeast Asian contemporary art, with a particular emphasis on work from the region
- International contemporary art, placing regional practice in a wider context
- A historic venue, where the restored building is an attraction in its own right
The museum suits visitors interested in modern and contemporary art, as well as anyone curious about how a former school has been adapted for exhibitions.
Around the museum
SAM sits on Bras Basah Road, in the heart of Singapore, so it is easy to combine a visit with a walk through the surrounding civic district. If you are planning your trip, you can reach the museum by phone on +65 6332 3222 to check current arrangements before you go.
