Singapore Art Museum – a Fusion of Art, History and Asian Discovery

A pride to its nation, the Singapore Art Museumhosting parties and dinner. The St. Joseph Institution
houses the largest public collection of modern andschool chapel was renovated to the Auditorium that
contemporary Singaporean Asian artworks in thestands tall today. With beautiful arches and bright hues,
world. Apart from being renowned for its vibrant arraythe hall is blessed by the magnificent stained glass
of art, the museum, which also lovingly referred to aswindow “Quintessence” brought to form by the
SAM, presents a fine compilation of contemporary artworld renowned Filipino artist Ramon Orlina.
and art histories.Furthermore, SAM also houses 19 galleries, filled with
Housed in a renovated 19th century mission school andthe wonders of art from all over the world. A true
offers the world over 7,500 contemporary andkaleidoscope, the Singapore Art Museum hoses work
modern art pieces of Singaporean and Southeastform the likes of the Guggenheim Museum and
Asian origin as well as around a 1, 000 artworks fromLeonardo da Vinci.
the Tyler Print Collection. The Tyler Print Collection isOpen to the public throughout the week, the Singapore
composed of works such as sculptures, paintings,Art Museum provides not only guided tours but also
drawings, prints, and photographs from the likes ofoffer free tours conducted by the curator itself. Easily
Frank Stella and Roy Lichtenstein.accessible by many forms of transformational means
The former 140- year old St. Joseph Institution buildingthe Singapore Art Museum should not to be missed
was restored to what is now the Singapore Artwhen in Singapore.
Museum. This building, which initially was home to aMake arrangements to stay at a Singapore hotel
school, was considered a national monument in 1987located close to SAM such as Parkroyal on Kitchener
when the school was relocated elsewhere. FollowingRoad, Singapore and revel in the ambience touched by
this declaration, the Fine Arts Museum commissionedtalent and history. This co modern hotel in Singapore,
work and SAM was opened to the public in 1996 towhich is located a mere 10-15 minutes away from the
the then premier Mr Goh Chok Tong. The national artSingapore Art Museum provides guests with
collector of Singapore, SAM houses many attractionscomfortable accommodation while offering amazing
within its walls. The Glass Hall, a hall enclosed of glassinsight to a magnificent cultured city.
is a open for private and corporate hire and is ideal for