Exhibitions in Singapore

May 2026

May 2026 at a glance: 1 exhibition opened, 0 closed, and 6 more were on view across the city.

Singapore Pavilion, Venice Biennale 2026, artist Amanda Heng

When Art Meets Nature exhibition banner

Momentary Pulses public art in the Central Business District

Opened in May

Singapore Pavilion at the Venice Biennale 20269 May
Singapore Art Museum
Amanda Heng transforms the Arsenale's Sale d'Armi into a space for rest and observation, using photography, video and architecture built on everyday gestures.

Was on view in May

Peacock Power: Beauty and Symbolism Across Culturesto 30 Aug
Peranakan Museum · Past
Over 100 artworks from the National Collection and private lenders trace the peacock as a symbol of beauty, power and divinity across Asian and Peranakan art.
Once Upon a Tideto 9 Oct
National Museum of Singapore · Free
A family-friendly voyage through Singapore's maritime history, from a fishing settlement to a global port city, across five immersive sections.
Open Systems 3: Prototypes for Alternative Powerto 25 Oct
Singapore Art Museum
An online exhibition of artworks and texts challenging the idea of technological neutrality, proposing alternatives to how digital systems distribute power.
When Art Meets Natureto 1 Nov
National Gallery Singapore · Free
A children's exhibition co-curated with the Taoyuan Museum of Fine Arts, inviting young visitors to explore nature through two immersive installations on environmental sustainability.
Learning Galleryto 27 Jun
Singapore Art Museum
A hands-on gallery for exploring contemporary art through curiosity, with works by five artists touching identity, home, nature and memory. Free admission.
Momentary Pulses: Art in the Central Business Districtto 31 Dec
Singapore Art Museum
Public outdoor commissions by Singapore-based artists tucked into the CBD's streets and passageways, exploring the district's layered history and rhythms.

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