HQ Function

Upon reopening, the headquarters will serve as SAM's flagship venue, housing its primary exhibition galleries, collection displays, research facilities, administrative offices, and public engagement spaces.

Notable Features:

The main SAM building is a beautifully restored 19th-century colonial-era structure, formerly St. Joseph's Institution, a national monument. The redeveloped complex will integrate heritage architecture with modern museum facilities.

Work Culture:

SAM fosters a dynamic, creative, and collaborative work environment. Employees are passionate about contemporary art and dedicated to public service, research, and engaging diverse audiences. The culture encourages innovation and critical thinking in the arts.

HQ Significance:

The headquarters site is historically significant as a preserved national monument and culturally important as a central hub for contemporary art in Singapore and the region. Its redevelopment aims to further cement its role as a leading art institution.

Values Reflected in HQ: The headquarters' redevelopment and ongoing mission reflect values such as the preservation of cultural heritage, the championing of contemporary artistic expression, commitment to public education and engagement, and fostering a vibrant arts ecosystem.

Location:

The Singapore Art Museum supports and engages with the global art community through international collaborations, loans of artworks to museums worldwide, organizing and hosting travelling exhibitions, and active participation in international art forums and research networks. SAM plays a crucial role in presenting Southeast Asian contemporary art to a global audience and fostering cross-cultural dialogues.

Street Address:

71 Bras Basah Road (main building) & 8 Queen Street (SAM at 8Q)

City:

Singapore

State/Province:

Singapore

Country:

Singapore