Since opening its doors a year ago The National Gallery Singapore has welcomed over 1.5 million visitors.
The permanent collection drew 463, 172 visits in the first quarter while a further 266, 899 visits were made to the gallery’s non-permanent shows, such as the successful exhibitions on ink masters Wu Guanzhong and Chua Ek Kay.
The museum’s CEO Chong Siak Ching said, “In the time of one year, we have launched nine exhibitions, thousands of different programmes and it’s been an exhilarating journey”.
To celebrate the public’s support, the museum will hold a series of over 60 activities – including interactive art installations and an art and design market – over two consecutive weekends, starting November 25th.
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