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VENUES
Singapore Art Museum and
SAM at 8Q
National Museum of Singapore
Old Kallang Airport
Marina Bay
OPENING HOURS
10am – 7pm daily
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Enter our Open House!
ADMISSION
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$10 |
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| Senior citizen 60+ years |
$5 |
| 20% off adult admission for 20
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Includes one-time entry to all venues, one complimentary Short Guide and one-time free audio guide rental at all venues.
FREE admission to Old Kallang Airport and The Merlion Hotel at Merlion Park, Marina Bay.
Free Admission (with valid identification)
Children 6 years and under
Singaporean or Permanent Resident senior citizens
Full-time National Servicemen (NSFs)
Local schools students and teachers
Audio guide $3 (for rent or downloadable Smartphone application on iTunes and Android Marketplace) and Short Guide by donation for those who enjoy free admission.
Tickets available at all SB2011 venues except Marina Bay.
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Hop on the Biennale Bus to join in the Open House action!
Schedule stated is correct at time of posting. Actual departure times may vary depending on traffic conditions. The organiser may make changes without prior notice.
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Tours are available from 19 March.
English Tours
Weekends and public holidays at
11am and 2pm.
All venues (except
Marina Bay).
Weekdays at 11am
Tuesdays & Fridays:
Old Kallang
Airport
Wednesdays:
National Museum
of Singapore
Thursdays: SAM at 8Q
Mandarin Tours
Saturdays at 3pm:
National Museum of Singapore and
Old Kallang Airport
Sundays and public holidays at 3pm:
Old Kallang Airport and
SAM at 8Q
Japanese Tours
Mondays at 11am:
Old Kallang Airport
Fridays at 10.30am:
Singapore
Art Museum
Fridays at 1pm:
National
Museum of Singapore
English and Japanese tours are conducted by Friends of the Museums (Singapore) and Museum Volunteers. Mandarin tours are conducted by Chinese Research Group, Mandarin Group and Mandarin Docents.
Group Tours
Call 6332 5397 or email education@singaporebiennale.org at least 2 weeks in advance. Subject to guide availability.
School Tours
Free interactive school tours weekdays at 10.30am, 2pm and 3pm (except public holidays) at all museum venues from 21 March 2011. Please contact education@singaporebiennale.org at least 3 weeks in advance. All tours are in English and are subject to guide availability. |
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Audio Tour in SB venues
An audio tour in English is available at SAM, SAM at 8Q, National Museum of Singapore and Old Kallang Airport. The audio guide may be rented at $3 for those who enjoy free admission (25% discount for groups of 10 and above).
Smart Phone Application
Audio guide for all venues available as a single downloadable application on iTunes (USD$1.99 / S$2.60) and the Android Marketplace ($2.60). A single download allows unlimited use.
SB App downloads
iTunes | Android
The audio guide is produced by gsmprjct° média pte ltd and imagineear Pte Ltd.
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Education Kit
This kit is adaptable for different age levels and subjects, and is arranged according to venue.
Download them here.
For an introduction to the Singapore Biennale,
click here.
For Old Kallang Airport,
click here.
For SAM at 8Q,
click here.
For the National Museum of Singapore, click here.
Activity Sheets
Explore the artworks in Singapore Biennale with these activity sheets!
For primary school students
For Old Kallang Airport,
click here.
For SAM at 8Q,
click here.
For the National Museum of Singapore, click here.
For secondary school students
For Old Kallang Airport,
click here.
For SAM at 8Q,
click here.
For the National Museum of Singapore, click here.
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Singapore is a cosmopolitan city located at the heart of Southeast Asia. Bustling with spectacular festivals and world-class events, Singapore is a leading destination for both business and leisure travellers.
The dynamic and multi-cultural city offers a rich blend of ethnic and historical heritage, appetising Asian cuisine and great shopping places. Singapore's excellent infrastructure enables visitors to access all major attractions in a safe, clean and green environment.
For more information on Singapore, visit www.yoursingapore.com.
Travel Essentials
Here are some travelling necessities to note before your trip.
Arts and Culture
Singapore's arts and cultural scene is diverse and vibrant. With increasing knowledge and appreciation of quality arts and culture programmes, Singapore is becoming the regional centre for international arts events. To find out more about upcoming festivals and events, click here.
Additionally, here are some links for you to explore Singapore's arts scene:
Embassies & Consulates
For consular information on travelling to Singapore, please visit:
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The Museum Market brings to you exclusive Singapore Biennale 2011 merchandise. Own one before they go!
Singapore Biennale 2011 Catalogue, S$60
Designed by SB artist Goto Design specially for the Biennale. Includes curatorial notes, essays and insights of the artists and their works presented for the Biennale.
 Singapore Biennale 2011 T-Shirt, S$20
Designed by SB artist Goto Design specially for the Biennale.
Singapore Biennale 2006 and 2008 Catalogue, S$60 each
Tatzu Nishi alias Tatzu Oozu akias Tatsuro Bashi alias Tazro Niscino, S$65
Tatzu Nishi's artwork collection book covers his overseas and domestic works spanning 14 years from 1997. This book features 34 of Nishi's projects that had not been widely viewed due to their limited exhibition time frame.
The Book of Guilty Pleasures, S$30
Edited by Song-Ming Ang and Kim Cascone.
The Book of Guilty Pleasures is a collection of 100 contributions from different artists, curators, musicians, and writers on their aural guilty pleasures, including Black Dice, Alvin Curran, David Grubbs, Nina Katchadourian, New Humans, Hans Ulrich Obrist, Pauline Oliveros, Katie Paterson, Carolee Schneemann, Julian Stallabrass, Ming Wong, and Xiu Xiu.
Merchandise available at these SB venues:
• SAM - Level 2, Inner lobby
• SAM at 8Q, Ticketing counter
• National Museum of Singapore, Basement
• Old Kallang Airport, Main Building, Ticketing counter
Limited copies of the Singapore Biennale 2006 and 2008 catalogues are currently available at SAM, SAM at 8Q and Old Kallang Airport.
Cash payment is accepted at all venues. NETS and Credit Cards are accepted at all venues except for Old Kallang Airport.
We regret that we do not provide international orders and shipping.
View merchandise here! |
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| Acknowledgements |
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Singapore Biennale 2011 is Singapore's largest international contemporary visual arts exhibition. True to the title Open House, the Curatorial Team-led by Artistic Director Matthew Ngui-has invited artists from around the world to join Singaporean and Southeast Asian artists to create exciting site-specific and cutting-edge works as they explore the sites and culture of Singapore. Play an active role in supporting these 63 Biennale artists!
Singapore Biennale 2011 is organised by the Singapore Art Museum with the support of the National Arts Council.
Support individual artists
Be part of the excitement of the Biennale by making a donation in support of one or more of the 63 artists coming to Singapore.
Non-cash sponsorships
Sponsor art materials for a Biennale workshop, provide refreshments to our crew of hardworking volunteers, or provide partial sponsorships for event and exhibition services. There are many ways to support the Biennale, so call us and find out how.
Friends of the Biennale
Friends of the Biennale enjoy exclusive up-close and personal meetings and events with participating Biennale artists, or previews of Biennale Exhibitions with other VIPs.
Entitlements
Beyond the satisfaction of supporting Singapore's vibrant and growing art scene, your contribution gives you privileges such as free admission to the museum, complimentary publications and recognition of your gift. In addition, cash donations given in 2010 are entitled to tax exemption up to 2.5 times your donation amount.
Call our Development Office today at 6332 6854 or email info@singaporebiennale.org to find out how you can get more involved in the Singapore Biennale 2011.
All donation cheques should be made payable to 'Singapore Art Museum', indicating 'For Singapore Biennale 2011 costs' at the back of the cheque, and mailed to Development Office, Singapore Biennale 2011 c/o Singapore Art Museum, 61 Stamford Road, #02-02 Stamford Court, Singapore 178892. |
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| 16 May 2011 |
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| Singapore Biennale 2011 welcomed 912,897 visitors to its Open House |
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| After two months of warm hospitality and friendly exchanges over contemporary art, the Singapore Biennale 2011 closed its doors on 15 May 2011 and attracted a record 912,897 visitors, surpassing its set target of 650,000. |
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| Log in here for great press photographs for your stories! Please contact SB 2011 Communications Team at media@singaporebiennale.org for ID and password |
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View Open House television commercial
Hear Open House radio commercial
See Tatzu Nishi's The Merlion Hotel Website
View Biennale artist and their processes on SAM TV
View Curators interviews
Matthew Ngui,
Artistic Director, SB 2011
Trevor Smith,
Curator, SB 2011
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| For general enquiries on the Singapore Biennale 2011, please call our front desk at 6332 3222 or email info@singaporebiennale.org |
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To register yourself as a guest of Vernissage, please fill out this form and send it to
media@singaporebiennale.org |
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| Registration is now closed for the Vernissage. Please email eunice_yee@nhb.gov.sg for enquires |
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Find out more about volunteer opportunities at the Singapore Biennale 2011! The Singapore Biennale Volunteer Programme. For internship positions, please email internship@singaporebiennale.
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