Housed in a former 19th-century mission school, the Singapore Art Museum is the first art museum to have ever been established in Singapore. Having opened its doors to the public in 199, the SAM (as it is affectionately called) boasts contemporary art from all over the world, and yet places an exceptional focus on Singaporean and Southeast Asian art.

It has created one of the most important collections of Southeast Asian contemporary art and has allowed it to gain exposure on the international stage. So stroll through the beautiful, unique and colorful exhibitions and discover what art means to the region. The museum's architecture is a piece of art in itself, with its plasterwork, facade and roof combining to give a simply mesmerzing view. If you get tired, replenish and recover at the lovely cafe. For people who can't get enough of art, this museum is definitely a paradise.