KEPPEL CENTRE FOR ART EDUCATION
A vibrant and dynamic space, the Keppel Centre for Art Education invites young learners to be inspired by the art of Singapore and Southeast Asia. Discover how the core elements of art form the foundation of creative expression through hands-on and immersive experiences. Embark on a wondrous journey of artful discovery where curiosity and imagination know no bounds! The Centre also provides a lively line-up of programmes for youths, children and families all year round.
Located on Level 1 of the City Hall Wing, the Keppel Centre is easily accessible to visitors from schools and families with young children. Admission is free. [Note: The Centre is closed from 12.30pm – 1pm and 3.30pm – 4pm daily for cleaning.]
Due to the increased popularity of the Centre on weekends, there may be a longer waiting time for entry. To enhance your visit and minimize inconvenience, we recommend considering the following:
- Register your interest: When the Centre has reached maximum capacity, please kindly register your interest to visit with our Front-of-House staff.
- Early Arrival: Plan your visit during the earlier hours of the day to avoid peak times.
- Weekday Visits: If possible, consider visiting Keppel Centre on weekdays when the crowd is generally lesser.
- Patience and Understanding: Our team is dedicated to ensuring a positive experience for everyone. Kindly bear with any potential delays and be assured that we are working diligently to accommodate all visitors.
For school groups interested in visiting the Keppel Centre for Art Education, please register your interest through BookMuseums@SG at least 28 days in advance.
The Gallery is grateful to Keppel for their generous support in making the Keppel Centre for Art Education possible.
NEW EXPERIENCES!
A BRUSH WITH FOREST FIRE
Art tells stories about the world we live in, and artists are often inspired by their environment. Inspired by Raden Saleh’s Boschbrand (Forest Fire), A Brush with Forest Fire takes visitors on a fantastical journey with one of the most important Indonesian artists of the 19th century. Pick up a brush and learn more about the core elements of art as you wander through this immersive forest scape.
A BRUSH WITH FOREST FIRE
Art tells stories about the world we live in, and artists are often inspired by their environment. Inspired by Raden Saleh’s Boschbrand (Forest Fire), A Brush with Forest Fire takes visitors on a fantastical journey with one of the most important Indonesian artists of the 19th century. Pick up a brush and learn more about the core elements of art as you wander through this immersive forest scape.
ILLUMINATE!
Take a look around you—shapes, colours and lines are everywhere! Drawing inspiration from the Gallery’s artworks, Illuminate! invites visitors to explore abstract art and experiment with the interplay of colours, shapes, light and shadow. Get creative and fill the room with your bright creations!
ILLUMINATE!
Take a look around you—shapes, colours and lines are everywhere! Drawing inspiration from the Gallery’s artworks, Illuminate! invites visitors to explore abstract art and experiment with the interplay of colours, shapes, light and shadow. Get creative and fill the room with your bright creations!
MAKERS STUDIO
Experimenting with different materials, techniques and tools is vital in making art. Sometimes, artists use different materials to tell stories about themselves and the world we live in. Designed to encourage making, inventing and tinkering, the Makers Studio is a collaborative learning space where visitors can experiment and create their own 3D works inspired by artworks from the National Collection.
MAKERS STUDIO
Experimenting with different materials, techniques and tools is vital in making art. Sometimes, artists use different materials to tell stories about themselves and the world we live in. Designed to encourage making, inventing and tinkering, the Makers Studio is a collaborative learning space where visitors can experiment and create their own 3D works inspired by artworks from the National Collection.
PORTRAIT GALLERY
Portraits convey emotions, tell stories and give us a peek into the lives of the people they depict. Create a portrait using different facial features. How is the person in your portrait feeling? How would you pose in your own portrait? Choose a prop, look into a mirror and strike a pose! Besides learning about emotions and facial features, portraits also show us that everyone is different and unique.
PORTRAIT GALLERY
Portraits convey emotions, tell stories and give us a peek into the lives of the people they depict. Create a portrait using different facial features. How is the person in your portrait feeling? How would you pose in your own portrait? Choose a prop, look into a mirror and strike a pose! Besides learning about emotions and facial features, portraits also show us that everyone is different and unique.
CALM POD
At the Calm Pod, visitors can rest if they feel over-stimulated or overwhelmed by their environment. In this soothing and safe space, visitors can take the time to calm down, regulate their feelings and renew their focus.
CALM POD
At the Calm Pod, visitors can rest if they feel over-stimulated or overwhelmed by their environment. In this soothing and safe space, visitors can take the time to calm down, regulate their feelings and renew their focus.
EXPRESSION WORKSHOP
From our daily drop-in activities to facilitated workshops, the workshop studio invites families to explore, create, imagine and play. Pick up a paintbrush, mould some clay, or gather materials to build a collage—anything is possible here!
EXPRESSION WORKSHOP
From our daily drop-in activities to facilitated workshops, the workshop studio invites families to explore, create, imagine and play. Pick up a paintbrush, mould some clay, or gather materials to build a collage—anything is possible here!
BOOK NOOK
The Book Nook is a space for visitors to bond over books, but also to rest, recharge, and refuel in between play.
BOOK NOOK
The Book Nook is a space for visitors to bond over books, but also to rest, recharge, and refuel in between play.