Itinerary
- National Museum of Singapore: The National Museum is the place to find out about the official narrative of Singapore's history. It houses the Singapore History Gallery, as well as the Singapore Living Galleries, which focuses on food, fashion, photography, fashion, film and wayang.
- Singapore Art Museum: Unlike the National Museum, the Singapore Art Museum or SAM's focus is really on contemporary art practice, particularly that of Singapore and the South East Asian region.
- At The Institute of Contemporary Arts you'll find engaging showcases of emerging and established artists with strong curatorial depth, as well as cutting edge research on contemporary art and its development in Asia.
- National Design Centre: The National Design Centre building has been used as a convent, the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts and the Chinese Opera Institute. The Centre hosts regular talks, film screenings, and weekend pop-up markets, and is now the focal point for all things design.
- Objectifs - Centre for Photography & Film: The Objectifs Centre for Photography and Film has been occupied by an arts non-profit called Sculpture Square for the previous 15 years. The building consists of a gallery, a retail space, a studio, a workshop space and an outdoor courtyard area for events.
- The Nanyang Academy of Fine Art or NAFA opened its doors in 1938 to only 14 students of Fine Art. Today, NAFA has become a full-fledged arts institution, well-known in Singapore and the region.
- Lasalle College of the Arts: Lasalle College of the Arts was founded by Brother Joseph McNally in 1984. He originally funded most of it himself. The ethos of the college is strongly practice-led and industry-focused, with an emphasis on inter-disciplinary collaboration.
- The centre is named after the late Jacob Ballas, a successful stock broker and prominent member of the Jewish community. It's the hub of Jewish life in Singapore, and houses the rabbi and his family.
- The Substation: The Substation is Singapore’s first independent contemporary arts space. It was founded by legendary arts doyenne Kuo Pao Kun in 1990. It used to be a power sub-station, but today it's considered a safe space for experimental and multi-disciplinary works.
Includes
- Lifetime access to Artoholic Singapore: The Bras Basah Bugis arts and cultural precinct audio tour
- VoiceMap Application
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food/Drink
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Details
Get a unique and personal insight into what's formally known as the Bras Basah Bugis arts and cultural precinct on this self-guided GPS audio tour. Chock-a-block with arts venues, historical buildings, architectural gems, cool cafes and hidden secrets, this walk aims to channel the inner artoholic in you.
Places to stop along the way include The Substation, The National Museum, The Singapore Art Museum, The National Design Centre, Objectifs Centre for Photography and Film, DECK, Lasalle College of the Arts, 7 Kickstart Cafe, Centre 42, Fine Palate Cafe, Private Museum, Kapok, Artichoke, DECK and The Institute of Contemporary Art.
The tour is ready whenever you are and the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.
Places to stop along the way include The Substation, The National Museum, The Singapore Art Museum, The National Design Centre, Objectifs Centre for Photography and Film, DECK, Lasalle College of the Arts, 7 Kickstart Cafe, Centre 42, Fine Palate Cafe, Private Museum, Kapok, Artichoke, DECK and The Institute of Contemporary Art.
The tour is ready whenever you are and the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.
Know Before You Go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
