Singapore Art Museum, Singapore

The La Salle brothers started construction on the Singapore Art Museum in 1852. It was at that time that the nation’s very first Catholic school, which would later become known as Saint Joseph’s Institution, was established. The building that now houses the school was originally intended to be a church. The structure was reconstructed in less than a year to accommodate the growing number of pupils enrolled at the school. Bernini’s Colonnade, which can be seen in front of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, served as inspiration for the dome design that was used on the structure. The museum houses art treasures from Singapore as well as from other countries in South Asia. The collection is one of the largest and most comprehensive in the area, and it contains more than 4,000 pieces of artwork from Southeast Asia created in the 20th century. There are around 14 galleries, many courtyards, and a reference hall in the museum. An electronic E-image gallery is available, which is equipped with the most up-to-date audio-visual services. This gallery is used to run interactive programmes on a large screen, which provide information on the museum’s collection. The museum also has something called the Glass Space, which is an air-conditioned hall that may be used for gatherings such as weddings or business conferences. It is the perfect location for hosting a celebration of a grand scale and in an elegant manner.