In shortAliwal Arts Centre is free to enter and open daily from 7am to 11pm, at 28 Aliwal Street. Checked October 2026.
Culture · free
Duration
1 hour
The take
Artists' studios, small gigs and the odd market fill these old school blocks in Kampong Gelam (Kampong Glam). See what's on before you come, then stroll over to Haji Lane, a short walk away.
Good to know
The grounds are open 7am–11pm daily; programmes and exhibitions have their own times
An open-air public car park sits in front, with more street parking nearby; spaces are limited
Arts housing under the National Arts Council's Framework for Arts Spaces
Finding it: 28 Aliwal Street, Singapore 199918; Nicoll Highway (CC5) is an 8-minute walk, Lavender (EW11) 10 and Bugis 12
Hours checked October 2026
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