Gillman Barracks

Culture · free

Duration

2 hours

The take

Conserved 1936 army barracks spread over 6.6 hectares, now filled with contemporary galleries you can drift in and out of for free. Afterwards, get outside at Labrador Nature Reserve or Henderson Waves. The Singapore Art Museum is at Tanjong Pagar Distripark, a separate trip.

Good to know

Free to wander the precinct and the commercial galleries

Most galleries open from Tuesday; ShanghART opens Wednesday, and Fost and Yavuz take Monday visits by appointment

NTU CCA at 6 Lock Road opens Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm. Naked Finn and Burger Labo close Sundays and Mondays

Also on site: Sundaram Tagore, Ota, ShanghART, Columns and Art Outreach

Finding it: Lock Road and Malan Road, Gillman Barracks. Labrador Park MRT (CC22) Exit A is the closest stop, then a short walk

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Before you go

Are Gillman Barracks galleries open on Mondays?

Mostly not. Most commercial galleries start on Tuesday, ShanghART opens Wednesday to Sunday, and Fost and Yavuz take Monday visits by appointment only. NTU CCA at 6 Lock Road and Art Outreach Singapore open Monday to Friday. Sunday hours vary from gallery to gallery, so check the one you want before you go.

Sources: Singapore Land AuthorityChecked November 2026

How do I get to Gillman Barracks by MRT?

Go to Labrador Park MRT and leave by Exit A, which the Singapore Land Authority lists as the nearest station. The nearest bus stop is opposite Alexandra Point. Drivers use the main entrance on Malan Road or the side entrance on Lock Road. From here you can walk on to Henderson Waves or the Labrador Nature Reserve.

Sources: Singapore Land Authority

Where can I eat or drink at Gillman Barracks?

Gillman Barracks has several places to eat and drink, but each keeps its own days. Naked Finn and Burger Labo close on Sunday and Monday, Wheeler's Tropikana closes on Monday, and Hopscotch breaks between 2.30pm and 5pm. Handlebar opens every day, from 4pm on Monday and from midday on Tuesday to Friday. Check the venue's hours before a late walk.

Sources: Singapore Land AuthorityChecked November 2026