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Gillman Barracks

Gillman Barracks

Gillman Barracks is a contemporary visual arts cluster built on a former British military barracks which date back to 1936.

Named after officer General Sir Webb Gillman, the barracks once served as recreational facilities and married quarters for the British’s 1st Battalion before World War II.

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After major restorations, the gallery was opened in 2012, and is now home to awe-inspiring home-grown galleries and other tenants specialising in art; making it the very first Contemporary Art Enclave in Singapore.

This is a destination inviting all art collectors, art lovers, or just about anyone curious about art. You’ll be immersed in exquisite contemporary art from all parts of the world in an elegant, tranquil establishment surrounded by lush greens. Mizuma Gallery, Sundaram Tagore Gallery, Yavuz Gallery, and FOST Gallery, are just some of the well-respected galleries that have had a presence at the centre.

Creative kids should check out Playeum Children’s Centre for Creativity; a creative space dedicated just for kids aged 1-12. It’s equipped with interactive spaces and activities, custom-built technology and installations, and exciting hands-on exhibitions which change twice yearly.

After checking out the artworks, visitors are invited to unwind at the hip bars, cafes, and restaurants within the barracks. These dining outlets offer such an incredible gastronomic experience that many visitors come just for the food and drinks alone. These include Creamier Handcrafted Ice Cream and Coffee, The Naked Finn, and Masons fine dining.

Happy hours and late-night revelries are best spent at the elegant watering holes found here: Hopscotch, Handlebar, Nekkid, and live music at Timbre.

Twice a month on Friday evenings, Gillman Barracks hosts an amazing Art After Dark, wherein all the tenants launch new exhibits and extend opening hours to entertain guests. The evening is filled with lots of other fun art-focused programmes, food pop-ups, and live music performances.

Gillman Barracks is located at 9 Lock Road in Singapore.

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GALLERIES

NTU CCA SINGAPORE
Tue - Sun: 12pm - 7pm
Fri: 12pm - 9pm
Mon : Closed
Open on Public Holidays

PLAYEUM
Tue - Sun: 10am - 6pm

Chan + Hori Contemporary
Tue - Fri: 11am - 7pm
Sat & Sun: 12pm - 7pm
Closed on Mon and Public Holidays

FOST Gallery
Tue - Sat: 11am-7pm
Sun: 11am-6pm
Closed on Mon & Public holidays

Mizuma Gallery
Tue - Sat: 11am - 7pm
Sun: 11am - 6pm
Closed on Mon & Public holidays

Richard Koh Fine Art
Tue - Sat: 11am - 7pm
Closed on Mon, Sun & Public Holidays

Ota Fine Arts
Tue - Sat: 11am - 7pm
Sun: 11am - 6pm
Closed on Mon & Public holidays

Mucciaccia Gallery
Tue - Fri: 12pm - 7pm
Sat: 11am - 7pm
Sun: 12pm - 6pm
Closed on Mon & Public Holidays

ShanghART Gallery
Wed - Sun: 11am - 7pm
Closed on Mon, Tue, and Public Holidays

Sullivan + Strumpf
Tue - Sat: 11am - 7pm
Sun: 11am - 6pm
Closed on Mon & Public holidays

Sundaram Tagore Gallery
Tue - Sat: 11am - 7pm
Sun: Open by appointment
Closed on Mon & Public holidays

Yeo Workshop
Tue - Sat: 11am - 7pm
Sun: 12pm - 6pm
Closed on Mon & Public Holidays

Yavuz Gallery
Tue - Sat: 11am - 7pm
Sun: 1pm - 5pm
Mon and Public Holidays by appointment only

The Columns Gallery
Tue - Fri: 11am - 7pm
Sat: 11am - 6pm
Closed on Mondays & Public Holidays

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RESTAURANTS

Masons
Mon - Sun: 12pm - 11pm

The Naked Finn
Lunch
Mon - Sat: 12pm - 3pm
(Last order: 2:30pm)
Dinner
Mon - Thu: 6pm - 10pm
(Last order: 9pm)
Fri - Sat: 6pm - 10:30pm
(Last order: 9:30pm)

Burgerlabo
Tue - Thu: 5pm - 11pm
Friday - Sat: 5pm - 2am
Closed on Sundays & Mondays

Handlebar
Tue - Thu: 12pm - 12am
Fri - Sat: 12pm - 1am
(Last order: 10:30pm)
Closed on Mon

Creamier
Mon: Closed
Tue to Thu: 1pm - 9pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm - 11pm
Sun: 12pm - 10pm

Hopscotch
Mon - Sat: 5pm - 12am
Closed on Sundays

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