Singapore's Marina Bay Sands will open the world's first ArtScience Museum next month, the latest attraction at its $5.5 billion gambling complex.
Dubbed the "Welcoming Hand of Singapore," the museum features 10 ¡°fingers¡± anchored by a unique round base in the middle.
The design of each finger reveals different gallery spaces featuring skylights at the ¡°fingertips¡± that illuminate the dramatically curved interior walls.
Additionally, the museum¡¯s dish-like roof channels rainwater through the central atrium of the building creating a 35-meter water drop into a small,
reflecting pool. The rainwater is then recycled for use in the building¡¯s restrooms.
Designed by world-renowned architect Moshie Safadie, the ArtScience Museum features 21 gallery spaces totaling 50,000 square feet
(6,000 square meters) that will deliver exhibits from art and science, media and technology, to design and architecture.
The galleries will host traveling shows as well as a permanent collection. The permanent exhibition includes objects representing accomplishments
of art and science throughout the ages, such as Leonardo da Vinci's Flying Machine, a Kongming Lantern, and a high-tech robotic fish.
Tickets are also available through all SISTIC channels.
Same-day admission tickets can only be purchased at Marina Bay Sands Box Offices.
Admission Charges
Admission charges are inclusive of museum admission, taxes and booking fee. The admission ticket allows for same day re-entry into the Museum and complimentary access to the permanent ArtScience exhibition.
Singapore residents enjoy a special price. Present a valid identity card (Singapore Citizen IC, Singapore Permanent Resident IC, employment pass, work permit or dependent's pass) for each admission ticket at the point of purchase. The local price is only available at Marina Bay Sands box offices and SISTIC outlets.
Please be ready to present proof of eligibility for Singapore residents price tickets as random checks will be conducted at the point of entry. Visitors unable to present proof of eligibility will be required to upgrade to standard full price tickets.
For special exhibitions, admission charges may vary.
Combined Ticket for The Art of the Brick+ Outside In: A Magnum Photos Showcase (includes access to Singapore International Photography Festival Open Call Showcase)
Standard full price
Singapore residents price
+
Adult
$18.00
$15.00
Senior (65 years and above)
$17.00
$14.00
Child (2 - 12 years)
$11.00
$9.00
The Art of the Brick
Standard full price
Singapore residents price
Adult
$15.00
$13.00
Senior (65 years and above)
$14.00
$12.00
Child (2 - 12 years)
$9.00
$8.00
Outside In: A Magnum Photos Showcase (includes access to Singapore International Photography Festival Open Call Showcase)
Construction workers complete work on the roof of the Singapore ArtScience Museum on February 8, 2011 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. Designed by renowned architect Moshe Safdie, the 50,000 sqft, lotus- inspired building, is the worlds first ArtScience Museum and will house 21 galleries.
The large roof dish collects rain water which falls through the center atrium of the building as a waterfall, at night the roof then transforms into an amphitheatre displaying a light and laser show with the Singapore skyline as a backdrop.
The museum is set to open to the public on the 17th of February at 1.18 pm, the time chosen by the projects Feng Shui master.