When Marina Bay was first reclaimed in the 1970s, urban planners foresaw its rich potential for the future growth of Singapore’s city centre. Out of the sea, the area has now been developed into the dazzling centerpiece of Singapore’s urban transformation. Come and learn the story behind Singapore’s Garden City by Bay at the Marina Bay City Gallery.

Located on the waterfront with a commanding city view, the Marina Bay City Gallery is housed in a sparkling new two-story building with sustainable design features. Visit us to find out the latest developments, including the most up-to-date plans, technological advances and events at Marina Bay.

Key Highlights

• Get a bird's eye view of the city and discover our landmarks on an innovative city model
  Peer into the horizon over the Marina Bay model and see what lies kilometres beyond - even on a cloudy day. Learn more about your favourite buildings at the Bay as you locate more than 20 landmarks on the model and see each one light up at the touch of your hand.
  

• Find out fun facts about Marina Bay
  Marina Bay is a site of wonder and innovation. Be wowed by amazing technical feats and impressive facts about the Bay.
  

• Chart the amazing growth of our city on an interactive timeline
  Take a spin through time at Marina Bay. Travel back to the 1800s and see how Marina Bay transformed from a swampy coastline at the mouth of the Singapore River to a vibrant new waterfront in the heart of Singapore’s business and financial district.  

• Talk to the people who made it happen
  How was Marina Bay planned? Why did the downtown have to grow?Let our urban planners and architects answer your questions!
  
  

• Live the future by the Bay
  Learn how we are building a sustainable future at Marina Bay.
  
  

• Get ideas on how to spend your day
  Browse the interactive Fun Finder and get inspired on how to fill your day at the Bay with events and activities from morning till night!
  
  

• Explore Marina Bay on foot
  This Bay is made for walking! Put on your walking shoes and head out into the city. With our specially designed Fun Trails to guide you, moving around Marina Bay on foot is a breeze.

Go on a guided tour with our friendly crew

Sign up for our free daily guided gallery tours (11.30 am and 4.00 pm) at our Gallery Welcome Desk. Put on your walking shoes and join our friendly guides on a 30-minute Walking Tour along the Waterfront Promenade at 4.30pm daily starting from the Marina Bay City Gallery right after our guided gallery tour at 4.00 pm!

Opening hours: Tuesday - Friday: 10:00am to 8:00pm Saturday, Sunday, Public Holiday: 10:00am to 9:00pm Free Admission Address: 11 Marina Boulevard Singapore 018940 Marina Bay City Gallery Guided Tour(Free) English : Daily @ 11.30am & 4pm Mandarin : Weekends @ 5pm Waterfront Promenade Tour(Free) English : Daily @ 4.30pm Mandarin : Weekends @ 5.30pm

Want to learn more about planning for Singapore?

The Singapore City Gallery is the only gallery in Singapore that tells the story of Singapore's planning efforts, showing its remarkable physical transformation – past, present and future. With 10 thematic areas and more than 50 audiovisual and interactive exhibits spanning three floors over 2,400 square metres, the Gallery offers an exciting, multi-sensory learning experience into Singapore’s planning journey.
Opening hours: Monday – Saturday: 9.00am to 5.00pm Free Admission Address: The URA Centre, 45 Maxwell Road Singapore 069118 Website: www.singaporecitygallery.sg