View of the Floating Stadium from the Art Science Museum | Photo: Flickr, prilfish CC-BY-SA 2.0The Architecture
The ArtScience Museum impresses not only with its internal beauty but also with its external shape. Designed by the visionary architect Moshe Safdie, the lotus shape reflects not just elegance but also an inviting openness that encourages visitors to enter a world of wonder.
Sustainability was also considered in the project: rainwater is collected in the center of the building and channeled through the bowl-shaped roof into a reflecting pond at the lowest level. The collected rainwater is then used for the building's toilet facilities.
The circular base and the ten 'fingers' of the lotus flower house 5,000m² (53.820 ft²) of exhibition space. Each of the ten fingers has roof windows or skylights that enable sustainable lighting of the galleries. Because of the ten fingers, the building is also called 'The Welcoming Hand of Singapore'.
Marina Bay, Helix Bridge, and ArtScience Museum | Photo: Flickr, Urban Kalbermatter CC-BY-SA 2.0History and Vision
Opened in 2011, as part of the esteemed Marina Bay Sands resort, the ArtScience Museum sets the standard for the fusion of art and science. With its mission to celebrate the beauty of creativity and showcase groundbreaking innovations, it contributes to establishing Singapore as a dynamic center for cultural exchange.Partnerships and Exchange
The ArtScience Museum regularly collaborates with leading museums worldwide to offer a diverse array of exhibitions. These partnerships enable visitors to experience international art treasures and visionary scientific discoveries up close, without leaving the borders of Singapore. Partner museums include the American Museum of Natural History, the Science Gallery Dublin, or the British Museum.Multimedia Experiences
The interactive exhibitions of the museum offer an immersive journey where visitors can dive into the world of art, science, and technology. Virtual Reality transports the visitor into different worlds. The interactive installations make the experience so intense that it enlivens the senses and inspires the mind.Diverse Exhibitions
From masterpieces of contemporary art to groundbreaking scientific discoveries, the ArtScience Museum offers a constantly changing array of exhibitions. The diversity of themes reflects the creative spectrum and enables visitors to be inspired by a wide range of cultural and scientific horizons.Cultural Events
The museum does not only serve as a space for visual delights but also as a stage for cultural events, lectures, and workshops. This creates a platform for the exchange of ideas and fosters an open dialogue between the art and science communities.Conclusion
The ArtScience Museum in Singapore is more than just a collection of galleries; it is a venue where the curious are encouraged to dream, explore, and learn. A visit promises not only a visual journey through fascinating exhibitions but also an intellectual journey capturing the essence of humanity in all its creative splendor. By merging art and science, the museum lives up to its motto A different kind of Museum in more than one way.