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The Istana, which is Malay for “palace”, is the official residence and office of the President of Singapore. The historic building, built in the late 19^th century during the British colonial rule, is often used for state functions and opened to the public on selected national holidays.

The Singapore Art Museum was the first fully dedicated contemporary visual arts museum in Singapore. Specialising in Southeast Asian and Singaporean contemporary pieces, the museum has housed some of the region’s most important artworks. In 2019, the museum closed its doors for a revamp that would enhance its facilities, the revamp is expected to be completed in 2021.

The National Museum of Singapore, the oldest of museums on the island, began operations in 1849 at Raffles Institution (then Singapore Institution) before relocating in 1887 to Stamford Road where it has remains to this day. A cultural and architectural landmark, the museum creates exhibits with a focus on those relating to the history of Singapore.

Fort Canning park is a scenic and serene green expanse which has witnessed many of Singapore’s historical milestones. Once home to the palaces of 14^th century kings, then a British Army Barracks in World War II, it now features nine historical gardens accompanied by wayfinding and trail guides.

The Singapore Management University first began enrolling students in 2000 and has quickly become an internationally renowned institution. With nearly 10,000 undergraduate and post-graduate students from 44 different countries, it was ranked the 8^th best young university in the world by QS World University Rankings.

The School of the Arts (SOTA) is Singapore’s first national pre-tertiary specialised arts school established in 2008. SOTA identifies and develops young artistic talents through a vibrant learning environment anchored in the arts, leading to the International Baccalaureate Diploma or a Career-Related Programme.

LASALLE College of the Arts is Asia’s leading tertiary institution in contemporary arts. Its campus’ iconic angular architecture houses contemporary art exhibition and gallery spaces, and is also equipped with the region's first Theatre and Art Production Workshop for the construction of full-scale stage sets.